MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Ellen Rosenfeld, Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
24-095 Vote to Reorganize Board
Appoint Ellen Rosenfeld as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately
For the Board vote to appoint Ellen Rosenfeld as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned for the Board vote to appoint Ellen Rosenfeld as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Appoint Erin Underhill as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately
For the Board vote to appoint Erin Underhill as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned for the Board vote to appoint Erin Underhill as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Appoint Craig Schultze as Clerk of the Select Board effective immediately
For the Board vote to appoint Craig Schultze as Clerk of the Select Board effective immediately
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld motioned for the Board vote to appoint Craig Schultze as Clerk of the Select Board effective immediately. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-096 Approve & Sign Memorial Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2024 Memorial Day Proclamation as written
For the Board to approve and sign the 2024 Memorial Day Proclamation as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to approve and sign the 2024 Memorial Day Proclamation as written. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-097 Discuss & Possibly Vote on a Request for a Proposition 2 ½ Operational Override
Place the following Proposition 2-1/2 Override Question on a Special Municipal Election to be held on July 1, 2024: "Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to assess an additional $1,070,767 in real...
For the Board to vote to place the following Proposition 2-1/2 Override Question on a Special Municipal Election to be held on July 1, 2024: "Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to assess an additional $1,070,767 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the schools, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?"
Yes: UnderhillNo: Rosenfeld, Schultze
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to vote to place the following Proposition 2-1/2 Override Question on a Special Municipal Election to be held on July 1, 2024: "Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to assess an additional $1,070,767 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the schools, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?". Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board – Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – nay, Schultze – nay. The motion failed by majority..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Reconvene the meeting
To reconvene the meeting
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to reconvene the meeting. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-098 Vote to Accept Gift – COA Vehicle
Accept a gift from the Friends of the Millis Council on Aging in the form of a check in the amount of $21,0057.52 to be used towards the purchase of a 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL Hybrid to replace the...
For the Board to accept a gift from the Friends of the Millis Council on Aging in the form of a check in the amount of $21,0057.52 to be used towards the purchase of a 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL Hybrid to replace the 2013 Chevy Cruze to be used for the Council on Aging Transportation program
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to accept a gift from the Friends of the Millis Council on Aging in the form of a check in the amount of $21,0057.52 to be used towards the purchase of a 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL Hybrid to replace the 2013 Chevy Cruze to be used for the Council on Aging Transportation program. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
*OUT OF ORDER*24-100 Approval of Senior Project Request
Approve the request by Antonio Athanasi to wrap the electrical box located on Route 109 with the images presented at this meeting for his Millis High School senior project
For the Board to approve the request by Antonio Athanasi to wrap the electrical box located on Route 109 with the images presented at this meeting for his Millis High School senior project
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to approve the request by Antonio Athanasi to wrap the electrical box located on Route 109 with the images presented at this meeting for his Millis High School senior project. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-099 Approval of Bond Sale & Bond Anticipation note
Adopt the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town, as presented to this meeting, to award the Town's $5,055,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 bonds to the lowest bidder in a...
For the Board to adopt the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town, as presented to this meeting, to award the Town's $5,055,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 bonds to the lowest bidder in a competitive sale held on April 23, 2024, and the Town's $1,500,000 General Obligation Notes to the lowest bidder in a competitive sale conducted on April 23, 2024; to approve the amounts and interest rates associated with each such issue and to approve the other documents as presented by the Town Treasurer
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to adopt the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town, as presented to this meeting, to award the Town's $5,055,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 bonds to the lowest bidder in a competitive sale held on April 23, 2024, and the Town's $1,500,000 General Obligation Notes to the lowest bidder in a competitive sale conducted on April 23, 2024; to approve the amounts and interest rates associated with each such issue and to approve the other documents as presented by the Town Treasurer. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-101 Review/Approval FY25 Paving/Sidewalk Projects
Approve a request by the DPW Director to solicit bids for the following paving and sidewalk projects as specified on the memo presented: Walnut Street, Village Street, Hammond Lane/Farm/Spencer...
For the Board to approve a request by the DPW Director to solicit bids for the following paving and sidewalk projects as specified on the memo presented: Walnut Street, Village Street, Hammond Lane/Farm/Spencer Street intersections, replacement of Plain Street sidewalks, and Main Street pedestrian detectable warning panels
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion for the Board to approve a request by the DPW Director to solicit bids for the following paving and sidewalk projects as specified on the memo presented: Walnut Street, Village Street, Hammond Lane/Farm/Spencer Street intersections, replacement of Plain Street sidewalks, and Main Street pedestrian detectable warning panels. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-103 Appointment of Historical Commission Member
Appoint Brittany Delaney as a member of the Historical Commission pending completion of Conflict-of-Interest training, Social Media Policy signature, and being sworn in at the Town Clerk's office
For the Board appoint Brittany Delaney as a member of the Historical Commission pending completion of Conflict-of-Interest training, Social Media Policy signature, and being sworn in at the Town Clerk's office
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board appoint Brittany Delaney as a member of the Historical Commission pending completion of Conflict-of-Interest training, Social Media Policy signature, and being sworn in at the Town Clerk's office Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-104 Approval of Lawn Sign Request – Cultural Council
Approve the request by the Millis Cultural Council to place lawn signs advertising their annual event at Town Hall and the Millis Public Library along route 109 for a period of two weeks starting...
For the Board to approve the request by the Millis Cultural Council to place lawn signs advertising their annual event at Town Hall and the Millis Public Library along route 109 for a period of two weeks starting May 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to approve the request by the Millis Cultural Council to place lawn signs advertising their annual event at Town Hall and the Millis Public Library along route 109 for a period of two weeks starting May 21, 2025. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-106 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the DRAFT minutes of 5/7/2024 as written
For the Board approve the DRAFT minutes of 5/7/2024 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board approve the DRAFT minutes of 5/7/2024 as written. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Enter executive session at 8:30pm to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position (Dangerous Dog...
For the Board to enter executive session at 8:30pm to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position (Dangerous Dog Litigation). The Board will only return to open session for the purpose of adjournment
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to enter executive session at 8:30pm to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position (Dangerous Dog Litigation). The Board will only return to open session for the purpose of adjournment. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
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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