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Burlington Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Special meeting

April 14, 2021

11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The board met remotely (Cisco Webex), with roll-call votes.

Present: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan

Absent: Joseph Morandi

Every vote, in order

Public Hearing Grant of Location-Small Cells Wireless Installation

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Grant of Location for a small cell wireless installation in the public right of way near 44 Burlington Mall Road for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") for Application CRAN_RCTB...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the Grant of Location for a small cell wireless installation in the public right of way near 44 Burlington Mall Road for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") for Application CRAN_RCTB _00070_1011 with conditions as discussed for locations D, C, A, B. Seconded by Member Runyan. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the Grant of Location for a small cell wireless installation in the public right of way near 44 Burlington Mall Road for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") for Application CRAN_RCTB _00070_1011 with conditions as discussed for locations D, C, A, B. Seconded by Member Runyan. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Amend to select D as the primary site and A as the secondary site with the opportunity for flexibility for placement of pole D pending any placements or concerns with the flexibility for pole A...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Motion: Member Priest moved to amend to select D as the primary site and A as the secondary site with the opportunity for flexibility for placement of pole D pending any placements or concerns with the flexibility for pole A +/- 15 feet in either direction to maintains the medium with upon consultation with Town Engineer and Town Administrator with final selection being approved by the Select Board. Seconded by Member Runyan with Member Hogan voting nay, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (3-1-0 with Member Hogan voting against)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (3-1-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Priest moved to amend to select D as the primary site and A as the secondary site with the opportunity for flexibility for placement of pole D pending any placements or concerns with the flexibility for pole A +/- 15 feet in either direction to maintains the medium with upon consultation with Town Engineer and Town Administrator with final selection being approved by the Select Board. Seconded by Member Runyan with Member Hogan voting nay, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (3-1-0 with Member Hogan voting against).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Allow an amended to the application to reflect that applicant was allowed to install a pole no higher than 30' for small cell facility without lights

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Priest voted to allow an amended to the application to reflect that applicant was allowed to install a pole no higher than 30' for small cell facility without lights. Seconded by Member Runyan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Priest voted to allow an amended to the application to reflect that applicant was allowed to install a pole no higher than 30' for small cell facility without lights. Seconded by Member Runyan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The newly installed pole is to remain painted black

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved that the newly installed pole is to remain painted black. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved that the newly installed pole is to remain painted black. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

All equipment would be incorporated within a shroud/inside the pole and not be outside of the pole except for the antennae at the top of the pole at 22' 6"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved that all equipment would be incorporated within a shroud/inside the pole and not be outside of the pole except for the antennae at the top of the pole at 22' 6". Seconded by Member Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved that all equipment would be incorporated within a shroud/inside the pole and not be outside of the pole except for the antennae at the top of the pole at 22' 6". Seconded by Member Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

All ground equipment would be buried underground or be inside the base of the pole

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved that all ground equipment would be buried underground or be inside the base of the pole. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved that all ground equipment would be buried underground or be inside the base of the pole. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The newly installed pole would not block site distance at any intersections

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved that the newly installed pole would not block site distance at any intersections. Seconded by Member Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved that the newly installed pole would not block site distance at any intersections. Seconded by Member Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve said application subject to conditions discussed as well as separately voted on

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve said application subject to conditions discussed as well as separately voted on. Seconded by Member Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve said application subject to conditions discussed as well as separately voted on. Seconded by Member Priest with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the decision on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Member Hogan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the decision on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Runyan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0)

The roll call lists Joseph Morandi, who is recorded as not present at this meeting (“Member Not Present”); the names and the attendance do not match, so the count only (4-0-0) is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the decision on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Runyan with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

Motion: Member Runyan moved to adjourn at 9:06 p.m. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)

The minutes record the vote as (5-0-0), but James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan and Michael Runyan were present; the count and the members present do not match, so the count only is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Runyan moved to adjourn at 9:06 p.m. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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