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April 8, 2019
31 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Emily Antul, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue the Public Hearing for Yanagi Sushi to April 22, 2019
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Public Hearing for Yanagi Sushi to April 22, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Public Hearing for Yanagi Sushi to April 22, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
LICENSES
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for the Chelmsford Public Library for June 4, 2019 to be exercised on the premises at 25 Boston Rd
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for the Chelmsford Public Library for June 4, 2019 to be exercised on the premises at 25 Boston Rd. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for the Chelmsford Public Library for June 4, 2019 to be exercised on the premises at 25 Boston Rd. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 5, 2019 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 5, 2019 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(ies) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building authority, or commits the Town School district to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 5, 2019 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(ies) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building authority, or commits the Town School district to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
SELECTMEN RECOMMENDATIONS ON TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 2
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 5
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 7
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasNo: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 8
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 9
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 10
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Timmons opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Timmins
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Timmons opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries. 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 11
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 14
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 15
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 15. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 15. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 16
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 16. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 16. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 17
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 17. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 17. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 18
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 18. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 18. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 19
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 19. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 19. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 20
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 20. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 20. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 21
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 21. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 21. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 22
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 22. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 22. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 23
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 23. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 23. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 25
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 25. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 25. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 26
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 26. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 26. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 27
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Sign and post the warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on May 2, at 7:29PM
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to sign and post the warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on May 2, at 7:29PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to sign and post the warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on May 2, at 7:29PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Recommend approval of the Town Manager's and Police Chief's Appointment of Edwin Paul Erikson as Town Constable for a term to expire June 30, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of the Town Manager's and Police Chief's Appointment of Edwin Paul Erikson as Town Constable for a term to expire June 30, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of the Town Manager's and Police Chief's Appointment of Edwin Paul Erikson as Town Constable for a term to expire June 30, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend approval of the Town Manager's Appointment of Aaron Cunningham to the Energy Conservation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Appointment of Aaron Cunningham to the Energy Conservation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Appointment of Aaron Cunningham to the Energy Conservation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous. 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
MEETING MINUTES BOS
Recommend approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2019
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Crocker Timmons abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Lefebvre, WojtasAbstained: Timmins
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Crocker Timmons abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 10:25PM to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union. Roll Call...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter into Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 10:25PM to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Crocker Timmons: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter into Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 10:25PM to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Crocker Timmons: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion Carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas)
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