MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 31, 2025
14 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
25-060: Consider Request to Place Clothing Donation Bin at Library Parking Lot
Approve the request by the Friends of the Millis Public Library to place an 8x16 foot clothing donation shed adjacent to the library parking lot as shown on the attached photo for a period of two...
That The Board approve the request by the Friends of the Millis Public Library to place an 8x16 foot clothing donation shed adjacent to the library parking lot as shown on the attached photo for a period of two years with consideration for renewal
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill moved that The Board approve the request by the Friends of the Millis Public Library to place an 8x16 foot clothing donation shed adjacent to the library parking lot as shown on the attached photo for a period of two years with consideration for renewal. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-061: Consider Request to Install Fence & Wind Screens at Softball Field
Approve the request by The Millis Public Schools Athletic Director to install a fence, and a windscreen as described at the Town Softball Field
That The Board approve the request by The Millis Public Schools Athletic Director to install a fence, and a windscreen as described at the Town Softball Field
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board approve the request by The Millis Public Schools Athletic Director to install a fence, and a windscreen as described at the Town Softball Field. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-062: Appointments
Approve Al Vautour as a member of the Permanent Building Committee with a term expiring June 30th, 2027, and as a member of the School Building Committee until completion of the MS/HS School Project
That The Board approve Al Vautour as a member of the Permanent Building Committee with a term expiring June 30th, 2027, and as a member of the School Building Committee until completion of the MS/HS School Project
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board approve Al Vautour as a member of the Permanent Building Committee with a term expiring June 30th, 2027, and as a member of the School Building Committee until completion of the MS/HS School Project. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Appoint Nina Jean-Jacques to the Millis Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30th, 2028
That The Board appoint Nina Jean-Jacques to the Millis Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30th, 2028
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board appoint Nina Jean-Jacques to the Millis Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30th, 2028. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-063: Vote to Award Contract for Complete Streets Improvement to Beta Group, INC.
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for design and construction of complete streets improvement at three locations listed on the Scope of work to Beta Group INC for an...
That The Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for design and construction of complete streets improvement at three locations listed on the Scope of work to Beta Group INC for an amount not to exceed $30,400. The locations are Village Street and Himelfarb Street, Middlesex Street at Ridge Street and Main Street Route 109 at Exchange Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for design and construction of complete streets improvement at three locations listed on the Scope of work to Beta Group INC for an amount not to exceed $30,400. The locations are Village Street and Himelfarb Street, Middlesex Street at Ridge Street and Main Street Route 109 at Exchange Street. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-064: Vote to Approve 5/12/25 Election Ballot Question- Amend Charter to Change Town
Approve the ballot question language for the May 12th Town Election as follows "shall the Town of Millis vote to amend its Home Rule Charter to have its elected Town Clerk become appointed Town...
That The Board approve the ballot question language for the May 12th Town Election as follows "shall the Town of Millis vote to amend its Home Rule Charter to have its elected Town Clerk become appointed Town Clerk of the town?"
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board approve the ballot question language for the May 12th Town Election as follows "shall the Town of Millis vote to amend its Home Rule Charter to have its elected Town Clerk become appointed Town Clerk of the town?" Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-065: Discuss/Approve Personnel Plan Updates
Approve the personnel plan language changes as listed effective 7/1/2025
That The Board approve the personnel plan language changes as listed effective 7/1/2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board approve the personnel plan language changes as listed effective 7/1/2025. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-066: Open 5/5/25 annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the May 5th, 2025, annual town meeting warrant
That The Board open the May 5th, 2025, annual town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board open the May 5th, 2025, annual town meeting warrant. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-067: Discuss, Add/Remove ATM Articles
Edit article 8 to remove the building inspection Chevy Blazer inspection vehicle from the article
That The Board edit article 8 to remove the building inspection Chevy Blazer inspection vehicle from the article
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board edit article 8 to remove the building inspection Chevy Blazer inspection vehicle from the article. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Eliminate the following articles from the May 5th, 2025, town meeting warrant, article 13 and article 16
That The Board eliminate the following articles from the May 5th, 2025, town meeting warrant, article 13 and article 16
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board eliminate the following articles from the May 5th, 2025, town meeting warrant, article 13 and article 16. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close the May 5th, 2025, annual town meeting warrant
That The Board close the May 5th, 2025, annual town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board close the May 5th, 2025, annual town meeting warrant. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-068: Vote to Ratify Collective Bargaining/Employment Agreements:
Ratify the following collective bargaining agreements and employment agreements effective July 1st, 2025: • Professional FF of Millis, Local 4704 • MA Coalition of Police, Local 171 • Millis...
That The Board ratify the following collective bargaining agreements and employment agreements effective July 1st, 2025: • Professional FF of Millis, Local 4704 • MA Coalition of Police, Local 171 • Millis Police Association Dispatchers • DPW AFSCME Council 93 • SEIU, Local 888 • Police Chief's Employment Agreement
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board ratify the following collective bargaining agreements and employment agreements effective July 1st, 2025: • Professional FF of Millis, Local 4704 • MA Coalition of Police, Local 171 • Millis Police Association Dispatchers • DPW AFSCME Council 93 • SEIU, Local 888 • Police Chief's Employment Agreement Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
25-069: Review/Approval of Request for Signage for Millis Beautification Day
Approve the request by the Millis Lions to place yard signs advertising the Millis Beautification Day at the following locations Park Road near the directional sign behind town hall, in front of...
That The Board approve the request by the Millis Lions to place yard signs advertising the Millis Beautification Day at the following locations Park Road near the directional sign behind town hall, in front of town hall at a distance from the veteran's monuments, intersection of Plain and Village Street, Towns Corner Route 115 and Orchard Street, Intersection of Curve Street and Exchange Street across from the American Legion
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned that The Board approve the request by the Millis Lions to place yard signs advertising the Millis Beautification Day at the following locations Park Road near the directional sign behind town hall, in front of town hall at a distance from the veteran's monuments, intersection of Plain and Village Street, Towns Corner Route 115 and Orchard Street, Intersection of Curve Street and Exchange Street across from the American Legion. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Chair Rosenfeld polled the Board, Sel. Underhill- Yay, Sel. Schultze- Yay, Chair Rosenfeld- Yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOUNRMENT
Enter executive session at 9:08 PM 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...
To enter executive session at 9:08 PM 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 litigation position (Fire, Police, DPW, and SEIU) only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to enter executive session at 9:08 PM 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 litigation position (Fire, Police, DPW, and SEIU) only emerging 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)
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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