Select Board 5/14/2024


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TOWN OF MEDFIELD
MEETING
NOTICE
Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. The Select Board will attend in person and
members of the public may attend in person. In addition, members of the public who wish to
participate via Zoom may do so by joining by one of the following options:
1. To join online, use this link:
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88530366678?pwd=clhLODVKcnlDN3dFTDJWQjBCVzJ5Zz09
a. Webinar ID: 885 3036 6678
b. Password: 637025
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or 301-715-8592 or 346-248-7799 or 669-900-6833
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The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link:
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Select Board
Board or Committee
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Chenery Hall, Medfield Town House
Remote participation available through Zoom Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Agenda (Subject to Change)
Call to Order
Disclosure of video recording
We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving around the globe in defense of
our country
Appointments
1. MAPC to present the final IE District presentation to the Select Board
2. R.E. Brown and Company to provide exit conference for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit
3. Chris Potts and Bill Pope to request the posting of signs around town as part of the launch
of the Zullo Gallery augmented reality exhibit using the historically inspired theme,
“Evolution of a Small Town.” Details:
a. The QR public art/sign request would be for May 15 to June 23.
b. Each QR code would be printed on no larger than 8 ½ x 11 laminated paper, and
attached to a wooden stake, metal lawn sign frame, nearby tree, or window if
available, with all or most signs on public vs. private property (if private, we will
get that permission too). Public locations might include the sidewalk lawn area
adjacent to the street, if applicable.
c. There would be roughly 14-15 outdoor locations for the public art QR code signs
(some exact locations TBD and can be updated before the Select Board meeting):
i. Town House
ii. Library/Gazebo area (2-3 different signs)
iii. Peak House (garden)
iv. Zullo Gallery (outside)
v. Meetinghouse/First Parish UU
vi. Baker’s Pond
vii. Former Inness residence/studio
viii. Former Medfield State Hospital (2 different locations)
ix. EV Charging Station behind Bank of America
x. Historical Society (Jack the Dog)
xi. Jack the Dog power box on Main St.
4. Russet Morrow to request approval for an event held by the Kingsbury Club for their
Triathlon for Kids on August 18 starting at 8:30 am with a swim at the Kingsbury Club,
followed by a bike segment on the rail trail, and running through the COA parking lot
pending approval by Public Safety
5. Mary Wood to request approval for an event at the Medfield State Hospital for the Bay
State Trail Riders Association fundraising event on June 9th from 9am to 2pm and
request that the fee to use the grounds be reduced
Discussion Items (Potential Votes)
6. Discussion on process for setting dog control off leash areas pursuant to the new town
meeting approved bylaw
Action Items
7. Vote to sign the contract with Energy Management Associates, Inc. to perform energy
audit services at Town buildings to be funded by a $50,000 state earmark
8. Vote to sign the state Standard Contract Form to accept an additional $20,000 earmark for
the refurbishment and expansion of the Metacomet park tennis courts
9. Authorize the Town Administrator to renew the Town’s Police and Fire 111f Injured on
Duty Insurance Policy with VFIS
10. Vote to sign the legal agreement with the firms of Baron & Budd, P.C.; Sandman Law,
LLC; and Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor LLC with respect to claims and/or actions
for damages arising from contamination of water and water wells by Perfluorooctanoic
Acid (“PFOA”), Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (“PFOS”), Aqueous Film Forming Foam
(“AFFF”), their degradation products, and other contaminants of concern
11. Vote to sign the contract with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans
for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant)
12. Announce Vacancy for Parks and Recreation Commission
a. Discussion of Appointment Process
Citizen Comment
Consent Agenda
13. Approve request for this year’s CF Cycle for Life which is scheduled for Saturday,
October 5th and will cross Medfield between miles 18.5 and 21.4 from Dover via
Harding Street, taking a right onto Hospital Road, taking a right onto Route 27, and then
taking a left onto Route 115 and heading into Millis
Meeting Minutes
Town Administrator Updates
Next Meeting Dates
May 6, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting
May 14, 2024
May 28, 2024
June 11, 2024
June 25, 2024
July 16, 2024
August 20, 2024
September 3, 2024 - State Primary Election
September 10, 2024
September 17, 2024
October 1, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 5, 2024 - Presidential Election
November 12, 2024
November 19, 2024
December 3, 2024
December 17, 2024
Select Board Member Reports
Actions Taken on Bills and Warrants for Payments
● Vendor Warrant 05/07/2024
● Payroll Warrant 05/09/2024
Informational

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