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Chelmsford Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 2, 2020

10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Emily Antul, Virginia Crocker Timmins

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

LICENSES

Approve the Special License to Sell Wine at an Agricultural Event to Aaronap Cellars, LLC at the Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market from November 7, 2020 to February 27, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Special License to Sell Wine at an Agricultural Event to Aaronap Cellars, LLC at the Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market from November 7, 2020 to February 27, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Special License to Sell Wine at an Agricultural Event to Aaronap Cellars, LLC at the Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market from November 7, 2020 to February 27, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a Special License to House Bear Brewing, LLC, to sell mead at the Maxwell's Winter Farmer's Market from November 7, 2020 to February 27, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve a Special License to House Bear Brewing, LLC, to sell mead at the Maxwell's Winter Farmer's Market from November 7, 2020 to February 27, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve a Special License to House Bear Brewing, LLC, to sell mead at the Maxwell's Winter Farmer's Market from November 7, 2020 to February 27, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Approved 2/8/2021 Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reduce the pouring alcoholic license renewal fees for 2021 by 50%, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Board Member Timmins to reduce the pouring alcoholic license renewal fees for 2021 by 50%, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to reduce the pouring alcoholic license renewal fees for 2021 by 50%, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENT

Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Ivan Orlinsky to the Tree Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Ivan Orlinsky to the Tree Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Ivan Orlinsky to the Tree Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Approved 2/8/2021 Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020, as amended

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Abstained Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Antul

From the minutes

“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Abstained Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020, as presented

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 31, 2020, as presented

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 31, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 31, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2020, as presented

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2020, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Approved 2/8/2021 Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015, April 11, 2016, June 5, 2017, December 4, 2017, December 10, 2018, July 8, 2019-Part 2, and June 15, 2020

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Motion: by Selectman Timmins to release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015, April 11, 2016, June 5, 2017, December 4, 2017, December 10, 2018, July 8, 2019-Part 2, and June 15, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye

From the minutes

“Motion: by Selectman Timmins to release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015, April 11, 2016, June 5, 2017, December 4, 2017, December 10, 2018, July 8, 2019-Part 2, and June 15, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 8:15PM, for the Discussion and Review of Executive Session Minutes Pertaining to Strategy with Respect to Negotiations with the...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Motion: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 8:15PM, for the Discussion and Review of Executive Session Minutes Pertaining to Strategy with Respect to Negotiations with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union, and to Determine Whether Continued Non-Disclosure is Warranted Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A §§22(f)(g). Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained

Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre

From the minutes

“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 8:15PM, for the Discussion and Review of Executive Session Minutes Pertaining to Strategy with Respect to Negotiations with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union, and to Determine Whether Continued Non-Disclosure is Warranted Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A §§22(f)(g). Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Abstained Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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