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November 8, 2021
31 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Joseph Morandi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Approval: Cable License Renewal
Open the public hearing
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)
Accept the public hearing notice as submitted
Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the public hearing notice as submitted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the public hearing notice as submitted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Closed the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approval: Recreation Turkey Trot - Route
Approve the route request for the Recreation Department's Turkey Trot 5K as submitted
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the route request for the Recreation Department's Turkey Trot 5K as submitted. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the route request for the Recreation Department's Turkey Trot 5K as submitted. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Appointment: DPW Motor Equipment Operator
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Public Hearing: Tax Classification - postponed 11/22/2021
Open the public hearing
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)
Accept the legal notice as posted
Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the legal notice as posted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the legal notice as posted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Continue the public hearing to November 22, 2021
Motion: Member Runyan moved to continue the public hearing to November 22, 2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to continue the public hearing to November 22, 2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Del Frisco's Grille of Massachusetts LLC
Continue the public hearing to December 13, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m
Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue the public hearing to December 13, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to continue the public hearing to December 13, 2021 at or after 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: Approval: Common Craft Bottle Shop, LLC & Manager
Open the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Accept the legal notice as posted
Motion: Member Hogan moved to accept the legal notice as posted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to accept the legal notice as posted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
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 to issue a beer and wine liquor general license for Common Craft Bottle Shop, LLC d/b/a Common Craft Bottle Shop, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall with the condition that only craft...
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve to issue a beer and wine liquor general license for Common Craft Bottle Shop, LLC d/b/a Common Craft Bottle Shop, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall with the condition that only craft beer and wines being offered at the Common Craft Restaurant be sold from the venue and that all sales will follow M.G.L. Chapter 138. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (4-1-0)
The minutes record the vote as (4-1-0) but do not say who voted no, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve to issue a beer and wine liquor general license for Common Craft Bottle Shop, LLC d/b/a Common Craft Bottle Shop, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Mall with the condition that only craft beer and wines being offered at the Common Craft Restaurant be sold from the venue and that all sales will follow M.G.L. Chapter 138. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (4-1-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Morandi)
Approve Larry Leibowitz as the manager of record for Common Craft Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Common Craft Bottle Shop
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve Larry Leibowitz as the manager of record for Common Craft Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Common Craft Bottle Shop. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve Larry Leibowitz as the manager of record for Common Craft Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Common Craft Bottle Shop. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location - Middlesex Turnpike
Open the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Accept the legal notice as posted
Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the legal notice as posted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the legal notice as posted. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved but give no count, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and approved..” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approve to approve the grant of location request for Middlesex Turnpike as submitted and as approved by the Engineering Department with the condition that the applicant contact the Engineering...
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve to approve the grant of location request for Middlesex Turnpike as submitted and as approved by the Engineering Department with the condition that the applicant contact the Engineering Department prior to the work taking place. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve to approve the grant of location request for Middlesex Turnpike as submitted and as approved by the Engineering Department with the condition that the applicant contact the Engineering Department prior to the work taking place. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Approval: Entertainment License
Approve an entertainment license for Common Craft Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the condition that the entertainment may also be allowed on opening day
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve an entertainment license for Common Craft Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the condition that the entertainment may also be allowed on opening day. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve an entertainment license for Common Craft Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the condition that the entertainment may also be allowed on opening day. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approval: Airbnb Publication Prohibition
Approve a letter being sent to Airbnb, Inc. requesting that Burlington rentals be blocked from their advertising site
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve a letter being sent to Airbnb, Inc. requesting that Burlington rentals be blocked from their advertising site. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve a letter being sent to Airbnb, Inc. requesting that Burlington rentals be blocked from their advertising site. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Massachusetts Fine Wine and Spirits, LLC
Approve the change of the LLC Manager for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits d/b/a Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, 34 Cambridge Street
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the change of the LLC Manager for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits d/b/a Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, 34 Cambridge Street. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve the change of the LLC Manager for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits d/b/a Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, 34 Cambridge Street. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Approve Reva Rebuck as the manager of record for the liquor license for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits d/b/a Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, 34 Cambridge Street
Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve Reva Rebuck as the manager of record for the liquor license for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits d/b/a Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, 34 Cambridge Street. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to approve Reva Rebuck as the manager of record for the liquor license for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits d/b/a Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, 34 Cambridge Street. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Morandi)
Discussion/Approval: Alcohol Waiver
Approve a waiver from the town's alcohol rules and regulations to allow Tavern in the Square to offer seltzer wine towers and margarita towers up to 88 ounces with the condition that there be no...
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve a waiver from the town's alcohol rules and regulations to allow Tavern in the Square to offer seltzer wine towers and margarita towers up to 88 ounces with the condition that there be no less than four people at the table, limited to one carafe per dining experience, and limited to individuals in the party all being 21 years of age. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve a waiver from the town's alcohol rules and regulations to allow Tavern in the Square to offer seltzer wine towers and margarita towers up to 88 ounces with the condition that there be no less than four people at the table, limited to one carafe per dining experience, and limited to individuals in the party all being 21 years of age. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Runyan)
Approve a waiver from the town's alcohol rules and regulations to allow Karma Restaurant to offer their current large format Maitai and large format cocktails with the condition that there be no...
Motion: Member Priest moved to approve a waiver from the town's alcohol rules and regulations to allow Karma Restaurant to offer their current large format Maitai and large format cocktails with the condition that there be no less than four people at the table, limited to one carafe per dining experience, and limited to individuals in the party all being 21 years of age. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to approve a waiver from the town's alcohol rules and regulations to allow Karma Restaurant to offer their current large format Maitai and large format cocktails with the condition that there be no less than four people at the table, limited to one carafe per dining experience, and limited to individuals in the party all being 21 years of age. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Manhole for French Drain / 3 Arnold Terrace
Approve of the installation of a manhole for a French drain at 3 Arnold Terrance as requested with the following conditions as provided by the Town Engineer. 1. The trench must be backfilled daily...
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve of the installation of a manhole for a French drain at 3 Arnold Terrance as requested with the following conditions as provided by the Town Engineer. 1. The trench must be backfilled daily -(No traffic plates) 2. All trenches must be paved with hot mix asphalt daily 3. Once snow falls, all work must cease for the season 4. The contractor held responsible for the trench through the winter season 5. A permanent trench patch installed within one year per DPW requirements. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve of the installation of a manhole for a French drain at 3 Arnold Terrance as requested with the following conditions as provided by the Town Engineer. 1. The trench must be backfilled daily -(No traffic plates) 2. All trenches must be paved with hot mix asphalt daily 3. Once snow falls, all work must cease for the season 4. The contractor held responsible for the trench through the winter season 5. A permanent trench patch installed within one year per DPW requirements. Seconded by Member Runyan and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Runyan)
Approval: Sculpture Park - Lighting
Accept the donation from Bob Nevola & Sons Irrigation to allow the lighting to be installed as described
Motion: Member Runyan moved to accept the donation from Bob Nevola & Sons Irrigation to allow the lighting to be installed as described. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Runyan moved to accept the donation from Bob Nevola & Sons Irrigation to allow the lighting to be installed as described. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Priest)
Appointments: Council on Aging Full Member - TA
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Priest and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Priest and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Priest and motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Priest and motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Appointment: Board of Appeals - 2nd Alternate - Select Board Appointment
Appoint Jeffrey DiBona as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals
Motion: Member Morandi moved to appoint Jeffrey DiBona as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to appoint Jeffrey DiBona as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approval: Minutes: September 13, 2021 & September 27, 2021 Regular Meetings
Approve the regular meeting minutes of September 13, 2021 and September 27, 2021
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 13, 2021 and September 27, 2021. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 13, 2021 and September 27, 2021. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Citizens' Time: No one spoke during open session.
Adjourn
Adjourn: Motion: Member Priest moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Adjourn: Motion: Member Priest moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Seconded by Member Morandi and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
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