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Billerica Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 14, 2023

54 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Michael Riley took part remotely.
  • Kimberly Conway took part remotely.

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing for Hanley's Tavern, LLC at 7:38 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Public Hearing for Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern, LLC - Transfer of an On-Premises All Alcohol License §12 from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern, LLC DBA Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst, LLC DBA Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern, Common Victualler's, Weekly Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses at the Premises Located at 786 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for Hanley's Tavern, LLC at 7:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“Public Hearing for Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern, LLC - Transfer of an On-Premises All Alcohol License §12 from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern, LLC DBA Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst, LLC DBA Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern, Common Victualler's, Weekly Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses at the Premises Located at 786 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing for Hanley's Tavern, LLC at 7:38 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the transfer of the all alcohol license §12 from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of the all alcohol license §12 from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of the all alcohol license §12 from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler License from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment from Steve's Pinehurst Tavern to Hanley's Pinehurst Tavern as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Change of Manager for Emerald Rose, LLC to Jeffrey Kelley as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Emerald Rose, LLC to Jeffrey Kelley as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Emerald Rose, LLC to Jeffrey Kelley as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the one day all special liquor license for the Billerica Public Library Foundation on October 13, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at 15 Concord Road and waive all associated fees

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one day all special liquor license for the Billerica Public Library Foundation on October 13, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at 15 Concord Road and waive all associated fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one day all special liquor license for the Billerica Public Library Foundation on October 13, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at 15 Concord Road and waive all associated fees. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2023 as presented

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

June 26, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

From the minutes

“June 26, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of June 26, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of July 17, 2023 as presented

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

July 17, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of July 17, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

From the minutes

“July 17, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of July 17, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint James Mahoney to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Billerica Youth Advisory Committee - James Mahoney and Grace Carter MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint James Mahoney to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote:

From the minutes

“Billerica Youth Advisory Committee - James Mahoney and Grace Carter MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint James Mahoney to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote:.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Grace Carter to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Grace Carter to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

From the minutes

“Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Grace Carter to the Billerica Youth Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Angled parking is preferred to parallel parking spaces

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that angled parking is preferred to parallel parking spaces. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that angled parking is preferred to parallel parking spaces. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Brick crosswalks are preferred to a raised platform intersection

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that brick crosswalks are preferred to a raised platform intersection. The motion was seconded by member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye

Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that brick crosswalks are preferred to a raised platform intersection. The motion was seconded by member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.” (Motion: Deslaurier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the preliminary design for the Town Center

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the preliminary design for the Town Center. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa

From the minutes

“Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the preliminary design for the Town Center. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Change to the entertainment license for Swanson Meadows Golf Course to include Sunday Entertainment from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM with entertainment being inside only

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to change to the entertainment license for Swanson Meadows Golf Course to include Sunday Entertainment from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM with entertainment being inside only. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to change to the entertainment license for Swanson Meadows Golf Course to include Sunday Entertainment from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM with entertainment being inside only. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day Wine and Malt License for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the one-day entertainment license for KHD, Inc. for Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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 33 of the May...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier 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 33 of the May 4, 2023 Annual Spring 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 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier 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 33 of the May 4, 2023 Annual Spring 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 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the request for 4 18" x 24" signs on the common from September 17th through September 23rd for the Four Paws in Action

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from September 17th through September 23, 2023 for the Four Paws in Action for the Yankee Doodle Homecoming Weekend MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request for 4 18" x 24" signs on the common from September 17th through September 23rd for the Four Paws in Action. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from September 17th through September 23, 2023 for the Four Paws in Action for the Yankee Doodle Homecoming Weekend MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request for 4 18" x 24" signs on the common from September 17th through September 23rd for the Four Paws in Action. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the request for 4 18" x 24" signs on the common from September 9th through September 23rd for the Billerica Library Annual Book Sale

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from September 9th through September 23, 2023 for the Friends of the Billerica Library Annual Book Sale on September 23, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request for 4 18" x 24" signs on the common from September 9th through September 23rd for the Billerica Library Annual Book Sale. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“Request for (4) 18" x 24" Signs on the Common from September 9th through September 23, 2023 for the Friends of the Billerica Library Annual Book Sale on September 23, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the request for 4 18" x 24" signs on the common from September 9th through September 23rd for the Billerica Library Annual Book Sale. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 1, to appoint two members to the Bowers Fund Committee to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 1, to appoint two members to the Bowers Fund Committee to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 1, to appoint two members to the Bowers Fund Committee to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 2, to hear reports of Town Departments, Committees and Officers to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 2, to hear reports of Town Departments, Committees and Officers to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 2, to hear reports of Town Departments, Committees and Officers to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 3, to amend the start date of Spring Town Meeting to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 3, to amend the start date of Spring Town Meeting to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 3, to amend the start date of Spring Town Meeting to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 4, for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 4, for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 4, for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 5, to vote a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash to the Debt Stabilization Fund to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 5, to vote a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash to the Debt Stabilization Fund to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 5, to vote a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash to the Debt Stabilization Fund to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 6, to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from the Town Debt Stabilization Fund to Fund the Debt Service Budget to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 6, to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from the Town Debt Stabilization Fund to Fund the Debt Service Budget to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 6, to transfer and appropriate a sum of money from the Town Debt Stabilization Fund to Fund the Debt Service Budget to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 8, to fund collective bargaining agreement for NEPBA Police Officers - Group A Patrolman to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 8, to fund collective bargaining agreement for NEPBA Police Officers - Group A Patrolman to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway Abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye.

Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 8, to fund collective bargaining agreement for NEPBA Police Officers - Group A Patrolman to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway Abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 9, to fund collective bargaining agreement for NEPBA Police Officers - Group B Superior Officers to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 9, to fund collective bargaining agreement for NEPBA Police Officers - Group B Superior Officers to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway Abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye.

Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaAbstained: Conway

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 9, to fund collective bargaining agreement for NEPBA Police Officers - Group B Superior Officers to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-0-1. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway Abstained and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 10, to fund collective bargaining agreement for the IUPE Clerical Unit to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 10, to fund collective bargaining agreement for the IUPE Clerical Unit to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5- 0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 10, to fund collective bargaining agreement for the IUPE Clerical Unit to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5- 0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 11, to fund collective bargaining agreement for the IAFF Civilian Fire Alarm Operators to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 11, to fund collective bargaining agreement for the IAFF Civilian Fire Alarm Operators to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 11, to fund collective bargaining agreement for the IAFF Civilian Fire Alarm Operators to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 12, to fund Fiscal Year 2023 Town and School Capital Budget to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 12, to fund Fiscal Year 2023 Town and School Capital Budget to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 12, to fund Fiscal Year 2023 Town and School Capital Budget to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 14, to fund the construction for the new Town Center Plan and to repurpose a portion of the ROW and transfer it to the SB for COA general municipal purposes to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 14, to fund the construction for the new Town Center Plan and to repurpose a portion of the ROW and transfer it to the SB for COA general municipal purposes to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 14, to fund the construction for the new Town Center Plan and to repurpose a portion of the ROW and transfer it to the SB for COA general municipal purposes to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 15, to fund the construction for the New Town Center Plan to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 15, to fund the construction for the New Town Center Plan to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 15, to fund the construction for the New Town Center Plan to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted No, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 16, to fund the Construction of a New DPW Headquarters to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 16, to fund the Construction of a New DPW Headquarters to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 16, to fund the Construction of a New DPW Headquarters to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 17, to fund the replacement of additional water mains due to the extension of the Boston Road and Glad Valley Project to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 17, to fund the replacement of additional water mains due to the extension of the Boston Road and Glad Valley Project to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 17, to fund the replacement of additional water mains due to the extension of the Boston Road and Glad Valley Project to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 18, to fund hydrant and valve replacements to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 18, to fund hydrant and valve replacements to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 18, to fund hydrant and valve replacements to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 19, to fund a SCADA system upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 19, to fund a SCADA system upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 19, to fund a SCADA system upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 20, to fund Fournier Press Restoration at the Water Treatment Plant to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 20, to fund Fournier Press Restoration at the Water Treatment Plant to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 20, to fund Fournier Press Restoration at the Water Treatment Plant to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 21, to fund the purchase of a new boiler at the Billerica Fire Station Headquarters to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 21, to fund the purchase of a new boiler at the Billerica Fire Station Headquarters to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 21, to fund the purchase of a new boiler at the Billerica Fire Station Headquarters to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 22, to fund a spot repair on a sewer line near Burnham Road and the MBTA tracks to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 22, to fund a spot repair on a sewer line near Burnham Road and the MBTA tracks to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 22, to fund a spot repair on a sewer line near Burnham Road and the MBTA tracks to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 23, to approve a certified project application submitted by Factorial Inc. to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 23, to approve a certified project application submitted by Factorial Inc. to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 23, to approve a certified project application submitted by Factorial Inc. to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0- 0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 28, to transfer the care, custody, management, and control of two parcels from the Tax Title Custodian to the Select Board for future use of the bike path to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 28, to transfer the care, custody, management, and control of two parcels from the Tax Title Custodian to the Select Board for future use of the bike path to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 28, to transfer the care, custody, management, and control of two parcels from the Tax Title Custodian to the Select Board for future use of the bike path to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 29, to accept and/or amend existing easements related to the road work on 3A from the Shawsheen River to the Burlington line to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 29, to accept and/or amend existing easements related to the road work on 3A from the Shawsheen River to the Burlington line to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 29, to accept and/or amend existing easements related to the road work on 3A from the Shawsheen River to the Burlington line to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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Add Article 5, to vote a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash and Retained Earnings to the Debt Stabilization Fund to the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 5, to vote a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash and Retained Earnings to the Debt Stabilization Fund to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to add Article 5, to vote a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash and Retained Earnings to the Debt Stabilization Fund to the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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All non-Select Board articles be inserted into the Preliminary Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that all non-Select Board articles be inserted into the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that all non-Select Board articles be inserted into the Preliminary Warrant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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NMCOG Zoom Call

Adjourn

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of August 14, 2023 at 11:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.

From the minutes

“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of August 14, 2023 at 11:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)

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