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September 26, 2022
26 recorded votes, 1 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 petition from Comcast to install an underground conduit that will provide service to 10 Technology Drive
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition from Comcast to install an underground conduit that will provide service to 10 Technology Drive. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition from Comcast to install an underground conduit that will provide service to 10 Technology Drive. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
DOR SELECT BOARD REOMMENDATIONS ON OCTOBER 3, 2022 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLE
Recommend approval of warrant Article 1 for Special Town Meeting on October 3, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of warrant Article 1 for Special Town Meeting on October 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of warrant Article 1 for Special Town Meeting on October 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimously..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON OCTOBER 17, 2022 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 2 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 2 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 2 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 3 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 3 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 3 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 4 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 4 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 4 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 5 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 5 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 5 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 9 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 9 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 9 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 11 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 11 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 11 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 12 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 12 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 12 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 13 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 13 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 13 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend that the Town Manager amend the motion to transfer $500K to reduce the property tax levy
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend that the Town Manager amend the motion to transfer $500K to reduce the property tax levy. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend that the Town Manager amend the motion to transfer $500K to reduce the property tax levy. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 15 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 15 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 15 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 16 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 16 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 16 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 17 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 17 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 17 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 18 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 18 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 18 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 19 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 19 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 19 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 20 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 20 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas.
Yes: WojtasNo: Dixon, Lefebvre, TimminsAbstained: Carota
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 20 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. Motion failed 1-3-1, with Board Member Wojtas in favor, Board Members Timmins, Lefebvre, and Dixon opposed, and Board Member Carota abstaining..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Wojtas)
Recommend approval of Article 24 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 24 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 24 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
EXTINGUISH SEWER EASEMENT AT 255 PRINCETON STREET
Extinguish the sewer easement at 255 Princeton Street as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to extinguish the sewer easement at 255 Princeton Street as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to extinguish the sewer easement at 255 Princeton Street as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ACCEPT SEWER EASEMENT AT 240 GROTON ROAD
Accept the sewer easement at 240 Groton Rd as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to accept the sewer easement at 240 Groton Rd as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to accept the sewer easement at 240 Groton Rd as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
GRANT AN EASEMENT TO NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL A UTILITY POLE AT THE CHELMSFORD FORUM
Grant an easement to National Grid to install a utility pole at the Chelmsford Forum as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to grant an easement to National Grid to install a utility pole at the Chelmsford Forum as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to grant an easement to National Grid to install a utility pole at the Chelmsford Forum as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the funding of the temporary position of Assistant Facilities Director from ARPA funds in the amount of $85K
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of the temporary position of Assistant Facilities Director from ARPA funds in the amount of $85K. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the funding of the temporary position of Assistant Facilities Director from ARPA funds in the amount of $85K. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Elaine D'Allesandro for a three-year term on the Cultural Council, to expire on June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Elaine D'Allesandro for a three-year term on the Cultural Council, to expire on June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Elaine D'Allesandro for a three-year term on the Cultural Council, to expire on June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of September 12, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of September 12, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of September 12, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn at 10:15PM, to Executive Session not to return to open session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session Minutes of September 12, 2022; and to review held Executive Session Minutes...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn at 10:15PM, to Executive Session not to return to open session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session Minutes of September 12, 2022; and to review held Executive Session Minutes for potential release: October 1, 2018; April 8, 2019; July 8, 2019 Segments 1 and 3; March 5, 2020 Segment 1; June 1, 2020 Segment 3; June 28, 2021; July 26, 2021; August 9, 2021 Segment 5; September 7, 2021 Segment 1; September 13, 2021; November 15, 2021 Segment 2; May 9, 2022 Segment 5; and May 23, 2022 Segment 4. Roll call vote: Chair Timmins-Aye Board Member Dixon-Aye Board Member Carota-Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre-Aye Board Member Wojtas-Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn at 10:15PM, to Executive Session not to return to open session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session Minutes of September 12, 2022; and to review held Executive Session Minutes for potential release: October 1, 2018; April 8, 2019; July 8, 2019 Segments 1 and 3; March 5, 2020 Segment 1; June 1, 2020 Segment 3; June 28, Approved 10/11/2022 2021; July 26, 2021; August 9, 2021 Segment 5; September 7, 2021 Segment 1; September 13, 2021; November 15, 2021 Segment 2; May 9, 2022 Segment 5; and May 23, 2022 Segment 4. Roll call vote: Chair Timmins-Aye Board Member Dixon-Aye Board Member Carota-Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre-Aye Board Member Wojtas-Aye Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre)
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