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May 4, 2020
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Emily Antul, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Emily Antul arrived after the meeting began (the attendance list gives 7:15PM).
Every vote, in order
TOWN CLERK
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20. 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20. 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained
Yes: Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20. 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion carries, unanimous, 3-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained
Yes: Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion carries, unanimous, 3-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2020, Parts 1, 2 & 3, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2020, Parts 1, 2 & 3, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2020, Parts 1, 2 & 3, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, Part 1, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, Part 1, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained
Yes: Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, Part 1, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion carries, unanimous, 3-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, Parts 2 & 3, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, Parts 2 & 3, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2020, Parts 2 & 3, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Abstained Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Abstained Approved 5/18/2020 Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 3-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the refunding of Municipal Bonds as prepared by Bond Counsel
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the refunding of Municipal Bonds as prepared by Bond Counsel. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the refunding of Municipal Bonds as prepared by Bond Counsel. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Having convened in an open meeting on Monday May 4, 2020, prior to the closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Chelmsford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that having convened in an open meeting on Monday May 4, 2020, prior to the closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Chelmsford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 21, 2020 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District t
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas that having convened in an open meeting on Monday May 4, 2020, prior to the closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Chelmsford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 21, 2020 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the Approved 5/18/2020 following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Direct Atty. Paul Haverty to submit the letter of response as amended, which addresses the Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Samuel Chase as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to direct Atty. Paul Haverty to submit the letter of response as amended, which addresses the Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Samuel Chase as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to direct Atty. Paul Haverty to submit the letter of response as amended, which addresses the Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Samuel Chase as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Approved 5/18/2020 Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Town Manager's Bid Award for a three year Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Contract to Covanta Haverhill Associates, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's Bid Award for a three year Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Contract to Covanta Haverhill Associates, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's Bid Award for a three year Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Contract to Covanta Haverhill Associates, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn the meeting at 8:07PM. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn the meeting at 8:07PM. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Dixon)
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