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February 14, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel Burns, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows, Kimberly Conway
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Burrows took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
BILLERICA SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Appoint William Bulens to the Conservation Commission as a regular member
Announcements (See attached) Appointments Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint William Bulens to the Conservation Commission as a regular member. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Public Hearing Cambridge Network Solutions, Jeff Harrington Director of Construction, petition for underground conduit placement at 40 Manning Road.
From the minutes
“Announcements (See attached) Appointments Secretary Rosa makes a motion to appoint William Bulens to the Conservation Commission as a regular member. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Public Hearing Cambridge Network Solutions, Jeff Harrington Director of Construction, petition for underground conduit placement at 40 Manning Road..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Open the public hearing at 7:04 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing at 7:04 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) There were no questions from the public.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing at 7:04 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) There were no questions from the public..” (Motion: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0).” (Motion: Rosa)
Approve the petition to trench and install (1) 4" conduit starting at Pole #19 on Manning Road, +/- 250' westerly then +/- 70' southerly to the existing private property handhole in accordance...
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the petition to trench and install (1) 4" conduit starting at Pole #19 on Manning Road, +/- 250' westerly then +/- 70' southerly to the existing private property handhole in accordance with the plan titled "Proposed conduit installation at 40 Manning Road, Billerica, MA" with the condition of having the sewer and water lines marked out and having a detail officer on site. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway abstained, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 4-0-1) Island Hospitality Management d/b/a Homewood Suite, License #106, Requesting Change of Manger to JoEllen Kurtz
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: Conway
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the petition to trench and install (1) 4" conduit starting at Pole #19 on Manning Road, +/- 250' westerly then +/- 70' southerly to the existing private property handhole in accordance with the plan titled "Proposed conduit installation at 40 Manning Road, Billerica, MA" with the condition of having the sewer and water lines marked out and having a detail officer on site. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway abstained, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 4-0-1) Island Hospitality Management d/b/a Homewood Suite, License #106, Requesting Change of Manger to JoEllen Kurtz.” (Motion: Rosa)
Open the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) There were no questions from the audience.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) There were no questions from the audience..” (Motion: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0).” (Motion: Rosa)
Approve the change of manager for Island Hospitality Management d/b/a Homewood Suite, License #106 to JoEllen Kurtz
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the change of manager for Island Hospitality Management d/b/a Homewood Suite, License #106 to JoEllen Kurtz. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Marshall's Auto Sales requesting a change of manager to Gregg Tanquay.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the change of manager for Island Hospitality Management d/b/a Homewood Suite, License #106 to JoEllen Kurtz. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Marshall's Auto Sales requesting a change of manager to Gregg Tanquay..” (Motion: Rosa)
Open the public hearing at 7:14 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing at 7:14 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Jim Marshall appeared for the hearing.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to open the public hearing at 7:14 PM. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Jim Marshall appeared for the hearing..” (Motion: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns- AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0).” (Motion: Rosa)
Approve the change of manager at Marshall's Auto Sales, License #129, to Gregg Tanquay
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the change of manager at Marshall's Auto Sales, License #129, to Gregg Tanquay. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2021, November 8, 2021, and November 22, 2021 Secretary Rosa stated that there are corrections to these minutes.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the change of manager at Marshall's Auto Sales, License #129, to Gregg Tanquay. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2021, November 8, 2021, and November 22, 2021 Secretary Rosa stated that there are corrections to these minutes..” (Motion: Rosa)
New Business
Give up their right of first refusal on 41 Boston Road, Unit 474
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board give up their right of first refusal on 41 Boston Road, Unit 474. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Approve and Adopt the Order of Taking for the Boston Road Project Kelly Conway, Town Engineer appeared to speak on this project.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board give up their right of first refusal on 41 Boston Road, Unit 474. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Approve and Adopt the Order of Taking for the Boston Road Project Kelly Conway, Town Engineer appeared to speak on this project..” (Motion: Rosa)
Adopt the order of taking presented to the Select Board on February 14, 2022 for purpose of acquiring land on Boston Road and award damages as presented
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adopt the order of taking presented to the Select Board on February 14, 2022 for purpose of acquiring land on Boston Road and award damages as presented. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Approve and Adopt the Encroachment Agreements for the Boston Road Project Kelly Conway, Town Engineer appeared to speak on the project.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adopt the order of taking presented to the Select Board on February 14, 2022 for purpose of acquiring land on Boston Road and award damages as presented. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Approve and Adopt the Encroachment Agreements for the Boston Road Project Kelly Conway, Town Engineer appeared to speak on the project..” (Motion: Rosa)
Approve the encroachment agreements as presented to the Select Board on February 14, 2022
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the encroachment agreements as presented to the Select Board on February 14, 2022. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Meeting Schedule February 28, 2022 and March 7, 2022 Chair Burns stated that the March 7th meeting will be the selection of the Executive Secretary, the Preliminary Warrant will be reviewed and a work session to discuss ARPA funding will be conducted.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve the encroachment agreements as presented to the Select Board on February 14, 2022. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Meeting Schedule February 28, 2022 and March 7, 2022 Chair Burns stated that the March 7th meeting will be the selection of the Executive Secretary, the Preliminary Warrant will be reviewed and a work session to discuss ARPA funding will be conducted..” (Motion: Rosa)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Approved On: June 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Second by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chair Burns-AYE (Roll Call Vote 5-0) Approved On: June 6, 2022.” (Motion: 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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