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November 30, 2020
16 recorded votes, 5 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 Princeton Station
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to close the Public Hearing for Princeton Station. 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 close the Public Hearing for Princeton Station. 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)
Approve the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Middlesex Foods, Inc. DBA Princeton Station, at 147 Princeton St., as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Middlesex Foods, Inc. DBA Princeton Station, at 147 Princeton St., as presented. 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 Alteration of Premises for the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Middlesex Foods, Inc. DBA Princeton Station, at 147 Princeton St., as presented. 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)
LICENSES
Approve the Common Victualer License for Chelmsford Nutrition LLC, to be exercised at 61 Central Square, Unit 5, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Common Victualer License for Chelmsford Nutrition LLC, to be exercised at 61 Central Square, Unit 5, 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 approve the Common Victualer License for Chelmsford Nutrition LLC, to be exercised at 61 Central Square, Unit 5, 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 Approved 3/29/2021 Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the 2021 Annual License Renewals, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the 2021 Annual License Renewals, 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 approve the 2021 Annual License Renewals, 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)
GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS TOWN-OWNED LAND OFF TOBIN AVENUE
Approve the Grant of Utility Easement across Town- owned Land off of Tobin Ave., as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Grant of Utility Easement across Town- owned Land off of Tobin Ave., 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 approve the Grant of Utility Easement across Town- owned Land off of Tobin Ave., 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)
Support the Permanent Building Committee's request to issue an RFP for the renovation of the North Fire Station to include the use of 54 Richardson Rd. Award is to be contingent upon a published...
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to support the Permanent Building Committee's request to issue an RFP for the renovation of the North Fire Station to include the use of 54 Richardson Rd. Award is to be contingent upon a published opinion from a licensed site professional to include continuous monitoring updates, and any suggested mitigation efforts. Seconded by Board Member Antul. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Opposed Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Antul, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasNo: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to support the Permanent Building Committee's request to issue an RFP for the renovation of the North Fire Station to include the use of 54 Richardson Rd. Award is to be contingent upon a published opinion from a licensed site professional to include continuous monitoring updates, and any suggested mitigation efforts. Seconded by Board Member Antul. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Opposed Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
CONTINUATION OF TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING
Close the Annual Tax Classification Hearing
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to close the Annual Tax Classification Hearing. 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 close the Annual Tax Classification Hearing. 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)
Adopt a residential factor of .9549
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to adopt a residential factor of .9549. 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 adopt a residential factor of .9549. 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)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
Motion: by Board Member Timmins not to adopt a residential exemption. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. 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 not to adopt a residential exemption. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. 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: Wojtas)
Adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of 10%
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of 10%. 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 adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of 10%. 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)
Not to adopt an Open Space Exemption
Motion: by Board Member Timmins not to adopt an Open Space Exemption. 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 not to adopt an Open Space Exemption. 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 3/29/2021 Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the lease at Sunny Meadow Farm to Max Jordan, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the lease at Sunny Meadow Farm to Max Jordan, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Not available. Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member 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 Board Member Timmins to approve the lease at Sunny Meadow Farm to Max Jordan, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Antul: Not available. Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Peter Casserly as the Alternate Member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2021, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the appointment of Peter Casserly as the Alternate Member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2021, 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 approve the appointment of Peter Casserly as the Alternate Member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2021, 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)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2020, August 25, 2020, and August 31, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2020, August 25, 2020, and August 31, 2020, 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 approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2020, August 25, 2020, and August 31, 2020, 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)
Approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2020, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2020, 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: Abstained
Yes: Antul, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Timmins to approve but not release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2020, 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: Abstained Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Motion: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn the meeting at 9:20PM. 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 adjourn the meeting at 9:20PM. 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)
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