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September 13, 2021
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line says Joseph Morandi was present “through 7:45 p.m.”
Present: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Joseph Morandi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval: Hybrid Town Meeting September 27, 2021
Approve the request from the Town Moderator and the Town Clerk to hold all sessions of the September 2021 Town Meeting both live and virtual with the Town Meeting starting date being September 27...
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve the request from the Town Moderator and the Town Clerk to hold all sessions of the September 2021 Town Meeting both live and virtual with the Town Meeting starting date being September 27, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Morandi 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 September 2021 Town Meeting both live and virtual with the Town Meeting starting date being September 27, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Appointment: DPW Water and Sewer Laborer
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Appointment: Building Department Local Building Inspector
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Annual Block Party - College Road 9/18/2021
Approval the annual block party on College Road as submitted
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approval the annual block party on College Road as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approval the annual block party on College Road as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Morandi and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Update: Town Center Pocket Park
Approve the concept of the Town Center Pocket Park
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the concept of the Town Center Pocket Park. Seconded by Member Priest and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the concept of the Town Center Pocket Park. Seconded by Member Priest and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Priest)
Approval: Appointments/Committees
Approve the members to the Rink Oversight Committee, ISSAC, and COA as submitted
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the members to the Rink Oversight Committee, ISSAC, and COA as submitted. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the members to the Rink Oversight Committee, ISSAC, and COA as submitted. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Approval: Warrant Articles September 27, 2021 Town Meeting
Approve as printed in the warrant: Article #3: Will of Marshall Simonds Article #4: Amend the FY2022 Operating Budget Article #5: Francis Wyman Sewer Forcemain Reconstruction Article #6: Mill Pond...
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve as printed in the warrant: Article #3: Will of Marshall Simonds Article #4: Amend the FY2022 Operating Budget Article #5: Francis Wyman Sewer Forcemain Reconstruction Article #6: Mill Pond PFAS Filter Addition Article #7: Transfer from Affordable Housing Fund-Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Article #8: Fund Appellate Tax Board Decision Article #9: Phase 2A MWRA Water Connection Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
Yes: Hogan, Priest, Runyan, TiggesThe attendance line says Joseph Morandi was present “through 7:45 p.m.” The count (4-0-0) matches the four other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Joseph Morandi is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve as printed in the warrant: Article #3: Will of Marshall Simonds Article #4: Amend the FY2022 Operating Budget Article #5: Francis Wyman Sewer Forcemain Reconstruction Article #6: Mill Pond PFAS Filter Addition Article #7: Transfer from Affordable Housing Fund-Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Article #8: Fund Appellate Tax Board Decision Article #9: Phase 2A MWRA Water Connection Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Approve Article #11: 117 South Bedford Street as printed in the warrant
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve Article #11: 117 South Bedford Street as printed in the warrant. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
Yes: Hogan, Priest, Runyan, TiggesThe attendance line says Joseph Morandi was present “through 7:45 p.m.” The count (4-0-0) matches the four other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Joseph Morandi is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve Article #11: 117 South Bedford Street as printed in the warrant. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Support Article #18: An Act Relative to Changing the Name of the High-Rise Industrial (IH) District to the Innovation (I) District in the Town of Burlington as printed in the warrant
Motion: Member Priest moved to support Article #18: An Act Relative to Changing the Name of the High-Rise Industrial (IH) District to the Innovation (I) District in the Town of Burlington as printed in the warrant. Seconded by Member Runyan and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to support Article #18: An Act Relative to Changing the Name of the High-Rise Industrial (IH) District to the Innovation (I) District in the Town of Burlington as printed in the warrant. Seconded by Member Runyan and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Approval: Minutes - Regular Minutes 8/30/2021
Approve the regular meeting of August 30, 2021
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the regular meeting of August 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
Yes: Hogan, Priest, Runyan, TiggesThe attendance line says Joseph Morandi was present “through 7:45 p.m.” The count (4-0-0) matches the four other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Joseph Morandi is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the regular meeting of August 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Priest)
Adjourn
Motion: Member Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
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