MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2024
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld, Erin Underhill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
24-035 Approval of Carnival/June 28-30
Approve the request by the Millis Recreation Department to host the annual carnival with Fanelli Amusement Company at Town Park from June 28-30th with set up beginning on June 24th
For the Board to approve the request by the Millis Recreation Department to host the annual carnival with Fanelli Amusement Company at Town Park from June 28-30th with set up beginning on June 24th
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion for the Board to approve the request by the Millis Recreation Department to host the annual carnival with Fanelli Amusement Company at Town Park from June 28-30th with set up beginning on June 24th. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Waive the fees for the plumbing and electrical permits for the carnival
To waive the fees for the plumbing and electrical permits for the carnival
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to waive the fees for the plumbing and electrical permits for the carnival. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-036 Request to Establish Gift Fund for Fireworks Display
Approve the request by Millis Recreation to set up a gift fund for the purpose of funding a fireworks display
For the Board to approve the request by Millis Recreation to set up a gift fund for the purpose of funding a fireworks display
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion for the Board to approve the request by Millis Recreation to set up a gift fund for the purpose of funding a fireworks display. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Vote and instruct the Town Administrator to work with town counsel to prepare a ballot question for a proposition 2 ½ override for the Board to formally approve at its meeting on March 25th
For the Board to vote and instruct the Town Administrator to work with town counsel to prepare a ballot question for a proposition 2 ½ override for the Board to formally approve at its meeting on March 25th
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to vote and instruct the Town Administrator to work with town counsel to prepare a ballot question for a proposition 2 ½ override for the Board to formally approve at its meeting on March 25th. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approve the request by the DPW Director to purchase a Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader with the attachments as listed on the memo with Chapter 90 funds for a total cost not to exceed $60,995
For the Board to approve the request by the DPW Director to purchase a Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader with the attachments as listed on the memo with Chapter 90 funds for a total cost not to exceed $60,995
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion for the Board to approve the request by the DPW Director to purchase a Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader with the attachments as listed on the memo with Chapter 90 funds for a total cost not to exceed $60,995. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign the proposal for engineering services for Village Street Well 3 Water Treatment Facility for additional design tasks, bidding, and...
The Board approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign the proposal for engineering services for Village Street Well 3 Water Treatment Facility for additional design tasks, bidding, and engineering services during Phase 3 Construction not to exceed $653,234
From the minutes
“I move that the Board approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign the proposal for engineering services for Village Street Well 3 Water Treatment Facility for additional design tasks, bidding, and engineering services during Phase 3 Construction not to exceed $653,234. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (second: Underhill)
Approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign an annual contract with Geosphere Environmental Management, Inc., not to exceed $15,196 for engineering/consulting services for the Millis...
The Board approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign an annual contract with Geosphere Environmental Management, Inc., not to exceed $15,196 for engineering/consulting services for the Millis Sanitary Landfill
From the minutes
“I move that the Board approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign an annual contract with Geosphere Environmental Management, Inc., not to exceed $15,196 for engineering/consulting services for the Millis Sanitary Landfill. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (second: Underhill)
Approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign the contract with Tighe and Bond in an amount not to exceed $10,500 for asset management plan phase 3 financial planning
The Board approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign the contract with Tighe and Bond in an amount not to exceed $10,500 for asset management plan phase 3 financial planning
From the minutes
“I move that the Board approves and authorizes the town administrator to sign the contract with Tighe and Bond in an amount not to exceed $10,500 for asset management plan phase 3 financial planning. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (second: Underhill)
Approves the purchase of forty $50 gift cards from a local vendor to be given as an incentive to water rate payers in Millis who complete the Town's mandated lead and copper sampling program
That the Board approves the purchase of forty $50 gift cards from a local vendor to be given as an incentive to water rate payers in Millis who complete the Town's mandated lead and copper sampling program
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves the purchase of forty $50 gift cards from a local vendor to be given as an incentive to water rate payers in Millis who complete the Town's mandated lead and copper sampling program. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approve the request to waive building fees, in the amount of $200, related to the installation of a new scoreboard, gifted to the Town by the Smith family in memory of Chris Smith, at Town Park
For the Board to approve the request to waive building fees, in the amount of $200, related to the installation of a new scoreboard, gifted to the Town by the Smith family in memory of Chris Smith, at Town Park
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld moved for the Board to approve the request to waive building fees, in the amount of $200, related to the installation of a new scoreboard, gifted to the Town by the Smith family in memory of Chris Smith, at Town Park. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Open the May 7, 2024, annual town meeting warrant
That the Board open the May 7, 2024, annual town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board open the May 7, 2024, annual town meeting warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Remove Articles 14 and Article 15 from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To remove Articles 14 and Article 15 from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to remove Articles 14 and Article 15 from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Close the May 7, 2024, annual town meeting warrant
That the Board close the May 7, 2024, annual town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board close the May 7, 2024, annual town meeting warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approves the request by Millis Youth Baseball and Millis Softball to hold the annual opening day parade on April 21, 2024, at 9:00am in coordination with Millis Police, Fire and DPW
That the Board approves the request by Millis Youth Baseball and Millis Softball to hold the annual opening day parade on April 21, 2024, at 9:00am in coordination with Millis Police, Fire and DPW
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves the request by Millis Youth Baseball and Millis Softball to hold the annual opening day parade on April 21, 2024, at 9:00am in coordination with Millis Police, Fire and DPW. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approves the draft minutes of February 26th, 2024, as written
That the Board approves the draft minutes of February 26th, 2024, as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves the draft minutes of February 26th, 2024, as written. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for February 2024 in the amount of $4,674.77
That the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for February 2024 in the amount of $4,674.77
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for February 2024 in the amount of $4,674.77. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for 3rd quarter FY24 in the amount of $883,407.26
That the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for 3rd quarter FY24 in the amount of $883,407.26
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for 3rd quarter FY24 in the amount of $883,407.26. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Enter Executive Session at 8:36pm to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position for 114 Union...
To enter Executive Session at 8:36pm to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position for 114 Union Street. The Board will only reconvene open session following executive session for the purpose of adjourning
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to enter Executive Session at 8:36pm to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position for 114 Union Street. The Board will only reconvene open session following executive session for the purpose of adjourning. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
From the Millis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the Minutes folder on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld (2022) and Jim McKay (2026) from Millis Community Media candidate profile videos.
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