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July 12, 2021
19 recorded votes, 3 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
Appointment: Water Pumping Station Operator
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Nicholas Tricomi
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Nicholas Tricomi. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Nicholas Tricomi. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Appointment: Treasurer/Collector Admin Assistant
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Jayne Etheridge
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Jayne Etheridge. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Jayne Etheridge. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Appointments/Committees
Approve the Sally Willard to the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (ZBRC) as a representative from the Business Community and Mark Dupell, Inspector of Buildings, as the representative to the Building...
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the Sally Willard to the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (ZBRC) as a representative from the Business Community and Mark Dupell, Inspector of Buildings, as the representative to the Building Department with John Luther, Senior Building Inspector, as backup when necessary. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the Sally Willard to the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (ZBRC) as a representative from the Business Community and Mark Dupell, Inspector of Buildings, as the representative to the Building Department with John Luther, Senior Building Inspector, as backup when necessary. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period for the appointments to the Cable Advisory Committee and the Housing Partnership
Motion: Member Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period for the appointments to the Cable Advisory Committee and the Housing Partnership. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period for the appointments to the Cable Advisory Committee and the Housing Partnership. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period for the appointments to the Youth & Family Services
Motion: Member Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period for the appointments to the Youth & Family Services. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved but give no count, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period for the appointments to the Youth & Family Services. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved..” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
Approval: National Grid Night Work on Middlesex Turnpike
Approve the night work by National Grid per the MassDOT permit from 10:00pm and 6:00am Sunday through Thursday to conduct gas main replacement work on Middlesex Turnpike for the described project
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the night work by National Grid per the MassDOT permit from 10:00pm and 6:00am Sunday through Thursday to conduct gas main replacement work on Middlesex Turnpike for the described project. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved but give no count, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the night work by National Grid per the MassDOT permit from 10:00pm and 6:00am Sunday through Thursday to conduct gas main replacement work on Middlesex Turnpike for the described project. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved..” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Approval: Town Common Use - National Ataxia Foundation
Approve the use of the Town Common for the walk and roll event as requested by members of the National Ataxia Foundation
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the use of the Town Common for the walk and roll event as requested by members of the National Ataxia Foundation. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the use of the Town Common for the walk and roll event as requested by members of the National Ataxia Foundation. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Acceptance: Microchip Scanner Donation (second)
Accept the second pet microchip scanner for the Police Department
Motion: Member Morandi moved to accept the second pet microchip scanner for the Police Department. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to accept the second pet microchip scanner for the Police Department. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Public Hearing: New Off Premise Package Store License
Open the public hearing
Motion: Member Hogan moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Accept the legal notice as printed
Motion: Member Hogan moved to accept the legal notice as printed. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to accept the legal notice as printed. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Member Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Approve the new off-premise wine and malt package store license for H Mart LHC, LLC d/b/a H Mart located at 3 Old Concord Road, Burlington
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the new off-premise wine and malt package store license for H Mart LHC, LLC d/b/a H Mart located at 3 Old Concord Road, Burlington. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (4-1-0 with Member Morandi voting against)
Yes: Hogan, Priest, Runyan, TiggesNo: Morandi
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the new off-premise wine and malt package store license for H Mart LHC, LLC d/b/a H Mart located at 3 Old Concord Road, Burlington. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (4-1-0 with Member Morandi voting against).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Public Hearing: Cont'd Update - Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC
Continue the public hearing to August 9, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m
Motion: Member Priest moved to continue the public hearing to August 9, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to continue the public hearing to August 9, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Discussion: Stop Sign Review Cont'd
Deny with the condition that the bushes be cut down
Motion: Member Morandi moved to deny with the condition that the bushes be cut down. Seconded by Member Morandi. Discussion: to include that the "slow children" sign be moved to Stanwood and that a review continue with the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee for solutions as discussed and that further discussion take place by STAC. Motion to deny with conditions passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to deny with the condition that the bushes be cut down. Seconded by Member Morandi. Discussion: to include that the "slow children" sign be moved to Stanwood and that a review continue with the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee for solutions as discussed and that further discussion take place by STAC. Motion to deny with conditions passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Morandi)
Approval: MBTA - South Bedford Street/Kimball Ave Improvements
Approve the bus stop with upgrades at South Bedford Street and Kimball Avenue
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the bus stop with upgrades at South Bedford Street and Kimball Avenue. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the bus stop with upgrades at South Bedford Street and Kimball Avenue. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approval: New Subcommittees
Approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee as presented
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee as presented. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee as presented. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Approve the new Transportation committee with seven voting members and one Select Board non-voting member
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the new Transportation committee with seven voting members and one Select Board non-voting member. Seconded by Member Runyan. Discussion: It was agreed that Member Priest would be the non-voting transportation Select Board committee member. Motion Passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the new Transportation committee with seven voting members and one Select Board non-voting member. Seconded by Member Runyan. Discussion: It was agreed that Member Priest would be the non-voting transportation Select Board committee member. Motion Passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
Approval: Minutes
Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 28, 2021as submitted
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 28, 2021as submitted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 28, 2021as submitted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Adjourn
Adjourn: Motion: Member Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Adjourn: Motion: Member Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
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