MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 2024
17 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
24-063 Award of FY24 Complete Streets Grant
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Michelle Manganello and Austin Alves as full-time Patrol Officers pending successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, physical,...
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Michelle Manganello and Austin Alves as full-time Patrol Officers pending successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, physical, psychological evaluation, and drug screening
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Michelle Manganello and Austin Alves as full-time Patrol Officers pending successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, physical, psychological evaluation, and drug screening. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrators promotion and appointment of Officer Colby Roy, Officer Paul Smith, and Officer Jason Gonzalez to the position of Sergeants
To ratify the Town Administrators promotion and appointment of Officer Colby Roy, Officer Paul Smith, and Officer Jason Gonzalez to the position of Sergeants
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators promotion and appointment of Officer Colby Roy, Officer Paul Smith, and Officer Jason Gonzalez to the position of Sergeants. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Appoint Jessica Monty as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee pending completion of the conflict-of-interest training and sworn in by the Town Clerk
To appoint Jessica Monty as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee pending completion of the conflict-of-interest training and sworn in by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to appoint Jessica Monty as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee pending completion of the conflict-of-interest training and sworn in by the Town Clerk. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-064 Approval of Purchase/Installation of Military Service Flags
Approve the request to purchase six military flags/flagpoles to be installed in front of the Veterans Memorial Building as specified
That the Board approve the request to purchase six military flags/flagpoles to be installed in front of the Veterans Memorial Building as specified
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approve the request to purchase six military flags/flagpoles to be installed in front of the Veterans Memorial Building as specified. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-065 Accept Gift – Tree Donation for Town Hall
Accept a gift from Harrison McPhee, Inc. of a Norway spruce including labor, equipment, and materials, to be planted on Arbor Day on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Building
That the Board accept a gift from Harrison McPhee, Inc. of a Norway spruce including labor, equipment, and materials, to be planted on Arbor Day on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Building
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board accept a gift from Harrison McPhee, Inc. of a Norway spruce including labor, equipment, and materials, to be planted on Arbor Day on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Building. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-068 Capital Committee Presentation – Town Meeting Article
Remove $16,000,000 placeholder from the capital planning list that represented a potential Senior Center
To remove $16,000,000 placeholder from the capital planning list that represented a potential Senior Center
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned to remove $16,000,000 placeholder from the capital planning list that represented a potential Senior Center. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-069 Review/Approval of 2024 Outdoor Watering Restrictions
Approve the 2024 outdoor watering restrictions as presented
For the Board to approve the 2024 outdoor watering restrictions as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to approve the 2024 outdoor watering restrictions as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-070 5/7/24 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (ATM)
Open the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting warrant
For the Board to open the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to open the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Remove the skid steer and aerial boom lift from the Capital project list on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and increase Article 22 stabilization fund by an additional $121,000.00
To remove the skid steer and aerial boom lift from the Capital project list on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and increase Article 22 stabilization fund by an additional $121,000.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to remove the skid steer and aerial boom lift from the Capital project list on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and increase Article 22 stabilization fund by an additional $121,000.00. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Close the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting warrant
For the Board to close the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to close the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-071 Vote to Approve & Sign 5/7/24 ATM Warrant
Approve and sign the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting Warrant pending the changes noted tonight
For the Board to approve and sign the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting Warrant pending the changes noted tonight
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to approve and sign the May 7, 2024, annual Town Meeting Warrant pending the changes noted tonight. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-072 Vote to Approve & Sign 5/13/24 Town Election Warrant
Approve and sign the May 7, 2024, annual Town Election warrant as presented
For the Board to approve and sign the May 7, 2024, annual Town Election warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to approve and sign the May 7, 2024, annual Town Election warrant as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-074 Approval of Millis Girl Scouts Fairy House Exhibit
Approve the request by Millis Girl Scouts to set up a fair house exhibit on the Veterans Memorial Building lawn from Sunday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 8th
For the Board to approve the request by Millis Girl Scouts to set up a fair house exhibit on the Veterans Memorial Building lawn from Sunday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 8th
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to approve the request by Millis Girl Scouts to set up a fair house exhibit on the Veterans Memorial Building lawn from Sunday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 8th. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-076 Review/Approval of
Approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for March 2024 in the amount of $1,917.24
For the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for March 2024 in the amount of $1,917.24
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for March 2024 in the amount of $1,917.24. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approve the stormwater commitment for FY24 in the amount of $3,696.00
For the Board to approve the stormwater commitment for FY24 in the amount of $3,696.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board to approve the stormwater commitment for FY24 in the amount of $3,696.00. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board. The motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-077 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the draft minutes of 3/25/24 as written
That the Board vote to approve the draft minutes of 3/25/24 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld moved that the Board vote to approve the draft minutes of 3/25/24 as written. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Enter Executive Session at 8:15pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a...
To enter Executive Session at 8:15pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the governments bargaining position only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to enter Executive Session at 8:15pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the governments bargaining position only emerging to adjourn. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
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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