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Burlington Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 14, 2021

16 recorded votes, 0 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, Joseph Morandi

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appointment: Fire Fighter/Paramedic

Waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Michael Donoghue Jr. to the position of Police Officer

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Michael Donoghue Jr. to the position of Police Officer. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period for the appointment of Michael Donoghue Jr. to the position of Police Officer. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appointment: Special Police Officer

Waive the standard fifteen day waiting period

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen day waiting period. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Update: Approval: Inter - Municipal Agreement with Lexington

Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Water Main Installations, Maintenance and Conveyance Between Town of Lexington and Town of Burlington and to allow the Town Administrator to sign on behalf...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Water Main Installations, Maintenance and Conveyance Between Town of Lexington and Town of Burlington and to allow the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Water Main Installations, Maintenance and Conveyance Between Town of Lexington and Town of Burlington and to allow the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

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

Approval: Recreation Field Licensing Agreement

Approve The First Amendment to the License Agreement By and Between City of Boston, Massachusetts and Town of Burlington, Massachusetts and to allow the Select Board Chairman to sign the agreement...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Select Board Member Runyan moved to approve The First Amendment to the License Agreement By and Between City of Boston, Massachusetts and Town of Burlington, Massachusetts and to allow the Select Board Chairman to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Runyan moved to approve The First Amendment to the License Agreement By and Between City of Boston, Massachusetts and Town of Burlington, Massachusetts and to allow the Select Board Chairman to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)

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

Discussion/Approval: MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) Statement of Interest

As follows: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on June 14, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Burlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved as follows: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on June 14, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Burlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 9, 2021 for the Burlington High School located at 123 Cambridge street Burlington Massachusetts 01803 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future; Priority #5, Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and Priority #7, Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The Specific project will update classrooms and replace science labs to be a more effective learning environment, replace aged out heating and ventilation / cooling equipment that is original construction (1971), replace interior building components (lockers, Lighting, Fire Alarm, etc,), and provide updated security improvements which will extend the life of the existing facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Hogan moved as follows: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on June 14, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Burlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 9, 2021 for the Burlington High School located at 123 Cambridge street Burlington Massachusetts 01803 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future; Priority #5, Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and Priority #7, Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The Specific project will update classrooms and replace science labs to be a more effective learning environment, replace aged out heating and ventilation / cooling equipment that is original construction (1971), replace interior building components (lockers, Lighting, Fire Alarm, etc,), and provide updated security improvements which will extend the life of the existing facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Select Board Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

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

Public Hearing: Update Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts LLC

Continue the public hearing to August 9, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Select Board Member Runyan moved to continue the public hearing to August 9, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Runyan moved to continue the public hearing to August 9, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)

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

Public Hearing: New Wine and Malt License

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Priest moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Priest moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a new wine and malt special legislation license for Shake Shack Massachusetts LLC d/b/a Shake Shack, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve a new wine and malt special legislation license for Shake Shack Massachusetts LLC d/b/a Shake Shack, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall. Seconded by Member Morandi with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve a new wine and malt special legislation license for Shake Shack Massachusetts LLC d/b/a Shake Shack, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall. Seconded by Member Morandi with Member Hogan voting aye, Member Runyan voting aye, Member Morandi voting aye, Member Priest voting aye, and Chairman Tigges voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Update/Approval: Approval of the Sale of General Obligation Bond

Approve the sale of bonds and note of the Town as further described in the attached VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, which is entered in to the minutes of the meeting by reference

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the sale of bonds and note of the Town as further described in the attached VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, which is entered in to the minutes of the meeting by reference. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the sale of bonds and note of the Town as further described in the attached VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, which is entered in to the minutes of the meeting by reference. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approval: Soil Sampling Landlocked Forest

Approve Soil Sampling Landlocked Forest as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve Soil Sampling Landlocked Forest as presented. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve Soil Sampling Landlocked Forest as presented. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approval: Town of Burlington Cyber Security Policy

Approve the Town of Burlington Cybersecurity Policy as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the Town of Burlington Cybersecurity Policy as presented. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the Town of Burlington Cybersecurity Policy as presented. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approval: Use of the Common for India Day - August 15, 2021

Approve the use of the Town Common for India Day on Sunday, August 15, 2021 with a rain date of Saturday, August 14, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the use of the Town Common for India Day on Sunday, August 15, 2021 with a rain date of Saturday, August 14, 2021. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the use of the Town Common for India Day on Sunday, August 15, 2021 with a rain date of Saturday, August 14, 2021. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approval: Small Cell - Vote to Finalize Selection of Pole Location

Approve Location D on Burlington Mall in order to finalize the pole location

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve Location D on Burlington Mall in order to finalize the pole location. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve Location D on Burlington Mall in order to finalize the pole location. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approval: TA to approve action for as needed items

Pursuant to Section 2.4.16 of the Town of Burlington General Bylaws, the Board of Selectmen hereby authorize the Town Administrator to take any action as they deem necessary to fulfill the duties...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Priest moved that pursuant to Section 2.4.16 of the Town of Burlington General Bylaws, the Board of Selectmen hereby authorize the Town Administrator to take any action as they deem necessary to fulfill the duties of the Town Administrator in preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town and to preserve the status quo or negotiating position of the Town if in an emergency the Board of Selectmen cannot meet, the Town Administrator may act. The Town Administrator shall bring any such action to the attention of the Board at the next available meeting for the Board to consider and/or affirm the action of the Town Administrator. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Priest moved that pursuant to Section 2.4.16 of the Town of Burlington General Bylaws, the Board of Selectmen hereby authorize the Town Administrator to take any action as they deem necessary to fulfill the duties of the Town Administrator in preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town and to preserve the status quo or negotiating position of the Town if in an emergency the Board of Selectmen cannot meet, the Town Administrator may act. The Town Administrator shall bring any such action to the attention of the Board at the next available meeting for the Board to consider and/or affirm the action of the Town Administrator. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approval: Minutes -

Approve the Regular Sessions of March 22, 2021, April 12, 2021, April 26, 2021, and May 10, 2021

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the Regular Sessions of March 22, 2021, April 12, 2021, April 26, 2021, and May 10, 2021. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)

From the minutes

“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the Regular Sessions of March 22, 2021, April 12, 2021, April 26, 2021, and May 10, 2021. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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