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June 28, 2021
11 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Andrew Deslaurier, who is counted absent.
Present: John Burrows, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, Daniel Burns
Absent: Andrew Deslaurier
Every vote, in order
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING
He is on vacation) Billerica Affordable Housing Trust Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board appoint Martin Conway to the Billerica Affordable Housing Trust. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Conway-Abstain, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll Calf Vote (4-0-1)
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but name John Burrows (yes), Michael Rosa (yes), Kimberly Conway (abstained) and Daniel Burns (yes), which does not add up with the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“He is on vacation) Billerica Affordable Housing Trust Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board appoint Martin Conway to the Billerica Affordable Housing Trust. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectman Conway-Abstain, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll Calf Vote (4-0-1).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Traffic Management Committee Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board appoint Kelley Sardina to the Traffic Committee - East. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll Call Vote (4-0)
The roll call does not list Daniel Burns, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 4-0 but name John Burrows (yes), Kimberly Conway (yes) and Michael Rosa (yes), which does not add up with the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Traffic Management Committee Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board appoint Kelley Sardina to the Traffic Committee - East. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa- AYE, Chairman Rosa-AYE Roll Call Vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Due to future use of the property and they must get proper permits to clear the path relative to conservation concerns as well as any other permits from other departments
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant permission to clear a path to Cider Mill property with the understanding the path may have to be moved due to future use of the property and they must get proper permits to clear the path relative to conservation concerns as well as any other permits from other departments. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the board grant permission to clear a path to Cider Mill property with the understanding the path may have to be moved due to future use of the property and they must get proper permits to clear the path relative to conservation concerns as well as any other permits from other departments. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE. Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MEETING
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board strike the words AND SPECIAL PERMIT from the Contractor Insurance Policy that was passed on June 21, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board strike the words AND SPECIAL PERMIT from the Contractor Insurance Policy that was passed on June 21, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (4-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY2022 water rates in the 0-2001 cubic ft range to 0, 2001-10000 cubic ft range to 5% 10001 to infinity 20% with an increase of out of town rate to 10% and an increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. (This is from June 16 meeting about rates) Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-NAY. Roll call vote (1-3)
Yes: RosaNo: Burns, Burrows, Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY2022 water rates in the 0-2001 cubic ft range to 0, 2001-10000 cubic ft range to 5% 10001 to infinity 20% with an increase of out of town rate to 10% and an increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. (This is from June 16 meeting about rates) Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-NAY. Roll call vote (1-3).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 water rates to 0-2001 cubic ft at 0, 2001-10000 at 12% and 10001 and over to 19% with increase of out of town rates 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Selectman Burrows seconded. Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-NAY Roll call vote (1-3)
Yes: RosaNo: Burns, Burrows, Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 water rates to 0-2001 cubic ft at 0, 2001-10000 at 12% and 10001 and over to 19% with increase of out of town rates 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Selectman Burrows seconded. Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-NAY Roll call vote (1-3).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 water rates to 0-2001 @ 5%, 2000 to 10001 @ 11% and over 10001 to 17% with increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-NAY, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (3-1)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, ConwayNo: Rosa
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 water rates to 0-2001 @ 5%, 2000 to 10001 @ 11% and over 10001 to 17% with increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-NAY, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (3-1).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 sewer rates to 0% for 0-2000 cubic ft. 2% for 2001-10000 and 12% 10001 and over with an increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-NAY Roll call vote (1-3)
Yes: RosaNo: Burns, Burrows, Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 sewer rates to 0% for 0-2000 cubic ft. 2% for 2001-10000 and 12% 10001 and over with an increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-NAY Roll call vote (1-3).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 sewer rates to 0% for 0-2000 cubic ft. 7% for 2001 to 10000 cubic ft 10000 cubic ft. te infinity 12% with an increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Rosa-NAY Roll call vote (1-3)
The minutes record Michael Rosa both ways. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 sewer rates to 0% for 0-2000 cubic ft. 7% for 2001 to 10000 cubic ft 10000 cubic ft. te infinity 12% with an increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows-NAY, Selectman Conway-NAY, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Rosa-NAY Roll call vote (1-3).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 sewer rates to 2% 0-2000 cubic ft 4% for 2001-10000 and 10% for over 10000 with an increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-NAY, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (3-1)
Yes: Burns, Burrows, ConwayNo: Rosa
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board sets the FY 2022 sewer rates to 2% 0-2000 cubic ft 4% for 2001-10000 and 10% for over 10000 with an increase of out of town rates to 10% and increase flat rate sewer metered consumption rate of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Burrows. Selectman Burrows- AYE, Selectman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-NAY, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (3-1).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway- AYE
The minutes say only how Kimberly Conway and John Burrows voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Conway- AYE.” (Motion: Rosa, 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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