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January 25, 2021
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Kimberly Conway
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Open the public hearing
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:10 pm National Grid - Project 300790451 for Roger St Proposes 2-3" Conduits Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to open the public hearing. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARING: 7:10 pm National Grid - Project 300790451 for Roger St Proposes 2-3" Conduits Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to open the public hearing. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
A roll call vote was taken
Close the public hearing
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Desiaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway ~- Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Select Board to approve National Grids project 300790451 for the purpose of installing two 3-inch conduits beginning at a point 0 feet NW of the center line at the section of Rogers and Cail Street and continuing approximately 532 feet in the NW direction. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Desiaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway ~- Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion for the Select Board to approve National Grids project 300790451 for the purpose of installing two 3-inch conduits beginning at a point 0 feet NW of the center line at the section of Rogers and Cail Street and continuing approximately 532 feet in the NW direction. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Desiaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway ~- Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Minutes if January 11, 2021
Accept the minutes of January 11, 2021
Minutes if January 11, 2021 Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to accept the minutes of January 11, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier--Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Minutes if January 11, 2021 Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to accept the minutes of January 11, 2021. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier--Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the issuance of the Bond Anticipation Note, not to exceed $7.5 million for the municipal purpose of the High School Construction Project as noted on February 23., 2016
Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to approve the issuance of the Bond Anticipation Note, not to exceed $7.5 million for the municipal purpose of the High School Construction Project as noted on February 23., 2016. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to approve the issuance of the Bond Anticipation Note, not to exceed $7.5 million for the municipal purpose of the High School Construction Project as noted on February 23., 2016. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
A roll call vote was taken
Approve the sale of 7.5 million dollars two percent general obligation bond anticipation notes of the Town dated on January 29 2021 and payable January 28, 2022 to TD Securities, LLC at par and...
Mr. Clark has requested Selectman Burns to read the following for the Select Board: | the Secretary of the Select Board for the Town of Billerica certify that a meeting for the Board held January 25, 2021, 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 on the official record of the board in my custody voted to approve the sale of 7.5 million dollars two percent general obligation bond anticipation notes of the Town dated on January 29 2021 and payable January 28, 2022 to TD Securities, LLC at par and accrued interest plus, if
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Clark has requested Selectman Burns to read the following for the Select Board: | the Secretary of the Select Board for the Town of Billerica certify that a meeting for the Board held January 25, 2021, 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 on the official record of the board in my custody voted to approve the sale of 7.5 million dollars two percent general obligation bond anticipation notes of the Town dated on January 29 2021 and payable January 28, 2022 to TD Securities, LLC at par and accrued interest plus, if.”
Approve the Library's request to place four (4) signs on the Town Common from May 1 through May 15 in support of the Library's virtual Reader Run 5K
Billerica Public Library would like to place signs on the Common May 1-15 Lisa Botte, representing the Billerica Public Library, is requesting to place four (4) signs on the Town Common from May 1 through May 15 to advertise the Library's virtual Reader Run 5K. taking place in the month of May Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to approve the Library's request to place four (4) signs on the Town Common from May 1 through May 15 in support of the Library's virtual Reader Run 5K. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier--Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Billerica Public Library would like to place signs on the Common May 1-15 Lisa Botte, representing the Billerica Public Library, is requesting to place four (4) signs on the Town Common from May 1 through May 15 to advertise the Library's virtual Reader Run 5K. taking place in the month of May Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to approve the Library's request to place four (4) signs on the Town Common from May 1 through May 15 in support of the Library's virtual Reader Run 5K. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier--Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Richdale Beer, Wine and More 2021 License Extension
Extend the liquor license to the end of February 28, 2021 to provide them time to get the necessary approvals for the ABCC and the Town
Richdale Beer, Wine and More 2021 License Extension They are looking for an extension till the end of February due to not getting notifications out in time, Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to extend the liquor license to the end of February 28, 2021 to provide them time to get the necessary approvals for the ABCC and the Town. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (4-0 - 1) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Abstained Selectman Rosa - Aye
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Richdale Beer, Wine and More 2021 License Extension They are looking for an extension till the end of February due to not getting notifications out in time, Selectman Dan Burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to extend the liquor license to the end of February 28, 2021 to provide them time to get the necessary approvals for the ABCC and the Town. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (4-0 - 1) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Abstained Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Burns, second: Burrows)
Selectman Burrows going through each item
Have number six (6) referred to the Attorney General
Selectman Conway seconded by Andrew Deslaurier made a motion to have number six (6) referred to the Attorney General. Prior to the vote, Attorney Mark Reich (Town Counsel) weighed in and the board also discussed it. There was a lengthy discussion. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Conway seconded by Andrew Deslaurier made a motion to have number six (6) referred to the Attorney General. Prior to the vote, Attorney Mark Reich (Town Counsel) weighed in and the board also discussed it. There was a lengthy discussion. A roll call vote was taken: It was voted (5 - 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - Aye Selectman Rosa - Aye.” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
MEETING SCHEDULE
Adjourn
MEETING SCHEDULE: The meeting Schedule is: February 8, 2021 and February 22, 2021 ADJOURNMENT: Selectman Dan burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to adjourn from regular session. A roll call vote was taken: it was voted (5 ~ 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - 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: February 8, 2021 and February 22, 2021 ADJOURNMENT: Selectman Dan burns seconded by Selectman John Burrows made the motion to adjourn from regular session. A roll call vote was taken: it was voted (5 ~ 0) Selectman Burrow - Aye Selectman Deslaurier-Aye Selectman Burns - Aye Selectman Conway - 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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