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November 4, 2019
12 recorded votes, 3 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
LICENSES
Approve the Special License to sell Wine to House Bear Brewing at the Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market at 24 Maple Rd. from November 16, 2019 to February 29, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Special License to sell Wine to House Bear Brewing at the Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market at 24 Maple Rd. from November 16, 2019 to February 29, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Special License to sell Wine to House Bear Brewing at the Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market at 24 Maple Rd. from November 16, 2019 to February 29, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Roadside Vendors License for Benton Burgess to sell Christmas trees and wreaths at 73 Chelmsford St. from November 26, 2019 to December 20, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Roadside Vendors License for Benton Burgess to sell Christmas trees and wreaths at 73 Chelmsford St. from November 26, 2019 to December 20, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Roadside Vendors License for Benton Burgess to sell Christmas trees and wreaths at 73 Chelmsford St. from November 26, 2019 to December 20, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Roadside Vendor's License for the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St, for the sale of Christmas Trees and wreaths from November 30, 2019 to December 23, 2019
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Roadside Vendor's License for the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St, for the sale of Christmas Trees and wreaths from November 30, 2019 to December 23, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Roadside Vendor's License for the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St, for the sale of Christmas Trees and wreaths from November 30, 2019 to December 23, 2019. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Designate the Town Offices at 50 Billerica Rd. as a central tabulation location for Early Voting Ballots for all future elections beginning with the Primary election on March 3, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to designate the Town Offices at 50 Billerica Rd. as a central tabulation location for Early Voting Ballots for all future elections beginning with the Primary election on March 3, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to designate the Town Offices at 50 Billerica Rd. as a central tabulation location for Early Voting Ballots for all future elections beginning with the Primary election on March 3, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the designation of Town Offices on Billerica Rd., and the DPW facility on Alpha Rd. as alternate polling locations for the McCarthy Middle School, and the McCarthy Middle School and the...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the designation of Town Offices on Billerica Rd., and the DPW facility on Alpha Rd. as alternate polling locations for the McCarthy Middle School, and the McCarthy Middle School and the DPW facility as alternate polling locations for the Chelmsford Senior Center for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election, and all future elections. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the designation of Town Offices on Billerica Rd., and the DPW facility on Alpha Rd. as alternate polling locations for the McCarthy Middle School, and the McCarthy Middle School and the DPW facility as alternate polling locations for the Chelmsford Senior Center for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election, and all future elections. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Direct the Assistant Town Manager to move forward with traffic flow improvements for the Town Center as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to direct the Assistant Town Manager to move forward with traffic flow improvements for the Town Center as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to direct the Assistant Town Manager to move forward with traffic flow improvements for the Town Center as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0. 2020 TOWN MANAGER EVALUATION FORM and GOALS UPDATE A revised document was provided to the Board and the Town Manager..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Authorize the Town Manager to submit the Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature for a Charter Change Regarding the Change of Name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to authorize the Town Manager to submit the Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature for a Charter Change Regarding the Change of Name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to authorize the Town Manager to submit the Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature for a Charter Change Regarding the Change of Name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Tom Amiro to the Energy Conservation Committee for a three year term expiring June 30, 2022
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Tom Amiro to the Energy Conservation Committee for a three year term expiring June 30, 2022. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Tom Amiro to the Energy Conservation Committee for a three year term expiring June 30, 2022. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
MEETING MINUTES BOS
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Dixon abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Dixon abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve and release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve and release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Dixon abstained, all others in favor.
Yes: Antul, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve and release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Selectman Dixon abstained, all others in favor. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn at 10:55PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn at 10:55PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
From the Chelmsford Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Chelmsford, Select Board page (official board photo, captioned by name; cropped by MassVoter).
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