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January 13, 2020
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment: Lt. Steven M. McLean to Fire Captain.
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Appointment: Firefighter F. Michael Fontennay to Fire Lieutenant effective January 19, 2020, ranked #1.
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Appointment: Firefighter James Hapenney Jr. to Fire Lieutenant effective January 19, ranked #2.
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Appointment: Firefighter Shaun Kenney to Fire Lieutenant effective January 19, 2020, ranked #3
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Appointment: Firefighter Ernest Covino III to Fire Lieutenant effective January 20, 2020
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Appointment: Firefighter Sean Connors to Fire Lieutenant effective January 26, 2020
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approval: Billerica Inter-Municipal Agreement
Approve the 25-year Billerica / Burlington Intermunicipal Agreement for the purpose of allowing the use of emergency water connections between the towns to provide water during periods of loss of...
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the 25-year Billerica / Burlington Intermunicipal Agreement for the purpose of allowing the use of emergency water connections between the towns to provide water during periods of loss of water pressure in either of the town's systems. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the 25-year Billerica / Burlington Intermunicipal Agreement for the purpose of allowing the use of emergency water connections between the towns to provide water during periods of loss of water pressure in either of the town's systems. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Approval: Winn View Heights II
Approve a letter of support to be submitted with the application for the Winn View Heights, II Local Initiative Program project with the condition that the letter be submitted with a Memorandum of...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve a letter of support to be submitted with the application for the Winn View Heights, II Local Initiative Program project with the condition that the letter be submitted with a Memorandum of Understanding based on the comments from the Town's Affordable Housing Consultant. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve a letter of support to be submitted with the application for the Winn View Heights, II Local Initiative Program project with the condition that the letter be submitted with a Memorandum of Understanding based on the comments from the Town's Affordable Housing Consultant. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Approve the Grant of Location request for Dearborn Road EV Charging Stations for the main Town Hall parking lot at 29 Center Street
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Grant of Location request for Dearborn Road EV Charging Stations for the main Town Hall parking lot at 29 Center Street. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Grant of Location request for Dearborn Road EV Charging Stations for the main Town Hall parking lot at 29 Center Street. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Approval: Treasurer/Collector Search Committee
Approve the seven members as discussed with the member of Ways & Means being a Town Meeting member
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the seven members as discussed with the member of Ways & Means being a Town Meeting member. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the seven members as discussed with the member of Ways & Means being a Town Meeting member. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Approve the License Agreement for Heritage Trail, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, Developer Duffy Brothers, and the Town of Burlington, by and through its BOS, for the purpose of...
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the License Agreement for Heritage Trail, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, Developer Duffy Brothers, and the Town of Burlington, by and through its BOS, for the purpose of allowing access over the Town's property to the approved licensed area, per the License Agreement, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a 14' free-standing monument sign to be located at 154-160 Cambridge Street in accordance with the reviewed 14' height plan number 18-19582-3C dated November 18, 2018, with the condition that no logos be allowed on the sign - only numbers and text and that the plan be accurately named as "The Shoppes at Simonds Park." Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (3-2-0 with Selectmen Hogan and Priest voting against)
Yes: Morandi, Runyan, TiggesNo: Hogan, Priest
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the License Agreement for Heritage Trail, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, Developer Duffy Brothers, and the Town of Burlington, by and through its BOS, for the purpose of allowing access over the Town's property to the approved licensed area, per the License Agreement, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a 14' free-standing monument sign to be located at 154-160 Cambridge Street in accordance with the reviewed 14' height plan number 18-19582-3C dated November 18, 2018, with the condition that no logos be allowed on the sign - only numbers and text and that the plan be accurately named as "The Shoppes at Simonds Park." Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (3-2-0 with Selectmen Hogan and Priest voting against).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Authorize the chairman to sign any changes made to the License Agreement to reflect approved conditions
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to authorize the chairman to sign any changes made to the License Agreement to reflect approved conditions. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to authorize the chairman to sign any changes made to the License Agreement to reflect approved conditions. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Tigges)
Approval: FY2021 Financial Guidelines
Approve a blended rate between the town and schools of 3.5% for the FY2021 Financial Guideline
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve a blended rate between the town and schools of 3.5% for the FY2021 Financial Guideline. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve a blended rate between the town and schools of 3.5% for the FY2021 Financial Guideline. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Update: Zoning Articles
Support Zoning Articles numbered 2 - 5 for the January 27, 2020 Town Meeting as presented in the warrant
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to support Zoning Articles numbered 2 - 5 for the January 27, 2020 Town Meeting as presented in the warrant. Seconded by Select Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to support Zoning Articles numbered 2 - 5 for the January 27, 2020 Town Meeting as presented in the warrant. Seconded by Select Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Tigges)
Approvals: January 27, 2020 Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve Financial, General and General Bylaw Articles numbered 6 - 15 for the January 27, 2020 Town Meeting as presented in the warrant
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve Financial, General and General Bylaw Articles numbered 6 - 15 for the January 27, 2020 Town Meeting as presented in the warrant. Seconded by Select Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve Financial, General and General Bylaw Articles numbered 6 - 15 for the January 27, 2020 Town Meeting as presented in the warrant. Seconded by Select Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approval: Minutes: November 18, 2019 Regular Session
Approve the minutes of November 18, 2019 and December 16, 2019 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the minutes of November 18, 2019 and December 16, 2019 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the minutes of November 18, 2019 and December 16, 2019 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Old/New Business: None.
Adjourn
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
The minutes record the vote as (4-0-0), but Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan and Nicholas Priest were present; the count and the members present do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
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