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March 22, 2021
22 recorded votes, 0 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
Appointment: Police Chief -
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)
Discussion/Approval: Cemetery Rules & Regulations - Cemetery Rules and
Accept amendments #'d 45-52 as submitted and that a review of the changes take place in six months
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to accept amendments #'d 45-52 as submitted and that a review of the changes take place in six months. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to accept amendments #'d 45-52 as submitted and that a review of the changes take place in six months. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)
Approval: Proposed Outdoor Watering Restrictions
Commence with Step 1 of the standard outdoor watering restrictions as submitted and discussed
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to commence with Step 1 of the standard outdoor watering restrictions as submitted and discussed. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to commence with Step 1 of the standard outdoor watering restrictions as submitted and discussed. 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 the motion passed. (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 LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille (Closure) located at 92 Middlesex Turnpike to the board's regular meeting of May 24, 2021
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing for Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille (Closure) located at 92 Middlesex Turnpike to the board's regular meeting of May 24, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. 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 continue the public hearing for Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts LLC d/b/a Del Frisco's Grille (Closure) located at 92 Middlesex Turnpike to the board's regular meeting of May 24, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. 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)
Public Hearing:: Approval: New Class 2 License for On line Business -
Open the public hearing and read the notice into the record
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to open the public hearing and read the notice into the record. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to open the public hearing and read the notice into the record. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Continue the public hearing for K&K Online Business Sales until the next regular meeting on April 12 at or after 6:30 p.m
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing for K&K Online Business Sales until the next regular meeting on April 12 at or after 6:30 p.m. 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 continue the public hearing for K&K Online Business Sales until the next regular meeting on April 12 at or after 6:30 p.m. 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)
Public Hearing Approval: Transfer class 2 License
Open the public hearing and read the notice into the record
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to open the public hearing and read the notice into the record. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to open the public hearing and read the notice into the record. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Hogan 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approve the transfer of a Class 2 Used Car License from Royal Shine Auto Sales, Inc., 2 Edwards Road to Q2 Motor Sports, 2 Edwards Road
Motion: Selectman Hogan move to approve the transfer of a Class 2 Used Car License from Royal Shine Auto Sales, Inc., 2 Edwards Road to Q2 Motor Sports, 2 Edwards Road. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan move to approve the transfer of a Class 2 Used Car License from Royal Shine Auto Sales, Inc., 2 Edwards Road to Q2 Motor Sports, 2 Edwards Road. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
Public Hearing Grant of Location-Small Cells Wireless Installation
Continue the public hearing to Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. for the Grant of Location for a small cell wireless installation in a public right of way near 44 Burlington Mall...
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to continue the public hearing to Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. for the Grant of Location for a small cell wireless installation in a public right of way near 44 Burlington Mall Road for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") CRAN_RCTB _00070_1011. 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 Priest moved to continue the public hearing to Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. for the Grant of Location for a small cell wireless installation in a public right of way near 44 Burlington Mall Road for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") CRAN_RCTB _00070_1011. 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: Priest, second: Tigges)
Public Hearing Discuss/Approval: Alcohol Rules & Regulations
Continue the public hearing for approval for a change to the Alcohol Rules and Regulations and Server Policy to the board's next regular meeting on April 12, 2021
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing for approval for a change to the Alcohol Rules and Regulations and Server Policy to the board's next regular meeting on April 12, 2021. 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 to continue the public hearing for approval for a change to the Alcohol Rules and Regulations and Server Policy to the board's next regular meeting on April 12, 2021. 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)
Public Hearing Approval: Grant of Location - Margaret Street -
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Approve the request to relocate one jointly owned pole, 184/P1, on the westerly side of Margaret Street at a point approximately 18' easterly
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the request to relocate one jointly owned pole, 184/P1, on the westerly side of Margaret Street at a point approximately 18' easterly. 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 Tigges moved to approve the request to relocate one jointly owned pole, 184/P1, on the westerly side of Margaret Street at a point approximately 18' easterly. 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: Tigges, second: Priest)
Recommend that when a pole is to be moved for any reason, including rotting, notification be provided to Engineering and to the Selectmen's Office
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to recommend that when a pole is to be moved for any reason, including rotting, notification be provided to Engineering and to the Selectmen's Office.. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to recommend that when a pole is to be moved for any reason, including rotting, notification be provided to Engineering and to the Selectmen's Office.. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Approval: Grant of Location Great Meadow Road
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Approve the request place two four-inch PVC conduits approximately 20' from the existing pole P.43/1A in a northeasterly direction to the property line of 10 Great Meadow Road to provide services...
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the request place two four-inch PVC conduits approximately 20' from the existing pole P.43/1A in a northeasterly direction to the property line of 10 Great Meadow Road to provide services to new DPW building construction site. 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 Tigges moved to approve the request place two four-inch PVC conduits approximately 20' from the existing pole P.43/1A in a northeasterly direction to the property line of 10 Great Meadow Road to provide services to new DPW building construction site. 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: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approval: Transfer: RCN Telecom Services of Mass Cable
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to close the public hearing. 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 the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Accept the Town of Burlington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Selectmen/Cable Television Issuing Authority Transfer Decision and Report Regarding Transfer of Control of the Cable Television...
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to accept the Town of Burlington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Selectmen/Cable Television Issuing Authority Transfer Decision and Report Regarding Transfer of Control of the Cable Television License Held BY RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC to Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners (March 22, 2021). 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 Runyan moved to accept the Town of Burlington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Selectmen/Cable Television Issuing Authority Transfer Decision and Report Regarding Transfer of Control of the Cable Television License Held BY RCN Telecom Services of Massachusetts, LLC to Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners (March 22, 2021). 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: Runyan, second: Priest)
Approval: Health Insurance for Elected Officials -
Effective immediately all current elected officials in receipt of health insurance benefits may continue to receive these health insurance benefits. Moving forward any future, new elected official...
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved that effective immediately all current elected officials in receipt of health insurance benefits may continue to receive these health insurance benefits. Moving forward any future, new elected official who is not a full time employee and/or does not work 20 or more hours a week will not be eligible for the health insurance for elected officials benefit. 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 motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved that effective immediately all current elected officials in receipt of health insurance benefits may continue to receive these health insurance benefits. Moving forward any future, new elected official who is not a full time employee and/or does not work 20 or more hours a week will not be eligible for the health insurance for elected officials benefit. 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 motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Approval: Town Administrator Contract
Approve to extend the Town Administrator Contract for an additional three years bringing it to a total of five years
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve to extend the Town Administrator Contract for an additional three years bringing it to a total of five years. 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 motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve to extend the Town Administrator Contract for an additional three years bringing it to a total of five years. 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 motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approval: Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 20, 2021 (as postponed from January 11, 2021) and February 8, 2021 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the minutes of January 20, 2021 (as postponed from January 11, 2021) and February 8, 2021 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 motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the minutes of January 20, 2021 (as postponed from January 11, 2021) and February 8, 2021 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 motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
Adjourn
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to adjourn at 8:55p.m. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to adjourn at 8:55p.m. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Priest)
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