MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2025
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
25-104: Vote to Reorganize the Board
Appoint Erin Underhill as Chair of the Select Board
That the Board appoint Erin Underhill as Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board appoint Erin Underhill as Chair of the Select Board. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Rosenfeld polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Appoint Craig Schulze as Vice Chair of the Select Board
That the Board appoint Craig Schulze as Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board appoint Craig Schulze as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Approve Ellen Rosenfeld as Clerk of the Select Board
The Board approve Ellen Rosenfeld as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve Ellen Rosenfeld as Clerk of the Select Board. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
24-105: Memorial Day Proclamation
Approve and sign the 2025 Memorial Day Proclamation as written
That the Board approve and sign the 2025 Memorial Day Proclamation as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve and sign the 2025 Memorial Day Proclamation as written. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-107: Presentation of Lansing Millis Award
Present the 2025 Lansing Millis Legacy Award to Chris and Jim McCaffery to acknowledge their exemplary volunteer services to The Town
That the Board present the 2025 Lansing Millis Legacy Award to Chris and Jim McCaffery to acknowledge their exemplary volunteer services to The Town
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze moved that the Board present the 2025 Lansing Millis Legacy Award to Chris and Jim McCaffery to acknowledge their exemplary volunteer services to The Town. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-108: BAN Renewal for the Middle/High Feasibility study and PFAS Well 3 Project
Adopt the vote as prepared by Troutman Pepper Locke, bond counsel to the Town, in connection with the sale of the Town's May 2025 bond anticipation notes
The board adopt the vote as prepared by Troutman Pepper Locke, bond counsel to the Town, in connection with the sale of the Town's May 2025 bond anticipation notes
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze motioned the board adopt the vote as prepared by Troutman Pepper Locke, bond counsel to the Town, in connection with the sale of the Town's May 2025 bond anticipation notes. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-109: Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ryan Deasy as full-time firefighter/paramedic
The board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ryan Deasy as full-time firefighter/paramedic
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze motioned the board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ryan Deasy as full-time firefighter/paramedic. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Brian Polimeno as full-time Fire Lieutenant
The board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Brian Polimeno as full-time Fire Lieutenant
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze motioned the board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Brian Polimeno as full-time Fire Lieutenant. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Greg Kehlhem as Deputy Electrical Inspector pending a successful CORI and physical
The board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Greg Kehlhem as Deputy Electrical Inspector pending a successful CORI and physical
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze motioned the board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Greg Kehlhem as Deputy Electrical Inspector pending a successful CORI and physical. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Joseph Barisano, Jayden Montero, Peter Alachi, Brayden Ryan and Tyler Shepard as DPW Seasonal Summer Workers
The board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Joseph Barisano, Jayden Montero, Peter Alachi, Brayden Ryan and Tyler Shepard as DPW Seasonal Summer Workers
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze motioned the board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Joseph Barisano, Jayden Montero, Peter Alachi, Brayden Ryan and Tyler Shepard as DPW Seasonal Summer Workers. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Appoint Shannon Haas as a member of the Economic Development Committee
The board appoint Shannon Haas as a member of the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Sel Schultze motioned the board appoint Shannon Haas as a member of the Economic Development Committee. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-110: Approval of Contract for Fire ATV
Approve the contact with Polaris Sales, Inc. for the purchase of a Ranger Crew XP- 1000 Premium with Qtac Fire and Rescue Skid for an amount not to exceed $51,621.00
The Board approve the contact with Polaris Sales, Inc. for the purchase of a Ranger Crew XP- 1000 Premium with Qtac Fire and Rescue Skid for an amount not to exceed $51,621.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve the contact with Polaris Sales, Inc. for the purchase of a Ranger Crew XP- 1000 Premium with Qtac Fire and Rescue Skid for an amount not to exceed $51,621.00. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-112: Vote to Approve/Award Contracts
Approve and authorize the town administrator to sign year contracts bid through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for Roadway management with J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for an amount not...
That the Board approve and authorize the town administrator to sign year contracts bid through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for Roadway management with J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $700,000 through December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned that the Board approve and authorize the town administrator to sign year contracts bid through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for Roadway management with J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $700,000 through December 31, 2025. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the list for the FY26 paving as presented
The Board approve the list for the FY26 paving as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve the list for the FY26 paving as presented. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the yearly contract bid for the MAPC as follows and detailed in the packet, crack sealcoating not to exceed $30,000, pavement markings not to...
The Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the yearly contract bid for the MAPC as follows and detailed in the packet, crack sealcoating not to exceed $30,000, pavement markings not to exceed $30,000, Tree services not to exceed $25,000 and Catch Basin cleaning not to exceed $48,160
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the yearly contract bid for the MAPC as follows and detailed in the packet, crack sealcoating not to exceed $30,000, pavement markings not to exceed $30,000, Tree services not to exceed $25,000 and Catch Basin cleaning not to exceed $48,160. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a three-year contract with SHI for the Zoom phones not to exceed $48,382.98, also approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign an...
The Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a three-year contract with SHI for the Zoom phones not to exceed $48,382.98, also approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement for Managed Print Services not to exceed $34.88 per month for a total of 36 months. He further moves that the Board authorize the Town Administrator sign an agreement for Multifunctional Printers through Sharp Electronics. Not to exceed $988.89 for a monthly lease for 36 months
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign a three-year contract with SHI for the Zoom phones not to exceed $48,382.98, also approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement for Managed Print Services not to exceed $34.88 per month for a total of 36 months. He further moves that the Board authorize the Town Administrator sign an agreement for Multifunctional Printers through Sharp Electronics. Not to exceed $988.89 for a monthly lease for 36 months. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-113: Approve Contract- Animal Control Truck
Approve the purchase and sales agreement for a 2025 Ford F-150 Police Responder for use by Animal Control for an amount not to exceed $72,283
The Board approve the purchase and sales agreement for a 2025 Ford F-150 Police Responder for use by Animal Control for an amount not to exceed $72,283
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve the purchase and sales agreement for a 2025 Ford F-150 Police Responder for use by Animal Control for an amount not to exceed $72,283. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-114: Consider Host Community Agreement Waiver Request- CommCan, Inc.
Approve the Host Community agreement waiver form for CommCan, Inc. as written
The Board approve the Host Community agreement waiver form for CommCan, Inc. as written
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve the Host Community agreement waiver form for CommCan, Inc. as written. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – Recused. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze)
25-115: Review/Approve of One-Day all Alcohol License- Boggestowe Fish & Game Club
Approve a One Day All Alcohol license application for Nathan Maltinsky for a Turkey Shoot Fundraiser to be held on May 31, 2025, from 3:30PM-7:00PM
The Board approve a One Day All Alcohol license application for Nathan Maltinsky for a Turkey Shoot Fundraiser to be held on May 31, 2025, from 3:30PM-7:00PM
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve a One Day All Alcohol license application for Nathan Maltinsky for a Turkey Shoot Fundraiser to be held on May 31, 2025, from 3:30PM-7:00PM. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-118: Review/Approval of DRAFT minutes
Approve the DRAFT meeting minutes for 4/8/25, 4/7/25 and 5/5/25 as written
The Board approve the DRAFT meeting minutes for 4/8/25, 4/7/25 and 5/5/25 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board approve the DRAFT meeting minutes for 4/8/25, 4/7/25 and 5/5/25 as written. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION/ADJOURNMENT
Enter executive session for the following reasons: To discuss the deployment of security devices. (Police) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a...
The Board enter executive session for the following reasons: To discuss the deployment of security devices. (Police) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position (SEIU), only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motioned the Board enter executive session for the following reasons: To discuss the deployment of security devices. (Police) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position (SEIU), only emerging to adjourn. Sel Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
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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