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March 12, 2018
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Laura Merrill, Kenneth Lefebvre, Glenn Diggs
Absent: George Dixon
Every vote, in order
PM JOINT MEETING W/ SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND TOWN MODERATOR
Close nominations
Motion: by Ms. Skaar to close nominations. Seconded by Mr. Thomas.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 7-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes. The motion was made by a member of the other board.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Ms. Skaar to close nominations. Seconded by Mr. Thomas. Motion carries, unanimous, 7-0..”
Appoint Richard Defreitas as a full member of the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee
Defreitas agreed he would support efforts to televise committee meetings. Roll Call Vote: Mazrch 12, 2018 Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye
Joint vote with the School Committee; Ms. Skaar (School Committee) nominated Richard Defreitas and Chairman Wojtas seconded. This was a joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Defreitas agreed he would support efforts to televise committee meetings. Roll Call Vote: Mazrch 12, 2018 Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye Motion passes, unanimous, 7-0.”
Close nominations
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to close nominations. Seconded by Ms. Skaar.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 7-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to close nominations. Seconded by Ms. Skaar. Motion carries, unanimous, 7-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre)
Appoint Maria Karafelis as an alternate member of the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee
She would support televised committee meetings, if the process could be coordinated. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye
Joint vote with the School Committee; Ms. Skaar (School Committee) nominated Maria Karafelis and Selectman Merrill seconded. This was a joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“She would support televised committee meetings, if the process could be coordinated. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye Motion passes, unanimous, 7-0.”
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to adjourn the Joint Meeting at 7:09PM. Seconded by Ms. Skaar.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 7-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to adjourn the Joint Meeting at 7:09PM. Seconded by Ms. Skaar. Motion carries, unanimous, 7-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre)
LICENSES
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. John the Evangelist Church for March 17, 2018 for the hours of 5:00PM to 11:00PM to be exercised on the premises at 115 Middlesex St., as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. John the Evangelist Church for March 17, 2018 for the hours of 5:00PM to 11:00PM to be exercised on the premises at 115 Middlesex St., as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. John the Evangelist Church for March 17, 2018 for the hours of 5:00PM to 11:00PM to be exercised on the premises at 115 Middlesex St., as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve the layout of Elm St. as a public way known as "Elm Street" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Elm Street Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of...
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Elm St. as a public way known as "Elm Street" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Elm Street Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of Chelmsford Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and to forward the proposed layout as shown on said plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L.c. 41, ss81I. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
Yes: Diggs, Lefebvre, MerrillAbstained: Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Elm St. as a public way known as "Elm Street" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Elm Street Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of Chelmsford Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and to forward the proposed layout as shown on said plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L.c. 41, ss81I. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 3-0, with Chairman Wojtas abstaining..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Approve the layout of Hunt Rd. as a public way known as "Hunt Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Hunt Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of...
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Hunt Rd. as a public way known as "Hunt Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Hunt Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of Locke Road as a public way known as "Locke Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Locke Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of Park Road as a public way known as "Park Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Park Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of Parker Road as a public way known as "Parker Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Parker Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; and to approve the layout of Robin Hill Road as a public way known as "Robin Hill Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Robin Hill Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of Chelmsford Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and to forward the proposed layouts as shown on said plans to the Planning Board for its comments and Mazrch 12, 2018 recommendations pursuant to G.L.c. 41, ss81I . Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Hunt Rd. as a public way known as "Hunt Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Hunt Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of Locke Road as a public way known as "Locke Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Locke Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of Park Road as a public way known as "Park Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Park Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; to approve the layout of Parker Road as a public way known as "Parker Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Parker Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018; and to approve the layout of Robin Hill Road as a public way known as "Robin Hill Road" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Robin Hill Road Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of Chelmsford Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and to forward the proposed layouts as shown on said plans to the Planning Board for its comments and Mazrch 12, 2018 recommendations pursuant to G.L.c. 41, ss81I . Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to adjourn this meeting at 8:03PM. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to adjourn this meeting at 8:03PM. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
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