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Nicholas Priest
At-large · 8 terms in this record
Nicholas C. Priest; Nick Priest
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Priest as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 11 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (11)
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2021 · Special: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Mar 15Approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Not recorded
March 15, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Tigges abstaining)
The roll call lists Robert Hogan aye; Michael Runyan aye; James Tigges aye; Nicholas Priest aye; Joseph Morandi aye, but the minutes record the vote as (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Disability Access Commission. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Tigges abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Mar 15Approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Not recorded
March 15, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family Services
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family Services. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Priest abstaining)
The roll call lists Robert Hogan aye; Michael Runyan aye; James Tigges aye; Nicholas Priest aye; Joseph Morandi aye, but the minutes record the vote as (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for Youth and Family Services. Seconded by Selectman Runyan and approved with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Priest abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
Mar 15Approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for…Passed 4–0 · Priest: Not recorded
March 15, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of Public Works
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Runyan abstaining)
The roll call lists Robert Hogan aye; Michael Runyan aye; James Tigges aye; Nicholas Priest aye; Joseph Morandi aye, but the minutes record the vote as (4-0-1); the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the FY22 operating budgets for the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Selectman Priest and approved with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (4-0-1 with Selectman Runyan abstaining).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Oct 26Approve the request for the trail adjustment as requestedMotion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the request for the trail…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
October 26, 2020: Approve the request for the trail adjustment as requested
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the request for the trail adjustment as requested. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Nicholas Priest; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Nicholas Priest voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the request for the trail adjustment as requested. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Oct 26Approve the signing of the warrant for the November…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the signing of the warrant…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
October 26, 2020: Approve the signing of the warrant for the November 3, 2020 elections
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the signing of the warrant for the November 3, 2020 elections. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Nicholas Priest; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Nicholas Priest voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the signing of the warrant for the November 3, 2020 elections. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Oct 26Approve the 2021 health insurance rates as submitted and…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the 2021 health insurance rates…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
October 26, 2020: Approve the 2021 health insurance rates as submitted and discussed
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the 2021 health insurance rates as submitted and discussed. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Nicholas Priest; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Nicholas Priest voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the 2021 health insurance rates as submitted and discussed. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Oct 26The sale of the $277,500 Sewer Bond of the…Motion: Motion: Selectman Hogan voted that the sale of the $277,500 Sewer…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
October 26, 2020: The sale of the $277,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated November 16, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other…
Motion: Selectman Hogan voted that the sale of the $277,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated November 16, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2021 27,750 2026 27,750 2022 27,750 2027 27,750 2023 27,750 2028 27,750 2024 27,750 2029 27,750 2025 27,750 2030 27,750 Further voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Nicholas Priest; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Nicholas Priest voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan voted that the sale of the $277,500 Sewer Bond of the Town dated November 16, 2020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2021 27,750 2026 27,750 2022 27,750 2027 27,750 2023 27,750 2028 27,750 2024 27,750 2029 27,750 2025 27,750 2030 27,750 Further voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Oct 26Approve the Grant of Location as requested by Nationalgrid…Motion: Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Grant of Location as…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
October 26, 2020: Approve the Grant of Location as requested by Nationalgrid for the transmission and distribution of gas to install approximately 200 feet of 2-inch plastic gas main down Mill Pond Lane…
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Grant of Location as requested by Nationalgrid for the transmission and distribution of gas to install approximately 200 feet of 2-inch plastic gas main down Mill Pond Lane from an existing 4-inch main in Chandler Road, Burlington to service three lots. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Nicholas Priest; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Nicholas Priest voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Grant of Location as requested by Nationalgrid for the transmission and distribution of gas to install approximately 200 feet of 2-inch plastic gas main down Mill Pond Lane from an existing 4-inch main in Chandler Road, Burlington to service three lots. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Tigges)
Oct 26Approve the Grant of Location to trench along Burlington…Motion: Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Grant of Location to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Priest: Yes
October 26, 2020: Approve the Grant of Location to trench along Burlington Mall Rd from an existing RCN manhole to the proposed concrete handhole to be placed near the intersection of Burlington Mall…
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Grant of Location to trench along Burlington Mall Rd from an existing RCN manhole to the proposed concrete handhole to be placed near the intersection of Burlington Mall Road and Middlesex Turnpike; a distance of approximately 165 feet, as shown on plan "Proposed Conduit Placement, Burlington Mall Rd at Middlesex Turnpike - Burlington, MA" dated July 30, 2020, as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Nicholas Priest; the count (5-0-0) matches all five members present with Nicholas Priest voting yes, so that member is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to approve the Grant of Location to trench along Burlington Mall Rd from an existing RCN manhole to the proposed concrete handhole to be placed near the intersection of Burlington Mall Road and Middlesex Turnpike; a distance of approximately 165 feet, as shown on plan "Proposed Conduit Placement, Burlington Mall Rd at Middlesex Turnpike - Burlington, MA" dated July 30, 2020, as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye; Selectman Runyan voting aye; Selectman Tigges voting aye, and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Hogan)
Votes with no disagreement (53)
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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