MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 18, 2024
19 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
24-236 Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Atchue as Building Commissioner, to be effective January 6, 2025
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Atchue as Building Commissioner, to be effective January 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Atchue as Building Commissioner, to be effective January 6, 2025. 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 Peter Tartakoff as an On Call Building Inspector to be paid on a per inspection basis only
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Peter Tartakoff as an On Call Building Inspector to be paid on a per inspection basis only
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Peter Tartakoff as an On Call Building Inspector to be paid on a per inspection basis only. 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 Alyssa Freden as Library Collections Manager pending a successful CORI and physical
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Alyssa Freden as Library Collections Manager pending a successful CORI and physical
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Alyssa Freden as Library Collections Manager pending a successful CORI and physical. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-237 Consider Connection Fee Waiver Pollard Farms Condo Trust
The Board, acting as the Water/Sewer/Stormwater Commissioners, waive the individual meter connection fee of $2,662.00 for each of the 6 units at Pollard Farms Condominiums
That the Board, acting as the Water/Sewer/Stormwater Commissioners, waive the individual meter connection fee of $2,662.00 for each of the 6 units at Pollard Farms Condominiums
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board, acting as the Water/Sewer/Stormwater Commissioners, waive the individual meter connection fee of $2,662.00 for each of the 6 units at Pollard Farms Condominiums. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-238 Approval of contracts for:
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Boston Freightliner, Inc. for the purchase of a 2025 Freightliner Dump Truck with plow/sander in an amount 1 Select Board...
That the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Boston Freightliner, Inc. for the purchase of a 2025 Freightliner Dump Truck with plow/sander in an amount 1 Select Board Meeting Minutes 12/18/24 not to exceed $264,850.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Boston Freightliner, Inc. for the purchase of a 2025 Freightliner Dump Truck with plow/sander in an amount 1 Select Board Meeting Minutes 12/18/24 not to exceed $264,850.00. 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 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with United Rentals for the purchase of a 2025 Aerial Boom Lifts in an amount not to exceed $52,923.00
That the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with United Rentals for the purchase of a 2025 Aerial Boom Lifts in an amount not to exceed $52,923.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with United Rentals for the purchase of a 2025 Aerial Boom Lifts in an amount not to exceed $52,923.00. 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 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with GCG Associates for engineering services to complete the 2024 Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) investigations in an amount not to...
That the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with GCG Associates for engineering services to complete the 2024 Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) investigations in an amount not to exceed $137,630.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with GCG Associates for engineering services to complete the 2024 Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) investigations in an amount not to exceed $137,630.00. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-239 Award Contract for Village Street Water Treatment Plant PFAS Project to Winston Builders
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the notice of award for the Well 3 Water Treatment Facility (PFAS) project to Winston Builders Corporation for an amount not to exceed...
That the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the notice of award for the Well 3 Water Treatment Facility (PFAS) project to Winston Builders Corporation for an amount not to exceed $6,227,007.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the notice of award for the Well 3 Water Treatment Facility (PFAS) project to Winston Builders Corporation for an amount not to exceed $6,227,007.00. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-240 Review/Approval of Local Initiative Program (LIP) Deed Rider and Covenants – Cobble Knoll
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Initiative Program Affordable Housing Deed Rider and Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership...
That the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Initiative Program Affordable Housing Deed Rider and Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership Project for Cobble Knoll Enterprise, LLC for the property located at 1344 Main Street, Millis
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Local Initiative Program Affordable Housing Deed Rider and Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership Project for Cobble Knoll Enterprise, LLC for the property located at 1344 Main Street, Millis. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-241 Establish Policy to Waive Inspection Fees for Town Building Projects
Approve the policy to waive all types of permit fees, including but not limited to building, wiring, plumbing, and fire, and any other permit fees related to Municipal and School projects in the...
That the Board vote to approve the policy to waive all types of permit fees, including but not limited to building, wiring, plumbing, and fire, and any other permit fees related to Municipal and School projects in the Town of Millis, and note that only the actual direct costs of the project inspections shall be charged to the project
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board vote to approve the policy to waive all types of permit fees, including but not limited to building, wiring, plumbing, and fire, and any other permit fees related to Municipal and School projects in the Town of Millis, and note that only the actual direct costs of the project inspections shall be charged to the project. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-242 Approve Award of Oak Grove Farmhouse Roof Project
Award a contract to Canoni Roofing for a price not to exceed $38,850.00 for reroofing of the farmhouse at Oak Grove Farm as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's...
That the Board award a contract to Canoni Roofing for a price not to exceed $38,850.00 for reroofing of the farmhouse at Oak Grove Farm as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. moved that the Board award a contract to Canoni Roofing for a price not to exceed $38,850.00 for reroofing of the farmhouse at Oak Grove Farm as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (second: Schultze)
24-243 Review/Approve 2025 Select Board Licenses
Approve and issue all licenses as presented on the 2025 license document dated 12/18/24. (see below)
That the Board approve and issue all licenses as presented on the 2025 license document dated 12/18/24. (see below)
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve and issue all licenses as presented on the 2025 license document dated 12/18/24. (see below) Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
NAME DBA LICENSE TYPE
Approve the Retail Marijuana license for Commonwealth Cannabis Company, Inc. DBA Commcan
That the Board approve the Retail Marijuana license for Commonwealth Cannabis Company, Inc. DBA Commcan
Yes: Schultze, UnderhillAbstained: Rosenfeld
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the Retail Marijuana license for Commonwealth Cannabis Company, Inc. DBA Commcan. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – abstain. The motion passed by majority with one abstention..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Primavera Inc., DBA Primavera Ristorante, pending receipt of a sprinkler report and reinspection within 30 days of today...
That the Board approve the All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Primavera Inc., DBA Primavera Ristorante, pending receipt of a sprinkler report and reinspection within 30 days of today showing completion of minor repairs noted during the initial inspection
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Primavera Inc., DBA Primavera Ristorante, pending receipt of a sprinkler report and reinspection within 30 days of today showing completion of minor repairs noted during the initial inspection. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Amend the conditions for Export Auto of Millis, License type Class II, to increase the number of cars allowed at 91 Union Street for outside storage limited to a max of 35 cars instead of 20. Also...
To amend the conditions for Export Auto of Millis, License type Class II, to increase the number of cars allowed at 91 Union Street for outside storage limited to a max of 35 cars instead of 20. Also to allow for deliveries and pickups of vehicles between the hours of 8am-7pm 7 days a week only
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to amend the conditions for Export Auto of Millis, License type Class II, to increase the number of cars allowed at 91 Union Street for outside storage limited to a max of 35 cars instead of 20. Also to allow for deliveries and pickups of vehicles between the hours of 8am-7pm 7 days a week only. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-244 Discuss Select Board Operating Policies and Procedures
Approve the 12/18/24 Select Board Policies and Procedures as amended and contained in the agenda packet
That the Board approve the 12/18/24 Select Board Policies and Procedures as amended and contained in the agenda packet
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the 12/18/24 Select Board Policies and Procedures as amended and contained in the agenda packet. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-246 Review/Approval of Stormwater Utility Commitment
Approve the annual FY25 stormwater utility commitment to the collector in the amount of $729,696.00
That the Board approve the annual FY25 stormwater utility commitment to the collector in the amount of $729,696.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the annual FY25 stormwater utility commitment to the collector in the amount of $729,696.00. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Underhill – yay, Schultze – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
24-247 Approval of DRAFT Minutes – 12/02/2024
Approve the draft minutes of 12/02/24 as written
That the Board approve the draft minutes of 12/02/24 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that the Board approve the draft minutes of 12/02/24 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)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 8:32pm
To adjourn at 8:32pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to adjourn at 8:32pm. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – 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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