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June 7, 2021
27 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Amend the Central Square parking time limitations with the addition of a second ADA accessible space
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to amend the Central Square parking time limitations with the addition of a second ADA accessible space. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to amend the Central Square parking time limitations with the addition of a second ADA accessible space. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Continue the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Westford Street and Pasture Lane, date-specific to the June 28, 2021, Select Board meeting
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to continue the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Westford Street and Pasture Lane, date-specific to the June 28, 2021, Select Board meeting. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to continue the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Westford Street and Pasture Lane, date-specific to the June 28, 2021, Select Board meeting. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Chelmsford Street at Fletcher Street
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Chelmsford Street at Fletcher Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Chelmsford Street at Fletcher Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the pole petition to be located on Chelmsford Street at Fletcher Street
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the pole petition to be located on Chelmsford Street at Fletcher Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the pole petition to be located on Chelmsford Street at Fletcher Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Alpine Lane
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Alpine Lane. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Alpine Lane. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the pole petition to be located on Alpine Lane
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the pole petition to be located on Alpine Lane. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the pole petition to be located on Alpine Lane. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Billerica Road at Hildreth Street
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Billerica Road at Hildreth Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing for the proposed pole location on Billerica Road at Hildreth Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the pole petition to be located on Billerica Road and Hildreth Street
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the pole petition to be located on Billerica Road and Hildreth Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the pole petition to be located on Billerica Road and Hildreth Street. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 6..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
6. GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS TOWN-OWNED LAND AT 84 BILLERICA ROAD
Approve the easement as presented for the parcel of land situated on the northern side of Billerica Road
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the easement as presented for the parcel of land situated on the northern side of Billerica Road. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the easement as presented for the parcel of land situated on the northern side of Billerica Road. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 7..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
7. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Authorize Paul Haverty to enter into negotiations for the class action lawsuit for PFAS
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to authorize Paul Haverty to enter into negotiations for the class action lawsuit for PFAS. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
Yes: Carota, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to authorize Paul Haverty to enter into negotiations for the class action lawsuit for PFAS. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 - 0. (Abstained - Board Member Dixon).” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee a permanent committee in the Town of Chelmsford
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee a permanent committee in the Town of Chelmsford. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee a permanent committee in the Town of Chelmsford. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the nine applications and appoint them to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with the first three being one-year terms, the second three being two-year terms, and the final...
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the nine applications and appoint them to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with the first three being one-year terms, the second three being two-year terms, and the final three being three-year terms. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the nine applications and appoint them to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee with the first three being one-year terms, the second three being two-year terms, and the final three being three-year terms. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Having convened in an open meeting on Monday June 7, 2021, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Chelmsford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to...
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion that having convened in an open meeting on Monday June 7, 2021, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Chelmsford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 1, 2021, for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion that having convened in an open meeting on Monday June 7, 2021, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Chelmsford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 1, 2021, for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the Approved 9/13/2021 elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the expenditure of $335,000 of the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to sustain the CCA (Chelmsford Center for the Arts) for the upcoming fiscal year
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the expenditure of $335,000 of the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to sustain the CCA (Chelmsford Center for the Arts) for the upcoming fiscal year. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the expenditure of $335,000 of the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to sustain the CCA (Chelmsford Center for the Arts) for the upcoming fiscal year. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
8. APPROVAL OF STREET ACCEPTANCES
Approve the layouts of the roadways as presented for Hazen Street, Chamberlain Road, Tadmuck Road, Tuttle Road, Twiss Road, Oak Street, and Maple Road
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the layouts of the roadways as presented for Hazen Street, Chamberlain Road, Tadmuck Road, Tuttle Road, Twiss Road, Oak Street, and Maple Road. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the layouts of the roadways as presented for Hazen Street, Chamberlain Road, Tadmuck Road, Tuttle Road, Twiss Road, Oak Street, and Maple Road. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 9..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
OF SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Recommend approval of Article 2 as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 2 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 2 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 10 as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 10 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 10 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. Approved 9/13/2021 The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 2 as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 2 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 2 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 3 as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 3 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 3 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 4 as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 4 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 4 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 5 as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 5 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 5 as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 10..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Accept the fee agreement as presented by Epstein and August
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to accept the fee agreement as presented by Epstein and August. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to accept the fee agreement as presented by Epstein and August. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
11. APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Thomas Fall as the Democratic representative to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to appoint Thomas Fall as the Democratic representative to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to appoint Thomas Fall as the Democratic representative to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the Select Board and Town Manager's appointments as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the Select Board and Town Manager's appointments as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the Select Board and Town Manager's appointments as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 12..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
12. MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021, Select Board meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021, Select Board meeting as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021, Select Board meeting as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 13..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
14. PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
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