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July 26, 2021
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- George Dixon arrived after the meeting began (the attendance list gives 6:30PM).
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve the One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Road, for August 8, 2021
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Road, for August 8, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Carota, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasGeorge Dixon arrived late (the attendance list gives 6:30PM); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so George Dixon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 180 Old Westford Road, for August 8, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Appoint Judith O'Connor to fill the vacancy on the Chelmsford Housing Authority Board
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to appoint Judith O'Connor to fill the vacancy on the Chelmsford Housing Authority Board. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to appoint Judith O'Connor to fill the vacancy on the Chelmsford Housing Authority Board. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the installation of a Stop Sign on Grant St., at the intersection of Washington St
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the installation of a Stop Sign on Grant St., at the intersection of Washington St. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the installation of a Stop Sign on Grant St., at the intersection of Washington St. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve one handicap parking space at the corner of Cushing Place and Central Square, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve one handicap parking space at the corner of Cushing Place and Central Square, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve one handicap parking space at the corner of Cushing Place and Central Square, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND FY22 COMPENSATION FOR TOWN ACCOUNTANT DARLENE LUSSIER
Rate the overall performance of the Town Accountant to "Exceptional Performance"
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to rate the overall performance of the Town Accountant to "Exceptional Performance". Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to rate the overall performance of the Town Accountant to "Exceptional Performance". Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the Town Accountant's Level and Step to Grade Nine, Step Seven
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Town Accountant's Level and Step to Grade Nine, Step Seven. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Town Accountant's Level and Step to Grade Nine, Step Seven. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
CREATE A CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE A
Allow advertising for a "Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee" to consist of up to 9 members with staggered three year terms to be appointed in September, 2021
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to allow advertising for a "Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee" to consist of up to 9 members with staggered three year terms to be appointed in September, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to allow advertising for a "Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee" to consist of up to 9 members with staggered three year terms to be appointed in September, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH NAPOLI SHKOLNIK PLLC REGARDING PFAS CLASS- ACTION LITIGATION
Authorize the Chair to sign the Retainer Agreement with Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to authorize the Chair to sign the Retainer Agreement with Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to authorize the Chair to sign the Retainer Agreement with Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Retain KP Law as Town Labor Counsel for a term ending June 30, 2022
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to retain KP Law as Town Labor Counsel for a term ending June 30, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Board Member Dixon opposed, all others in favor.
Yes: Carota, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasNo: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to retain KP Law as Town Labor Counsel for a term ending June 30, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Board Member Dixon opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Mary Lou Carney to the Public Records Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Mary Lou Carney to the Public Records Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Mary Lou Carney to the Public Records Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the Annual Election Worker Appointments, as presented by the Town Clerk
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Annual Election Worker Appointments, as presented by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Annual Election Worker Appointments, as presented by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021 as presented
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5- 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2021, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2021, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2021, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5- 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 8:50PM to discuss updates on the following Labor matters with Attorney Brian Maser: NEPBA, Local 20 and Town of Chelmsford, MUP-...
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 8:50PM to discuss updates on the following Labor matters with Attorney Brian Maser: NEPBA, Local 20 and Town of Chelmsford, MUP- 19-7227, 7313, and 7361, and NEPBA, Local 20 and Town of Chelmsford, MUP- 20-8000. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Lefebvre: Abstained, and left the meeting Chair Timmins: Aye
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular Session, at 8:50PM to discuss updates on the following Labor matters with Attorney Brian Maser: NEPBA, Local 20 and Town of Chelmsford, MUP- 19-7227, 7313, and 7361, and NEPBA, Local 20 and Town of Chelmsford, MUP- 20-8000. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Lefebvre: Abstained, and left the meeting Chair Timmins: Aye Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
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