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13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Emily Antul, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: None
Continue the Hearing for the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for Rushil Hospitality, LLC DBA Element by Westin, 25 Research Place
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Hearing for the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for Rushil Hospitality, LLC DBA Element by Westin, 25 Research Place. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Hearing for the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for Rushil Hospitality, LLC DBA Element by Westin, 25 Research Place. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Close the Public Hearing for C& J Arteaga LLC DBA The Wine Rack, 210 Boston Rd., Unit 2
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to close the Public Hearing for C& J Arteaga LLC DBA The Wine Rack, 210 Boston Rd., Unit 2. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to close the Public Hearing for C& J Arteaga LLC DBA The Wine Rack, 210 Boston Rd., Unit 2. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from John G. DaSilva & Son, Inc. to C& J Arteaga LLC DBA The Wine Rack, 210 Boston Rd., Unit 2
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from John G. DaSilva & Son, Inc. to C& J Arteaga LLC DBA The Wine Rack, 210 Boston Rd., Unit 2. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from John G. DaSilva & Son, Inc. to C& J Arteaga LLC DBA The Wine Rack, 210 Boston Rd., Unit 2. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Waive the waiting period and close the Public Hearing for TCDC, Inc. DBA Lenzi's Glenview, 248 Princeton St
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to waive the waiting period and close the Public Hearing for TCDC, Inc. DBA Lenzi's Glenview, 248 Princeton St. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to waive the waiting period and close the Public Hearing for TCDC, Inc. DBA Lenzi's Glenview, 248 Princeton St. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for TCDC, Inc. DBA Lenzi's Glenview, 248 Princeton St
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for TCDC, Inc. DBA Lenzi's Glenview, 248 Princeton St. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant, Common Victualer, and Entertainment Licenses for TCDC, Inc. DBA Lenzi's Glenview, 248 Princeton St. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Hereby vacate the final judgment covering the tax taking made against Timothy P. Russell and Margaret A. McPhee for unpaid taxes covering the property at 91 Concord Road, Chelmsford, upon payment...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to hereby vacate the final judgment covering the tax taking made against Timothy P. Russell and Margaret A. McPhee for unpaid taxes covering the property at 91 Concord Road, Chelmsford, upon payment of all taxes, interest, and charges due as provided under MGL 60:69. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to hereby vacate the final judgment covering the tax taking made against Timothy P. Russell and Margaret A. McPhee for unpaid taxes covering the property at 91 Concord Road, Chelmsford, upon payment of all taxes, interest, and charges due as provided under MGL 60:69. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the following Bond sale: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44,...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the following Bond sale: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund the Town's $3,736,731 General Obligation Sewer Bonds, Series A, dated June 15, 2011 maturing on and after June 15, 2020 (the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Further Voted: that the sale of the $3,355,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds, Series A, of the Town dated June 26, 2019 (the "Series A Bonds"), to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at the price of $3,792,842.31 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Series A Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2020 $350,000 5.00% 2026 $260,000 5.00% 2021 345,000 5.00 2027 260,000 4.00 2022 340,000 5.00 2028 260,000 4.00 2023 345,000 5.00 2029 260,000 4.00 2024 340,000 5.00 2030 170,000 3.00 2025 260,000 5.00 2031 165,000 3.00 Further Voted: that the sale of the $3,005,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds, Series B, of the Town dated July 2,
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the following Bond sale: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund the Town's $3,736,731 General Obligation Sewer Bonds, Series A, dated June 15, 2011 maturing on and after June 15, 2020 (the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Further Voted: that the sale of the $3,355,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds, Series A, of the Town dated June 26, 2019 (the "Series A Bonds"), to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at the price of $3,792,842.31 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Series A Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2020 $350,000 5.00% 2026 $260,000 5.00% 2021 345,000 5.00 2027 260,000 4.00 2022 340,000 5.00 2028 260,000 4.00 2023 345,000 5.00 2029 260,000 4.00 2024 340,000 5.00 2030 170,000 3.00 2025 260,000 5.00 2031 165,000 3.00 Further Voted: that the sale of the $3,005,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds, Series B, of the Town dated July 2, 2019 (the "Series B Bonds", and together with the Series A Bonds, the "Bonds"), to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at the price of Approved 9/23/2019 $3,404,634.55 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Series B Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2021 $575,000 5.00% 2026 $120,000 5.00% 2022 575,000 5.00 2027 120,000 4.00 2023 575,000 5.00 2028 115,000 4.00 2024 575,000 5.00 2029 115,000 4.00 2025 120,000 5.00 2030 115,000 3.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 5, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated June 12, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.] Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. 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 votes. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Rate the performance of the Town Accountant as "Exceptional Performance"
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to rate the performance of the Town Accountant as "Exceptional Performance". Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to rate the performance of the Town Accountant as "Exceptional Performance". Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Set the salary of the Town Accountant at Level 9, Step 5, to be effective as of July 1, 2019
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to set the salary of the Town Accountant at Level 9, Step 5, to be effective as of July 1, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to set the salary of the Town Accountant at Level 9, Step 5, to be effective as of July 1, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the re-appointment of Brian Milisci to the Center Village Master Plan Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2020, and of Tameka O'Brien to the Roberts Field Advisory Committee for a term...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the re-appointment of Brian Milisci to the Center Village Master Plan Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2020, and of Tameka O'Brien to the Roberts Field Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the re-appointment of Brian Milisci to the Center Village Master Plan Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2020, and of Tameka O'Brien to the Roberts Field Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn at 8:03PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn at 8:03PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
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