MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2024
22 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
24-144 Appointment of:
Appoint Jane Hardin as the Town of Millis' Tri-County School Representative through June 30, 2027
To appoint Jane Hardin as the Town of Millis' Tri-County School Representative through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld moved to appoint Jane Hardin as the Town of Millis' Tri-County School Representative through June 30, 2027. Town Moderator Cantoreggi seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the appointees, Cantoreggi – yay, Briggs – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld)
24-145 Appointment of Temporary Town Clerk
Appoint Kathi Smith as Temporary Town Clerk until the May 2025 Annual Town Election
To appoint Kathi Smith as Temporary Town Clerk until the May 2025 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Kathi Smith as Temporary Town Clerk until the May 2025 Annual Town Election. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-146 Approval of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
Approve and sign the renewal note relating to the Town's $875,000.00 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated August 15th, 2024
For the Board approve and sign the renewal note relating to the Town's $875,000.00 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated August 15th, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved for the Board approve and sign the renewal note relating to the Town's $875,000.00 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes dated August 15th, 2024. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-147 Hearing: FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rates
Open the FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rate hearing
To open the FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rate hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to open the FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rate hearing. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close the FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rate hearing
To close the FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rate hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to close the FY25 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rate hearing. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve a 10% increase for FY25 water rates
To approve a 10% increase for FY25 water rates
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve a 10% increase for FY25 water rates. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve a 5% increase for FY25 sewer rates
To approve a 5% increase for FY25 sewer rates
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve a 5% increase for FY25 sewer rates. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve a 0% increase for FY25 stormwater rates
To approve a 0% increase for FY25 stormwater rates
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve a 0% increase for FY25 stormwater rates. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-148 Approval of Gasoline/Diesel Pricing
Authorize the Town Administrator, or his designee, to approve a one-year contract to purchase gasoline with pricing in effect from September 2024 through August 2025 through the Norfolk County...
To authorize the Town Administrator, or his designee, to approve a one-year contract to purchase gasoline with pricing in effect from September 2024 through August 2025 through the Norfolk County consortium
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to authorize the Town Administrator, or his designee, to approve a one-year contract to purchase gasoline with pricing in effect from September 2024 through August 2025 through the Norfolk County consortium. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-149 Approve Conversion of IT Workstations
Approve the conversion from Azure Virtual Desktops to physical desktops for municipal offices at the Veterans Memorial Building as presented
To approve the conversion from Azure Virtual Desktops to physical desktops for municipal offices at the Veterans Memorial Building as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve the conversion from Azure Virtual Desktops to physical desktops for municipal offices at the Veterans Memorial Building as presented. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-151 Approval of Purchase of DPW Lawnmower
Approve, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign, a contract with Bobcat of Boston for a Zero Turn Riding Mower for a not to exceed amount of $13,100.00
To approve, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign, a contract with Bobcat of Boston for a Zero Turn Riding Mower for a not to exceed amount of $13,100.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign, a contract with Bobcat of Boston for a Zero Turn Riding Mower for a not to exceed amount of $13,100.00. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-152 Approval of Emergency Cleaning Contract for Well #6
Approve, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign, a contract with F. G. Sullivan for emergency cleaning and redevelopment of Well #6 for a not to exceed amount of $14,100.00
To approve, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign, a contract with F. G. Sullivan for emergency cleaning and redevelopment of Well #6 for a not to exceed amount of $14,100.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign, a contract with F. G. Sullivan for emergency cleaning and redevelopment of Well #6 for a not to exceed amount of $14,100.00. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-153 Vote to Approve/Sign 2024 State Primary Election Warrant
Approve and sign the warrant for the 2024 State Primary as presented
To approve and sign the warrant for the 2024 State Primary as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve and sign the warrant for the 2024 State Primary as presented. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-154 Discuss Date and Logistics of Fall Annual Town Meeting
The time and date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting be set as Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm
That the time and date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting be set as Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the time and date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting be set as Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-156 Approval of Amendment to Alcohol License – Change of Manager for Avalenas
Approve and sign the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification for a change of manager for S & S Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Avalena's naming Stephen Scioli as manager
To approve and sign the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification for a change of manager for S & S Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Avalena's naming Stephen Scioli as manager
Ellen Rosenfeld recused herself from this agenda item. The roll call lists Erin Underhill and Craig Schultze as yes.
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve and sign the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Licensing Authority Certification for a change of manager for S & S Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Avalena's naming Stephen Scioli as manager. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Underhill – yay. Schultze – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-157 Approval of Request for Flags – Safe Coalition
Approve the request by SAFE Coalition to place approximately 1000 purple flags to be placed on the front lawn at the Veterans Memorial Building from Wednesday, August 28th through Monday,...
To approve the request by SAFE Coalition to place approximately 1000 purple flags to be placed on the front lawn at the Veterans Memorial Building from Wednesday, August 28th through Monday, September 2, 2024, in memory of those lost to opioid use as part of International Overdose Awareness Day
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve the request by SAFE Coalition to place approximately 1000 purple flags to be placed on the front lawn at the Veterans Memorial Building from Wednesday, August 28th through Monday, September 2, 2024, in memory of those lost to opioid use as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-158 Approval of One-Day Special Alcohol License
Approve a One-Day Special All Alcohol License for Nathan Maltinsky for August 18th, 2024, from 12:00-5:00pm for the annual clambake at Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street
To approve a One-Day Special All Alcohol License for Nathan Maltinsky for August 18th, 2024, from 12:00-5:00pm for the annual clambake at Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve a One-Day Special All Alcohol License for Nathan Maltinsky for August 18th, 2024, from 12:00-5:00pm for the annual clambake at Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve a One-Day Special All Alcohol License for Nathan Maltinsky for September 21st, 2024, from 12:00-9:00pm for the annual Boggestock Music Festival at Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at...
To approve a One-Day Special All Alcohol License for Nathan Maltinsky for September 21st, 2024, from 12:00-9:00pm for the annual Boggestock Music Festival at Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve a One-Day Special All Alcohol License for Nathan Maltinsky for September 21st, 2024, from 12:00-9:00pm for the annual Boggestock Music Festival at Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-159 Ratification of:
Ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Millis and Jody Kurczy, effective September 3rd, 2024, through September 2nd, 2027, as written
To ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Millis and Jody Kurczy, effective September 3rd, 2024, through September 2nd, 2027, as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to ratify the employment agreement between the Town of Millis and Jody Kurczy, effective September 3rd, 2024, through September 2nd, 2027, as written. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-161 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the draft minutes from the following Select Board meetings as written: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Monday, July 15, 2024, Monday, July 29, 2024
To approve the draft minutes from the following Select Board meetings as written: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Monday, July 15, 2024, Monday, July 29, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve the draft minutes from the following Select Board meetings as written: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Monday, July 15, 2024, Monday, July 29, 2024. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-162 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for July 2024 for a total commitment amount of $2,578.80
To approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for July 2024 for a total commitment amount of $2,578.80
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve the water/sewer department commitment to the collector for July 2024 for a total commitment amount of $2,578.80. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION/ VI. AD JOURNMENT
Enter executive session at 8:53pm to meeting to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining...
That the Board enter executive session at 8:53pm to meeting to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. (SEIU, Dangerous Dog Litigation) and emerging only to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board enter executive session at 8:53pm to meeting to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. (SEIU, Dangerous Dog Litigation) and emerging only to adjourn. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
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