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January 9, 2023
9 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
LICENSES
Approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for the Mardi Gras event scheduled for February 18th on its premises at 180 Old Westford Rd
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for the Mardi Gras event scheduled for February 18th on its premises at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church for the Mardi Gras event scheduled for February 18th on its premises at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Continue the moratorium on the issuance of an additional off premises retail liquor license to December 31, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the moratorium on the issuance of an additional off premises retail liquor license to December 31, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the moratorium on the issuance of an additional off premises retail liquor license to December 31, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
DISCUSSION REGARDING MASSACHUSETTS BROADBAND INSTITUTE DIGITAL EQUITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Support the proposed Digital Equity Planning Program, and designate NMCOG as the program consultant
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to support the proposed Digital Equity Planning Program, and designate NMCOG as the program consultant. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to support the proposed Digital Equity Planning Program, and designate NMCOG as the program consultant. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Peter Spawn to the Conservation Commission for an unexpired three-year term to expire June 30, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Peter Spawn to the Conservation Commission 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 approve the appointment of Peter Spawn to the Conservation Commission for an unexpired three-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 Select Board joint meeting with the School Committee and Finance Committee of December 12, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the minutes of the Select Board joint meeting with the School Committee and Finance Committee of December 12, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the minutes of the Select Board joint meeting with the School Committee and Finance Committee of December 12, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of December 19, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of December 19, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of December 19, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (MMA) RESOLUTION AND VOTING DELEGATE
Nominate Board Member Wojtas as the MMA voting member
MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to nominate Board Member Wojtas as the MMA voting member. Seconded by Vice Chair Lefebvre. Board Member Wojtas accepted the nomination.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to nominate Board Member Wojtas as the MMA voting member. Seconded by Vice Chair Lefebvre. Board Member Wojtas accepted the nomination. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Lefebvre)
VOTING DELEGATE FOR MIIA ANNUAL MEMBERS BUSINESS MEETING
Nominate Board Member Wojtas as the voting delegate for the MIIA annual members business meeting
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to nominate Board Member Wojtas as the voting delegate for the MIIA annual members business meeting. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Board Member Wojtas accepted the nomination.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to nominate Board Member Wojtas as the voting delegate for the MIIA annual members business meeting. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Board Member Wojtas accepted the nomination. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:06PM, not to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with a) the Police Patrol Officers Union; and b) the Firefighters Union
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:06PM, not to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with a) the Police Patrol Officers Union; and b) the Firefighters Union. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Chair Timmins, aye Vice Chair Lefebvre, aye Clerk Dixon, aye Board Member Carota, aye Board Member Wojtas, aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:06PM, not to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with a) the Police Patrol Officers Union; and b) the Firefighters Union. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Approved 1/23/2023 Roll Call Vote: Chair Timmins, aye Vice Chair Lefebvre, aye Clerk Dixon, aye Board Member Carota, aye Board Member Wojtas, aye Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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