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September 26, 2022
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include John Burrows, who is counted absent.
Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa
Absent: John Burrows
Every vote, in order
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Vote to Adopt the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance for Woodland Road, Plank Street, Dunham Road, Progress Road and Enterprise Road - Requested by Kelley Conway, Town Engineer 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway opened the public hearing for order of layouts and street acceptances at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote to Adopt the Orders of Layout for Street Acceptance for Woodland Road, Plank Street, Dunham Road, Progress Road and Enterprise Road - Requested by Kelley Conway, Town Engineer 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 - 978-671-0939 MOTION - Secretary Conway opened the public hearing for order of layouts and street acceptances at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for adopting the orders of layout for street acceptance
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for adopting the orders of layout for street acceptance. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for adopting the orders of layout for street acceptance. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt the orders of layout for street acceptance for Woodland Road, Plank Street, Dunham Road, Progress Road and Enterprise Road
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adopt the orders of layout for street acceptance for Woodland Road, Plank Street, Dunham Road, Progress Road and Enterprise Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adopt the orders of layout for street acceptance for Woodland Road, Plank Street, Dunham Road, Progress Road and Enterprise Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30586288 pole petition at 7:42 PM
National Grid/Verizon - #30586288 - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole 9 on Tom Grace Way beginning at a point approximately 10' southerly from existing Pole 9 location on Tom Grace Way in order to move away from driveway per request of customer at 17 Tom Grace Way and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30586288 pole petition at 7:42 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“National Grid/Verizon - #30586288 - National Grid to relocate (1) JO Pole 9 on Tom Grace Way beginning at a point approximately 10' southerly from existing Pole 9 location on Tom Grace Way in order to move away from driveway per request of customer at 17 Tom Grace Way and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid/Verizon #30586288 pole petition at 7:42 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30586288 to relocate (1) JO Pole 9 on Tom Grace Way beginning at a point approximately 10' southerly from existing Pole 9 location on Tom Grace Way...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30586288 to relocate (1) JO Pole 9 on Tom Grace Way beginning at a point approximately 10' southerly from existing Pole 9 location on Tom Grace Way in order to move away from driveway per request of customer at 17 Tom Grace Way and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30586288 to relocate (1) JO Pole 9 on Tom Grace Way beginning at a point approximately 10' southerly from existing Pole 9 location on Tom Grace Way in order to move away from driveway per request of customer at 17 Tom Grace Way and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the September 12, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted
September 12, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the September 12, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“September 12, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the September 12, 2022 Select Board minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Capital Facilities Meeting
Approve the proposed changes to Select Board policy, Section 13 to change the Town Manager's review period to the calendar year instead of the fiscal year
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the proposed changes to Select Board policy, Section 13 to change the Town Manager's review period to the calendar year instead of the fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the proposed changes to Select Board policy, Section 13 to change the Town Manager's review period to the calendar year instead of the fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the updated Select Board Policies and Procedures as updated including the changes outlined in a memo from Dawn McDowell to the Select Board dated September 23, 2022
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the updated Select Board Policies and Procedures as updated including the changes outlined in a memo from Dawn McDowell to the Select Board dated September 23, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the updated Select Board Policies and Procedures as updated including the changes outlined in a memo from Dawn McDowell to the Select Board dated September 23, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 3 Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendment
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 3 Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 3 Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 4 to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from the town debt stabilization fund to fund the debt service budget
Article 4 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 4 to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from the town debt stabilization fund to fund the debt service budget. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Article 4 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 4 to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from the town debt stabilization fund to fund the debt service budget. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 16 to fund Fiscal Year 2023 Town and School capital budgets
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 16 to fund Fiscal Year 2023 Town and School capital budgets. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 16 to fund Fiscal Year 2023 Town and School capital budgets. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Article 18
Recommend approval of Article 18 to fund the replacement of water mains
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 18 to fund the replacement of water mains. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 18 to fund the replacement of water mains. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 19 to fund hydrants and valve replacements
Article 19 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 19 to fund hydrants and valve replacements. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Article 19 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 19 to fund hydrants and valve replacements. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 20 to fund the cleaning and lining of water mains
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 20 to fund the cleaning and lining of water mains. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 20 to fund the cleaning and lining of water mains. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 21 to fund lead servicing line replacement planning
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 21 to fund lead servicing line replacement planning. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 21 to fund lead servicing line replacement planning. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 22 to fund the purchase of a new fire truck
Article 22 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 22 to fund the purchase of a new fire truck. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Article 22 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 22 to fund the purchase of a new fire truck. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 23 to fund a structural assessment of the North Billerica fire station
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 23 to fund a structural assessment of the North Billerica fire station. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 23 to fund a structural assessment of the North Billerica fire station. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 24 to vote a sum of money from general fund free cash and sewer retained earnings to the debt stabilization fund
Article 24 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 24 to vote a sum of money from general fund free cash and sewer retained earnings to the debt stabilization fund. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Article 24 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 24 to vote a sum of money from general fund free cash and sewer retained earnings to the debt stabilization fund. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Recommend approval of Article 30 to authorize to Select Board to accept roads as public ways
Article 30 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 30 to authorize to Select Board to accept roads as public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Article 30 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to recommend approval of Article 30 to authorize to Select Board to accept roads as public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
New Business
Approve the Class II license for Platinum Sales of Billerica, LLA at 741 Boston Road subject to the conditions in the Zoning Board of Appeals decision and the revised hours of Monday - Saturday...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the Class II license for Platinum Sales of Billerica, LLA at 741 Boston Road subject to the conditions in the Zoning Board of Appeals decision and the revised hours of Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday Noon to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the Class II license for Platinum Sales of Billerica, LLA at 741 Boston Road subject to the conditions in the Zoning Board of Appeals decision and the revised hours of Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday Noon to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the (4) 15" x 26" signs on the common for Cub Scouts Pack 54 from October 13th to October 20th for an open house meeting they are having on October 20th
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the (4) 15" x 26" signs on the common for Cub Scouts Pack 54 from October 13th to October 20th for an open house meeting they are having on October 20th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the (4) 15" x 26" signs on the common for Cub Scouts Pack 54 from October 13th to October 20th for an open house meeting they are having on October 20th. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the September 26, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the September 26, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: 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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