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November 7, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 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
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 application for an all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Pressed Café LLC located at 330 Billerica Rd
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for an all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Pressed Café LLC located at 330 Billerica Rd. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for an all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Pressed Café LLC located at 330 Billerica Rd. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
LICENSES
Approve the application for a roadside vendor license to Chelmsford Youth Baseball to operate on the premises located at 75 Chelmsford St. at the 110 ball fields from November 25-December 23, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a roadside vendor license to Chelmsford Youth Baseball to operate on the premises located at 75 Chelmsford St. at the 110 ball fields from November 25-December 23, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a roadside vendor license to Chelmsford Youth Baseball to operate on the premises located at 75 Chelmsford St. at the 110 ball fields from November 25-December 23, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the application of Almo's Flower and Garden Center, Inc. for a roadside vendor license to operate on the premises located at 55 Graniteville Rd. from November 25-December 24, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application of Almo's Flower and Garden Center, Inc. for a roadside vendor license to operate on the premises located at 55 Graniteville Rd. from November 25-December 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application of Almo's Flower and Garden Center, Inc. for a roadside vendor license to operate on the premises located at 55 Graniteville Rd. from November 25-December 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING
Continue the public hearing to November 21st
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the public hearing to November 21st. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the public hearing to November 21st. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ORDER OF TAKING OF CHARLES WAY
Adopt an order of taking of an easement over Charles Way as shown as a Street Acceptance Plan of Charles Way located in the Town of Chelmsford, prepared by Farnsworth Engineering Associates, dated...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre that the Board adopt an order of taking of an easement over Charles Way as shown as a Street Acceptance Plan of Charles Way located in the Town of Chelmsford, prepared by Farnsworth Engineering Associates, dated October 5, 2022, for the purpose of establishing it as a public way. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre that the Board adopt an order of taking of an easement over Charles Way as shown as a Street Acceptance Plan of Charles Way located in the Town of Chelmsford, prepared by Farnsworth Engineering Associates, dated October 5, 2022, for the purpose of establishing it as a public way. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the bid award to NELM Corporation in the amount of $98,000 for the Varney Park Playground equipment installation
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award to NELM Corporation in the amount of $98,000 for the Varney Park Playground equipment installation. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the bid award to NELM Corporation in the amount of $98,000 for the Varney Park Playground equipment installation. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Roberta Witts to the Cultural Council for an unexpired term of three years ending June 30, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Roberta Witts to the Cultural Council for an unexpired term of three years ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Roberta Witts to the Cultural Council for an unexpired term of three years ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the appointment of Harrison Mayotte to the Public Records Advisory Committee for an unexpired term of one year ending June 30, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Harrison Mayotte to the Public Records Advisory Committee for an unexpired term of one year ending June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Harrison Mayotte to the Public Records Advisory Committee for an unexpired term of one year ending June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes prior to town meeting of October 3, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board meeting minutes prior to town meeting of October 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board meeting minutes prior to town meeting of October 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the Select Board regular session meeting minutes of October 11, 2022, as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular session meeting minutes of October 11, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular session meeting minutes of October 11, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the Select Board Special meeting minutes of October 12, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board Special meeting minutes of October 12, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board Special meeting minutes of October 12, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the Select Board special session meeting minutes of October 13, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board special session meeting minutes of October 13, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board special session meeting minutes of October 13, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the regular session meeting minutes of October 24, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of October 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the regular session meeting minutes of October 24, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:37PM, not to return to open session to discuss strategy with respect to a) litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; b) collective...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:37PM, not to return to open session to discuss strategy with respect to a) litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; b) collective bargaining with the Police Patrol Officers Union, Police Superior Officers Union, Pubic Safety Dispatchers Union, Firefighters Union; and the Deputy Fire Chief Home Rule Petition; and to review Executive Session Minutes of October 11, 2022 Segments 1, 2 and 3. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Lefevre: Aye Chair Timmins: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:37PM, not to return to open session to discuss strategy with respect to a) litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; b) collective bargaining with the Police Patrol Officers Union, Police Superior Officers Union, Pubic Safety Dispatchers Union, Firefighters Union; and the Deputy Fire Chief Home Rule Petition; and to review Executive Session Minutes of October 11, 2022 Segments 1, 2 and 3. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Board Member Carota: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Lefevre: Aye Chair Timmins: Aye Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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