MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 30, 2024
16 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
24-175 Vote to Close the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant/Vote to Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Close the November 19th, 2024, Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant
The Board vote to close the November 19th, 2024, Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved the Board vote to close the November 19th, 2024, Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Open the November 19th, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant and to close it at 4:30pm on October 15, 2024
The Board vote to open the November 19th, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant and to close it at 4:30pm on October 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved the Board vote to open the November 19th, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant and to close it at 4:30pm on October 15, 2024. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-176 Appointment of:
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Timothy Smith as a full-time Firefighter/EMT subject to obtaining a Paramedic certification within two years of appointment
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Timothy Smith as a full-time Firefighter/EMT subject to obtaining a Paramedic certification within two years of appointment
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Timothy Smith as a full-time Firefighter/EMT subject to obtaining a Paramedic certification within two years of appointment. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Ryan Deasy as a Temporary full-time Firefighter/Paramedic
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Ryan Deasy as a Temporary full-time Firefighter/Paramedic
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Ryan Deasy as a Temporary full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-177 Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil
Open a Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil
To open a Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to open a Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close a Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil
To close a Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to close a Hearing: Multiple Amendments to Retail Convenience Store Alcohol License – Mobil. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, the request for a change of manager, change of officers, change of corporate name, transfer of stock, and change of DBA for GMI Gas, Inc DBA...
To approve, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, the request for a change of manager, change of officers, change of corporate name, transfer of stock, and change of DBA for GMI Gas, Inc DBA Millis Mobil as submitted
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved to approve, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, the request for a change of manager, change of officers, change of corporate name, transfer of stock, and change of DBA for GMI Gas, Inc DBA Millis Mobil as submitted. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-178 Millis Lions Requests:
Approve the request from the Millis Lions Club to display artifacts of the history of the Lions Club in the cases in Room 206 at the Veterans Memorial Building indefinitely
That the Board vote to approve the request from the Millis Lions Club to display artifacts of the history of the Lions Club in the cases in Room 206 at the Veterans Memorial Building indefinitely
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board vote to approve the request from the Millis Lions Club to display artifacts of the history of the Lions Club in the cases in Room 206 at the Veterans Memorial Building indefinitely. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve installation of a field of flags by the Millis Lions in honor of Veterans Day from November 3-24, 2024, on the lawn in front of the Veterans Memorial Building
That the Board approve installation of a field of flags by the Millis Lions in honor of Veterans Day from November 3-24, 2024, on the lawn in front of the Veterans Memorial Building
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve installation of a field of flags by the Millis Lions in honor of Veterans Day from November 3-24, 2024, on the lawn in front of the Veterans Memorial Building. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-180 Vote to Refer Proposed Private Dog Park Zoning Bylaw Amendments to the Planning Board
Refer the proposed private dog park zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing at their October 8, 2024, meeting
That the Board refer the proposed private dog park zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing at their October 8, 2024, meeting
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board refer the proposed private dog park zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing at their October 8, 2024, meeting. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-181 Vote to Refer Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments Ann & Hope Complex
Refer the proposed private dog park zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing on October 8, 2024
That the Board refer the proposed private dog park zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing on October 8, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board refer the proposed private dog park zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing on October 8, 2024. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Refer the following proposed zoning changes to the C-V-2 Zoning District as noted on the memo: 1) Add the following new definition in Section II Definitions after the definition for Area of...
That the Board refer the following proposed zoning changes to the C-V-2 Zoning District as noted on the memo: 1) Add the following new definition in Section II Definitions after the definition for Area of Special Flood Hazard (current Zoning Bylaw p. 3) 2 Select Board Meeting Minutes 09/30/24 2) Insert a new #43 to the Table 1. Use Regulations under "Retail & Service" as follows (current Zoning bylaw p.31) 3) 43 Artisanal and Craft Maker Space on the Principal Use table, Section V. 4) Make the following changes to Table 1, Use Regulations: a. For #6 under "Retail & Service) change the C-V-2 from "N" to "SPB" i. (current Zoning Bylaw p. 29)
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board refer the following proposed zoning changes to the C-V-2 Zoning District as noted on the memo: 1) Add the following new definition in Section II Definitions after the definition for Area of Special Flood Hazard (current Zoning Bylaw p. 3) 2 Select Board Meeting Minutes 09/30/24 2) Insert a new #43 to the Table 1. Use Regulations under "Retail & Service" as follows (current Zoning bylaw p.31) 3) 43 Artisanal and Craft Maker Space on the Principal Use table, Section V. 4) Make the following changes to Table 1, Use Regulations: a. For #6 under "Retail & Service) change the C-V-2 from "N" to "SPB" i. (current Zoning Bylaw p. 29) Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-182 Vote to Approve Community Impact Contract
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract between the Town of Millis and Community Impact, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $35,000 for FY25
That the Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract between the Town of Millis and Community Impact, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $35,000 for FY25
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract between the Town of Millis and Community Impact, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $35,000 for FY25. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-183 Vote to Approve Line Painting Contract
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for line painting with Pavement Markings K5 Corporation, through the MAPC, for a not to exceed amount of $25,000 for FY25
That the Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for line painting with Pavement Markings K5 Corporation, through the MAPC, for a not to exceed amount of $25,000 for FY25
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for line painting with Pavement Markings K5 Corporation, through the MAPC, for a not to exceed amount of $25,000 for FY25. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-186 Approval of DRAFT Minutes – 9/5/24, 9/12/24
Approve the draft minutes from 9/5/24 & 9/12/24 Select Board meeting as written
To approve the draft minutes from 9/5/24 & 9/12/24 Select Board meeting as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to approve the draft minutes from 9/5/24 & 9/12/24 Select Board meeting as written. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
V. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 8:33pm
To adjourn at 8:33pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to adjourn at 8:33pm. 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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