MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2024
18 recorded votes, 0 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
*OUT OF ORDER* 24-117 Approval of:
Approve the request to place a field of 250 pride flags on the front lawn at the Veterans Memorial Building for the month of June in recognition of Pride month
For the Board to approve the request to place a field of 250 pride flags on the front lawn at the Veterans Memorial Building for the month of June in recognition of Pride month
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned for the Board to approve the request to place a field of 250 pride flags on the front lawn at the Veterans Memorial Building for the month of June in recognition of Pride month. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the Millis Recreation Departments display of Banners at the pickleball and tennis courts on June 10- July 1 to advertise for the Carnival and then July 15- August 30 to advertise for the...
To approve the Millis Recreation Departments display of Banners at the pickleball and tennis courts on June 10- July 1 to advertise for the Carnival and then July 15- August 30 to advertise for the Summer Concert Series
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to approve the Millis Recreation Departments display of Banners at the pickleball and tennis courts on June 10- July 1 to advertise for the Carnival and then July 15- August 30 to advertise for the Summer Concert Series. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill)
Approve the Boosters Run Back to School event set for Sunday, September 29, 2024, as specified and in coordination with the Millis public safety departments and school personnel
That the Board approve the Boosters Run Back to School event set for Sunday, September 29, 2024, as specified and in coordination with the Millis public safety departments and school personnel
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the Boosters Run Back to School event set for Sunday, September 29, 2024, as specified and in coordination with the Millis public safety departments and school personnel. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the 13th annual bicycle Ride for Food to come through Town as specified on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with a police detail from 9am-12pm at Rte. 115 and Baltimore Street AND the intersection...
That the Board approve the 13th annual bicycle Ride for Food to come through Town as specified on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with a police detail from 9am-12pm at Rte. 115 and Baltimore Street AND the intersection of Pleasant and Village Streets
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the 13th annual bicycle Ride for Food to come through Town as specified on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with a police detail from 9am-12pm at Rte. 115 and Baltimore Street AND the intersection of Pleasant and Village Streets. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approves the request to place lawn signs announcing Millis Soccer Club registration at town park near the directional signs and in front of the Veterans Memorial Building from June 11-June 25, 2024
That the Board approves the request to place lawn signs announcing Millis Soccer Club registration at town park near the directional signs and in front of the Veterans Memorial Building from June 11-June 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approves the request to place lawn signs announcing Millis Soccer Club registration at town park near the directional signs and in front of the Veterans Memorial Building from June 11-June 25, 2024. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-107 Presentation of 2024 Lansing Millis Service Award to Richard Poslensky
Designate Richard Polensky as the winner of the 2024 Lansing Millis Service Award
That the Board designate Richard Polensky as the winner of the 2024 Lansing Millis Service Award
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board designate Richard Polensky as the winner of the 2024 Lansing Millis Service Award. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-108 Vote to Petition State Legislative Delegation to File Petition for Special Act
Approve and sign the Home Rule Petition as presented, for submittal to the General Court
That the Board approve and sign the Home Rule Petition as presented, for submittal to the General Court
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and sign the Home Rule Petition as presented, for submittal to the General Court. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-110 Affordable Housing Discussion
Approves sending the stormwater regulations, as presented, to town counsel for comment as the next step in the Town's review and acceptance process
That the Board approves sending the stormwater regulations, as presented, to town counsel for comment as the next step in the Town's review and acceptance process
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approves sending the stormwater regulations, as presented, to town counsel for comment as the next step in the Town's review and acceptance process. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-112 Approval of MAPC Contracts
Approve the contract for crack sealing services with Sealcoating, Inc., as solicited by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium for a...
That the Board approve the contract for crack sealing services with Sealcoating, Inc., as solicited by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium for a 2 Select Board Meeting Minutes 06/10/24 period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, at an amount not to exceed $25,000
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the contract for crack sealing services with Sealcoating, Inc., as solicited by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium for a 2 Select Board Meeting Minutes 06/10/24 period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, at an amount not to exceed $25,000. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the contract for pavement markings with K5 Corporation, as solicited by the MAPC on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium, for a period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, at an...
That the Board approve the contract for pavement markings with K5 Corporation, as solicited by the MAPC on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium, for a period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, at an amount not to exceed $30,000
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the contract for pavement markings with K5 Corporation, as solicited by the MAPC on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium, for a period of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, at an amount not to exceed $30,000. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-113 Approval of Salt She Project
Approve the salt shed restoration project as presented using $9,000 in available funds from the Snow & Ice account # 01423520-553010
That the Board approve the salt shed restoration project as presented using $9,000 in available funds from the Snow & Ice account # 01423520-553010
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the salt shed restoration project as presented using $9,000 in available funds from the Snow & Ice account # 01423520-553010. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-116 Discuss/Vote Date for Fall Annual Town Meeting – Thursday 11/14/24
Schedule the date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:30pm in the Middle/High School Auditorium
That the Board schedule the date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:30pm in the Middle/High School Auditorium
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board schedule the date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:30pm in the Middle/High School Auditorium. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-118 Discuss/Vote Closure of Municipal Offices/Library/DPW on 7/5/24
Close all municipal offices, the town library, and the department of public works on Friday, July 5, 2024
That the Board votes to close all municipal offices, the town library, and the department of public works on Friday, July 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board votes to close all municipal offices, the town library, and the department of public works on Friday, July 5, 2024. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-120 Review/Approval Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector (2)
Approves the May 2024 water/sewer department commitment to the collector for a total commitment amount of $808,814.11
That the Board approves the May 2024 water/sewer department commitment to the collector for a total commitment amount of $808,814.11
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approves the May 2024 water/sewer department commitment to the collector for a total commitment amount of $808,814.11. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approves the 4th quarter FY24 water/sewer department commitment to the collector for a total commitment amount of $805,572.54
That the Board approves the 4th quarter FY24 water/sewer department commitment to the collector for a total commitment amount of $805,572.54
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approves the 4th quarter FY24 water/sewer department commitment to the collector for a total commitment amount of $805,572.54. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-121 Approval of DRAFT Minutes 5/20/24
Approves the 5/20/24 board meeting minutes as written
That the Board approves the 5/20/24 board meeting minutes as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approves the 5/20/24 board meeting minutes as written. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the inclusion of an informational flyer in the next property tax bill in accordance with MGL Ch 60 section 3A. Such flyer to will contain information relating to the proposed MBTA 3A...
That the Board approve the inclusion of an informational flyer in the next property tax bill in accordance with MGL Ch 60 section 3A. Such flyer to will contain information relating to the proposed MBTA 3A Zoning Bylaw
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the inclusion of an informational flyer in the next property tax bill in accordance with MGL Ch 60 section 3A. Such flyer to will contain information relating to the proposed MBTA 3A Zoning Bylaw. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Adjourn at 9:10pm
For the Board to adjourn at 9:10pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved for the Board to adjourn at 9:10pm. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board – Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. 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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