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Billerica Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

January 27, 2020

17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

MINUTES

Approve the minutes of January 13, 2020 Special Meeting

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

The Board will hold on these minutes until the audio has been distributed to the Board Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of January 13, 2020 Special Meeting. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway And Giroux)

Yes: Burns, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway, Giroux

From the minutes

“The Board will hold on these minutes until the audio has been distributed to the Board Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the minutes of January 13, 2020 Special Meeting. It was voted: 3 -In Favor 2 - Abstentions (Selectmen Conway And Giroux).” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Open the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the license request from L&A Auto and Gas Services for a Class Il license and existing Fuel Storage license transfer. lt was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the license request from L&A Auto and Gas Services for a Class Il license and existing Fuel Storage license transfer. lt was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to approve the license request from L&A Auto and Gas Services for a Class Il license and existing Fuel Storage license transfer. lt was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Continue the public hearing until February 3, 2020

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the public hearing until February 3, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to continue the public hearing until February 3, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

NEW BUSINESS

Approve the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) not to exceed $7,500,000.00 For the following municipal purposes; the High School, Article |, dated February 23, 2016 It was voted: Selectman...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) not to exceed $7,500,000.00 For the following municipal purposes; the High School, Article |, dated February 23, 2016 It was voted: Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye Selectman Deslaurier -Aye Selectman Burns-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) not to exceed $7,500,000.00 For the following municipal purposes; the High School, Article |, dated February 23, 2016 It was voted: Selectman Rosa-Aye Selectman Conway-Aye Selectman Deslaurier -Aye Selectman Burns-Aye Selectman Giroux-Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Approve the sale of $7,500,000 1.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated January 31, 2020, and payable January 29, 2021, to Jefferies LLC at par and...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held January 27, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of $7,500,000 1.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated January 31, 2020, and payable January 29, 2021, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if

From the minutes

“VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held January 27, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of $7,500,000 1.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated January 31, 2020, and payable January 29, 2021, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Grant permission to the Nashoba Learning Group's request to hold their 8 Annual 5K Run for Autism on April 5, 2020 at the Marshall Middle School from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. contingent upon...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the Nashoba Learning Group's request to hold their 8 Annual 5K Run for Autism on April 5, 2020 at the Marshall Middle School from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. contingent upon approval from Safety Officer, Sergeant Steve Elmore. 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 grant permission to the Nashoba Learning Group's request to hold their 8 Annual 5K Run for Autism on April 5, 2020 at the Marshall Middle School from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. contingent upon approval from Safety Officer, Sergeant Steve Elmore. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Appoint Richard Carroll as a regular member of the Council on Aging and Philip Doiron as an Alternate Member of the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appointments-Board of Selectmen Council on Aging 1 from Alternate to Regular Member 1 Alternate Member Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Richard Carroll as a regular member of the Council on Aging and Philip Doiron as an Alternate Member of the Council on Aging. It was voted: 5 - In Favor O - Opposed

From the minutes

“Appointments-Board of Selectmen Council on Aging 1 from Alternate to Regular Member 1 Alternate Member Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint Richard Carroll as a regular member of the Council on Aging and Philip Doiron as an Alternate Member of the Council on Aging. It was voted: 5 - In Favor O - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

O - Opposed

Appoint David Babineau as a Bonded Constable for the Town of Billerica

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Bonded Constable for the Town of Billerica Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint David Babineau as a Bonded Constable for the Town of Billerica. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Bonded Constable for the Town of Billerica Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to appoint David Babineau as a Bonded Constable for the Town of Billerica. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Grant permission to the Billerica Health and Wellness Fair, to place (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from March 28, 2020 to April 11, 2020 to advertise the 30" Annual Billerica Health and Wellness Fair

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the Billerica Health and Wellness Fair, to place (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from March 28, 2020 to April 11, 2020 to advertise the 30" Annual Billerica Health and Wellness Fair. 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 grant permission to the Billerica Health and Wellness Fair, to place (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from March 28, 2020 to April 11, 2020 to advertise the 30" Annual Billerica Health and Wellness Fair. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Set the date for the Town Election for April 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen set the date for the Town Election for April 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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 set the date for the Town Election for April 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Verify the date and hour for the Spring Session of the Annual Town Meeting to commence, per Section 2-1 (1) (5), as amended, of the Town Charter and Article 1, Section 1 (1.1)(A}){C) of the...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen verify the date and hour for the Spring Session of the Annual Town Meeting to commence, per Section 2-1 (1) (5), as amended, of the Town Charter and Article 1, Section 1 (1.1)(A}){C) of the Billerica General By-Laws. (Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.). 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 verify the date and hour for the Spring Session of the Annual Town Meeting to commence, per Section 2-1 (1) (5), as amended, of the Town Charter and Article 1, Section 1 (1.1)(A}){C) of the Billerica General By-Laws. (Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.). It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Grant permission to the Lions Club to hold the Carnival run by Fiesta Shows of Seabrook, New Hampshire to run Thursday, June 4 from $:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, June 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to grant permission to the Lions Club to hold the Carnival run by Fiesta Shows of Seabrook, New Hampshire to run Thursday, June 4 from $:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, June 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and also waive all fees associated with the event. Fiesta Shows will commence set up commencing on June 1 so ali inspections may take place. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to grant permission to the Lions Club to hold the Carnival run by Fiesta Shows of Seabrook, New Hampshire to run Thursday, June 4 from $:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, June 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and also waive all fees associated with the event. Fiesta Shows will commence set up commencing on June 1 so ali inspections may take place. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Allow the Lions Club to place (4) lawn signs on the Common the week leading up to the Carnival

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to allow the Lions Club to place (4) lawn signs on the Common the week leading up to the Carnival. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to allow the Lions Club to place (4) lawn signs on the Common the week leading up to the Carnival. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

MEETING SCHEDULE

Adjourn

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MEETING SCHEDULE February 3 and 24, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed

From the minutes

“MEETING SCHEDULE February 3 and 24, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to adjourn. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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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