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Thomas Ulfelder
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ulfelder as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 62 of 62 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (62)
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2020 · Emergency: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Feb 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Special: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Special: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Special: Present
- Aug 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2019 · Special: Present
- May 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
May 19That the June 13th Election be held from 8…Motion: that the June 13th Election be held from 8 am to…Passed 4–1 · Ulfelder: Yes
May 19, 2020: That the June 13th Election be held from 8 am to 12 pm at Babson College's Recreation and Athletic Complex located at Babson College
That the June 13th Election be held from 8 am to 12 pm at Babson College's Recreation and Athletic Complex located at Babson College
Voted: Yes
Yes: Freiman, Morgan, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-1) that the June 13th Election be held from 8 am to 12 pm at Babson College's Recreation and Athletic Complex located at Babson College. Morgan - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Olney - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
May 1That to facilitate the joint meeting between the Board…Motion: that to facilitate the joint meeting between the Board of Health…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Ulfelder: Yes
May 1, 2020 (Emergency meeting): That to facilitate the joint meeting between the Board of Health and the Board of Selectmen both Boards move to appoint Marjorie Freiman to act as Chair of the Meeting…
That to facilitate the joint meeting between the Board of Health and the Board of Selectmen both Boards move to appoint Marjorie Freiman to act as Chair of the Meeting and to appoint Shephard Cohen to act as Secretary
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Jack Morgan as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (8-0) that to facilitate the joint meeting between the Board of Health and the Board of Selectmen both Boards move to appoint Marjorie Freiman to act as Chair of the Meeting and to appoint Shephard Cohen to act as Secretary. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Morgan - Aye.” (Motion: Morgan)
Apr 13Convene a joint meeting with the Planning BoardMotion: To convene a joint meeting with the Planning BoardPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
April 13, 2020 (Joint meeting): Convene a joint meeting with the Planning Board
To convene a joint meeting with the Planning Board
Voted: Yes
Jack Morgan had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to convene a joint meeting with the Planning Board. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Freiman, second: Ulfelder)
Dec 16Place the language on the citizen's petition on a…Motion: To place the language on the citizen's petition on a non-binding…Failed 1–4 · Ulfelder: No
December 16, 2019: Place the language on the citizen's petition on a non-binding referendum for the March 17, 2020 Town Election
To place the language on the citizen's petition on a non-binding referendum for the March 17, 2020 Town Election
Voted: No
Yes: WoodsNo: Freiman, Morgan, Olney, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (1-4, Ms. Sullivan Woods - Aye.) to place the language on the citizen's petition on a non-binding referendum for the March 17, 2020 Town Election..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Nov 4Approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge…Motion: To approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to…Passed 3–0 · Ulfelder: Yes
November 4, 2019: Approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to change the voting status of the Superintendent, David Lussier, to non-voting member of the SBC
To approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to change the voting status of the Superintendent, David Lussier, to non-voting member of the SBC
Voted: Yes
Yes: Freiman, Olney, UlfelderAbstained: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (3-0-1, Ms. Sullivan Woods abstained) to approve a modification to the School Building Committee Charge to change the voting status of the Superintendent, David Lussier, to non-voting member of the SBC..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Oct 15Support the SBC Feasibility Study of the Hunnewell Elementary…Motion: To support the SBC Feasibility Study of the Hunnewell Elementary School…Passed 4–0 · Ulfelder: Yes
October 15, 2019: Support the SBC Feasibility Study of the Hunnewell Elementary School and to call a Special Town Meeting on December 9, 2019 to seek the appropriation of funds for schematic design…
To support the SBC Feasibility Study of the Hunnewell Elementary School and to call a Special Town Meeting on December 9, 2019 to seek the appropriation of funds for schematic design phase through bidding phase
Voted: Yes
Yes: Freiman, Morgan, Olney, UlfelderAbstained: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0-1 - Sullivan Woods abstained) to support the SBC Feasibility Study of the Hunnewell Elementary School and to call a Special Town Meeting on December 9, 2019 to seek the appropriation of funds for schematic design phase through bidding phase..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Aug 13Approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one…Motion: To approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
August 13, 2019: Approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day licenses including events on August 23, September 20 and September 21 (Alumni Weekend), October 12, October 17, and November 8
To approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day licenses including events on August 23, September 20 and September 21 (Alumni Weekend), October 12, October 17, and November 8
Voted: Yes
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day licenses including events on August 23, September 20 and September 21 (Alumni Weekend), October 12, October 17, and November 8..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Aug 13Approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for…Motion: To approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
August 13, 2019: Approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an event at the Wellesley College Club on September 27, 2019
To approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an event at the Wellesley College Club on September 27, 2019
Voted: Yes
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an event at the Wellesley College Club on September 27, 2019..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Aug 13Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48…Motion: To authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
August 13, 2019: Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
To authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
Voted: Yes
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Aug 13Appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single…Motion: To appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
August 13, 2019: Appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building Historic District Committee Study Committee
To appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building Historic District Committee Study Committee
Voted: Yes
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building Historic District Committee Study Committee..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Votes with no disagreement (251)
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