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April 26, 2021
13 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: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Joseph Morandi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments: Police Department - 2 Sergeant Positions
Waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Officer Matthew Creamer to the position of Sergeant
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Officer Matthew Creamer to the position of Sergeant. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Officer Matthew Creamer to the position of Sergeant. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Officer William Trelegan to the position of Sergeant
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Officer William Trelegan to the position of Sergeant. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Officer William Trelegan to the position of Sergeant. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Holding both Live and Virtual Town Meeting
Approve the request from the Town Moderator and the Town Clerk to hold all sessions of the May 2021 Town Meeting both live and virtual on-line with the Town Meeting starting date being May 10, 2021
Motion Selectman Priest moved to approve the request from the Town Moderator and the Town Clerk to hold all sessions of the May 2021 Town Meeting both live and virtual on-line with the Town Meeting starting date being May 10, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion Selectman Priest moved to approve the request from the Town Moderator and the Town Clerk to hold all sessions of the May 2021 Town Meeting both live and virtual on-line with the Town Meeting starting date being May 10, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Tigges voting aye and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Nordblom Water Agreement
Accept and approve the Agreement and Mutual General Release by and between the Town of Burlington and Nordblom Management Company, Inc. and its successors to financially assist the town in paying...
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to accept and approve the Agreement and Mutual General Release by and between the Town of Burlington and Nordblom Management Company, Inc. and its successors to financially assist the town in paying for the MWRA connection project. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to accept and approve the Agreement and Mutual General Release by and between the Town of Burlington and Nordblom Management Company, Inc. and its successors to financially assist the town in paying for the MWRA connection project. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: Withdrawal of Class 2 License for on-line Business, K&K
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 Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges 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 Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: All Alcohol License Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC,
Continue the public hearing to May 24, 2021 at or after 6:15 p.m
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to continue the public hearing to May 24, 2021 at or after 6:15 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye. The motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to continue the public hearing to May 24, 2021 at or after 6:15 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Morandi voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye. The motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: All Alcohol License, Waterville Business Development,
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Approve the new all alcohol license for a new All Alcohol License for Waterville Business Development, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Burlington, a golf simulator location to be located at 10 Wall Street with...
Motion: Selectman Hogan move to approve the new all alcohol license for a new All Alcohol License for Waterville Business Development, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Burlington, a golf simulator location to be located at 10 Wall Street with the condition that there be a designated assistant manager in charge when the golf pro is not available and that the hours of operation be submitted in the future. 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 move to approve the new all alcohol license for a new All Alcohol License for Waterville Business Development, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Burlington, a golf simulator location to be located at 10 Wall Street with the condition that there be a designated assistant manager in charge when the golf pro is not available and that the hours of operation be submitted in the future. 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)
Update/Approval: Zoning Article: Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Property
Support Article 33: Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Property to the High Rise Industrial (IH)
Motion: Selectman Hogan move to support Article 33: Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Property to the High Rise Industrial (IH). 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 move to support Article 33: Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Property to the High Rise Industrial (IH). 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)
Approval: Budgets FY 2022 -
Approve the Middlesex Retirement budget in the amount of $11,757,449
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the Middlesex Retirement budget in the amount of $11,757,449. 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 moved to approve the Middlesex Retirement budget in the amount of $11,757,449. 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)
Selectmen - Small Cell Peer Review
Approve Articles 3, 6, 7-02, 7-03, 7-04, 7-05, 7-06, 7-07, 7-08, 7-09, 7-10, 7-18, 7-19, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 23, and 31
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve Articles 3, 6, 7-02, 7-03, 7-04, 7-05, 7-06, 7-07, 7-08, 7-09, 7-10, 7-18, 7-19, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 23, and 31. 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 Morandi moved to approve Articles 3, 6, 7-02, 7-03, 7-04, 7-05, 7-06, 7-07, 7-08, 7-09, 7-10, 7-18, 7-19, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 23, and 31. 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: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approve Article 30 (Selectmen - Small Cell Peer Review)
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve Article 30. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting nay, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-1-0 with Selectman Runyan opposed)
Yes: Hogan, Morandi, Priest, TiggesNo: Runyan
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve Article 30. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting nay, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-1-0 with Selectman Runyan opposed).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Citizens' Time -
Adjourn
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 8:15p.m. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 8:15p.m. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
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