MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2025
15 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
25-135 Millis Day 2026 Proposal
Reappoint the individuals listed on the committee contact sheet dated 6/30/25 for a term date as shown with the exception of Ellen Rosenfeld to the Permanent Building Committee
That the Board reappoint the individuals listed on the committee contact sheet dated 6/30/25 for a term date as shown with the exception of Ellen Rosenfeld to the Permanent Building Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board reappoint the individuals listed on the committee contact sheet dated 6/30/25 for a term date as shown with the exception of Ellen Rosenfeld to the Permanent Building 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)
*OUT OF ORDER* 25-140 Vote to Set Fall Town Meeting/Election Date
Set the date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting on November 10, 2025, and the election on December 8th, 2025, with early voting starting on December 1st, 2025
That the Board set the date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting on November 10, 2025, and the election on December 8th, 2025, with early voting starting on December 1st, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board set the date of the Fall Annual Town Meeting on November 10, 2025, and the election on December 8th, 2025, with early voting starting on December 1st, 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)
25-136 Hearing: FY26 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rates
Open the hearing to discuss and vote FY26 water/sewer/stormwater rates
That the Board open the hearing to discuss and vote FY26 water/sewer/stormwater rates
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board open the hearing to discuss and vote FY26 water/sewer/stormwater rates. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Close the hearing to discuss and vote FY26 water/sewer/stormwater rates
That the Board close the hearing to discuss and vote FY26 water/sewer/stormwater rates
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board close the hearing to discuss and vote FY26 water/sewer/stormwater rates. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Adopt the proposed FY26 rates as follows: water 12% increase, sewer 2% increase, stormwater 4% increase
That the Board adopt the proposed FY26 rates as follows: water 12% increase, sewer 2% increase, stormwater 4% increase
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board adopt the proposed FY26 rates as follows: water 12% increase, sewer 2% increase, stormwater 4% increase. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-137 Appointments:
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Kathleen Smith Town Clerk effective 7/1/25
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Kathleen Smith Town Clerk effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Kathleen Smith Town Clerk effective 7/1/25. 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 Administrator's appointment of Susan Vara as Assistant Town Clerk effective 7/1/25
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Vara as Assistant Town Clerk effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Vara as Assistant Town Clerk effective 7/1/25. 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 Administrator's appointment of Victoria Schindler as Municipal Human Resources Generalist effective 7/1/25
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Victoria Schindler as Municipal Human Resources Generalist effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Victoria Schindler as Municipal Human Resources Generalist effective 7/1/25. 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 Administrator's appointment of Chad Hauptman as HEO/Laborer pending a successful DOT physical and drug screen
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Chad Hauptman as HEO/Laborer pending a successful DOT physical and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Chad Hauptman as HEO/Laborer pending a successful DOT physical and drug screen. 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 Wayne Carlson as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective 7/1/25
That the Board appoint Wayne Carlson as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze I move that the Board appoint Wayne Carlson as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective 7/1/25. 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 Kathleen Smith as a member of the Board of Registrars effective 7/1/25
That the Board appoint Kathleen Smith as a member of the Board of Registrars effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board appoint Kathleen Smith as a member of the Board of Registrars effective 7/1/25. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-141 Board/Committee Liaison Updates & Reassignment of Liaison Roles for FY26
Appoint liaison roles for FY26 as follows: Sel Schultze – Cemetery Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Economic Development Committee
That the Board appoint liaison roles for FY26 as follows: Sel Schultze – Cemetery Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board appoint liaison roles for FY26 as follows: Sel Schultze – Cemetery Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Economic Development Committee. Sel. Rosenfeld – Permanent Building Committee, Energy Committee, and Cable Advisory Committee. Sel. Underhill Norfolk Country Advisory, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Community Preservation. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-142 Review/Approval of DRAFT Minutes - 4/28/25, 5/19/25, 6/9/25
Approve the draft minutes from 4/28/25, 5/19/25, and 6/9/25 as written
That the Board approve the draft minutes from 4/28/25, 5/19/25, and 6/9/25 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the draft minutes from 4/28/25, 5/19/25, and 6/9/25 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)
25-143 Vote to Revoke Alcohol License – Avalena's 36 Milliston Road
Revoke the retail all alcohol license for S & S Enterprises, LLC dba Avalena's due to closure of the business
That the Board revoke the retail all alcohol license for S & S Enterprises, LLC dba Avalena's due to closure of the business
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board revoke the retail all alcohol license for S & S Enterprises, LLC dba Avalena's due to closure of the business. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Underhill polled the Board, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, Rosenfeld – recused. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION/VI.ADJOURNMENT
Enter executive session To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union and non-union personnel. (Finance Director/SEIU), emerging only to adjourn
To enter executive session To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union and non-union personnel. (Finance Director/SEIU), emerging only to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motioned to enter executive session To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with union and non-union personnel. (Finance Director/SEIU), 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)
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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