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June 1, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue the Pole Petition for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. to June 29, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to continue the Pole Petition for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. to June 29, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 continue the Pole Petition for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. to June 29, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Approved 8/17/2020 Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
RESTAURANT TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING
Approve Outdoor Seating as presented under the Governor's guidance as of June 1, 2020. Restaurants must close by 10:00PM, unless approved in advance by the Board of Selectmen, and no live...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve Outdoor Seating as presented under the Governor's guidance as of June 1, 2020. Restaurants must close by 10:00PM, unless approved in advance by the Board of Selectmen, and no live entertainment will be allowed at all without prior approval by the Board. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 Outdoor Seating as presented under the Governor's guidance as of June 1, 2020. Restaurants must close by 10:00PM, unless approved in advance by the Board of Selectmen, and no live entertainment will be allowed at all without prior approval by the Board. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
SIGN WARRANT FOR JUNE 22ND SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Approve the Warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on June 22, 2020 at the Chelmsford High School Gym, beginning at 7:35PM, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on June 22, 2020 at the Chelmsford High School Gym, beginning at 7:35PM, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 Warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on June 22, 2020 at the Chelmsford High School Gym, beginning at 7:35PM, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's Bid Award for the Cushing Place Utility Undergrounding Project to Aqualine, in an amount not to exceed the base bid of $387,285.35, and no alternative funding, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's Bid Award for the Cushing Place Utility Undergrounding Project to Aqualine, in an amount not to exceed the base bid of $387,285.35, and no alternative funding, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 Town Manager's Bid Award for the Cushing Place Utility Undergrounding Project to Aqualine, in an amount not to exceed the base bid of $387,285.35, and no alternative funding, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Authorize a Letter of Support for the Phase II grant application under the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program for the culvert replacement on Dunshire Drive, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to authorize a Letter of Support for the Phase II grant application under the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program for the culvert replacement on Dunshire Drive, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 authorize a Letter of Support for the Phase II grant application under the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program for the culvert replacement on Dunshire Drive, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the re-appointment of James Lane to the Board of Registrars for a three year term to expire June 30, 2023
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the re-appointment of James Lane to the Board of Registrars for a three year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 re-appointment of James Lane to the Board of Registrars for a three year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
Approve the Annual Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Reappointments, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Annual Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Reappointments, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 Annual Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Reappointments, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Barry Jefferson to the Roberts Field Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Barry Jefferson to the Roberts Field Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 Town Manager's appointment of Barry Jefferson to the Roberts Field Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Approved 8/17/2020 Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session, to Return to Regular Session, for the purpose of discussing Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Firefighters Union and Strategy...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session, to Return to Regular Session, for the purpose of discussing Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Firefighters Union and Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Clerical Union at 10:32PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 adjourn to Executive Session, to Return to Regular Session, for the purpose of discussing Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Firefighters Approved 8/17/2020 Union and Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining with the Clerical Union at 10:32PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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: Antul)
AGREEMENTS
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1839 International Association of Firefighters, dated May 14, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1839 International Association of Firefighters, dated May 14, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1839 International Association of Firefighters, dated May 14, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1703 AFSCME, Council 93 Clerical and Van Drivers, dated May 15, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1703 AFSCME, Council 93 Clerical and Van Drivers, dated May 15, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1703 AFSCME, Council 93 Clerical and Van Drivers, dated May 15, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adjourn the meeting at 10:50PM, to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining with the Public Safety Dispatchers union and the Police...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn the meeting at 10:50PM, to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining with the Public Safety Dispatchers union and the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) union, not to return to Regular Session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. 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 adjourn the meeting at 10:50PM, to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining with the Public Safety Dispatchers union and the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) union, not to return to Regular Session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Approved 8/17/2020 Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1839 International Association of Firefighters, dated May 14, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1839 International Association of Firefighters, dated May 14, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1839 International Association of Firefighters, dated May 14, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Timmins. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1703 AFSCME, Council 93 Clerical and Van Drivers, dated May 15, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1703 AFSCME, Council 93 Clerical and Van Drivers, dated May 15, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chelmsford and Local 1703 AFSCME, Council 93 Clerical and Van Drivers, dated May 15, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adjourn this Executive Session at 10:45PM, to return to Open Session
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn this Executive Session at 10:45PM, to return to Open Session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn this Executive Session at 10:45PM, to return to Open Session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
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