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December 2, 2019
18 recorded votes, 3 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 MGL
Close the Public Hearing for the Elm St. parcel
Motion: by Selectman Dixon to close the Public Hearing for the Elm St. parcel. 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 Dixon to close the Public Hearing for the Elm St. parcel. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Antul)
Waive the Town's right of first refusal on the Elm St. parcel, as described, contingent on the vote of the Conservation Commission
Motion: by Selectman Dixon to waive the Town's right of first refusal on the Elm St. parcel, as described, contingent on the vote of the Conservation Commission. 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 Dixon to waive the Town's right of first refusal on the Elm St. parcel, as described, contingent on the vote of the Conservation Commission. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Antul)
Approve a Roadside Vendor's License for Almo's Flower & Garden to sell Christmas Trees and wreaths, to be exercised on the premises at 55 Graniteville Rd., from December 2, 2019 through December...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a Roadside Vendor's License for Almo's Flower & Garden to sell Christmas Trees and wreaths, to be exercised on the premises at 55 Graniteville Rd., from December 2, 2019 through December 24, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a Roadside Vendor's License for Almo's Flower & Garden to sell Christmas Trees and wreaths, to be exercised on the premises at 55 Graniteville Rd., from December 2, 2019 through December 24, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Transfer of Class I Auto Dealer License from Tewksbury Automotive LLC, DBA AutoFair Nissan to DMO Chelmsford, LLC, DBA Dan O'Brien Nissan to be exercised on the premises at 95 Drum...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Transfer of Class I Auto Dealer License from Tewksbury Automotive LLC, DBA AutoFair Nissan to DMO Chelmsford, LLC, DBA Dan O'Brien Nissan to be exercised on the premises at 95 Drum Hill Rd., as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Transfer of Class I Auto Dealer License from Tewksbury Automotive LLC, DBA AutoFair Nissan to DMO Chelmsford, LLC, DBA Dan O'Brien Nissan to be exercised on the premises at 95 Drum Hill Rd., as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
LLC, DBA
Approve the Change of Manager for Double N Inc., DBA Sal's Pizza, to Michael Lupoli, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Change of Manager for Double N Inc., DBA Sal's Pizza, to Michael Lupoli, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Change of Manager for Double N Inc., DBA Sal's Pizza, to Michael Lupoli, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Your Way Real Estate LLC., to be exercised on December 12, 2019, at 6 Boston Rd., Unit 101, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Your Way Real Estate LLC., to be exercised on December 12, 2019, at 6 Boston Rd., Unit 101, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Your Way Real Estate LLC., to be exercised on December 12, 2019, at 6 Boston Rd., Unit 101, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to New England Spine Care, on December 13, 2019, for an office Holiday Party, to be exercised on the premises at 66 Princeton St. from 6:00PM-10:00PM, as...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to New England Spine Care, on December 13, 2019, for an office Holiday Party, to be exercised on the premises at 66 Princeton St. from 6:00PM-10:00PM, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License to New England Spine Care, on December 13, 2019, for an office Holiday Party, to be exercised on the premises at 66 Princeton St. from 6:00PM-10:00PM, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for St. John the Evangelist Parish for December 22, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 115 Middlesex St, from 12:30PM to 5:00PM for a Christmas...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for St. John the Evangelist Parish for December 22, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 115 Middlesex St, from 12:30PM to 5:00PM for a Christmas Celebration, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for St. John the Evangelist Parish for December 22, 2019, to be exercised on the premises at 115 Middlesex St, from 12:30PM to 5:00PM for a Christmas Celebration, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for February 22, 2020, for a Mardi Gras Dinner, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd., from...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for February 22, 2020, for a Mardi Gras Dinner, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd., from 5:00PM-10:30PM, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for February 22, 2020, for a Mardi Gras Dinner, to be exercised on the premises at 180 Old Westford Rd., from 5:00PM-10:30PM, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Annual License Renewals as presented with the contingencies as listed
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Annual License Renewals as presented with the contingencies as listed. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Annual License Renewals as presented with the contingencies as listed. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Close the Public Hearing on Tax Classification
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to close the Public Hearing on Tax Classification. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to close the Public Hearing on Tax Classification. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adopt a residential factor of .9538
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adopt a residential factor of .9538. Seconded by Selectman Timmins.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adopt a residential factor of .9538. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Does not adopt a Residential Exemption
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that the Board does not adopt a Residential Exemption. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that the Board does not adopt a Residential Exemption. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Does adopt a Small Commercial exemption of 10%
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that the Board does adopt a Small Commercial exemption of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Timmins.
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasNo: Antul
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that the Board does adopt a Small Commercial exemption of 10%. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Motion carries, 4-1, with Selectman Antul opposed..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Does not adopt an Open Space Exemption
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that the Board does not adopt an Open Space Exemption. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that the Board does not adopt an Open Space Exemption. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
MEETING MINUTES BOS
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting minutes of November 18, 2019, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting minutes of November 18, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting minutes of November 18, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session at 9:08PM, not to return to Regular Session to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Firefighters' Union
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to enter into Executive Session at 9:08PM, not to return to Regular Session to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Firefighters' Union. 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 9:08PM, not to return to Regular Session to discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Firefighters' Union. 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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