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February 24, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Edward Giroux, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Waste Zero Updated Information
Have the Town Manager enter into a 2 year agreement with Waste Zero as a trial program in the hope of getting recycling cleaned up
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen have the Town Manager enter into a 2 year agreement with Waste Zero as a trial program in the hope of getting recycling cleaned up. Selectman Burns spoke on the motion. He stated that the town has not made a concerted effort to improve recycling in looking at new ideas. If someone is going to donate, they will. The concern is the stuff that goes in the trash. There is nothing to lose in trying this out. There is no risk to the town. Selectman Conway stated she would like to see the numbers fully vetted by the Town Manager and to see if there are other suppliers out there. The vote on Selectman Rosa's motion was: 2 - In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Conway and Deslaurier)} 1- Abstention (Selectman Giroux) The motion was defeated.
Yes: Burns, RosaNo: Conway, DeslaurierAbstained: GirouxThe minutes name Kimberly Conway (no), Andrew Deslaurier (no) and Edward Giroux (abstained) and give the count as 2-2-1; with 5 members present, the other members (Michael Rosa and Daniel Burns) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen have the Town Manager enter into a 2 year agreement with Waste Zero as a trial program in the hope of getting recycling cleaned up. Selectman Burns spoke on the motion. He stated that the town has not made a concerted effort to improve recycling in looking at new ideas. If someone is going to donate, they will. The concern is the stuff that goes in the trash. There is nothing to lose in trying this out. There is no risk to the town. Selectman Conway stated she would like to see the numbers fully vetted by the Town Manager and to see if there are other suppliers out there. The vote on Selectman Rosa's motion was: 2 - In Favor 2 - Opposed (Selectmen Conway and Deslaurier)} 1- Abstention (Selectman Giroux) The motion was defeated..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)
Accept the minutes of December 9, 2019 as amended
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of December 9, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of December 9, 2019 as amended. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Accept the minutes of January 27, 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of January 27, 2020. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of January 27, 2020. It was voted: 5 --In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Accept the minutes of February 3, 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of February 3, 2020. It was voted: 5 -!n Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the minutes of February 3, 2020. It was voted: 5 -!n Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Sewer Regulations
Leave the $75.00 intact
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to leave the $75.00 intact. It was voted: 2-In Favor 3 - Opposed (Selectmen Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux)
Yes: Burns, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, GirouxThe minutes name Kimberly Conway (no), Andrew Deslaurier (no) and Edward Giroux (no) and give the count as 2-3-0; with 5 members present, the other members (Michael Rosa and Daniel Burns) are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to leave the $75.00 intact. It was voted: 2-In Favor 3 - Opposed (Selectmen Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)
Conway, Deslaurier, Giroux)
Accept the Deed for Conservation and Preservation Purposes from American Auto Auction Lot 9-Map 37, Lot 11, Block 3-5" , NAE 2013-01653, DEP File No. 1009-1282/88-1282
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the Deed for Conservation and Preservation Purposes from American Auto Auction Lot 9-Map 37, Lot 11, Block 3-5" , NAE 2013-01653, DEP File No. 1009-1282/88-1282. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to accept the Deed for Conservation and Preservation Purposes from American Auto Auction Lot 9-Map 37, Lot 11, Block 3-5" , NAE 2013-01653, DEP File No. 1009-1282/88-1282. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the issuance of an Interim Note through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) not to exceed $10,025,000.00 for the following municipal purpose, the Water Treatment Plant, Article 28,...
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the issuance of an Interim Note through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) not to exceed $10,025,000.00 for the following municipal purpose, the Water Treatment Plant, Article 28, dated 05/07/2019. 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 vote to approve the issuance of an Interim Note through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) not to exceed $10,025,000.00 for the following municipal purpose, the Water Treatment Plant, Article 28, dated 05/07/2019. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to the MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run to place (4) Lawn Signs on Common from July 26, 2020 thru August 24, 2020 to advertise the event to be held on August 23, 2020
Ms. Deborah Carver, 10 Applewood Avenue, came to the podium for this item Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to grant permission to the MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run to place (4) Lawn Signs on Common from July 26, 2020 thru August 24, 2020 to advertise the event to be held on August 23, 2020. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Ms. Deborah Carver, 10 Applewood Avenue, came to the podium for this item Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa made a motion to grant permission to the MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run to place (4) Lawn Signs on Common from July 26, 2020 thru August 24, 2020 to advertise the event to be held on August 23, 2020. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner and Cheerleading to advertise registration at the Center of Town for the month of March
Registration is every Saturday in March from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner and Cheerleading to advertise registration at the Center of Town for the month of March. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Registration is every Saturday in March from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to Billerica Pop Warner and Cheerleading to advertise registration at the Center of Town for the month of March. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Give up its right of first refusal for affordable property located at 10 Cunningham Drive, Unit #105
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen give up its right of first refusal for affordable property located at 10 Cunningham Drive, Unit #105. 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 give up its right of first refusal for affordable property located at 10 Cunningham Drive, Unit #105. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve (8) $1,000.00 Scholarships from the Kent Fund Scholarship for the Class of 2020
Kent Fund Scholarship -Selectmen's Award 2020 Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve (8) $1,000.00 Scholarships from the Kent Fund Scholarship for the Class of 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Kent Fund Scholarship -Selectmen's Award 2020 Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Deslaurier, made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve (8) $1,000.00 Scholarships from the Kent Fund Scholarship for the Class of 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Grant permission to NEPC for their 27" Annual Cool Kids 5K Road Race/Fun Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2020
NEPC, Regarding permission to hold the 27" Annual "Cool Kids SK Road Race/Fun Walk on Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to NEPC for their 27" Annual Cool Kids 5K Road Race/Fun Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed
From the minutes
“NEPC, Regarding permission to hold the 27" Annual "Cool Kids SK Road Race/Fun Walk on Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to NEPC for their 27" Annual Cool Kids 5K Road Race/Fun Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0- Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant permission to NEPC to place (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 7, 2020 thru September 28, 2020 to advertise their 5K Run on September 27, 2020
Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to NEPC to place (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 7, 2020 thru September 28, 2020 to advertise their 5K Run on September 27, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway, seconded by Selectman Rosa, made a motion to grant permission to NEPC to place (4) Lawn Signs on the Common from September 7, 2020 thru September 28, 2020 to advertise their 5K Run on September 27, 2020. It was voted: 5 - In Favor 0 - Opposed.” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Send the Salem Road and Gray Street intersection and the Salem Road and Andover Road intersections to the Traffic Management Committee for review and report back to the Board
Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to send the Salem Road and Gray Street intersection and the Salem Road and Andover Road intersections to the Traffic Management Committee for review and report back to the Board. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed
From the minutes
“Selectman Rosa, seconded by Selectman Burns, made a motion to send the Salem Road and Gray Street intersection and the Salem Road and Andover Road intersections to the Traffic Management Committee for review and report back to the Board. It was voted: 5 -In Favor 0 -- Opposed.” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burns)
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE March 2 and 16, 2020 April 6 and 27, 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 March 2 and 16, 2020 April 6 and 27, 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)
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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