MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 20, 2025
23 recorded votes, 0 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
*OUT OF ORDER* 25-194 Appointment of Fire Lieutenant, Captain & Full Time Firefighter
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Brian Polimeno as a Fulltime Captain/EMS Coordinator to the Millis Fire Department
That the Board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Brian Polimeno as a Fulltime Captain/EMS Coordinator to the Millis Fire Department
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Brian Polimeno as a Fulltime Captain/EMS Coordinator to the Millis Fire Department. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Cam Wenzel as Lieutenant/Paramedic in the Millis Fire Department
That the Board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Cam Wenzel as Lieutenant/Paramedic in the Millis Fire Department
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Cam Wenzel as Lieutenant/Paramedic in the Millis Fire Department. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ryan Smith as a full time Firefighter/Paramedic to the Millis Fire Department
That the Board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ryan Smith as a full time Firefighter/Paramedic to the Millis Fire Department
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ryan Smith as a full time Firefighter/Paramedic to the Millis Fire Department. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-193 Presentation of Capital Report for Fall Annual Town Meeting
Accept the Capital Planning Committee Report for the Fall Annual Town Meeting as presented
That the Board vote to accept the Capital Planning Committee Report for the Fall Annual Town Meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to accept the Capital Planning Committee Report for the Fall Annual Town Meeting as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-195 Adoption of Comprehensive Emergency Plan (CEMP)
Adopt the Comprehensive Emergency Plan (CEMP) as presented
To adopt the Comprehensive Emergency Plan (CEMP) as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adopt the Comprehensive Emergency Plan (CEMP) as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-196 Presentation and Adoption of Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopt the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented
To adopt the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adopt the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-197 Presentation and Adoption of Millis Climate Action Plan (CAP)
Adopt the Millis Climate Action Plan (CAP) as presented
To adopt the Millis Climate Action Plan (CAP) as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adopt the Millis Climate Action Plan (CAP) as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-198 Vote to Adopt Millis Municipal Decarbonization Road Map
Adopt the Millis Municipal Decarbonization Road Map as presented
To adopt the Millis Municipal Decarbonization Road Map as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adopt the Millis Municipal Decarbonization Road Map as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-200 Vote to Accept/Sign FY25 Green Communities Annual Report
Adopt and sign the FY25 Green Communities Annual Report
To adopt and sign the FY25 Green Communities Annual Report
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adopt and sign the FY25 Green Communities Annual Report. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-201 Review/Approval of FY26 Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Contract – GCG
Approve a contract with GCG Associates for engineering services for infiltration & inflow investigation in an amount not to exceed $137,630 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the...
To approve a contract with GCG Associates for engineering services for infiltration & inflow investigation in an amount not to exceed $137,630 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on the Board's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve a contract with GCG Associates for engineering services for infiltration & inflow investigation in an amount not to exceed $137,630 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on the Board's behalf. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-202 Review/Approval FY26 Annual Snow and Ice Expenditures – Snow Contractor Rates and Eastern Minerals
Approve the snow contractor rates for FY26 as presented in the packet
For the Board to approve the snow contractor rates for FY26 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion for the Board to approve the snow contractor rates for FY26 as presented in the packet. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve a contract with Eastern Minerals, INC for rock salt at $63/ton, Solar salt at $83/Ton and treated salt at $83/ton and authorize the Town Administrator
For the Board to approve a contract with Eastern Minerals, INC for rock salt at $63/ton, Solar salt at $83/Ton and treated salt at $83/ton and authorize the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion for the Board to approve a contract with Eastern Minerals, INC for rock salt at $63/ton, Solar salt at $83/Ton and treated salt at $83/ton and authorize the Town Administrator. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-203 Vote to Call Special Election 12/08/25/Vote to Approve Ballot Question
Call a Special Town Election on December 8, 202S, from 7:00am to 8:00pm
That the Board vote to call a Special Town Election on December 8, 202S, from 7:00am to 8:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to call a Special Town Election on December 8, 202S, from 7:00am to 8:00pm Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Insert Question 1 on the ballot of the special town election of December 8, 2025, as follows: Question 1."Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition...
That the Board vote to insert Question 1 on the ballot of the special town election of December 8, 2025, as follows: Question 1."Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to design, construct and furnish an addition and renovation to the Millis Middle/High School, located at 245 Plain Street, (scope of project includes the construction of a new academic wingand renovation of the existing academic spaces and common spaces), inclusive of all building, mechanical systems, along with associated site work improvements, and including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to insert Question 1 on the ballot of the special town election of December 8, 2025, as follows: Question 1."Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to design, construct and furnish an addition and renovation to the Millis Middle/High School, located at 245 Plain Street, (scope of project includes the construction of a new academic wingand renovation of the existing academic spaces and common spaces), inclusive of all building, mechanical systems, along with associated site work improvements, and including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?" Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-204 Vote to Open 11/10/25 FATM Warrant
Open the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board vote to open the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to open the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-205 Review and Vote to Add/Delete Articles on FATM Warrant
Make the following changes to the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Change the order of articles by swapping Article 3 {Sale of Parcel) with Article 11 (Commercial Gas-Powered Leaf Blower noise),...
That the Board vote to make the following changes to the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Change the order of articles by swapping Article 3 {Sale of Parcel) with Article 11 (Commercial Gas-Powered Leaf Blower noise), Remove the following language from Article 3: "or a high school student working as a self- employed sole proprietor.", Change Article 6 by making the changes as recommended by Bond Counsel and counsel for the MSBA
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to make the following changes to the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Change the order of articles by swapping Article 3 {Sale of Parcel) with Article 11 (Commercial Gas-Powered Leaf Blower noise), Remove the following language from Article 3: "or a high school student working as a self- employed sole proprietor.", Change Article 6 by making the changes as recommended by Bond Counsel and counsel for the MSBA. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-206 Vote to Close, Approve, and Sign 11/10/15 FATM
Close, approve, and sign the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
That the Board vote to close, approve, and sign the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to close, approve, and sign the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-207 Review/Approve Community Impact Agreement
Approve a contract with Community Impact, Inc. to provide a variety of social services for the Town of Millis, for an amount not to exceed $35,000
The Board vote to approve a contract with Community Impact, Inc. to provide a variety of social services for the Town of Millis, for an amount not to exceed $35,000
From the minutes
“I move that the Board vote to approve a contract with Community Impact, Inc. to provide a variety of social services for the Town of Millis, for an amount not to exceed $35,000. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-208 Vote to Ratify
Ratify a Memorandum of Agreement with MassCop Local 171 as presented
That the Board vote to ratify a Memorandum of Agreement with MassCop Local 171 as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to ratify a Memorandum of Agreement with MassCop Local 171 as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the consolidated collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 93 as presented
That the Board vote to ratify the consolidated collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 93 as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to ratify the consolidated collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 93 as presented. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-209 Reassignment of Select Board Liaisons and Updates
Reassign the following Select Board liaisons as follows: Sel. Rosenfeld takes the Economic Development Committee and Sel. Schultze takes School Building Committee
That the Board vote to reassign the following Select Board liaisons as follows: Sel. Rosenfeld takes the Economic Development Committee and Sel. Schultze takes School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to reassign the following Select Board liaisons as follows: Sel. Rosenfeld takes the Economic Development Committee and Sel. Schultze takes School Building Committee. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
25-210 Water/Sewer Commitment – September 2025
Approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for the Month of September in the amount of $8,794.35
That the Board vote to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for the Month of September in the amount of $8,794.35
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for the Month of September in the amount of $8,794.35. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – yay, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION / VI. ADJOURNMENT
Enter into executive session for the following reason: To discuss strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) emerging only to adjourn
That the Board vote to enter into executive session for the following reason: To discuss strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) emerging only to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Board vote to enter into executive session for the following reason: To discuss strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief) emerging only to adjourn. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel Underhill polled the Board, Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze – yay, Underhill – 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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