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Chelmsford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

July 25, 2022

14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Board on August 8th

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Board on August 8th. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Board on August 8th. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

SELECT BOARD LICENSE APPROVAL PROCESS

Amend Select Board policy 3-2 to strike the word "of ownership" in the second paragraph thereof

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to amend Select Board policy 3-2 to strike the word "of ownership" in the second paragraph thereof. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to amend Select Board policy 3-2 to strike the word "of ownership" in the second paragraph thereof. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Amend Select Board policy 3-3 to add the word "local" in front of the word "conditions" in the title of the policy and in the content thereof

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to amend Select Board policy 3-3 to add the word "local" in front of the word "conditions" in the title of the policy and in the content thereof. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to amend Select Board policy 3-3 to add the word "local" in front of the word "conditions" in the title of the policy and in the content thereof. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

SIGN WARRANT FOR SEPTEMER 6TH STATE PRIMARY ELECTION

Approve the warrant for the September 6th state primary election as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the warrant for the September 6th state primary election as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the warrant for the September 6th state primary election as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Approve the election day police detail as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the election day police detail as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the election day police detail as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of election workers as presented

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of election workers as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of election workers as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND FY23 COMPENSATION FOR TOWN ACCOUNTANT DARLENE LUSSIER

Rate the Town Accountant as 'Consistently exceeds expectations' for her FY22 performance review

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to rate the Town Accountant as 'Consistently exceeds expectations' for her FY22 performance review. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to rate the Town Accountant as 'Consistently exceeds expectations' for her FY22 performance review. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve an increase in compensation from grade 9, step 7 to grade 9 step 8

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve an increase in compensation from grade 9, step 7 to grade 9 step 8. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve an increase in compensation from grade 9, step 7 to grade 9 step 8. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS

Approve the bid award of the outdoor circuit training system equipment to Engineering Installation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $27,000

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award of the outdoor circuit training system equipment to Engineering Installation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $27,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award of the outdoor circuit training system equipment to Engineering Installation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $27,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

APPOINTMENTS

Appoint Peter Spawn to the Clean Energy & Sustainability Committee for an unexpired three-year term to expire June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to appoint Peter Spawn to the Clean Energy & Sustainability Committee for an unexpired three-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to appoint Peter Spawn to the Clean Energy & Sustainability Committee for an unexpired three-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the Town Manager's appointments, as presented

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Town Manager's appointments, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Town Manager's appointments, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022

Minutes, page 11

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the regular session minutes of July 11, 2022

Minutes, page 11

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session minutes of July 11, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session minutes of July 11, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Adjourn at 8:34PM to Executive session, not to return to open session, for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session Minutes of July 11, 2022 Segment 1 and review of Executive Session Minutes of...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn at 8:34PM to Executive session, not to return to open session, for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session Minutes of July 11, 2022 Segment 1 and review of Executive Session Minutes of June 6, 2022 Segment 2 and July 11, 2022 Segment 2. Roll call vote: Board Member Carota-Aye Board Member Dixon-Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre-Aye Board Member Wojtas-Aye Chair Timmins-Aye

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn at 8:34PM to Executive session, not to return to open session, for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session Minutes of July 11, 2022 Segment 1 and review of Executive Session Minutes of June 6, 2022 Segment 2 and July 11, 2022 Segment 2. Roll call vote: Board Member Carota-Aye Board Member Dixon-Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre-Aye Board Member Wojtas-Aye Chair Timmins-Aye Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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