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May 18, 2020
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The board met remotely (Cisco Webex), with roll-call votes. The attendance line says Michael Runyan was present “until 7:00 p.m.” Joint meeting with the Burlington Housing Authority; only the Select Board’s votes are shown.
Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Joint Appointment: Burlington Housing Authority
Joint appointment of Brian Curtin to the Burlington Housing Authority (with the Housing Authority)
Motion: With the selection of six to two, Selectman Tigges moved to appoint Brian Curtin as a member of the Burlington Housing Authority. Seconded by Burlington Housing Member Bernice Ferguson with Selectman Hogan voting aye, BHA member Howard voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, BHA member Wells-Bean voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, BHA Member Ferguson voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and BHA Member Fay voting aye.
Yes: Hogan, Priest, Runyan, TiggesJoint roll call with the Burlington Housing Authority. Before the motion the two boards chose between two candidates by a tally (Brian Curtin six, Kerry Donahue two; Selectmen Tigges, Hogan and Runyan chose Curtin, Selectman Priest chose Donahue). The minutes say the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen would vote only to break a tie, so Joseph Morandi is not shown voting. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: With the selection of six to two, Selectman Tigges moved to appoint Brian Curtin as a member of the Burlington Housing Authority. Seconded by Burlington Housing Member Bernice Ferguson with Selectman Hogan voting aye, BHA member Howard voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, BHA member Wells-Bean voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, BHA Member Ferguson voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and BHA Member Fay voting aye..” (Motion: Tigges)
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested. 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 Tigges moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested. 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: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Approval: Bond Anticipation Notes
Approved of the signing of the general obligation bonds as submitted by Brian Curtin, Town Treasurer
Motion: Selectman Tigges approved of the signing of the general obligation bonds as submitted by Brian Curtin, Town Treasurer. 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 Tigges approved of the signing of the general obligation bonds as submitted by Brian Curtin, Town Treasurer. 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: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Approval: Payment of Liabilities
Request approval from the Director of Accounts of the Division of Local Services allowing for emergency expenditures in excess of an allowed appropriation up to $100,000
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to request approval from the Director of Accounts of the Division of Local Services allowing for emergency expenditures in excess of an allowed appropriation up to $100,000. 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 Tigges moved to request approval from the Director of Accounts of the Division of Local Services allowing for emergency expenditures in excess of an allowed appropriation up to $100,000. 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: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts LLC
Continue the public hearing for Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts d/b/a Del Frisco's Grill to June 22, 2020
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing for Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts d/b/a Del Frisco's Grill to June 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved 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 continue the public hearing for Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts d/b/a Del Frisco's Grill to June 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved 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: Tigges)
Public Hearing: Slesar Bros. Brewing Company, Inc.
Continue the public hearing Slesar Bros. Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Burlington Beer Works to June 22, 2020
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing Slesar Bros. Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Burlington Beer Works to June 22, 2020 at 6:35 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved 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 continue the public hearing Slesar Bros. Brewing Company, Inc. d/b/a Burlington Beer Works to June 22, 2020 at 6:35 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved 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: Tigges)
Public Hearing: Modifications:
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing 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 close the public hearing 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)
Amend and update the Alcohol Policy and Regulations to reflect the Board of Selectmen's satisfaction to change the final sentence of Condition (4) to: This staff member shall not have any other...
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to amend and update the Alcohol Policy and Regulations to reflect the Board of Selectmen's satisfaction to change the final sentence of Condition (4) to: This staff member shall not have any other duties assigned to them until and unless any and all duties as they relate to patrolling all areas of the theater are complete during the week days of Monday through Thursday in order to ensure that all applicable liquor laws are met. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved 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 amend and update the Alcohol Policy and Regulations to reflect the Board of Selectmen's satisfaction to change the final sentence of Condition (4) to: This staff member shall not have any other duties assigned to them until and unless any and all duties as they relate to patrolling all areas of the theater are complete during the week days of Monday through Thursday in order to ensure that all applicable liquor laws are met. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved 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: Hogan)
Approval: Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve the FY2021 Operating Budget at $148,317,413
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY2021 Operating Budget at $148,317,413. 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 Hogan moved to approve the FY2021 Operating Budget at $148,317,413. 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: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approve the article and backup as submitted
Motion: Selectman moved to approve the article and backup as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved
The minutes say the motion was approved but give no count, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman moved to approve the article and backup as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved.” (second: Tigges)
Approval: Minutes: April 27, 2020
Approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submitted. 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. (4-0-0)
The roll call lists Robert Hogan aye; Michael Runyan aye; James Tigges aye; Nicholas Priest aye; Joseph Morandi aye, but the minutes record the vote as (4-0-0); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2020 as submitted. 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. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Old/New Business: None.
Adjourn
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0)
Yes: Hogan, Morandi, Priest, TiggesThe attendance line says Michael Runyan was present “until 7:00 p.m.” The count (4-0-0) matches the four other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Michael Runyan is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
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