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March 15, 2021
9 recorded votes, 3 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
Approval: Early Voting
Allow the Town Clerk's Office to set up for vote by mail as soon as the ballots are available for early voting on April 5-April 8, 2021, depending on the Governor's signing of the bill necessary...
Motion Selectman Hogan moved to allow the Town Clerk's Office to set up for vote by mail as soon as the ballots are available for early voting on April 5-April 8, 2021, depending on the Governor's signing of the bill necessary to do so, and if the Governor does not sign the bill, that the Board of Selectmen will allow in-person absentee voting on April 5-April 9, 2021. 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.
From the minutes
“Motion Selectman Hogan moved to allow the Town Clerk's Office to set up for vote by mail as soon as the ballots are available for early voting on April 5-April 8, 2021, depending on the Governor's signing of the bill necessary to do so, and if the Governor does not sign the bill, that the Board of Selectmen will allow in-person absentee voting on April 5-April 9, 2021. 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..” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approval: Metro Mutual Aid Agreement
The Burlington Fire Department continue participation in Metrofire's new twenty year Mutual Aid Agreement which shall expire this year on October 31, 2021 with the new agreement expiring October...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved that the Burlington Fire Department continue participation in Metrofire's new twenty year Mutual Aid Agreement which shall expire this year on October 31, 2021 with the new agreement expiring October 31, 2041. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved that the Burlington Fire Department continue participation in Metrofire's new twenty year Mutual Aid Agreement which shall expire this year on October 31, 2021 with the new agreement expiring October 31, 2041. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Authorize the Burlington Fire Department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to authorize the Burlington Fire Department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department or the joining Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid, the members of the department shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within their respective town or district as per MGL Chapter 48, section 59A. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to authorize the Burlington Fire Department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department or the joining Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid, the members of the department shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within their respective town or district as per MGL Chapter 48, section 59A. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Discussion/Approval: FY 2022 Budgets
Approve the FY22 operating budgets for Veterans Services, Human Resources, Conservation, MIS, Council on Aging, Building Department, Police, Fire, Town Meeting and Reports, Town...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for Veterans Services, Human Resources, Conservation, MIS, Council on Aging, Building Department, Police, Fire, Town Meeting and Reports, Town Administrator/Selectmen, Legal, Central Administration, Accounting, Treasurer/Collector, and Sealer of Weights and Measures. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for Veterans Services, Human Resources, Conservation, MIS, Council on Aging, Building Department, Police, Fire, Town Meeting and Reports, Town Administrator/Selectmen, Legal, Central Administration, Accounting, Treasurer/Collector, and Sealer of Weights and Measures. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Tigges abstaining)
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 (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Tigges abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family Services
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family Services. Seconded by Selectman Runyan 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 the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Priest abstaining)
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 (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family Services. Seconded by Selectman Runyan 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 the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Priest abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
Approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of Public Works
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Runyan abstaining)
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 (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Selectman Priest 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 the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Runyan abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Adjourn
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Tigges and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
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