MassVoter.com← Billerica Select BoardBillerica Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Billerica ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Accept the lease with the Billerica Community Pantry at 11 Concord Road as amended by Member Rosa
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to accept the lease with the Billerica Community Pantry at 11 Concord Road as amended by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to accept the lease with the Billerica Community Pantry at 11 Concord Road as amended by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the November 22, 2022 Select Board minutes as presented Member Rosa
November 22, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the November 22, 2022 Select Board minutes as presented Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“November 22, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the November 22, 2022 Select Board minutes as presented Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the December 19, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the December 19, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the December 19, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the December 27, 2022 Select Board minutes as presented
December 27, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the December 27, 2022 Select Board minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“December 27, 2022 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the December 27, 2022 Select Board minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Appoint Donald Jarvis, Veteran's Agent as Veteran's Grave Officer for a 3 year appointment
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Donald Jarvis, Veteran's Agent as Veteran's Grave Officer for a 3 year appointment. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to appoint Donald Jarvis, Veteran's Agent as Veteran's Grave Officer for a 3 year appointment. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of Conduct
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of Conduct. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 2-3. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chairman Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion fails.
Yes: Conway, DeslaurierNo: Burrows, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to add Section 38.4: Enforcement to the exiting Code of Conduct. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and voted 2-3. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No and Chairman Deslaurier voted Aye. The motion fails..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Change the Distribution and Education section by adding a paragraph that says "Every individual who applies for a position that is appointed by the Select Board, will be asked to click the box on...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to change the Distribution and Education section by adding a paragraph that says "Every individual who applies for a position that is appointed by the Select Board, will be asked to click the box on the application indicating that they have read and understand the Code of Conduct". The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to change the Distribution and Education section by adding a paragraph that says "Every individual who applies for a position that is appointed by the Select Board, will be asked to click the box on the application indicating that they have read and understand the Code of Conduct". The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Adopt the order of taking in the form presented acquiring interests in land sufficient to complete the layout and acceptance of those public ways identified in the vote under Article 30 of the...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adopt the order of taking in the form presented acquiring interests in land sufficient to complete the layout and acceptance of those public ways identified in the vote under Article 30 of the October 4, 2022 Annual Fall Town Meeting, provided that Town Counsel may update Schedule A as necessary prior to recording, and to award no damages for the taking. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adopt the order of taking in the form presented acquiring interests in land sufficient to complete the layout and acceptance of those public ways identified in the vote under Article 30 of the October 4, 2022 Annual Fall Town Meeting, provided that Town Counsel may update Schedule A as necessary prior to recording, and to award no damages for the taking. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
As the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held January 9, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion, that as the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held January 9, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: to approve the sale of $25,432,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated January 27, 2023, and payable September 8, 2023, to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interes
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion, that as the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held January 9, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: to approve the sale of $25,432,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated January 27, 2023, and payable September 8, 2023, to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interes.” (Motion: Conway)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (second: Rosa)
Winter Safety Training
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule -January 23, 2023 and February 6, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the January 9, 2023 Select Board meeting at 9:50 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule -January 23, 2023 and February 6, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the January 9, 2023 Select Board meeting at 9:50 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Conway voted Aye, Vice Chair Riley voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Deslaurier voted Aye..” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →