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January 28, 2019
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, Glenn Diggs, George Dixon, Emily Antul
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License to the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for March 2, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to approve a One Day All Alcohol License to the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for March 2, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to approve a One Day All Alcohol License to the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for March 2, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
BOS RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 1
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectmen Wojtas, Lefebvre, Antul and Diggs in favor, Selectman Dixon opposed
Yes: Antul, Diggs, Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectmen Wojtas, Lefebvre, Antul and Diggs in favor, Selectman Dixon opposed Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
Recommend against Article 2
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to recommend against Article 2. Seconded by Selectman Wojtas. Selectman Antul abstained, Selectman Dixon opposed, Selectmen Diggs, Wojtas and Lefebvre in favor,
Yes: Diggs, Lefebvre, WojtasNo: DixonAbstained: Antul
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to recommend against Article 2. Seconded by Selectman Wojtas. Selectman Antul abstained, Selectman Dixon opposed, Selectmen Diggs, Wojtas and Lefebvre in favor, Motion carries, 3-1-1..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Wojtas)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
DISCUSSION ON WHETHER TO ALLOW FOR BOARD OF SELECTMEN CANDIDATE INTRODUCTIONS AT A BOARD
Invite all candidates running for a town-wide position in the Town's April 2, 2019 election, after nominations are closed, to introduce themselves in a public forum
Motion: by Selectman Antul for the Board to invite all candidates running for a town-wide position in the Town's April 2, 2019 election, after nominations are closed, to introduce themselves in a public forum. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Wojtas opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Diggs, Dixon, LefebvreNo: Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Antul for the Board to invite all candidates running for a town-wide position in the Town's April 2, 2019 election, after nominations are closed, to introduce themselves in a public forum. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Wojtas opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Antul, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manger's appointments of Eileen DeChaves to the Center Village Master Plan Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019, and Ami O'Grady as Associate Member to the Council on Aging...
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to approve the Town Manger's appointments of Eileen DeChaves to the Center Village Master Plan Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019, and Ami O'Grady as Associate Member to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to approve the Town Manger's appointments of Eileen DeChaves to the Center Village Master Plan Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019, and Ami O'Grady as Associate Member to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of October 29, 2018, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of October 29, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of October 29, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to adjourn at 10:51PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to adjourn at 10:51PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
DZURIS TOWN CLERK
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of considering the value of real property regarding the granting of an easement across town-owned land off Tobin Avenue, to return to Regular Session at 7:00PM
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter Executive Session for the purpose of considering the value of real property regarding the granting of an easement across town-owned land off Tobin Avenue, to return to Regular Session at 7:00PM. Selectman Antul seconded the motion.
Yes: Antul, Diggs, Dixon, WojtasThe roll call does not list Kenneth Lefebvre, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter Executive Session for the purpose of considering the value of real property regarding the granting of an easement across town-owned land off Tobin Avenue, to return to Regular Session at 7:00PM. Selectman Antul seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Diggs: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye.” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Request a donation of $50,000 from the developer in consideration for granting the proposed easement off Tobin Avenue
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to request a donation of $50,000 from the developer in consideration for granting the proposed easement off Tobin Avenue. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Diggs: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Dixon: No Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Antul, Diggs, Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to request a donation of $50,000 from the developer in consideration for granting the proposed easement off Tobin Avenue. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Diggs: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Dixon: No Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye The motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adjourn the Executive Session meeting at 6:55PM, and return to Regular Session
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to adjourn the Executive Session meeting at 6:55PM, and return to Regular Session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Diggs: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Lefebvre : Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to adjourn the Executive Session meeting at 6:55PM, and return to Regular Session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Diggs: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Lefebvre : Aye Motion carries, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Antul)
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