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March 7, 2022
15 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:
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Open Microphone
Open Microphone
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board appoint Dawn McDowell as Executive Confidential Secretary to Select Board. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board appoint Dawn McDowell as Executive Confidential Secretary to Select Board. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Pay Billerica Police, Fire, EMT's, First Responders, and Health workers $2,500.00 each
Secretary Rosa amended his motion to pay Billerica Police, Fire, EMT's, First Responders, and Health workers $2,500.00 each. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows says we had other town employees who helped out during the testing including Kerri Rufo, Joanne White, and others are included in the group. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Roll call vote (4-0-1 abstention Selectwoman Conway) At 7:22PM Selectwoman Conway rejoined the meeting.
Yes: Burns, Burrows, Deslaurier, RosaAbstained: ConwayThe roll call lists four ayes and the count reads “(4-0-1 abstention Selectwoman Conway)”; the minutes then say Conway “rejoined the meeting” at 7:22 PM. She is shown abstaining, as the count records. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa amended his motion to pay Billerica Police, Fire, EMT's, First Responders, and Health workers $2,500.00 each. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows says we had other town employees who helped out during the testing including Kerri Rufo, Joanne White, and others are included in the group. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE, Roll call vote (4-0-1 abstention Selectwoman Conway) At 7:22PM Selectwoman Conway rejoined the meeting..” (second: Deslaurier)
ARPA Projects for discussion
ARPA Projects for discussion
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board puts $600,000.00 into the housing trust with the idea of a down payment assistance program from $300,000.00 (but not to exceed $300,000.00) and some amount to augment the affordable housing trust plan to be determined and the remainder to be used as the housing trust sees fit to promulgate affordable housing in Billerica. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board puts $600,000.00 into the housing trust with the idea of a down payment assistance program from $300,000.00 (but not to exceed $300,000.00) and some amount to augment the affordable housing trust plan to be determined and the remainder to be used as the housing trust sees fit to promulgate affordable housing in Billerica. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Allocate not to exceed $500,000.00 the DPW to purchase whatever tools they need to fix potholes and repair roads in town
Selectwoman Conway makes a motion to allocate not to exceed $500,000.00 the DPW to purchase whatever tools they need to fix potholes and repair roads in town. Mr. Curran asks if they choose not to purchase a spreader can they use the money where they choose? Selectwoman Conway says no, they can come back to the board. Chairman Burns says the money will stay with the department to buy an spreader. If this doesn't happen, she wants DPW to come back to the board before they use the money. Selectwoman Conway wants to vote now the $500,000.00 and go from there. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Conway makes a motion to allocate not to exceed $500,000.00 the DPW to purchase whatever tools they need to fix potholes and repair roads in town. Mr. Curran asks if they choose not to purchase a spreader can they use the money where they choose? Selectwoman Conway says no, they can come back to the board. Chairman Burns says the money will stay with the department to buy an spreader. If this doesn't happen, she wants DPW to come back to the board before they use the money. Selectwoman Conway wants to vote now the $500,000.00 and go from there. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Selectman Burrows-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Conway, second: Deslaurier)
Approve $400,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS to repair auditorium as presented
Secretary Rosa makes a motion To approve $400,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS to repair auditorium as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion To approve $400,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS to repair auditorium as presented. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Vaccine and testing Clinics - Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $100,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS for vaccine and testing clinics. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Vaccine and testing Clinics - Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $100,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS for vaccine and testing clinics. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Boston Rd non qualifying expenses - Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $1,200,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS for Boston Rd non qualifying expenses. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Boston Rd non qualifying expenses - Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $1,200,000.00 from the ARPA FUNDS for Boston Rd non qualifying expenses. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
HVAC Town Hall and HVAC Library -
HVAC Town Hall and HVAC Library -
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $1,600,000.00 at Billerica town hall from the ARPA FUNDS for repair work. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $1,600,000.00 at Billerica town hall from the ARPA FUNDS for repair work. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $1,800,000.00 at Billerica Public Library from ARAP FUNDS for repair work. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve $1,800,000.00 at Billerica Public Library from ARAP FUNDS for repair work. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve $500,000.00 for HVAC heppa filtration for town buildings
Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board approve $500,000.00 for HVAC heppa filtration for town buildings. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion that the Select Board approve $500,000.00 for HVAC heppa filtration for town buildings. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve $1,700,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for Public Safety Communications
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve $1,700,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for Public Safety Communications. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve $1,700,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for Public Safety Communications. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve $50,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for Town Wide Marketing Plan
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve $50,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for Town Wide Marketing Plan. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve $50,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for Town Wide Marketing Plan. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Approve $125,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for town playgrounds
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve $125,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for town playgrounds. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to approve $125,000.00 from ARPA FUNDS for town playgrounds. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
HVAC Town Hall and HVAC Library -
Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve the warrant as presented with the exception of what is called #20 that will be removed and adding a warrant article for the Bay Circuit Trail and transfer of school fields to town and changing what is called article 34 to be a change to zoning on Concord Rd (Cabot Corp). Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion the Select Board approve the warrant as presented with the exception of what is called #20 that will be removed and adding a warrant article for the Bay Circuit Trail and transfer of school fields to town and changing what is called article 34 to be a change to zoning on Concord Rd (Cabot Corp). Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Adjourn
Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0)
From the minutes
“Secretary Rosa makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Vice Chair Deslaurier. Selectman Burrows-AYE, Selectman Rosa-AYE, Selectwoman Conway-AYE, Vice Chair Deslaurier-AYE, Chairman Burns-AYE Roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
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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