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June 29, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Close the Public Hearing for the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to Close the Public Hearing for the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasThe roll call does not list Emily Antul, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to Close the Public Hearing for the National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the joint Pole Petition filed by Massachusetts Electric, dba National Grid and Verizon for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. as presented on Plan Number WR29136766 Dated June 11, 2020
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the joint Pole Petition filed by Massachusetts Electric, dba National Grid and Verizon for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. as presented on Plan Number WR29136766 Dated June 11, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the joint Pole Petition filed by Massachusetts Electric, dba National Grid and Verizon for Gorham St. and Columbus Ave. as presented on Plan Number WR29136766 Dated June 11, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Close the Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition for Turnpike Rd
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to close the Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition for Turnpike Rd. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to close the Public Hearing for National Grid and Verizon Pole Petition for Turnpike Rd. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Approved 9/14/2020 Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve a Pole Petition from National Grid and Verizon to install a device on Pole 65, as presented on Plan Number WR29658297 on Turnpike Rd
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve a Pole Petition from National Grid and Verizon to install a device on Pole 65, as presented on Plan Number WR29658297 on Turnpike Rd. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve a Pole Petition from National Grid and Verizon to install a device on Pole 65, as presented on Plan Number WR29658297 on Turnpike Rd. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Close the Public Hearing for National Grid Underground Conduit Petition for Frederick St
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to close the Public Hearing for National Grid Underground Conduit Petition for Frederick St. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to close the Public Hearing for National Grid Underground Conduit Petition for Frederick St. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the Underground Conduit Petition filed by National Grid for 5 Frederick St. as presented on Plan Number 29768625
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Underground Conduit Petition filed by National Grid for 5 Frederick St. as presented on Plan Number 29768625. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Underground Conduit Petition filed by National Grid for 5 Frederick St. as presented on Plan Number 29768625. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
LICENSES
Approve the Common Victualer License for Old Mill House Coffee, LLC, contingent on Board of Health approval
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Common Victualer License for Old Mill House Coffee, LLC, contingent on Board of Health approval. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Common Victualer License for Old Mill House Coffee, LLC, contingent on Board of Health approval. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Authorize Town Counsel to work with Atty. Douglas Hausler to create a Memorandum of Understanding for the acceptance of Charles Way, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to authorize Town Counsel to work with Atty. Douglas Hausler to create a Memorandum of Understanding for the acceptance of Charles Way, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to authorize Town Counsel to work with Atty. Douglas Hausler to create a Memorandum of Understanding for the acceptance of Charles Way, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN ACCOUNTANT PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
Give the Town Accountant a rating of Exceptional Performance with a grade change from Grade 9 Step 5 to Grade Nine, Step 6
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to give the Town Accountant a rating of Exceptional Performance with a grade change from Grade 9 Step 5 to Grade Nine, Step 6. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to give the Town Accountant a rating of Exceptional Performance with a grade change from Grade 9 Step 5 to Grade Nine, Step 6. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Approved 9/14/2020 Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Brian Fredriksson to the Military Community Covenant Task Force for a term to expire June 30, 2023
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Brian Fredriksson to the Military Community Covenant Task Force for a term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Brian Fredriksson to the Military Community Covenant Task Force for a term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Approved 9/14/2020 Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve and release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020, Part 1, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve and release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020, Part 1, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve and release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020, Part 1, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020, Part 2
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020, Part 2. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020, Part 2. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020 Part 3
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020 Part 3. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020 Part 3. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
4. PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Timmins to adjourn the meeting at 10:01PM. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to adjourn the meeting at 10:01PM. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
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