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December 13, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: James Tigges, Nicholas Priest, Robert Hogan, Joseph Morandi
Absent: Michael Runyan
Every vote, in order
Appointment: Select Board/TA Office Administrative Assistant
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Appointment: Firefighter/Paramedic
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Appointment: BYFS Social Worker
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Appointment: Inspector of Wires
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Member Morandi and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Morandi)
Approval: Building Department New Fees and Current Fee Review
Approve the fee increases as submitted with the exception of the demolition fee which will be reviewed for approval at the next meeting with the new fees taking place effective January 1, 2022
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the fee increases as submitted with the exception of the demolition fee which will be reviewed for approval at the next meeting with the new fees taking place effective January 1, 2022. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the fee increases as submitted with the exception of the demolition fee which will be reviewed for approval at the next meeting with the new fees taking place effective January 1, 2022. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Disability Access Commission Use of HP Funds Request
Approve the request to use $4,392.00 from the Handicapped Parking Fine account to offset the cost of having handicapped accessible porta potties during the summer of 2021
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the request to use $4,392.00 from the Handicapped Parking Fine account to offset the cost of having handicapped accessible porta potties during the summer of 2021. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve the request to use $4,392.00 from the Handicapped Parking Fine account to offset the cost of having handicapped accessible porta potties during the summer of 2021. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Public Hearing: Update All Alcohol Del Frisco Closure
Continue the hearing to January 10, 2021
Motion: Member Morandi moved to continue the hearing to January 10, 2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to continue the hearing to January 10, 2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Burlington Wine and Spirits 43 Middlesex Turnpike
Open the public hearing
Motion: Member Morandi moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Accept the public hearing notice as written and advertised
Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the public hearing notice as written and advertised. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Priest moved to accept the public hearing notice as written and advertised. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
Continued the public hearing to the Board's meeting of January 10, 2022 at or after 6:30 p.m. to get more information from town counsel
Motion: Member Hogan moved to continued the public hearing to the Board's meeting of January 10, 2022 at or after 6:30 p.m. to get more information from town counsel. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to continued the public hearing to the Board's meeting of January 10, 2022 at or after 6:30 p.m. to get more information from town counsel. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Update/Approval: Sidewalk Reconfiguration
Approve the sidewalk reconfiguration of Peach Orchard Road, Pearl Street and Winter as presented
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the sidewalk reconfiguration of Peach Orchard Road, Pearl Street and Winter as presented. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the sidewalk reconfiguration of Peach Orchard Road, Pearl Street and Winter as presented. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approval: Burlington AMC Theatre - Additional Hours
Approve the AMC being open until 2:00 a.m. on December 16 - 18, 2021 with the condition that there be detail in place
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the AMC being open until 2:00 a.m. on December 16 - 18, 2021 with the condition that there be detail in place. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the AMC being open until 2:00 a.m. on December 16 - 18, 2021 with the condition that there be detail in place. Seconded by Member Hogan and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Approval: Annual Renewal of Licenses
Approve all the licenses as a group with the condition as discussed for the Class 2 location
Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve all the licenses as a group with the condition as discussed for the Class 2 location. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Hogan moved to approve all the licenses as a group with the condition as discussed for the Class 2 location. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Approval: January Town Meeting Index of Articles
Approve the January Town Meeting Index of Articles as submitted
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the January Town Meeting Index of Articles as submitted. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve the January Town Meeting Index of Articles as submitted. Seconded by Member Priest and the motion passed. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
Approval: Minutes
Approve minutes for Regular Meeting 10/4/2021 and Executive Session Minutes for 8/12/2019, 9/9/2019, 9/23/2019, 8/26/2020, 11/16/2020, and 1/20/2021
Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve minutes for Regular Meeting 10/4/2021 and Executive Session Minutes for 8/12/2019, 9/9/2019, 9/23/2019, 8/26/2020, 11/16/2020, and 1/20/2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to approve minutes for Regular Meeting 10/4/2021 and Executive Session Minutes for 8/12/2019, 9/9/2019, 9/23/2019, 8/26/2020, 11/16/2020, and 1/20/2021. Seconded by Member Hogan and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Hogan)
Citizens' Time: No one spoke.
Adjourn
Motion: Member Morandi moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (4-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Member Morandi moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Member Priest and approved. (4-0-0).” (Motion: Morandi, second: Priest)
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