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August 10, 2020
6 recorded votes, 1 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.
Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested. 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 waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested. 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)
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as recommended
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as recommended. 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 waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as recommended. 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)
Approval: Warrant for Town Election
Approve the Warrant for the Town Election
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the Warrant for the Town Election. 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 the Warrant for the Town Election. 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)
Approval: Water Restriction
Approve the proposed outdoor watering restrictions for residential and commercial properties, Step 2 mandatory outdoor watering limited to one day per week based on street address as submitted
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the proposed outdoor watering restrictions for residential and commercial properties, Step 2 mandatory outdoor watering limited to one day per week based on street address as submitted. 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 the proposed outdoor watering restrictions for residential and commercial properties, Step 2 mandatory outdoor watering limited to one day per week based on street address as submitted. 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)
Approval: Decertification of TIF Agreement
The Town pursuant to paragraph 5 of the Company's Obligations under the Tax Increment Financing Agreement by and between Keurig, Incorporated and the Town of Burlington dated May 21, 2012, that...
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved that the Town pursuant to paragraph 5 of the Company's Obligations under the Tax Increment Financing Agreement by and between Keurig, Incorporated and the Town of Burlington dated May 21, 2012, that the Burlington Board of Selectmen vote to decertify the Keurig Green Mountain Company and advise the Massachusetts Coordinating Assistance Counsel of same. And further inform Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. that the basis for decertification is the failure of Keurig to employ 768 full time employees at the Certified Location pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Company Obligations under the TIF Agreement and further that the Board of Selectmen revoke the TIF agreement and decertify the Company and the Company shall be taxed the full and fair tax rate applicable to the property commencing as of July 1, 2020. And finally that the Chair shall be authorized to sign a letter on behalf of the Board notifying the company of this vote. 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 that the Town pursuant to paragraph 5 of the Company's Obligations under the Tax Increment Financing Agreement by and between Keurig, Incorporated and the Town of Burlington dated May 21, 2012, that the Burlington Board of Selectmen vote to decertify the Keurig Green Mountain Company and advise the Massachusetts Coordinating Assistance Counsel of same. And further inform Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. that the basis for decertification is the failure of Keurig to employ 768 full time employees at the Certified Location pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Company Obligations under the TIF Agreement and further that the Board of Selectmen revoke the TIF agreement and decertify the Company and the Company shall be taxed the full and fair tax rate applicable to the property commencing as of July 1, 2020. And finally that the Chair shall be authorized to sign a letter on behalf of the Board notifying the company of this vote. 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)
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Adjourn
Adjourn: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved but give no count, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Adjourn: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved..” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
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