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August 9, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License to the American Legion, 90 Groton Rd., for the CHS Santa Fund, on August 21, 2021
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License to the American Legion, 90 Groton Rd., for the CHS Santa Fund, on August 21, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License to the American Legion, 90 Groton Rd., for the CHS Santa Fund, on August 21, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve a Common Victualer License for Starbuck Corporation to be exercised at 21-29 Drum Hill Rd., subject to site improvements as presented
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve a Common Victualer License for Starbuck Corporation to be exercised at 21-29 Drum Hill Rd., subject to site improvements as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve a Common Victualer License for Starbuck Corporation to be exercised at 21-29 Drum Hill Rd., subject to site improvements as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
REDISTRICTING
Accept the letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature's Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, as amended
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to accept the letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature's Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to accept the letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature's Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF TOWN MANAGER PAUL COHEN
Give an overall performance rating to the Town Manager of 3.5
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to give an overall performance rating to the Town Manager of 3.5. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to give an overall performance rating to the Town Manager of 3.5. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Bob Crowley to the Personnel Board for a two year term to expire June 30, 2023
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Bob Crowley to the Personnel Board for a two year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Bob Crowley to the Personnel Board for a two year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Joint Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2021, as presented
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Joint Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2021, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to approve the Joint Meeting Minutes of May 13, 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 7:30PM to discuss the following items: -Ledge Road Commercial Truck Traffic from the Quarries -North Chelmsford Water District's...
Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular session, at 7:30PM to discuss the following items: -Ledge Road Commercial Truck Traffic from the Quarries -North Chelmsford Water District's Chapter 21E, Section 4A Notification Pertaining to PFAS at 54 Richardson Road -Strategy with Respect to Litigation: Certificate of Occupancy at 73 Dalton Road and Building Permits for Mary Avenue -Strategy with Respect to Litigation: Opioid Class Action Litigation -Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 Select Board Executive Session July 26, 2021 Select Board Executive Session Amend June 28, 2021 Select Board Executive Session Seconded by Board Member Carota. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Lefebvre: Aye Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Timmins: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Regular session, at 7:30PM to discuss the following items: -Ledge Road Commercial Truck Traffic from the Quarries -North Chelmsford Water District's Chapter 21E, Section 4A Notification Pertaining to PFAS at 54 Richardson Road -Strategy with Respect to Litigation: Certificate of Occupancy at 73 Dalton Road and Building Permits for Mary Avenue -Strategy with Respect to Litigation: Opioid Class Action Litigation -Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes July 22, 2021 Select Board Executive Session July 26, 2021 Select Board Executive Session Amend June 28, 2021 Select Board Executive Session Seconded by Board Member Carota. Approved 11/29/2021 Roll Call Vote: Board Member Lefebvre: Aye Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Chair Timmins: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
SB MINUTES JOINT WITH PLANNING
Approve and not release the amended draft executive session minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve and not release the amended draft executive session minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Roll call vote: Chair Timmins: Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre: Aye Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve and not release the amended draft executive session minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Roll call vote: Chair Timmins: Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre: Aye Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Motion passes, 5-0 Respectfully submitted, Mark Carota Select Board Clerk Select Board Executive Session - Segment 1 Approved & Held 10/4/2021.” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
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