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March 29, 2021
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MASS DOT
Close the public hearing for the Concord Road pole petition
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to close the public hearing for the Concord Road pole petition. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to close the public hearing for the Concord Road pole petition. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the pole petition for Concord Road with the amendment to change 177 Concord Road to 177 Boston Road
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the pole petition for Concord Road with the amendment to change 177 Concord Road to 177 Boston Road. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the pole petition for Concord Road with the amendment to change 177 Concord Road to 177 Boston Road. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Approved 5/3/2021 Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Continue the public hearing for the pole petition for Gorham Street and Columbus Avenue until the next Select Board meeting, date-specific of April 12, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to continue the public hearing for the pole petition for Gorham Street and Columbus Avenue until the next Select Board meeting, date-specific of April 12, 2021. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to continue the public hearing for the pole petition for Gorham Street and Columbus Avenue until the next Select Board meeting, date-specific of April 12, 2021. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Approved 5/3/2021 Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the pole petition for Pine Hill Road as presented
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the pole petition for Pine Hill Road as presented. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the pole petition for Pine Hill Road as presented. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
6. LICENSES
Approve the change of hours on the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel License for Rushil Hospitality, LLC DBA as Element by Westin located at 25 Research Place as presented
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the change of hours on the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel License for Rushil Hospitality, LLC DBA as Element by Westin located at 25 Research Place as presented. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the change of hours on the All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel License for Rushil Hospitality, LLC DBA as Element by Westin located at 25 Research Place as presented. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0. 7..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
MASS DOT
Approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Proctor Road and Acton Road
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Proctor Road and Acton Road. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Proctor Road and Acton Road. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
9. REVIEW OF SELECT BOARD POLICIES
Accept the policies for Code of Conduct, Contract/Bid Review, Licensing Pub Breweries, and Issuing Proclamations and Resolutions as presented
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to accept the policies for Code of Conduct, Contract/Bid Review, Licensing Pub Breweries, and Issuing Proclamations and Resolutions as presented. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to accept the policies for Code of Conduct, Contract/Bid Review, Licensing Pub Breweries, and Issuing Proclamations and Resolutions as presented. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0. o Vision and Values Acknowledgment.” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Delete the statement "I acknowledge that I will be required to uphold these Visions and Values"
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to delete the statement "I acknowledge that I will be required to uphold these Visions and Values". Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to delete the statement "I acknowledge that I will be required to uphold these Visions and Values". Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Approved 5/3/2021 Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Accept the policy for the Vision and Values Acknowledgement and Review
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to accept the policy for the Vision and Values Acknowledgement and Review. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to accept the policy for the Vision and Values Acknowledgement and Review. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0. 10..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Sign the proclamation
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion that the Select Board sign the proclamation. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion that the Select Board sign the proclamation. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. Approved 5/3/2021 A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0. 11..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
13. TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Janet Haouchine to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 20, 2023
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the appointment of Janet Haouchine to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 20, 2023. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the appointment of Janet Haouchine to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a 3-year term to expire on June 20, 2023. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye Approved 5/3/2021 The motion carried 4 - 0. 14..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
14. MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board Regular Session Minutes from November 30, 2020, and December 14, 2020
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Select Board Regular Session Minutes from November 30, 2020, and December 14, 2020. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Select Board Regular Session Minutes from November 30, 2020, and December 14, 2020. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the Select Board Regular Session Minutes from January 11, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Select Board Regular Session Minutes from January 11, 2021. Board Member Wojtas seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Abstained Chair Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Select Board Regular Session Minutes from January 11, 2021. Board Member Wojtas seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Abstained Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 3 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Wojtas)
Approve the Tri-Board Regular Session Minutes from January 11, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Tri-Board Regular Session Minutes from January 11, 2021. Board Member Wojtas seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Abstained Chair Lefebvre: Aye
Yes: Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Tri-Board Regular Session Minutes from January 11, 2021. Board Member Wojtas seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Abstained Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 3 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Wojtas)
Approve the Select Board Special Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Select Board Special Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2021. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to approve the Select Board Special Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2021. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Approved 5/3/2021 Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0. 15..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
16. PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:14 p.m. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Timmins made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:14 p.m. Board Member Dixon seconded the motion. Approved 5/3/2021 A roll call was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Lefebvre: Aye The motion carried 4 - 0..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
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