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April 22, 2019
32 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway stepped out of the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Edward J. Giroux, Chairman
Accept the Minutes of March 18, 2019
MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the Minutes of March 18, 2019. It was voted: 3-In Favor 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Burns and Deslaurier)
Yes: Conway, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Burns, Deslaurier
From the minutes
“MINUTES Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the Minutes of March 18, 2019. It was voted: 3-In Favor 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Burns and Deslaurier).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing
There were none Selectman Burns, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“There were none Selectman Burns, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 4 -In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Burns, second: Rosa)
Approve the Change of Officers and Directors, and Change of Stock Interest for Triple Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Nana Japanese Steak House for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for Premises located at...
Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board approve the Change of Officers and Directors, and Change of Stock Interest for Triple Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Nana Japanese Steak House for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for Premises located at 199 Boston Road as presented as well as the Police Report dated March 27, 2019. it was voted: 4-I|n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway}
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Deslaurier, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board approve the Change of Officers and Directors, and Change of Stock Interest for Triple Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Nana Japanese Steak House for their Restaurant All Alcoholic License for Premises located at 199 Boston Road as presented as well as the Police Report dated March 27, 2019. it was voted: 4-I|n Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway}.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Burns)
Open the Public Hearing
7:15 p.m., Waveguide on behalf of Cambridge Network Solutions Fiber Optic Conduits Installation - 22 Linnell Circle Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“7:15 p.m., Waveguide on behalf of Cambridge Network Solutions Fiber Optic Conduits Installation - 22 Linnell Circle Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to open the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - in Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to close the Public Hearing. It was voted: 5 - in Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the petition of Waveguide on behalf of Cambridge Network Solutions for the Installation of Fiber Optic Conduits at 22 Linnell Circle
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board approve the petition of Waveguide on behalf of Cambridge Network Solutions for the Installation of Fiber Optic Conduits at 22 Linnell Circle. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board approve the petition of Waveguide on behalf of Cambridge Network Solutions for the Installation of Fiber Optic Conduits at 22 Linnell Circle. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Burns)
Recommend Article 4- the Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF Firefighters for FY 2017-2019
Article 4 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 4- the Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF Firefighters for FY 2017-2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 4 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 4- the Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF Firefighters for FY 2017-2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 5 to fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - NEPBA Police Officers-Group A Patrolmen for FY 2017-2019
Article 5 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5 to fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - NEPBA Police Officers-Group A Patrolmen for FY 2017-2019. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Article 5 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 5 to fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - NEPBA Police Officers-Group A Patrolmen for FY 2017-2019. It was voted: 4--In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 6 - to fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - NEPBA - Police Officers - Group B Superior Officers for FY 2017-2019
Article 6 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 6 - to fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - NEPBA - Police Officers - Group B Superior Officers for FY 2017-2019. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway}
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Article 6 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 6 - to fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - NEPBA - Police Officers - Group B Superior Officers for FY 2017-2019. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway}.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Article 7
Recommend Article 26 - To Authorize Departmental Revolving Funds
Article 26 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 26 - To Authorize Departmental Revolving Funds. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 26 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 26 - To Authorize Departmental Revolving Funds. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 21, FY202 Town and School Budget minus Public Safety in the amount of $134,126,436
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 21, FY202 Town and School Budget minus Public Safety in the amount of $134,126,436. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 21, FY202 Town and School Budget minus Public Safety in the amount of $134,126,436. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend funding the Public Safety Budget in the amount of $19,808,295
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend funding the Public Safety Budget in the amount of $19,808,295. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway)
Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, Giroux, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend funding the Public Safety Budget in the amount of $19,808,295. It was voted: 4-In Favor 0 - Opposed 1 - Abstention (Selectman Conway).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 27 to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 27 to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 27 to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 28 - To Fund Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Article 28 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 28 - To Fund Water Treatment Plant Improvements. It was voted: 5 ~In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 28 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 28 - To Fund Water Treatment Plant Improvements. It was voted: 5 ~In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 29 to fund the purchase of equipment for the DPW taking away items funded through the Overlay/Surplus except for the Street Sweeper
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 29 to fund the purchase of equipment for the DPW taking away items funded through the Overlay/Surplus except for the Street Sweeper. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 29 to fund the purchase of equipment for the DPW taking away items funded through the Overlay/Surplus except for the Street Sweeper. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 30 to fund Sewer Inflow Infiltration of $237,000 Il Account
Article 30 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 30 to fund Sewer Inflow Infiltration of $237,000 Il Account. It was voted: S --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 30 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 30 to fund Sewer Inflow Infiltration of $237,000 Il Account. It was voted: S --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Article 31 authorizing lease purchase agreements for the TORO Groundmaster 5910 and servers
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen Article 31 authorizing lease purchase agreements for the TORO Groundmaster 5910 and servers. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen Article 31 authorizing lease purchase agreements for the TORO Groundmaster 5910 and servers. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
He Board of Selectmen recommend Article 32 to fund Town Capital Budgets from Previous Town Meeting Articles
Article 32 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that he Board of Selectmen recommend Article 32 to fund Town Capital Budgets from Previous Town Meeting Articles. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 32 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that he Board of Selectmen recommend Article 32 to fund Town Capital Budgets from Previous Town Meeting Articles. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 33, To Fund Appraisal and Consulting Costs to Defend the Town in trials at the Mass Appellate Tax Board in the amount of $189,429.31 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
Article 33 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 33, To Fund Appraisal and Consulting Costs to Defend the Town in trials at the Mass Appellate Tax Board in the amount of $189,429.31 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 33 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 33, To Fund Appraisal and Consulting Costs to Defend the Town in trials at the Mass Appellate Tax Board in the amount of $189,429.31 It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend endorsing Article 34 to Rescind Borrowing Authorizations
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend endorsing Article 34 to Rescind Borrowing Authorizations. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend endorsing Article 34 to Rescind Borrowing Authorizations. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Article 35
Recommend Article 35 to Establish a Revenue Account (PEG Access and Cable Related Fund) It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 35 to Establish a Revenue Account (PEG Access and Cable Related Fund) It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 35 to Establish a Revenue Account (PEG Access and Cable Related Fund) It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend Article 36-To Fund the Purchase and Installation of LED Street Lights
Article 36 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 36-To Fund the Purchase and Installation of LED Street Lights. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 36 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 36-To Fund the Purchase and Installation of LED Street Lights. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Withdraw Article 38
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 38. It was voted: 5 ~In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 38. It was voted: 5 ~In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Withdraw Article 39
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 39. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 39. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Article 40
Support Article 40 -- Proposed Zoning Map Changes to add PUD Overlay District
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen support Article 40 -- Proposed Zoning Map Changes to add PUD Overlay District. It was voted: 3 --In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa}
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxNo: Burns, Rosa
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen support Article 40 -- Proposed Zoning Map Changes to add PUD Overlay District. It was voted: 3 --In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Burns and Rosa}.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Recommend Article 42 -To Acquire a Permanent Easement for Public Sidewalk Purposes at 464 Middlesex Turnpike
Article 42 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 42 -To Acquire a Permanent Easement for Public Sidewalk Purposes at 464 Middlesex Turnpike. It voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed Article 43 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 43. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Article 42 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 42 -To Acquire a Permanent Easement for Public Sidewalk Purposes at 464 Middlesex Turnpike. It voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed Article 43 Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to withdraw Article 43. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Use the Green Communities Designation Grant the purchase of LED Street Lights as outlined in Article 36 of the 2019 Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to use the Green Communities Designation Grant the purchase of LED Street Lights as outlined in Article 36 of the 2019 Spring Town Meeting Warrant. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to use the Green Communities Designation Grant the purchase of LED Street Lights as outlined in Article 36 of the 2019 Spring Town Meeting Warrant. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
NEW BUSINESS
Adopt and accept Middlesex Turnpike easements,164 Lexington Road
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt and accept Middlesex Turnpike easements,164 Lexington Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt and accept Middlesex Turnpike easements,164 Lexington Road. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Amend the Traffic Rules and Orders-Salem Road Truck Exclusion as outlined by the Town Engineer, Kelley Conway. lt was voted: 5 -in Favor 0- Opposed
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen amend the Traffic Rules and Orders-Salem Road Truck Exclusion as outlined by the Town Engineer, Kelley Conway. lt was voted: 5 -in Favor 0- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen amend the Traffic Rules and Orders-Salem Road Truck Exclusion as outlined by the Town Engineer, Kelley Conway. lt was voted: 5 -in Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt Order of Taking for Easements on Whipple Road
Adopt the order of taking presented to the Board on this date, April 22, 2019, for the purpose of acquiring interests in certain lands abutting Whipple Road as set forth in the order to allow the...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt the order of taking presented to the Board on this date, April 22, 2019, for the purpose of acquiring interests in certain lands abutting Whipple Road as set forth in the order to allow the Town to carry out the Traffic Signal Improvements Project. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adopt the order of taking presented to the Board on this date, April 22, 2019, for the purpose of acquiring interests in certain lands abutting Whipple Road as set forth in the order to allow the Town to carry out the Traffic Signal Improvements Project. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
ADJOURMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“ADJOURMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, 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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