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Burlington Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 27, 2020

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The board met remotely (Cisco Webex), with roll-call votes.

Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • James Tigges recused himself from one vote.

Every vote, in order

Appointment: Police Department

Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-0 with Selectman Tigges having recused)

Yes: Hogan, Morandi, Priest, RunyanJames Tigges recused himself from this item (the appointment of retired Detective Jim Tigges as a Special Police Officer) and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (4-0-0 with Selectman Tigges having recused).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)

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

Approval: Police Department

Approve the bill of sale to declare a ten-year old K-9 dog as surplus as per the Bill of Sale as created by Town Counsel and to be sold to the Police Officer who trained and raised the K-9 while...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the bill of sale to declare a ten-year old K-9 dog as surplus as per the Bill of Sale as created by Town Counsel and to be sold to the Police Officer who trained and raised the K-9 while employed with the Burlington Police Department, this being for the health and welfare of the K-9. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the bill of sale to declare a ten-year old K-9 dog as surplus as per the Bill of Sale as created by Town Counsel and to be sold to the Police Officer who trained and raised the K-9 while employed with the Burlington Police Department, this being for the health and welfare of the K-9. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)

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

Approval: Statement of Interest

Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 05/06/2020 for the Fox Hill School located at 1 Fox Hill Road, which...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Selectman Tigges Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on 04/27/2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Burlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 05/06/2020 for the Fox Hill School located at 1 Fox Hill Road, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future Priority #2 Elimination of severe overcrowding and priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Tigges Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on 04/27/2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Burlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 05/06/2020 for the Fox Hill School located at 1 Fox Hill Road, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future Priority #2 Elimination of severe overcrowding and priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)

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

Public Hearing: VulcanForms 20 North Avenue

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)

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

Approve the five (5) licenses to store and/or use the following five (5) powders for VulcanForms, 20 North Avenue, Burlington, MA: Maraging Steel Powder, M300; Stainless Steel Powder, 17-4PH...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Selectman Priest moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the five (5) licenses to store and/or use the following five (5) powders for VulcanForms, 20 North Avenue, Burlington, MA: Maraging Steel Powder, M300; Stainless Steel Powder, 17-4PH; Inconel Powder, Inconel 718; Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Powder; Aluminum Powder, AlSi10Mg in the quantities as shown on the submission. Description Product Manufacturer Storage Units Unit Total Units Storage Monthly Units Quantity Count Volume Quantity Useage 0 Maraging M300 Carpenter 10 Kg 2 20 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Steel Technology Powder, M300 1 Stainless 17-4PH Carpenter 10 Kg 2 20 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Steel Technology Powder 2 Inconel Inconel 718 Carpenter 10 Kg 2 20 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Powder Technology 3 Titanium Ti-6A1-4V- Carpenter 10 Kg 1 10 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Ti-6A1-4V ELI Technology Powder 4 Aluminum AlSi10Mg Carpenter 0 Kg 0 0 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 kg Powder Technology If there are to be any changes in the amounts and types of items to be stored/used, the Board of Selectmen is to be contacted for a review and renewal of the license. The items and the amounts will be placed on file with the Town Clerk by the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Priest moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the five (5) licenses to store and/or use the following five (5) powders for VulcanForms, 20 North Avenue, Burlington, MA: Maraging Steel Powder, M300; Stainless Steel Powder, 17-4PH; Inconel Powder, Inconel 718; Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Powder; Aluminum Powder, AlSi10Mg in the quantities as shown on the submission. Description Product Manufacturer Storage Units Unit Total Units Storage Monthly Units Quantity Count Volume Quantity Useage 0 Maraging M300 Carpenter 10 Kg 2 20 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Steel Technology Powder, M300 1 Stainless 17-4PH Carpenter 10 Kg 2 20 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Steel Technology Powder 2 Inconel Inconel 718 Carpenter 10 Kg 2 20 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Powder Technology 3 Titanium Ti-6A1-4V- Carpenter 10 Kg 1 10 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 Kg Ti-6A1-4V ELI Technology Powder 4 Aluminum AlSi10Mg Carpenter 0 Kg 0 0 Kg 0-2500 0-2500 kg Powder Technology If there are to be any changes in the amounts and types of items to be stored/used, the Board of Selectmen is to be contacted for a review and renewal of the license. The items and the amounts will be placed on file with the Town Clerk by the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)

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

Approvals: Town Meeting Warrant Articles

Approve: Article #5 - Revolving Fund Article #7-3 - POLICE - Ballistic Vests and Carriers Article #7-5 - FIRE - Administrative Vehicle Article #15 - PEG Cable Access Enterprise Fund Article #16 -...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve: Article #5 - Revolving Fund Article #7-3 - POLICE - Ballistic Vests and Carriers Article #7-5 - FIRE - Administrative Vehicle Article #15 - PEG Cable Access Enterprise Fund Article #16 - Technology and Cyber Security Contracts (Approval) Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve: Article #5 - Revolving Fund Article #7-3 - POLICE - Ballistic Vests and Carriers Article #7-5 - FIRE - Administrative Vehicle Article #15 - PEG Cable Access Enterprise Fund Article #16 - Technology and Cyber Security Contracts (Approval) Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)

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

Citizens' Time: No one spoke

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Selectman Priest moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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