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January 8, 2018
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Laura Merrill, Kenneth Lefebvre, Glenn Diggs, George Dixon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine License for the Chelmsford Public Library for February 2, 2018, to be exercised on the premises at 25 Boston Rd
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License for the Chelmsford Public Library for February 2, 2018, to be exercised on the premises at 25 Boston Rd. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License for the Chelmsford Public Library for February 2, 2018, to be exercised on the premises at 25 Boston Rd. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Waives the Right of First Refusal for the parcel at 160 Mill Rd
Motion: by Selectman Merrill that the Board of Selectmen waives the Right of First Refusal for the parcel at 160 Mill Rd. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill that the Board of Selectmen waives the Right of First Refusal for the parcel at 160 Mill Rd. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
LICENSES
Approve a Common Victualer License for Girasol Central American Food to be exercised on the premises at 313 Littleton Rd., Unit 1, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve a Common Victualer License for Girasol Central American Food to be exercised on the premises at 313 Littleton Rd., Unit 1, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve a Common Victualer License for Girasol Central American Food to be exercised on the premises at 313 Littleton Rd., Unit 1, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for St. Vartanantz Armenian Church for February 10, 2018 for a Pre-Lenten Dinner, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for St. Vartanantz Armenian Church for February 10, 2018 for a Pre-Lenten Dinner, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for St. Vartanantz Armenian Church for February 10, 2018 for a Pre-Lenten Dinner, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
MMA RESOLUTIONS
Support the Resolution to Ensure a Strong Fiscal Partnership between Cities and Towns and State Government
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to support the Resolution to Ensure a Strong Fiscal Partnership between Cities and Towns and State Government. Seconded by Selectman Merrill.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to support the Resolution to Ensure a Strong Fiscal Partnership between Cities and Towns and State Government. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Merrill)
Support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that would reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate
Motion: by Selectman Diggs to support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that would reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Selectmen Lefebvre opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Diggs, Dixon, Merrill, WojtasNo: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Diggs to support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that would reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Selectmen Lefebvre opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Diggs, second: Merrill)
Support the Proposed Resolution Supporting a Local-State- Federal Partnership to Combat the Effects of Climate Change
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to support the Proposed Resolution Supporting a Local-State- Federal Partnership to Combat the Effects of Climate Change. Seconded by Selectman Dixon.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to support the Proposed Resolution Supporting a Local-State- Federal Partnership to Combat the Effects of Climate Change. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0. 101 MILL ROAD RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Discussion tabled, as Town Counsel was not present yet..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Approve the amended Stop Sign requests for the Woodbine/Evergreen and Woodbine/Wildwood Streets intersections as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the amended Stop Sign requests for the Woodbine/Evergreen and Woodbine/Wildwood Streets intersections as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the amended Stop Sign requests for the Woodbine/Evergreen and Woodbine/Wildwood Streets intersections as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Reaffirm and approve the municipal recovery language for the Katrina Rd. Brownfields Grant as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to reaffirm and approve the municipal recovery language for the Katrina Rd. Brownfields Grant as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to reaffirm and approve the municipal recovery language for the Katrina Rd. Brownfields Grant as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
BOARD OF SELECTMEN APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Constables' request to appoint Judy Goffin, Bill Martin, Kevin Whippen, John Pelletier, and Christopher Anglin as Deputy Constables, for a term to expire December 31, 2018, as...
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Town Constables' request to appoint Judy Goffin, Bill Martin, Kevin Whippen, John Pelletier, and Christopher Anglin as Deputy Constables, for a term to expire December 31, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Town Constables' request to appoint Judy Goffin, Bill Martin, Kevin Whippen, John Pelletier, and Christopher Anglin as Deputy Constables, for a term to expire December 31, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
MEETING MINUTES BOS
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting minutes of October 23, 2017
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting minutes of October 23, 2017. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Diggs, Dixon, Merrill, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting minutes of October 23, 2017. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Dixon)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017, as amended
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017, as amended. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017, as amended. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Selectman Dixon abstained.
Yes: Diggs, Lefebvre, Merrill, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Selectman Dixon abstained. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session for the purposes of discussing Strategy with Respect to Opioid Litigation, at 8:38PM
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session for the purposes of discussing Strategy with Respect to Opioid Litigation, at 8:38PM. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye. Selectman Lefebvre: Aye. Selectman Merrill: Aye. Selectman Diggs: Aye. Chairman Wojtas: Aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session for the purposes of discussing Strategy with Respect to Opioid Litigation, at 8:38PM. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye. Selectman Lefebvre: Aye. Selectman Merrill: Aye. Selectman Diggs: Aye. Chairman Wojtas: Aye. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
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