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March 9, 2020
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest
Absent: Robert Hogan
Every vote, in order
Appointment: Approvals:
Approve the fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectmen Tigges moved to approve the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectmen Tigges moved to approve the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to approve the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to approve the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Appointments: Approval: Boards and Committees
Waive the fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to waive the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to waive the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to waive the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to waive the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Appoint Joseph Currier as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Priest move to appoint Joseph Currier as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest move to appoint Joseph Currier as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Approval: Northwest Park Housing Committee
Add the Burlington Housing Authority to the Northwest Park Housing Committee
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to add the Burlington Housing Authority to the Northwest Park Housing Committee. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to add the Burlington Housing Authority to the Northwest Park Housing Committee. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Priest)
Waive the fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to waive the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectmen Priest moved to waive the fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Update: Sculpture Park
Approve the Sculpture Park as presented in Option B with five sculptures next to Grand View and with the dog on the Town Common
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Sculpture Park as presented in Option B with five sculptures next to Grand View and with the dog on the Town Common. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Sculpture Park as presented in Option B with five sculptures next to Grand View and with the dog on the Town Common. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Public Hearing: Earth Moving Permit
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Tigges)
Approve the Earth Moving Permit for 1 Great Mead Road for the purpose of settling existing soil and removing the fill when project is complete
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Earth Moving Permit for 1 Great Mead Road for the purpose of settling existing soil and removing the fill when project is complete. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Earth Moving Permit for 1 Great Mead Road for the purpose of settling existing soil and removing the fill when project is complete. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Tigges)
Approval: Burlington Education Foundation Road Race
Approve the 16th Burlington Education Foundation Road Race as submitted
Motion: Selectman .Priest moved to approve the 16th Burlington Education Foundation Road Race as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman .Priest moved to approve the 16th Burlington Education Foundation Road Race as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Approval: Burlington High School All Night Party/ Kings
Approve the all night graduation party to be held at Kings on June 7 from 10:00pm-5:00am and to cover the cost of the police detail
Motion: Selectman .Tigges moved to approve the all night graduation party to be held at Kings on June 7 from 10:00pm-5:00am and to cover the cost of the police detail. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman .Tigges moved to approve the all night graduation party to be held at Kings on June 7 from 10:00pm-5:00am and to cover the cost of the police detail. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approval: Extension of Closing Hours
A Charity Wine one-day License for the Ahearn Family Charitable Foundation with the function being held at the Marriott on Friday March 17, 2020
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to a Charity Wine one-day License for the Ahearn Family Charitable Foundation with the function being held at the Marriott on Friday March 17, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to a Charity Wine one-day License for the Ahearn Family Charitable Foundation with the function being held at the Marriott on Friday March 17, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approval: Accepting Charity Wine from Ahearn Foundation
Approve accepting charity wine from the Ahearn Foundation
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve accepting charity wine from the Ahearn Foundation. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve accepting charity wine from the Ahearn Foundation. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approval: Extension of Closing Hours
Approve the extension of closing hours for the private after party as requested
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the extension of closing hours for the private after party as requested. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the extension of closing hours for the private after party as requested. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Update: Burlington Housing Authority
Approve the Board of Appeals operating budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Board of Appeals operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Board of Appeals operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Approve the Town Meeting and Reports operating budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Town Meeting and Reports operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Town Meeting and Reports operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approve the Legislative Committee operating budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Legislative Committee operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Legislative Committee operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Approve the Negotiated Settlements operating budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Negotiated Settlements operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Negotiated Settlements operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approve the Emergency Management operating budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Emergency Management operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Emergency Management operating budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
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