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October 7, 2019
36 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Emily Antul, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve the Class II Auto Dealer License Change of Location for Eduard Gukasov DBA Broadway to 123 Princeton St
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Class II Auto Dealer License Change of Location for Eduard Gukasov DBA Broadway to 123 Princeton St. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Class II Auto Dealer License Change of Location for Eduard Gukasov DBA Broadway to 123 Princeton St. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Class II Auto Dealer License for BS Motors, to be exercised on the premises at 103 Tyngsboro Rd
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Class II Auto Dealer License for BS Motors, to be exercised on the premises at 103 Tyngsboro Rd. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Class II Auto Dealer License for BS Motors, to be exercised on the premises at 103 Tyngsboro Rd. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve three One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, for November 2, 2019, November 22, 2019, and November 23, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 180...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve three One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, for November 2, 2019, November 22, 2019, and November 23, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd., as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve three One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, for November 2, 2019, November 22, 2019, and November 23, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd., as presented. 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.
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“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 3
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 3. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 3. 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 abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 7. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (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.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 10. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (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 12
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 12. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 12. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend Approval of Article 13
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 13. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 13. 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 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.
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“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. Selectman Dixon opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasNo: Dixon
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 21. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Dixon opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (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 24
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 24. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Timmins opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Timmins
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 24. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Timmins opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend Approval of Article 25
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 25. Seconded by Selectman Timmins.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 25. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend Approval of Article 26
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 26. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectmen Timmins, Lefebvre, and Antul opposed, Selectmen Wojtas and Dixon in favor.
Yes: Dixon, WojtasNo: Antul, Lefebvre, Timmins
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 26. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectmen Timmins, Lefebvre, and Antul opposed, Selectmen Wojtas and Dixon in favor. Motion fails, 2-3..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend Approval of Article 28
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 28. Seconded by Selectman Timmins.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 28. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0 Approved 01/06/2020 Article 29, Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Rear Lots No Action..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend Approval of Article 30
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 30. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 30. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0 Article 31, Waive Dog License Fee for a Dog Owned by a Person Aged 70 or Older.” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend Approval of Article 31
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 31. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 31. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0 Article 32, General Bylaw Amendment - Retail Use of Single-Use Plastic Checkout Bags.” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Recommend Approval of Article 32
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 32. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to recommend Approval of Article 32. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Business Development Director, Lisa Marrone: Route 129 Business Amenity Grant This program was started last year..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Approve the Grinder Pump Appeal Policy, as amended
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Grinder Pump Appeal Policy, as amended. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Grinder Pump Appeal Policy, as amended. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Tricia Mescall to the Cultural Council for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Tricia Mescall to the Cultural Council for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Tricia Mescall to the Cultural Council for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL
Appoint KP Law as General and Labor Counsel, and Blatman, Bobrowski & Haverty, LLC as Land Use Counsel, through June 30, 2021
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to appoint KP Law as General and Labor Counsel, and Blatman, Bobrowski & Haverty, LLC as Land Use Counsel, through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectmen Dixon, Lefebvre, and Timmins opposed, Selectmen Wojtas & Antul in favor.
Yes: Antul, WojtasNo: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to appoint KP Law as General and Labor Counsel, and Blatman, Bobrowski & Haverty, LLC as Land Use Counsel, through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectmen Dixon, Lefebvre, and Timmins opposed, Selectmen Wojtas & Antul in favor. Motion fails, 2-3..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Appoint Blatman, Bobrowski & Haverty, LLC as General and Land Use Town Counsel, and KP Law as Labor Counsel, through June 30, 2021
Motion: by Selectman Dixon to appoint Blatman, Bobrowski & Haverty, LLC as General and Land Use Town Counsel, and KP Law as Labor Counsel, through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Timmins.
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“Motion: by Selectman Dixon to appoint Blatman, Bobrowski & Haverty, LLC as General and Land Use Town Counsel, and KP Law as Labor Counsel, through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Timmins)
MEETING MINUTES BOS
Approve but not release Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve but not release Part 4 of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release Part 4 of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release Part 4 of the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Chairman Lefebvre abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
VOTE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH LIBRARY EMPLOYEES UNION
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3569, Library Personnel , as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3569, Library Personnel , as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
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“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3569, Library Personnel , as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session at 9:30PM, not to return to Regular Session, for the purpose of discussing Strategy with Respect to Potential Litigation Regarding Ledge Road Commercial Trucking
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter into Executive Session at 9:30PM, not to return to Regular Session, for the purpose of discussing Strategy with Respect to Potential Litigation Regarding Ledge Road Commercial Trucking. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Crocker-Timmins: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter into Executive Session at 9:30PM, not to return to Regular Session, for the purpose of discussing Strategy with Respect to Potential Litigation Regarding Ledge Road Commercial Trucking. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Crocker-Timmins: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion Carries, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
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