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January 22, 2024
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kimberly Conway took part remotely.
- John Burrows took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board minutes of November 20, 2023 as presented
November 20, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of November 20, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Yes, Secretary Deslaurier voted Yes, Vice Chair Conway voted Yes, Member Burrows voted Yes and Chair Riley voted Yes.
From the minutes
“November 20, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of November 20, 2023 as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Yes, Secretary Deslaurier voted Yes, Vice Chair Conway voted Yes, Member Burrows voted Yes and Chair Riley voted Yes..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of December 4, 2023 Regular Session as presented
December 4, 2023 (Regular) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of December 4, 2023 Regular Session as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Yes, Secretary Deslaurier voted Yes, Vice Chair Conway voted Yes, Member Burrows voted Yes and Chair Riley voted Yes.
From the minutes
“December 4, 2023 (Regular) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of December 4, 2023 Regular Session as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Yes, Secretary Deslaurier voted Yes, Vice Chair Conway voted Yes, Member Burrows voted Yes and Chair Riley voted Yes..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Approve the Select Board minutes of December 4, 2023 Special Session as presented
December 4, 2023 (Special) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of December 4, 2023 Special Session as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Yes, Secretary Deslaurier voted Yes, Vice Chair Conway voted Yes, Member Burrows voted Yes and Chair Riley voted Yes.
From the minutes
“December 4, 2023 (Special) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to approve the Select Board minutes of December 4, 2023 Special Session as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Yes, Secretary Deslaurier voted Yes, Vice Chair Conway voted Yes, Member Burrows voted Yes and Chair Riley voted Yes..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Appointments
Appoint Daniel Prager to the Historic Commission with the term expiring June 30, 2026
Commission on Disabilities - Terri Witts (Term Expires June 30, 2024) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Daniel Prager to the Historic Commission with the term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Commission on Disabilities - Terri Witts (Term Expires June 30, 2024) MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to appoint Daniel Prager to the Historic Commission with the term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
Make the intersection of Gray Street/Salem Street a 4-way stop while the traffic study does it review
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to make the intersection of Gray Street/Salem Street a 4-way stop while the traffic study does it review. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows for discussion. After discussion. The vote was 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Deslaurier, Riley, RosaNo: Conway
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to make the intersection of Gray Street/Salem Street a 4-way stop while the traffic study does it review. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows for discussion. After discussion. The vote was 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Consistent with the Town Charter Section 3-2(b), the Select Board give a policy directive and guidance to instruct that no municipal employees or municipal resources be used relative to the...
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that consistent with the Town Charter Section 3-2(b), the Select Board give a policy directive and guidance to instruct that no municipal employees or municipal resources be used relative to the upcoming election on February 17, 2024. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion that consistent with the Town Charter Section 3-2(b), the Select Board give a policy directive and guidance to instruct that no municipal employees or municipal resources be used relative to the upcoming election on February 17, 2024. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Member Rosa voted Aye, Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye, and Chair Riley voted No. The motion fails..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Move agenda item #10 Stabilization Fund Warrant Article discussion to the next meeting
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to move agenda item #10 Stabilization Fund Warrant Article discussion to the next meeting. 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 move agenda item #10 Stabilization Fund Warrant Article discussion to the next meeting. 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)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 22, 2024 @ 8:45 PM. 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, 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 adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 22, 2024 @ 8:45 PM. 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, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No, 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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