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February 25, 2019
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Edward Giroux, George Simolaris, Michael Rosa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Selectman Andrew Deslaurier, Vice Chairman, Selectman Edward Giroux, Secretary, Selectman
Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye
21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints, or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual The Board will return to public session America's Yankee Doodle hun It was voted: Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints, or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual The Board will return to public session America's Yankee Doodle hun It was voted: Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Simolaris-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye.”
Selectman Conway-Aye
Approve the amended Executive Session Minutes of January 7, 2019 Roll Cail Vote: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye
January 7, 2019 {Executive Session) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the amended Executive Session Minutes of January 7, 2019 Roll Cail Vote: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye
From the minutes
“January 7, 2019 {Executive Session) Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion to approve the amended Executive Session Minutes of January 7, 2019 Roll Cail Vote: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux - Aye Selectman Deslaurier - Aye Selectman Simolaris - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Selectman Conway - Aye
Selectman Conway - Aye
Roll Call Vote on the motion: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux-No Selectman Deslaurier-No Selectman Simolaris-No Selectman Conway-No
Yes: RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux, SimolarisThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote on the motion: Selectman Rosa - Aye Selectman Giroux-No Selectman Deslaurier-No Selectman Simolaris-No Selectman Conway-No.”
Conservation Related Deeds for former Cabot Property and Sheridan Street Parcels
Accept the donation of land on Sheridan Street, Assessor's Map 98, Parcel 49
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of land on Sheridan Street, Assessor's Map 98, Parcel 49. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of land on Sheridan Street, Assessor's Map 98, Parcel 49. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Accept the donation of land on Sheridan street, Assessor's Map 98, Parcel 48
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of land on Sheridan street, Assessor's Map 98, Parcel 48. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of land on Sheridan street, Assessor's Map 98, Parcel 48. it was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading to place 4 signs on the Common to advertise the registration from March 1 through March 30, 2019 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 --...
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading to place 4 signs on the Common to advertise the registration from March 1 through March 30, 2019 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading to place 4 signs on the Common to advertise the registration from March 1 through March 30, 2019 It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Appoint Jim Gately to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board appoint Jim Gately to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board appoint Jim Gately to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Re-appoint Donald Lovegrove to the Board of Registrars as a Republican member
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board re-appoint Donald Lovegrove to the Board of Registrars as a Republican member. It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board re-appoint Donald Lovegrove to the Board of Registrars as a Republican member. It was voted: 5 ~ In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
FEBRURARY 25, 2019 -13
Grant the Billerica Public Library a One Day Beer and Wine License for Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a "Thank you Reception
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board grant the Billerica Public Library a One Day Beer and Wine License for Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a "Thank you Reception". It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway}
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board grant the Billerica Public Library a One Day Beer and Wine License for Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a "Thank you Reception". It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1- Abstention (Selectman Conway}.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Waive all fees associated with the One Day License
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board waive all fees associated with the One Day License. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 --Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board waive all fees associated with the One Day License. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 --Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the total General Fund Budget minus Public Safety of $134,126,974.00
They thanked Mr. Curran for in-depth presentation and all of the detailed graphs contained within the document Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board approve the total General Fund Budget minus Public Safety of $134,126,974.00. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“They thanked Mr. Curran for in-depth presentation and all of the detailed graphs contained within the document Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board approve the total General Fund Budget minus Public Safety of $134,126,974.00. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Deslaurier)
Approve the Public Safety Budget of $19,808,285.00
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Public Safety Budget of $19,808,285.00. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Deslaurier, Giroux, Rosa, SimolarisAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Public Safety Budget of $19,808,285.00. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the Water Enterprise Budget of $6,276,034.00
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Water Enterprise Budget of $6,276,034.00. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Water Enterprise Budget of $6,276,034.00. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Approve the Waste Water Enterprise Budget of $8,641,118.00
Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Waste Water Enterprise Budget of $8,641,118.00. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board approve the Waste Water Enterprise Budget of $8,641,118.00. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule March 4 and March 18, 2019 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule March 4 and March 18, 2019 Selectman Giroux, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Giroux, second: Rosa)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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