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August 9, 2021
22 recorded votes, 2 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: DPW - Water and Sewer Laborer
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Jeffrey Judge
Motion: Member Runyan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Jeffrey Judge. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Jeffrey Judge. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Approval: Inter - Municipal Agreement with Lexington
Approve the Non-Exclusive Water Line Conveyance, Construction and Maintenance Easement portion of the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Lexington as submitted
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the Non-Exclusive Water Line Conveyance, Construction and Maintenance Easement portion of the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Lexington as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the Non-Exclusive Water Line Conveyance, Construction and Maintenance Easement portion of the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Lexington as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)
Appointment: Fire Department - Dispatcher
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Adam Morgan
Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Adam Morgan. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period for the appointment of Adam Morgan. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Additional Recreation Programs on the Town Common
Approve the four events as described
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the four events as described. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the four events as described. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Update Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts LLC
Continue the public hearing to October 4, 2020 at or after 6:30 p.m
Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue the public hearing to October 4, 2020 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi. Discussion: Member Hogan said he is concerned with the time that is passing for the negotiation and cautioned that the attorney may be called before the Board to discuss steps in order to move forward. Motion approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue the public hearing to October 4, 2020 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi. Discussion: Member Hogan said he is concerned with the time that is passing for the negotiation and cautioned that the attorney may be called before the Board to discuss steps in order to move forward. Motion approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC- cont'd update
Continue the public hearing to October 4, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m
Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue the public hearing to October 4, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue the public hearing to October 4, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: Approval: Transfer All Alcohol License
Open the public hearing
Motion: Member Hogan moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Accept the legal notice as printed
Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the legal notice as printed. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the legal notice as printed. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Close the public hearing and to await a new application and to set a date for a special meeting after receipt of a new application
Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing and to await a new application and to set a date for a special meeting after receipt of a new application. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing and to await a new application and to set a date for a special meeting after receipt of a new application. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Continue discussion for an application for Fogo de Chao to the Board's meeting of September 13, 2021 or sooner at a special meeting if an application is received
Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue discussion for an application for Fogo de Chao to the Board's meeting of September 13, 2021 or sooner at a special meeting if an application is received. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue discussion for an application for Fogo de Chao to the Board's meeting of September 13, 2021 or sooner at a special meeting if an application is received. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: Approval: Alteration of Premises-Existing W&M License
Open the public hearing
Motion: Member Hogan moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Accept the legal notice as printed
Motion: Member Hogan moved to accept the legal notice as printed. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to accept the legal notice as printed. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approve the alteration of premises application for A.L. Prime Energy Consultants, Inc. dba A.L. Prime, 324 Cambridge Street, as submitted
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the alteration of premises application for A.L. Prime Energy Consultants, Inc. dba A.L. Prime, 324 Cambridge Street, as submitted. 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 alteration of premises application for A.L. Prime Energy Consultants, Inc. dba A.L. Prime, 324 Cambridge Street, as submitted. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (4-1-0 with Member Morandi voting against).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Approve to continue the waiver to allow operation until approved by the ABCC
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve to continue the waiver to allow operation until approved by the ABCC. 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 to continue the waiver to allow operation until approved by the ABCC. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (4-1-0 with Member Morandi voting against).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Appointments: Town Clerk - Election Workers
Approve the 2021 Pollworker list as submitted
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the 2021 Pollworker list as submitted. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the 2021 Pollworker list as submitted. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Setting of 2022 Annual Town Election & Town Meetings
Approve the 2022 Annual Town Election and 2022 Town Meeting dates as discussed
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the 2022 Annual Town Election and 2022 Town Meeting dates as discussed. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the 2022 Annual Town Election and 2022 Town Meeting dates as discussed. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Discussion/Approval: Reapportionment/Redistricting Based on 2020 Federal Census
Approve a seven member committee for the purpose of conducting a review and analysis for a reapportionment/redistricting based on the 2020 Federal Census with the seven members comprised of: 2...
Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve a seven member committee for the purpose of conducting a review and analysis for a reapportionment/redistricting based on the 2020 Federal Census with the seven members comprised of: 2 members of the Select Board; 3 members of Town Meeting; 1 Town Moderator; 1 Town Clerk or designee. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Morandi moved to approve a seven member committee for the purpose of conducting a review and analysis for a reapportionment/redistricting based on the 2020 Federal Census with the seven members comprised of: 2 members of the Select Board; 3 members of Town Meeting; 1 Town Moderator; 1 Town Clerk or designee. Seconded by Selectman Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Annual Block Party - Mallard Way and September Lane
Approve a block party with the street blocked from 2 Mallard Way to September Lane from noon to 9pm as discussed
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve a block party with the street blocked from 2 Mallard Way to September Lane from noon to 9pm as discussed. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve a block party with the street blocked from 2 Mallard Way to September Lane from noon to 9pm as discussed. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Approval: Use of Town Common - Diwali in September
Approve the IAB Annual Diwali Tree lighting for September 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 3, 2021
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the IAB Annual Diwali Tree lighting for September 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 3, 2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the IAB Annual Diwali Tree lighting for September 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 3, 2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Approval: Minutes: April 14, 2021 Special Session Small Cell
Approve the special small cell meeting of April 14, 2021 and the minutes of July 12, 2021 regular meeting as amended
Motion: Member Tigges moved to approve the special small cell meeting of April 14, 2021 and the minutes of July 12, 2021 regular meeting as amended. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Tigges moved to approve the special small cell meeting of April 14, 2021 and the minutes of July 12, 2021 regular meeting as amended. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Adjourn
Motion: Member Morandi moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
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