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October 5, 2020
24 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: Emily Antul
Every vote, in order
NOVEMBER 3RD STATE ELECTION
Approve and sign the Warrant for the State Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 7:00AM to 8:00PM
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve and sign the Warrant for the State Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve and sign the Warrant for the State Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the Board of Registrars' request to temporarily relocate the voting place for Precincts 1 and 9 from the McCarthy Middle School to the Town Offices Gymnasium for the November 3, 2020...
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Board of Registrars' request to temporarily relocate the voting place for Precincts 1 and 9 from the McCarthy Middle School to the Town Offices Gymnasium for the November 3, 2020 Election due to an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Board of Registrars' request to temporarily relocate the voting place for Precincts 1 and 9 from the McCarthy Middle School to the Town Offices Gymnasium for the November 3, 2020 Election due to an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Close the Public Hearing for ThermoFisher Scientific, 220 Mill Road
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to Close the Public Hearing for ThermoFisher Scientific, 220 Mill Road. Seconded by Select Board Member Wojtas. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to Close the Public Hearing for ThermoFisher Scientific, 220 Mill Road. Seconded by Select Board Member Wojtas. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Wojtas)
Approve the Flammable Storage License for ThermoFisher, 220 Mill Rd., as presented, contingent on a report from Fire Chief Gary Ryan to the Select Board that his department will issue the permit,...
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Flammable Storage License for ThermoFisher, 220 Mill Rd., as presented, contingent on a report from Fire Chief Gary Ryan to the Select Board that his department will issue the permit, and contingent on understanding leak management on the loading dock. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Flammable Storage License for ThermoFisher, 220 Mill Rd., as presented, contingent on a report from Fire Chief Gary Ryan to the Select Board that his department will issue the permit, and contingent on understanding leak management on the loading dock. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 2, Cemetery Improvement and Development Fund, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 2, Cemetery Improvement and Development Fund, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 2, Cemetery Improvement and Development Fund, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 3, Appropriate Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund Monies, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 3, Appropriate Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund Monies, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 3, Appropriate Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund Monies, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 4, Sewer Construction Stabilization Fund, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 4, Sewer Construction Stabilization Fund, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 4, Sewer Construction Stabilization Fund, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 5, Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 5, Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 5, Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 8, Acquire Parker Road Parcel 102-410-4 for Conservation Purposes, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 8, Acquire Parker Road Parcel 102-410-4 for Conservation Purposes, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 8, Acquire Parker Road Parcel 102-410-4 for Conservation Purposes, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 9, Renovation and Expansion of the North Fire Station, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 9, Renovation and Expansion of the North Fire Station, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 9, Renovation and Expansion of the North Fire Station, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 10, Capital Improvements, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 10, Capital Improvements, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 10, Capital Improvements, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 11, Transfer Free Cash to Reduce Fiscal Year 2021 Property Tax Levy, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 11, Transfer Free Cash to Reduce Fiscal Year 2021 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Discussion: Board member Timmons is against this Motion because the Town is already putting $2.9 million against the tax levy. Future discussions can be had about how to reduce the tax limits. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No
Yes: DixonNo: Lefebvre, Timmins, Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 11, Transfer Free Cash to Reduce Fiscal Year 2021 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Discussion: Board member Timmons is against this Motion because the Town is already putting $2.9 million against the tax levy. Future discussions can be had about how to reduce the tax limits. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No Motion fails, 1-3..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 12, Transfer Free Cash to Reduce Fiscal Year 2021 Property Tax Levy, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 12, Transfer Free Cash to Reduce Fiscal Year 2021 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No
Yes: DixonNo: Lefebvre, Timmins, Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 12, Transfer Free Cash to Reduce Fiscal Year 2021 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No Motion fails, 1-3..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 13, Transfer Free Cash into the General Stabilization Fund, in the amount of $1,370,000.00, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 13, Transfer Free Cash into the General Stabilization Fund, in the amount of $1,370,000.00, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 13, Transfer Free Cash into the General Stabilization Fund, in the amount of $1,370,000.00, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 14, Transfer from General Stabilization Fund of $1,000,000.00 to Reduce the FY21 Property Tax Levy, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 14, Transfer from General Stabilization Fund of $1,000,000.00 to Reduce the FY21 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No
Yes: DixonNo: Lefebvre, Timmins, Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 14, Transfer from General Stabilization Fund of $1,000,000.00 to Reduce the FY21 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No Motion fails, 1-3..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 15, Transfer from General Stabilization Fund to Reduce the FY21 Property Tax Levy, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 15, Transfer from General Stabilization Fund to Reduce the FY21 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No
Yes: DixonNo: Lefebvre, Timmins, Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 15, Transfer from General Stabilization Fund to Reduce the FY21 Property Tax Levy, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: No Chairman Lefebvre: No Motion fails 1-3..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 16, Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Historical Preservation and Reuse, submitted by the Planning Board, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 16, Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Historical Preservation and Reuse, submitted by the Planning Board, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Discussion: Board Member Wojtas asked about the length of the restrictions. Planning Board member Nancy Araway explained that State or Federal preservation restrictions can be in perpetuity, but local restrictions can only be written for 30 years. The property owner could request another 30 years if desired, but this is not common. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 16, Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Historical Preservation and Reuse, submitted by the Planning Board, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Approved 2/8/2021 Discussion: Board Member Wojtas asked about the length of the restrictions. Planning Board member Nancy Araway explained that State or Federal preservation restrictions can be in perpetuity, but local restrictions can only be written for 30 years. The property owner could request another 30 years if desired, but this is not common. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 17, General Bylaw Amendment - Wildlife Feeding, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 17, General Bylaw Amendment - Wildlife Feeding, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, TimminsNo: Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 17, General Bylaw Amendment - Wildlife Feeding, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: No Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, 3-1..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 18, Transfer of Funding from the Sewer Capital Fund for a Sewer Capacity Study, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 18, Transfer of Funding from the Sewer Capital Fund for a Sewer Capacity Study, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 18, Transfer of Funding from the Sewer Capital Fund for a Sewer Capacity Study, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 19, General Bylaw Amendment - Connection to Sewer, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 19, General Bylaw Amendment - Connection to Sewer, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Discussion: Dr. Miekle, Board of Health, requested that the term Reasonable be removed from the document, and be replaced by an objective term. Mr. Cohen will notify Town Counsel of the desired change, which could also be done as a "friendly amendment" at Town Meeting. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to recommend approval of Article 19, General Bylaw Amendment - Connection to Sewer, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Discussion: Dr. Miekle, Board of Health, requested that the term Reasonable be removed from the document, and be replaced by an objective term. Mr. Cohen will notify Town Counsel of the desired change, which could also be done as a "friendly amendment" at Town Meeting. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Parker Rd., Parcel 102-410-4, as presented
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Parker Rd., Parcel 102-410-4, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Parker Rd., Parcel 102-410-4, as presented. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's Appointments of Ivy Igbe to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021, and for Laurie Simo to the CCA Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's Appointments of Ivy Igbe to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021, and for Laurie Simo to the CCA Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's Appointments of Ivy Igbe to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021, and for Laurie Simo to the CCA Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Approved 2/8/2021 Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Release the previously approved Executive Session Minutes of May 9, 2016, September 26, 2016, October 3, 2016, October 20, 2016, October 20, 2016, and November 29, 2016
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to release the previously approved Executive Session Minutes of May 9, 2016, September 26, 2016, October 3, 2016, October 20, 2016, October 20, 2016, and November 29, 2016. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to release the previously approved Executive Session Minutes of May 9, 2016, September 26, 2016, October 3, 2016, October 20, 2016, October 20, 2016, and November 29, 2016. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to adjourn this meeting at 9:25PM. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Select Board Member Timmins to adjourn this meeting at 9:25PM. Seconded by Select Board Member Dixon. Approved 2/8/2021 Roll Call: Select Board Member Wojtas: Aye Select Board Member Dixon: Aye Select Board Member Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
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