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October 19, 2020
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Andrew Deslaurier “signed in at 7:48PM”; the minutes do not say during which item, so he is shown only in the roll calls that list him.
Present: Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Daniel Burns, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept minutes of 05/04 as corrected
VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Scholarship Foundation Committee - 4 openings that expire in 2023, 1 opening expiring in 2022 and 1 opening expiring in 2021 Open and Space and Recreation-1 opening expiring in 2023 Water/Sewer Oversight Board -3 openings expiring in 2023, 2 expiring in 2022 and 2 expiring in 2021 MINUTES 05/04 minutes (corrected) Motion to accept minutes of 05/04 as corrected. Seconded by Sel Burrows. Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Scholarship Foundation Committee - 4 openings that expire in 2023, 1 opening expiring in 2022 and 1 opening expiring in 2021 Open and Space and Recreation-1 opening expiring in 2023 Water/Sewer Oversight Board -3 openings expiring in 2023, 2 expiring in 2022 and 2 expiring in 2021 MINUTES 05/04 minutes (corrected) Motion to accept minutes of 05/04 as corrected. Seconded by Sel Burrows. Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Accept minutes of 07/13
07/13 minutes (corrected) Motion to accept minutes of 07/13. Motion to accept minutes as corrected. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“07/13 minutes (corrected) Motion to accept minutes of 07/13. Motion to accept minutes as corrected. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Accept minutes of 08/03
08/03 minutes - Motion to accept minutes of 08/03. Seconded by Sel Burrows. Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“08/03 minutes - Motion to accept minutes of 08/03. Seconded by Sel Burrows. Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Appoint
Sel Conway said Sel Deslaurier was interested also, Members: COA Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Conway Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burrows-AYE,
The roll call does not list Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns, Kimberly Conway and Andrew Deslaurier, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 4-0 but name John Burrows (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sel Conway said Sel Deslaurier was interested also, Members: COA Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Conway Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burrows-AYE,.” (second: Conway)
Members
Appoint
Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Rec Comm Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Cail Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Rec Comm Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Cail Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
FinCom Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“FinCom Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Planning Board Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Planning Board Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Appoint
Housing Authority Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (3-1) 1 abstention Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-abstain, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes write the count as 3-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Housing Authority Chair - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (3-1) 1 abstention Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-abstain, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
ExOfficio Members
Appoint
ExOfficio Members: Appoint town manager -Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ExOfficio Members: Appoint town manager -Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Planning Director - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Planning Director - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
COA Director - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrow Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“COA Director - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrow Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Rec Director - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Rec Director - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Supt of Schools - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Supt of Schools - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Executive Dir of Housing Authority - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sell Burns-AYE.
The roll call does not list Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Kimberly Conway and Andrew Deslaurier, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 4-0 but name Daniel Burns (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Executive Dir of Housing Authority - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sell Burns-AYE..” (second: Burrows)
Sell Burns-AYE. Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Appoint
Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Bldg Commissioner - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Bldg Commissioner - Motion to appoint. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
Close the public hearing
Sel Burns makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Sel Burrows Rall Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel Burns makes a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Sel Burrows Rall Call Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Accept National Grid plan 29205700 Sullivan Rd for installing of JO Pole 10-75
Sel Burns Moves to accept National Grid plan 29205700 Sullivan Rd for installing of JO Pole 10-75. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Cali Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaThe roll call does not list Andrew Deslaurier, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sel Burns Moves to accept National Grid plan 29205700 Sullivan Rd for installing of JO Pole 10-75. Seconded by Sel Burrows Roll Cali Vote (4-0) Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Conway-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (second: Burrows)
The TOB files a declaratory judgement in superior court
Sel Burns moves that the TOB files a declaratory judgement in superior court. Deciding that the counting of abstention was an error and not a vote. Seconded by Sei Burrows Roll Calt Vote (3-2) Sel Conway-NoO, Sel Des-NO, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Yes: Burns, Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier
From the minutes
“Sel Burns moves that the TOB files a declaratory judgement in superior court. Deciding that the counting of abstention was an error and not a vote. Seconded by Sei Burrows Roll Calt Vote (3-2) Sel Conway-NoO, Sel Des-NO, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Sel Conway-NoO, Sel Des-NO, Sel Burns-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE
Reconsider and rescind the previous vote taken on Oct 13, 2020 to disband the econ dev dept
Sel Burns restates motion - | move to make a motion that board reconsider and rescind the previous vote taken on Oct 13, 2020 to disband the econ dev dept. Roll Cali Vote(5-0) Sel Conway-AYE, Sel Deslaurier-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Chairman Rosa -AYE
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Sel Burns restates motion - | move to make a motion that board reconsider and rescind the previous vote taken on Oct 13, 2020 to disband the econ dev dept. Roll Cali Vote(5-0) Sel Conway-AYE, Sel Deslaurier-AYE, Sel Burrows-AYE, Sel Burns-AYE, Chairman Rosa -AYE.”
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sel Burrows. Sel Conway-AYE, Sel Destaurier-abstain, Sel Burns-AYE. Sef Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll Call Vote {4 -0} 1 abstention
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Conway, RosaAbstained: DeslaurierThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sel Burrows. Sel Conway-AYE, Sel Destaurier-abstain, Sel Burns-AYE. Sef Burrows-AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll Call Vote {4 -0} 1 abstention.” (second: 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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