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September 9, 2019
12 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 Hearing for Ferreira Towing, Inc., 293 Littleton Rd. to September 23, 2019
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Hearing for Ferreira Towing, Inc., 293 Littleton Rd. to September 23, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Hearing for Ferreira Towing, Inc., 293 Littleton Rd. to September 23, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
SIGN ANNUAL FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Approve and sign and post the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant to begin on October 21, 2019, at the Chelmsford Senior Center
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve and sign and post the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant to begin on October 21, 2019, at the Chelmsford Senior Center. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve and sign and post the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant to begin on October 21, 2019, at the Chelmsford Senior Center. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
BOARD OF SELECTMEN POLICIES
Accept Option Two as the Board Policy for the display of non- government flags on municipal buildings
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to accept Option Two as the Board Policy for the display of non- government flags on municipal buildings. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Antul opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasNo: Antul
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to accept Option Two as the Board Policy for the display of non- government flags on municipal buildings. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Antul opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Dixon)
CIVIC COMMITTEE
Dissolve the CIVIC committee, and turn any available funds to the Board of Selectmen
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to dissolve the CIVIC committee, and turn any available funds to the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to dissolve the CIVIC committee, and turn any available funds to the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
MEETING MINUTES BOS
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Enter into Executive Session at 10:21PM, to return to Regular Session to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Police Patrol Officers Union. Roll Call Vote: Selectman...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter into Executive Session at 10:21PM, to return to Regular Session to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Police Patrol Officers Union. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Crocker-Timmins: 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 at 10:21PM, to return to Regular Session to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Police Patrol Officers Union. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Crocker-Timmins: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion Carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas)
VOTE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH POLICE PATROL OFFICERS UNION
Accept the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Patrol Officers Union, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Dixon to accept the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Patrol Officers Union, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Dixon to accept the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Patrol Officers Union, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Antul)
PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn at 10:55 PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn at 10:55 PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Patrol Officers union, dated August 20, 2019
Motion: by Selectman Dixon to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Patrol Officers union, dated August 20, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Role call vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, 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 Dixon to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Patrol Officers union, dated August 20, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Role call vote: Approved & Released 9/23/2019 Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Antul)
Adjourn the Executive Session meeting at 10:45PM, to return to Open Session
Motion: by Selectman Antul to adjourn the Executive Session meeting at 10:45PM, to return to Open Session. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, 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 Antul to adjourn the Executive Session meeting at 10:45PM, to return to Open Session. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Antul, second: Timmins)
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