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April 12, 2021
21 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: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Joseph Morandi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval: Board of Selectmen Reorganization
Choose James Tigges as Chairman
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to nominate Vice-Chairman Tigges as Chairman. 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 nominate Vice-Chairman Tigges as Chairman. 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)
Choose Nicholas Priest as Vice-Chairman
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to nominate Selectman Priest as Vice-Chairman. 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 Morandi moved to nominate Selectman Priest as Vice-Chairman. 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: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Public Hearing: Transfer Licensee for All Alcohol License
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Approve the transfer of the licensee for the all alcohol license from Legal Sea Food, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods to LSF Burlington, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the transfer of the licensee for the all alcohol license from Legal Sea Food, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods to LSF Burlington, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall and to approve the request for a pledge of collateral. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 transfer of the licensee for the all alcohol license from Legal Sea Food, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods to LSF Burlington, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall and to approve the request for a pledge of collateral. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Public Hearing: New Wine & Malt License
Open the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to open 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 open 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)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 Morandi 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: Morandi)
Approve the new wine & malt license for Reins International Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Restaurant at 85 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the new wine & malt license for Reins International Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Restaurant at 85 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 new wine & malt license for Reins International Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Gyu-Kaku Restaurant at 85 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Public Hearing: New All Alcohol License
Continue the public hearing for a new all alcohol license for Waterville Business Development, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Burlington w/indoor golf art simulator system, 10 Wall Street to April 26, 2021 at...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing for a new all alcohol license for Waterville Business Development, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Burlington w/indoor golf art simulator system, 10 Wall Street to April 26, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. in order to allow time for Planning Board approval. 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 a new all alcohol license for Waterville Business Development, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Burlington w/indoor golf art simulator system, 10 Wall Street to April 26, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. in order to allow time for Planning Board approval. 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: Discuss/Approval: Alcohol Rules and Regulation and
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Morandi 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 Morandi 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: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Amend the Alcohol Rules and Regulations and approve to decrease the required number of seating for an all alcohol license from 120 to 40 and for a wine & malt license from 40 to 20
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to amend the Alcohol Rules and Regulations and approve to decrease the required number of seating for an all alcohol license from 120 to 40 and for a wine & malt license from 40 to 20. 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 Morandi moved to amend the Alcohol Rules and Regulations and approve to decrease the required number of seating for an all alcohol license from 120 to 40 and for a wine & malt license from 40 to 20. 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: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Approval: New Class 2 License for On-line Business
Continue the public hearing for a new Class 2 License for On-line Business of K & K Internet Sales, 2 South Bedford Street to April 26, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to continue the public hearing for a new Class 2 License for On-line Business of K & K Internet Sales, 2 South Bedford Street to April 26, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. 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 a new Class 2 License for On-line Business of K & K Internet Sales, 2 South Bedford Street to April 26, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. 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)
Approval: Children's Mental Health Awareness in May
Support the lighting of green at the Town Common and municipal buildings during the month of May for Children's Mental Health Awareness
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to support the lighting of green at the Town Common and municipal buildings during the month of May for Children's Mental Health Awareness. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 support the lighting of green at the Town Common and municipal buildings during the month of May for Children's Mental Health Awareness. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Proclamation: 106th Armenian Genocide
Support the 106th Armenian Genocide Commemoration by reading the proclamation
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to support the 106th Armenian Genocide Commemoration by reading the proclamation. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 support the 106th Armenian Genocide Commemoration by reading the proclamation. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Approvals: Town Administrator as Signatory
Continue this discussion to April 26, 2021 or until comment received from town counsel
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved continue this discussion to April 26, 2021 or until comment received from town counsel. 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 Morandi moved continue this discussion to April 26, 2021 or until comment received from town counsel. 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: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Remaining FY2022 Budgets
Approve Other Accounts as submitted with the exception of Middlesex Retirement
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve Other Accounts as submitted with the exception of Middlesex Retirement. 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 approve Other Accounts as submitted with the exception of Middlesex Retirement. 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)
Approve Debt Service in the amount of $6,776,772
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve Debt Service in the amount of $6,776,772. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 Debt Service in the amount of $6,776,772. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Approve the Historical Commission's budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Historical Commission's budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 approve the Historical Commission's budget as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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: Morandi)
Approve the Board of Appeals budget as submitted
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve the Board of Appeals budget as submitted. 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 Morandi moved to approve the Board of Appeals budget as submitted. 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: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Town Meeting List of Articles
Approve the Town Meeting list of articles as submitted for the May 2021 Town Meeting
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the Town Meeting list of articles as submitted for the May 2021 Town Meeting. 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 approve the Town Meeting list of articles as submitted for the May 2021 Town Meeting. 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)
Approvals: Minutes:
Approve the regular session minutes of February 22, 2021and March 8, 2021 and the extra session minutes of March 15, 2021
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve the regular session minutes of February 22, 2021and March 8, 2021 and the extra session minutes of March 15, 2021. 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 Morandi moved to approve the regular session minutes of February 22, 2021and March 8, 2021 and the extra session minutes of March 15, 2021. 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: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Adjourn
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 9:15p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 9:15p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
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