Select Board Meeting Minutes 6/17/2020

Meeting date: 
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Minutes of the meeting of 6/17/20

Meeting Opened at: 9am

Select Board Members Present: Kenneth Basler, Chair, Donald Coburn, Steven Weisz

Also in attendance remotely: Peter Chait, Adam Chait, Ian Lindsay, Dennis Lynch, Rebecca Wolin

The following items were discussed:

  1. COVID-19 updates:
    1. The recent guidance will be reviewed on the playground, basketball court and baseball field and based on that the areas will be reopened with any required restrictions or advisories.
    2. Town hall will continue to open by appointment only.
    3. Community Center: The Board approved a proposal from the Community Center to resume programming in a limited capacity outdoors.  The building will remain closed.
  2. The Board approved an end of year transfer in the amount of $271.10 from 01-423-5535-000000-2 to 01-425-5480-000000-1 for fuel.
  3. Fiber Connect shelter – the Board is seeking clarity on what Fiber Connect is looking for in the agreement and also waiting on counsel’s guidance
  4. Michael Baldino meeting:  Michael is requesting an informal meeting rather than with the whole Board to review the terms that reflect the agreement between Fiber Connect and MBI.  Don Coburn will follow up with Mr. Baldino.
  5. Communications with the accountant and treasurer; As requested the accountant will be sending out a reminder memo that all communications/questions for the financial team are to be sent directly to Melissa Noe who will facilitate finding the answer.
  6. The Board approved carrying forward into FY21 vacation time not used in FY20 for Brian Fahey, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Randon Ziegler, Melissa Noe and Shawn Tryon.
  7. Don was concerned with the number of emails being sent by one member of the finance committee asking for clarification on items that aren’t within the purview of the finance committee to “manage”.  It was suggested to wait to address any issues until the new finance committee is in place and can begin discussions with the new board on roles and policies/procedures.
  8. The Board approved and signed the FY21 Fire Company lease.
  9. Steve reported that he has spoken with a Verizon representative and they are moving forward with putting a repeater on the Chestnut Hill tower after June 22.
  10. 604b grant: The grant paperwork was signed and will be given to Dennis Lynch to submit.
  11. Minutes of 6/10 & 6/12/20 were approved.

A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at: 9:45am

 

Submitted by:

Melissa Noe, Administrative Assistant

Approved by:

Monterey Select Board

 

cc: Website (www.montereyma.gov)

Select Board Members

Minutes Book

Town Clerk

 

Any documents used in the meeting are listed below and are available by request at town hall.

  1. None