MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Laurie Bent, Harvey Boshart, Christopher Houston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: Approve Minutes of the Select Board: April 9, 2019, regular session; July 30, 2019, regular session; August 29, 2019, regular session; October 8, 2019, regular session; January 7, 2020, regular session; January 21, 2020, regular session; and January 23, 2020, regular session Move to call the Town Caucus for Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Weston Public Library and sign the notice of the Caucus. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a donation of $8,000 from the Friends of Weston's Council on Aging to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept $250 from Harold & Betsy Hestnes and $5,000 from the Friends of the Weston Public library both to be applied to the Art & Innovation Center Fund. Reappoint David Soar as Fire Chief and Forest Warden for a three-year term expiring February 10, 2023. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve the consent agenda, as follows: Approve Minutes of the Select Board: April 9, 2019, regular session; July 30, 2019, regular session; August 29, 2019, regular session; October 8, 2019, regular session; January 7, 2020, regular session; January 21, 2020, regular session; and January 23, 2020, regular session Move to call the Town Caucus for Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Weston Public Library and sign the notice of the Caucus. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a donation of $8,000 from the Friends of Weston's Council on Aging to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept $250 from Harold & Betsy Hestnes and $5,000 from the Friends of the Weston Public library both to be applied to the Art & Innovation Center Fund. Reappoint David Soar as Fire Chief and Forest Warden for a three-year term expiring February 10, 2023. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from Eversource for a grant of location to install approximately 45 feet, more or less, of conduit in...
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from Eversource for a grant of location to install approximately 45 feet, more or less, of conduit in Lawrence Road to provide underground electric service to house no. 8 Lawrence Road. And further, to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's DPW, the petition from Eversource for a grant of location to install approximately 46 feet, more or less, of conduit in Montvale Road to provide underground electric service to house no. 31 Montvale Road. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from Eversource for a grant of location to install approximately 45 feet, more or less, of conduit in Lawrence Road to provide underground electric service to house no. 8 Lawrence Road. And further, to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's DPW, the petition from Eversource for a grant of location to install approximately 46 feet, more or less, of conduit in Montvale Road to provide underground electric service to house no. 31 Montvale Road. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Approve the License Agreement with Eric Hersum, 99 North Avenue, to perform some work in the Town's right of way per the recommendation of the Department of Public Works
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to approve the License Agreement with Eric Hersum, 99 North Avenue, to perform some work in the Town's right of way per the recommendation of the Department of Public Works. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to approve the License Agreement with Eric Hersum, 99 North Avenue, to perform some work in the Town's right of way per the recommendation of the Department of Public Works. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Grant the request of Julie and David Harmon for an exception to the cemetery regulations that would allow them to have their ashes interred in the Scattering Garden at Linwood Cemetery
MOTION: Move to grant the request of Julie and David Harmon for an exception to the cemetery regulations that would allow them to have their ashes interred in the Scattering Garden at Linwood Cemetery. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to grant the request of Julie and David Harmon for an exception to the cemetery regulations that would allow them to have their ashes interred in the Scattering Garden at Linwood Cemetery. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (second: Bent)
Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Weston High School partial roof replacement, as written below:...
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Weston High School partial roof replacement, as written below: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2020, the Weston Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Weston, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated February 14, 2020 for the High School, located at 444 Wellesley Street, Weston, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which Weston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: #5 Replacement of the F Wing Roof that has exceeded its 30-year life expectancy. And further, specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Weston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts Building Authority. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Weston High School partial roof replacement, as written below: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2020, the Weston Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Weston, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated February 14, 2020 for the High School, located at 444 Wellesley Street, Weston, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which Weston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: #5 Replacement of the F Wing Roof that has exceeded its 30-year life expectancy. And further, specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Weston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts Building Authority. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Middle School roof-top HVAC unit, as written below: Having...
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Middle School roof-top HVAC unit, as written below: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2020, the Weston Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Weston, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated February 14, 2020 for the Middle School, located at 456 Wellesley Street, Weston, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which Weston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: #5 Replacement of the Roof Top Heating and Cooling Unit #3 that is failing and has reached its 30-year life cycle. And further, specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Weston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts Building Authority. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Middle School roof-top HVAC unit, as written below: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2020, the Weston Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Weston, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated February 14, 2020 for the Middle School, located at 456 Wellesley Street, Weston, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which Weston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: #5 Replacement of the Roof Top Heating and Cooling Unit #3 that is failing and has reached its 30-year life cycle. And further, specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Weston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts Building Authority. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Adopt the language as provided by Town Counsel: As appointing official, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19, the Board of Selectmen has reviewed the particular matter and the possible financial...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adopt the language as provided by Town Counsel: As appointing official, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19, the Board of Selectmen has reviewed the particular matter and the possible financial interest identified above by the Town Manager. The Board of Selectmen has determined that the financial interest of MIIA, even if it were considered to be a "business organization" for the purposes of G.L. c.268A, §19, in the Town's consideration about benefits providers is, at best, remote and speculative and, therefore, not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the Town Manager, and hereby grant permission as requested to fully engage in any aspect of discussions and recommendations concerning benefits providers and any change with respect thereto. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adopt the language as provided by Town Counsel: As appointing official, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19, the Board of Selectmen has reviewed the particular matter and the possible financial interest identified above by the Town Manager. The Board of Selectmen has determined that the financial interest of MIIA, even if it were considered to be a "business organization" for the purposes of G.L. c.268A, §19, in the Town's consideration about benefits providers is, at best, remote and speculative and, therefore, not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the Town Manager, and hereby grant permission as requested to fully engage in any aspect of discussions and recommendations concerning benefits providers and any change with respect thereto. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
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