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October 25, 2021
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Burlington Housing Authority; only the Select Board’s votes are shown.
Present: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Joseph Morandi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment: Burlington Housing Authority Tenant Member
Approve the appointment of Mary Ann Bieren to the position of resident member to the Burlington Housing Authority
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the appointment of Mary Ann Bieren to the position of resident member to the Burlington Housing Authority. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Housing Authority Members Howard, Fay and Curtin voting aye and Select Board Members Hogan, Priest, Morandi, Runyan and Tigges voting aye and the motion passed unanimously. (8-0-0)
Joint vote with the Burlington Housing Authority to fill a vacancy: the minutes list “Housing Authority Members Howard, Fay and Curtin voting aye and Select Board Members Hogan, Priest, Morandi, Runyan and Tigges voting aye” (8-0-0). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the appointment of Mary Ann Bieren to the position of resident member to the Burlington Housing Authority. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Housing Authority Members Howard, Fay and Curtin voting aye and Select Board Members Hogan, Priest, Morandi, Runyan and Tigges voting aye and the motion passed unanimously. (8-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Approve the appointment of Christopher Hartling to the regular member seat on the Burlington Housing Authority until the April town election
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the appointment of Christopher Hartling to the regular member seat on the Burlington Housing Authority until the April town election. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Housing Authority Members Howard, Fay and Curtin voting aye and Select Board Members Hogan, Priest, Morandi, Runyan and Tigges voting aye and the motion passed unanimously. (8-0-0)
Joint vote with the Burlington Housing Authority to fill a vacancy: the minutes list “Housing Authority Members Howard, Fay and Curtin voting aye and Select Board Members Hogan, Priest, Morandi, Runyan and Tigges voting aye” (8-0-0). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the appointment of Christopher Hartling to the regular member seat on the Burlington Housing Authority until the April town election. Seconded by Selectman Morandi with Housing Authority Members Howard, Fay and Curtin voting aye and Select Board Members Hogan, Priest, Morandi, Runyan and Tigges voting aye and the motion passed unanimously. (8-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Morandi)
Appointments: Select Board: Board of Appeals - 1 Alternate Member
Appoint Jeremy Harrington to the one-year appointment as an alternate member on the Board of Appeals through June 30, 2022
Motion: Member Morandi moved to appoint Jeremy Harrington to the one-year appointment as an alternate member on the Board of Appeals through June 30, 2022. Seconded by Member Hogan and unanimously approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to appoint Jeremy Harrington to the one-year appointment as an alternate member on the Board of Appeals through June 30, 2022. Seconded by Member Hogan and unanimously approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Appoint Barbara L'Heureux as the Planning Board representative on the Housing Partnership
Motion: Member Runyan moved to appoint Barbara L'Heureux as the Planning Board representative on the Housing Partnership. Seconded by Member Morandi and unanimously approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to appoint Barbara L'Heureux as the Planning Board representative on the Housing Partnership. Seconded by Member Morandi and unanimously approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Appointments: Limited Assignment Firefighter Position
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)
Discussion/Approval: Northwest Park Housing Plan
Approve the Regulatory Agreement from NWP 4th Ave Owner LLC with an address c/o The Nordblom Company, 71 Third Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803 for the multi-family residential project containing 167...
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the Regulatory Agreement from NWP 4th Ave Owner LLC with an address c/o The Nordblom Company, 71 Third Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803 for the multi-family residential project containing 167 units (of which 23 shall be designated as affordable) on property known as 174 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Massachusetts in accordance with the Northwest Park Planned Development Zoning Provisions and Special Conditions, amended through 2019 of the Town of Burlington Zoning Bylaws and to authorize the chair to execute same on behalf of the Board once the exhibits have been fully populated. Seconded by Member Runyan and unanimously approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve the Regulatory Agreement from NWP 4th Ave Owner LLC with an address c/o The Nordblom Company, 71 Third Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803 for the multi-family residential project containing 167 units (of which 23 shall be designated as affordable) on property known as 174 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Massachusetts in accordance with the Northwest Park Planned Development Zoning Provisions and Special Conditions, amended through 2019 of the Town of Burlington Zoning Bylaws and to authorize the chair to execute same on behalf of the Board once the exhibits have been fully populated. Seconded by Member Runyan and unanimously approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Public Hearing: Approval: Alteration of Premises (Patio)
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)
Closed the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approve the application for an alteration to the premises for outdoor seating as discussed
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the application for an alteration to the premises for outdoor seating as discussed. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the application for an alteration to the premises for outdoor seating as discussed. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approve Jennifer Waitt as the manager of record for the liquor license
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve Jennifer Waitt as the manager of record for the liquor license. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve Jennifer Waitt as the manager of record for the liquor license. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Continued-All Alcohol Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC
Close the All Alcohol Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the All Alcohol Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the All Alcohol Besito Restaurants Burlington LLC public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Approval: All Alcohol Special Legislation 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)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approve the All Alcohol Special Legislation license for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the All Alcohol Special Legislation license for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the All Alcohol Special Legislation license for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approve the manager as presented for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano
Motion: Morandi moved to approve the manager as presented for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Morandi moved to approve the manager as presented for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approve the Victualler's License for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano
Motion: Morandi moved to approve the Victualler's License for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Morandi moved to approve the Victualler's License for Rosa Mexicano Burlington LLC d/b/a Rosa Mexicano. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - 10 Meadow Road
Close the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Approve the grant of location for 10 Meadow Road as described by the applicant
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the grant of location for 10 Meadow Road as described by the applicant. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (4-1-0 with Member Priest voting against)
Yes: Hogan, Morandi, Runyan, TiggesNo: Priest
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the grant of location for 10 Meadow Road as described by the applicant. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (4-1-0 with Member Priest voting against).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Approval: Plaque for Town Common (Rotary Park Section)
Approve the placement of a 20 x 10 marker in the Rotary Park at the Town Common for Special Olympian Kevin O'Neil
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the placement of a 20 x 10 marker in the Rotary Park at the Town Common for Special Olympian Kevin O'Neil. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the placement of a 20 x 10 marker in the Rotary Park at the Town Common for Special Olympian Kevin O'Neil. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Approval: Minutes: May 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee, June 9, 2021 Alcohol
Approve the meeting minutes for May 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee June 9, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee meeting and July 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee June 9, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee meeting and July 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee June 9, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee meeting and July 12, 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Old/New Business: None.
Adjourn
Motion: Member Morandi moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and unanimously approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and unanimously approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
From the Burlington Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Burlington, Select Board page (captioned group photo). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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