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January 24, 2022
26 recorded votes, 16 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 left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS TC
Close the public hearing
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the petition of TC Systems Inc. to install an underground conduit at the stated location on Middlesex Street
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition of TC Systems Inc. to install an underground conduit at the stated location on Middlesex Street. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition of TC Systems Inc. to install an underground conduit at the stated location on Middlesex Street. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
LICENSES
Approve the Common Victualler License for Mexican Chili, Inc. to operate at 313 Littleton Road Unit 1
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Common Victualler License for Mexican Chili, Inc. to operate at 313 Littleton Road Unit 1. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Common Victualler License for Mexican Chili, Inc. to operate at 313 Littleton Road Unit 1. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the change of manager on the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Bertucci's Restaurants LLC, 14E Littleton Road
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the change of manager on the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Bertucci's Restaurants LLC, 14E Littleton Road. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the change of manager on the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Bertucci's Restaurants LLC, 14E Littleton Road. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
LLC, 14E
Approve the change of date for the One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church from 1/29/2022 to 3/12/2022 from 6:00- 10:00 PM
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the change of date for the One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church from 1/29/2022 to 3/12/2022 from 6:00- 10:00 PM. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the change of date for the One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church from 1/29/2022 to 3/12/2022 from 6:00- 10:00 PM. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
PRINCETON STREET (FORMERLY UMASS WEST CAMPUS)
Approve the development agreement between Maple Multi- Family Land SE, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and 255 Princeton Street Realty Holdings LLC with the Town of Chelmsford dated January...
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the development agreement between Maple Multi- Family Land SE, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and 255 Princeton Street Realty Holdings LLC with the Town of Chelmsford dated January 24, 2022, contingent on the Board's favorable vote to support the proposed zoning amendment included on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasKenneth Lefebvre stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the development agreement between Maple Multi- Family Land SE, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and 255 Princeton Street Realty Holdings LLC with the Town of Chelmsford dated January 24, 2022, contingent on the Board's favorable vote to support the proposed zoning amendment included on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0, with Vice Chair Lefebvre having recused himself from the vote..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
Approve the development agreement between SCG Development Partners LLC of Peabody Massachusetts with the Town of Chelmsford dated January 24, 2022, contingent on the Board's favorable vote to...
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the development agreement between SCG Development Partners LLC of Peabody Massachusetts with the Town of Chelmsford dated January 24, 2022, contingent on the Board's favorable vote to support the proposed zoning amendment included on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasKenneth Lefebvre stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the development agreement between SCG Development Partners LLC of Peabody Massachusetts with the Town of Chelmsford dated January 24, 2022, contingent on the Board's favorable vote to support the proposed zoning amendment included on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on February 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0, with Vice Chair Lefebvre having recused himself from the vote..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
PRESENTATIONS AND SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 5
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0, with Vice Chair Lefebvre abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0, with Vice Chair Lefebvre abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 1
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 1. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 1. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 2
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 3
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve the concept development plan as put forward by the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the concept development plan as put forward by the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the concept development plan as put forward by the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the funding of Items 30 and 31 designated above; each item in the amount of $1,000/month for a period of five years
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Items 30 and 31 designated above; each item in the amount of $1,000/month for a period of five years. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Items 30 and 31 designated above; each item in the amount of $1,000/month for a period of five years. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the funding of Item 60 designated above in the amount of $150,000
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 60 designated above in the amount of $150,000. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 60 designated above in the amount of $150,000. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the funding of Item 44 designated above in the amount of $35,000; Item 45 designated above in the amount of $200,000; Item 46 designated above in the amount of $265,000; and Item 48...
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 44 designated above in the amount of $35,000; Item 45 designated above in the amount of $200,000; Item 46 designated above in the amount of $265,000; and Item 48 designated above in the amount of $349,900. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 44 designated above in the amount of $35,000; Item 45 designated above in the amount of $200,000; Item 46 designated above in the amount of $265,000; and Item 48 designated above in the amount of $349,900. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the funding of Item 61 designated above in the amount of $17,457
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 61 designated above in the amount of $17,457. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 61 designated above in the amount of $17,457. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the funding of Item 53 designated above in the amount of $100,000
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 53 designated above in the amount of $100,000. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 53 designated above in the amount of $100,000. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the funding of Item 59 designated above in the amount of $857,373
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 59 designated above in the amount of $857,373. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of Item 59 designated above in the amount of $857,373. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the bid award to Weston & Sampson for the Spring 2022 sewer system evaluation survey
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award to Weston & Sampson for the Spring 2022 sewer system evaluation survey. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award to Weston & Sampson for the Spring 2022 sewer system evaluation survey. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the traffic listening session minutes of October 13, 2021
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the traffic listening session minutes of October 13, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the traffic listening session minutes of October 13, 2021. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of December 20, 2021, as amended
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of December 20, 2021, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of December 20, 2021, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the work session meeting minutes of January 3, 2022
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the work session meeting minutes of January 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the work session meeting minutes of January 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the regular session minutes of January 10, 2022
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session minutes of January 10, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: CarotaGeorge Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session minutes of January 10, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 3-0,, with Board Member Carota abstaining..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn
Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn at 9:30PM. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas.
George Dixon had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn at 9:30PM. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Wojtas)
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