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October 11, 2022
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Carota arrived after the meeting began (the attendance list gives 7:00pm).
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve the application for the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church located at 1 Worthen St
MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to approve the application for the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church located at 1 Worthen St. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasMark Carota arrived late (the attendance list gives 7:00pm); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Mark Carota is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to approve the application for the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church located at 1 Worthen St. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 4-0..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Carota)
Approve the one day beer and wine license for the Huntington's Disease Society of America for an event to be held at the Chelmsford Senior Center on November 5, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Huntington's Disease Society of America for an event to be held at the Chelmsford Senior Center on November 5, 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 Huntington's Disease Society of America for an event to be held at the Chelmsford Senior Center on November 5, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the one day all alcoholic beverages licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for two events to be held at the Church located at 180 Old Westford Road on October 22 and November 19, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for two events to be held at the Church located at 180 Old Westford Road on October 22 and November 19, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for two events to be held at the Church located at 180 Old Westford Road on October 22 and November 19, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
SIGN WARRANT FOR THE NOVEMBER 8 STATE ELECTION
Approve and sign the warrant for the November 8th state election
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve and sign the warrant for the November 8th state election. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve and sign the warrant for the November 8th state election. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the bid award for the Dunshire Drive culvert replacement to J. J. Pelan and Sons Inc. in the amount of $371,000
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Dunshire Drive culvert replacement to J. J. Pelan and Sons Inc. in the amount of $371,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Dunshire Drive culvert replacement to J. J. Pelan and Sons Inc. in the amount of $371,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the bid award for the Varney playground drainage and site work to N. E. L. M Corporation Construction in the amount of $178,000
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Varney playground drainage and site work to N. E. L. M Corporation Construction in the amount of $178,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award for the Varney playground drainage and site work to N. E. L. M Corporation Construction in the amount of $178,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Joe Tierney to the Capital Planning Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Joe Tierney to the Capital Planning Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Joe Tierney to the Capital Planning Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Finance Committee of September 19, 2022, as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the minutes of the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Finance Committee of September 19, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the minutes of the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Finance Committee of September 19, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the regular meeting minutes of September 26, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 26, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 26, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 14 as amended and presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 14 as amended and presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 14 as amended and presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 15 as amended and presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 15 as amended and presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 15 as amended and presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO LAY OUT CHARLES WAY
Recommend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Charles Way as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Charles Way" on plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Charles Way...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Charles Way as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Charles Way" on plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Charles Way Chelmsford, Massachusetts," dated October 5, 2022, prepared by Farnsworth Engineering Associates for Town of Chelmsford, as depicted on plans recorded in the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 146, Plan 6, and to forward the proposed layout as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, Section 811. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Charles Way as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Charles Way" on plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan of Charles Way Chelmsford, Massachusetts," dated October 5, 2022, prepared by Farnsworth Engineering Associates for Town of Chelmsford, as depicted on plans recorded in the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 146, Plan 6, and to forward the proposed layout as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, Section 811. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO LAY OUT NABNASSET DRIVE
Recommend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Nabnasset Drive as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Nabnasset Drive" on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Nabnasset...
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Nabnasset Drive as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Nabnasset Drive" on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Nabnasset Drive Chelmsford, Massachusetts," dated September 8, 2022, prepared by Landtech Consultants for Howard Stein Hudson, and to forward the proposed layout as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, Section 811, with additional notations to the Town Clerk regarding the spurs which are specifically not approved. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out Nabnasset Drive as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Nabnasset Drive" on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Nabnasset Drive Chelmsford, Massachusetts," dated September 8, 2022, prepared by Landtech Consultants for Howard Stein Hudson, and to forward the proposed layout as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, Section 811, with additional notations to the Town Clerk regarding the spurs which are specifically not approved. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0-1, with Vice Chair Lefebvre abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Articles 21, 22 and 23 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Articles 21, 22 and 23 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: WojtasNo: Carota, Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Articles 21, 22 and 23 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion fails, 1-4, with Board Member Wojtas in favor, all others opposed..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 26 as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 26 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: Dixon, Timmins, WojtasNo: CarotaAbstained: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 26 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries, 3-1-1, with Board Member Carota opposed, and Vice Chair Lefebvre abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Dixon)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON OCTOBER 20 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 1 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 1 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to recommend approval of Article 1 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries, 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:34PM, not to return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation of North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and Ledge...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:34PM, not to return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation of North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and Ledge Road commercial trucking; and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Firefighters, Police Patrol Officers, Police Superior Officers, and Public Safety dispatchers unions pursuant to G.L. c.30A Section 20(a)(c). 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 to Executive Session at 8:34PM, not to return to open session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation of North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and Ledge Road commercial trucking; and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Firefighters, Police Patrol Officers, Police Superior Officers, and Public Safety dispatchers unions pursuant to G.L. c.30A Section 20(a)(c). 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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