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August 8, 2022
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the change of location and transfer of license on all alcoholic beverages package store license from Visoth Nuon DBA Chelmsford Wine & Spirits to Kanissa, Inc. DBA Chelmsford Wine &...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the change of location and transfer of license on all alcoholic beverages package store license from Visoth Nuon DBA Chelmsford Wine & Spirits to Kanissa, Inc. DBA Chelmsford Wine & Spirits located on the premises of 133 Princeton Street. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the change of location and transfer of license on all alcoholic beverages package store license from Visoth Nuon DBA Chelmsford Wine & Spirits to Kanissa, Inc. DBA Chelmsford Wine & Spirits located on the premises of 133 Princeton Street. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
LICENSES
Approve the one-day beer and wine license for the event sponsored by the Chelmsford Garden Club at the Barrett-Byam Homestead on October 1, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one-day beer and wine license for the event sponsored by the Chelmsford Garden Club at the Barrett-Byam Homestead on October 1, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one-day beer and wine license for the event sponsored by the Chelmsford Garden Club at the Barrett-Byam Homestead on October 1, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the fundraiser event to benefit the CHS Alumni Association to be held at the American Legion on 90 Groton Road across from Willis Drive on...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the fundraiser event to benefit the CHS Alumni Association to be held at the American Legion on 90 Groton Road across from Willis Drive on August 20, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the fundraiser event to benefit the CHS Alumni Association to be held at the American Legion on 90 Groton Road across from Willis Drive on August 20, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND FY23 COMPENSATION FOR TOWN MANGER PAUL COHEN
Approve an overall rating of 3.5
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve an overall rating of 3.5. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Carota, WojtasNo: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve an overall rating of 3.5. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion failed 2-3, with Board Members Wojtas and Carota in favor, all others opposed..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
Approve an overall rating of 3.0
MOTION: by Chair Timmins to approve an overall rating of 3.0. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasNo: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Chair Timmins to approve an overall rating of 3.0. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carried 4-1, with Board Member Lefebvre opposed..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve a 2.0% COLA increase for last year and a 2.0% COLA increase for this year
MOTION: by Board Member Carota to approve a 2.0% COLA increase for last year and a 2.0% COLA increase for this year. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. During discussion, Chair Timmins and the Board members clarified that there was no vote taken last year regarding compensation. Following further discussion,
Yes: Carota, Timmins, WojtasNo: Dixon, Lefebvre
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Carota to approve a 2.0% COLA increase for last year and a 2.0% COLA increase for this year. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. During discussion, Chair Timmins and the Board members clarified that there was no vote taken last year regarding compensation. Following further discussion, motion carried 3-2, with Board Members Lefebvre and Dixon opposed..” (Motion: Carota, second: Wojtas)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the bid award for the Chelmsford Forum electrical service installation to Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc. of North Reading Massachusetts in the amount of $67,103.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Chelmsford Forum electrical service installation to Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc. of North Reading Massachusetts in the amount of $67,103.00. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Chelmsford Forum electrical service installation to Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc. of North Reading Massachusetts in the amount of $67,103.00. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the bid award for the catch basin and street cleaning debris removal to W. L. French in the amount of $70,320.00
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the bid award for the catch basin and street cleaning debris removal to W. L. French in the amount of $70,320.00. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the bid award for the catch basin and street cleaning debris removal to W. L. French in the amount of $70,320.00. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0-1 with Board Member Lefebvre abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Dixon)
Approve the bid award for the Center School Playground site work to DeMello Construction Services in the amount of $38,950.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Center School Playground site work to DeMello Construction Services in the amount of $38,950.00. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Center School Playground site work to DeMello Construction Services in the amount of $38,950.00. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Brendan Marshall to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Brendan Marshall to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Brendan Marshall to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the appointment of Joan Walters to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Joan Walters to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Joan Walters to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for a one-year term to expire on June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of July 25, 2022, as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of July 25, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of July 25, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the work session meeting minutes of August 1, 2022, as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the work session meeting minutes of August 1, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the work session meeting minutes of August 1, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive session not to return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ledge Road commercial trucking; and for the purpose of...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre at 9:45PM to adjourn to Executive session not to return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ledge Road commercial trucking; and for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS contamination. 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 at 9:45PM to adjourn to Executive session not to return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ledge Road commercial trucking; and for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS contamination. Roll call vote: Board Member Carota-Aye Board Member Dixon-Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre-Aye Board Member Wojtas-Aye Chair Timmins-Aye Approved 8/22/2022 Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre)
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