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November 20, 2023
20 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael Riley took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Issue a letter of commendation for all employees involved in the Rte. 3 tractor trailer turnover incident on November 15, 2023 and put the letter in their file
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Select Board issue a letter of commendation for all employees involved in the Rte. 3 tractor trailer turnover incident on November 15, 2023 and put the letter in their file. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that the Select Board issue a letter of commendation for all employees involved in the Rte. 3 tractor trailer turnover incident on November 15, 2023 and put the letter in their file. The motion was seconded by Secretary Deslaurier and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Deslaurier)
Proclamation
Sign and send the thank you letter for Strongback Systems
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to sign and send the thank you letter for Strongback Systems. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to sign and send the thank you letter for Strongback Systems. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing at 7:19 PM for the Property Tax Classification
Property Tax Classification MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:19 PM for the Property Tax Classification. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Property Tax Classification MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:19 PM for the Property Tax Classification. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for the Property Tax Classification at 8:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for the Property Tax Classification at 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 for the Property Tax Classification at 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Recommend the residential exemption of up to 20%
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to recommend the residential exemption of up to 20%. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails.
No: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to recommend the residential exemption of up to 20%. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Determine a discount factor of up to 25% for all land classified as Open Space
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier 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 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails.
No: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier 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 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Adopt a Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adopt a Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails.
No: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adopt a Small Business Commercial Tax Exemption. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 0-5-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Adopt a Residential Factor of 175% CIP shift for the purpose of determining the percentage of tax burden to be borne by each class of property
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adopt a Residential Factor of 175% CIP shift for the purpose of determining the percentage of tax burden to be borne by each class of property. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 a Residential Factor of 175% CIP shift for the purpose of determining the percentage of tax burden to be borne by each class of property. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing at 8:10 PM for transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc to Piyan Corporation at 240 Nashua Road
Public Hearing for Transfer of License - Transfer of an Off-Premises Retail All Alcohol license §15 from Chim-Neov Liquors, Inc. DBA West Billerica Liquors to Piyan Corporation DBA Easy Liquors at the premises located at 240 Nashua Road, Unit A, Billerica, MA 01821 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 8:10 PM for transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc to Piyan Corporation at 240 Nashua Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing for Transfer of License - Transfer of an Off-Premises Retail All Alcohol license §15 from Chim-Neov Liquors, Inc. DBA West Billerica Liquors to Piyan Corporation DBA Easy Liquors at the premises located at 240 Nashua Road, Unit A, Billerica, MA 01821 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to open the public hearing at 8:10 PM for transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc to Piyan Corporation at 240 Nashua Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing for transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc to Piyan Corporation at 8:13 PM
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to close the public hearing for transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc to Piyan Corporation at 8:13 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 for transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc to Piyan Corporation at 8:13 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc DBA West Billerica Liquors to Piyan Corporation DBA Easy Liquors located at 240 Nashua Road
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the transfer of an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc DBA West Billerica Liquors to Piyan Corporation DBA Easy Liquors located at 240 Nashua Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 an off-premises all alcohol liquor license from Chim-Neov Liquors Inc DBA West Billerica Liquors to Piyan Corporation DBA Easy Liquors located at 240 Nashua Road. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of September 25, 2023 as submitted
September 25, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of September 25, 2023 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“September 25, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of September 25, 2023 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Mary Anne Durand to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
Scholarship Foundation Committee - Mary Anne Durand, Sabeshan Kanagalingam, MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Mary Anne Durand to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Scholarship Foundation Committee - Mary Anne Durand, Sabeshan Kanagalingam, MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Mary Anne Durand to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appoint Sabeshan Kanagalingam to the Scholarship Foundation Committee
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Sabeshan Kanagalingam to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 appoint Sabeshan Kanagalingam to the Scholarship Foundation Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaints received from Christina (Aurilio) O'Shea (dated October 31, 2023, received November 9, 2023); and refer...
Open Meeting Law Complaint: Christina (Aurilio) O'Shea (dated October 31, 2023, received November 9, 2023) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaints received from Christina (Aurilio) O'Shea (dated October 31, 2023, received November 9, 2023); and refer them to Town Counsel to review and authorize submission of responses by Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. The motion passed.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“Open Meeting Law Complaint: Christina (Aurilio) O'Shea (dated October 31, 2023, received November 9, 2023) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to acknowledge receipt of Open Meeting Law Complaints received from Christina (Aurilio) O'Shea (dated October 31, 2023, received November 9, 2023); and refer them to Town Counsel to review and authorize submission of responses by Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Chair Riley and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Member Burrows voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Riley)
Put a letter of commendation in the personnel file of Kyle Grant
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to put a letter of commendation in the personnel file of Kyle Grant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 put a letter of commendation in the personnel file of Kyle Grant. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Go into Executive Session at 10:15 PM pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual
Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session at 10:15 PM pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session at 10:15 PM pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier stated that the Board will come out of Executive Session to adjourn and no other business will be conducted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier stated that the Board will come out of Executive Session to adjourn and no other business will be conducted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (second: Rosa)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the matter of Dina Favreau vs. the Billerica Select Board. The Board will come out of Executive Session to adjourn and no other business will be conducted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Burrows
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the matter of Dina Favreau vs. the Billerica Select Board. The Board will come out of Executive Session to adjourn and no other business will be conducted. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of November 06, 2023 @ 11:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa 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 adjourn the Select Board meeting of November 06, 2023 @ 11:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, 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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