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July 27, 2020
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the June 1, 2020 minutes as amended
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to accept the June 1, 2020 minutes as amended. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (4 - 0 - 1) Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Burrows-Abstain Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
Yes: Burns, Conway, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Burrows
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to accept the June 1, 2020 minutes as amended. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (4 - 0 - 1) Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Burrows-Abstain Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Water Agreement with East Chelmsford Water District
Accept the Water Agreement with East Chelmsford Water District as presented
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to accept the Water Agreement with East Chelmsford Water District as presented. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to accept the Water Agreement with East Chelmsford Water District as presented. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Capital Study Committee Appointments
Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen create a Capital Needs Assessment Committee that will be comprised of the following: voting members will be the Council on Aging Chair, Recreation Commission Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Planning Board Chair, Housing Authority Chair, two Selectmen appointed by the Chair, School Committee Chair, and the Conservation Commission Chair, Ex-Officio members are to be the Town Manager, Planning Director, Council on Aging Director, Recreation Director, Superintendent of Schools, Executive Director of the Housing Authority and the Building Commissioner. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen create a Capital Needs Assessment Committee that will be comprised of the following: voting members will be the Council on Aging Chair, Recreation Commission Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Planning Board Chair, Housing Authority Chair, two Selectmen appointed by the Chair, School Committee Chair, and the Conservation Commission Chair, Ex-Officio members are to be the Town Manager, Planning Director, Council on Aging Director, Recreation Director, Superintendent of Schools, Executive Director of the Housing Authority and the Building Commissioner. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
A roll call vote was taken
Approve the letter of intent as modified to be presented by Mr. curran to the Mason's Association for June 16, 2020
Confirm, validate, and ratify and prior votes made in executive session regarding the purchase of the Masonic Hall on 6/18, 6/16, 6/11, and 6/1 Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to approve the letter of intent as modified to be presented by Mr. curran to the Mason's Association for June 16, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Confirm, validate, and ratify and prior votes made in executive session regarding the purchase of the Masonic Hall on 6/18, 6/16, 6/11, and 6/1 Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to approve the letter of intent as modified to be presented by Mr. curran to the Mason's Association for June 16, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Authorize the town Manger to provide the letter of intent as shown to the Masonic Hall for the purpose of purchasing the Masonic Hall for June 18, 2020
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to authorize the town Manger to provide the letter of intent as shown to the Masonic Hall for the purpose of purchasing the Masonic Hall for June 18, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to authorize the town Manger to provide the letter of intent as shown to the Masonic Hall for the purpose of purchasing the Masonic Hall for June 18, 2020. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Validate, ratify and confirm each of the actions taken for June 16, 2020 Executive Session
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to validate, ratify and confirm each of the actions taken for June 16, 2020 Executive Session. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to validate, ratify and confirm each of the actions taken for June 16, 2020 Executive Session. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Validate, ratify and confirm each of the actions taken for June 18, 2020 Executive Session
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to validate, ratify and confirm each of the actions taken for June 18, 2020 Executive Session. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Board of Selectmen to validate, ratify and confirm each of the actions taken for June 18, 2020 Executive Session. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Appoint Point Person for Boat Launch
Appoint Mike Rosa as a liaison to work with the Town Manager in coordination with the Boat Launch
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to appoint Mike Rosa as a liaison to work with the Town Manager in coordination with the Boat Launch. Selectman Conway stated that she believes this in direct violation of the charter of a selectman getting involved in the day-to-day activity. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (3 - 2) Selectman Conway - Nay Selectman Deslaurier-Nay Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
Yes: Burns, Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to appoint Mike Rosa as a liaison to work with the Town Manager in coordination with the Boat Launch. Selectman Conway stated that she believes this in direct violation of the charter of a selectman getting involved in the day-to-day activity. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (3 - 2) Selectman Conway - Nay Selectman Deslaurier-Nay Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Move into Executive session
Discuss Strategy for potential purchase of Cider Mill Property Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion to move into Executive session. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Discuss Strategy for potential purchase of Cider Mill Property Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman Andrew Deslaurier made the motion to move into Executive session. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Deslaurier)
MEETING SCHEDULE
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE: The meeting Schedule is: August 3, 2020 and August 17, 2020 ADJOURNMENT: Selectman Dan burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to adjourn. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
The minutes name John Burrows as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MEETING SCHEDULE: The meeting Schedule is: August 3, 2020 and August 17, 2020 ADJOURNMENT: Selectman Dan burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to adjourn. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burrows - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burrows)
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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