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November 21, 2022
20 recorded votes, 4 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: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: Andrew Deslaurier
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC at 7:15 PM
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC at 7:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC. 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 MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the transfer of liquor license from Ashford TRS Boston Billerica, LLC to MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC and Management Agreement as submitted
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the transfer of liquor license from Ashford TRS Boston Billerica, LLC to MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC and Management Agreement as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the transfer of liquor license from Ashford TRS Boston Billerica, LLC to MHF Billerica Operating Tenant VII, LLC and Management Agreement as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve Chad Ryan Nathan as the new manager
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve Chad Ryan Nathan as the new manager. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve Chad Ryan Nathan as the new manager. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the November 7, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the November 7, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the November 7, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Waive all licensing fees for the 2023 Renewals with the exception of liquor stores
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to waive all licensing fees for the 2023 Renewals with the exception of liquor stores. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to waive all licensing fees for the 2023 Renewals with the exception of liquor stores. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Direct the Town Engineer and Safety Officer to talk with the Highway Department to look at directing truck traffic away from Pond Street
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Engineer and Safety Officer to talk with the Highway Department to look at directing truck traffic away from Pond Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to direct the Town Engineer and Safety Officer to talk with the Highway Department to look at directing truck traffic away from Pond Street. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Approve the request from Billerica Pop Warner to hold a Boot Drive in the Center on November 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Billerica Pop Warner - Request Permission to hold a Boot Drive in the Billerica Town Center on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the request from Billerica Pop Warner to hold a Boot Drive in the Center on November 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Billerica Pop Warner - Request Permission to hold a Boot Drive in the Billerica Town Center on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the request from Billerica Pop Warner to hold a Boot Drive in the Center on November 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Increase the maximum for the Tax Work Off Program from $1,000 to $1,500 annually based on need per MGL Chapter 59, Section 5K, increase the budget for this program to $187,500 and to increase the...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to increase the maximum for the Tax Work Off Program from $1,000 to $1,500 annually based on need per MGL Chapter 59, Section 5K, increase the budget for this program to $187,500 and to increase the maximum allowed in asset to $65,000 with a maximum number of hours worked to 100 hours. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to increase the maximum for the Tax Work Off Program from $1,000 to $1,500 annually based on need per MGL Chapter 59, Section 5K, increase the budget for this program to $187,500 and to increase the maximum allowed in asset to $65,000 with a maximum number of hours worked to 100 hours. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the change of manager for Emerald Rose to Sandra Venades
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the change of manager for Emerald Rose to Sandra Venades. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the change of manager for Emerald Rose to Sandra Venades. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for Property Tax Classification at 8:42 PM
Property Tax Classification MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for Property Tax Classification at 8:42 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Property Tax Classification MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for Property Tax Classification at 8:42 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Determine a residential exemption of up to 20%
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to determine a residential exemption of up to 20%. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-4. The motion failed.
No: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaThe minutes give the count as 0-4, which is every member present voting no.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to determine a residential exemption of up to 20%. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-4. The motion failed..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-4. The motion failed.
No: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaThe minutes give the count as 0-4, which is every member present voting no.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-4. The motion failed..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt a small business commercial tax exemption
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adopt a small business commercial tax exemption. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-4. The motion failed.
No: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaThe minutes give the count as 0-4, which is every member present voting no.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adopt a small business commercial tax exemption. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-4. The motion failed..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Mr. Curran replied it was voted
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Close the public hearing for the property tax classification
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing for the property tax classification. 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 the property tax classification. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adopt a residential factor of 78.5171, which would result in a CIP shift of 175%
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of 78.5171, which would result in a CIP shift of 175%. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of 78.5171, which would result in a CIP shift of 175%. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Accept the 2023 Select Board Meeting Schedule as proposed
Proposed 2023 Select Board Meeting Schedule MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to accept the 2023 Select Board Meeting Schedule as proposed. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Proposed 2023 Select Board Meeting Schedule MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to accept the 2023 Select Board Meeting Schedule as proposed. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Declare Musco Sports Lighting System at Pollard Field as a proprietary procurement item
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to declare Musco Sports Lighting System at Pollard Field as a proprietary procurement item. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to declare Musco Sports Lighting System at Pollard Field as a proprietary procurement item. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule -November 22, 2022 (Working Session w/NMCOG) and December 5, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the November 21, 2022 Select Board meeting at 10:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 4-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule -November 22, 2022 (Working Session w/NMCOG) and December 5, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the November 21, 2022 Select Board meeting at 10:00 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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