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March 13, 2023
18 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
JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND TOWN MODERATOR
Close the nominations
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to close the nominations. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to close the nominations. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 9-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Carota)
Adjourn
MOTION: by Chair Timmins to adjourn the joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee. Seconded by Board Member Carota.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Chair Timmins to adjourn the joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee. Seconded by Board Member Carota. Motion carries 9-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Carota)
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 for the joint or identical pole location on Dunshire Drive of Pole 22
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition for the joint or identical pole location on Dunshire Drive of Pole 22. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition for the joint or identical pole location on Dunshire Drive of Pole 22. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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 to add new Pole 13-50 on Stuart Road
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition to add new Pole 13-50 on Stuart Road. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the petition to add new Pole 13-50 on Stuart Road. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Continue the public hearing for two weeks until the next Board meeting on March 27th
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the public hearing for two weeks until the next Board meeting on March 27th. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to continue the public hearing for two weeks until the next Board meeting on March 27th. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve the signage of rules as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the signage of rules as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the signage of rules as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MIDDLESEX COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM COLA ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES
Approve Section 269 of the Acts of 2022 for a one-time increase for cost of living for retirees and beneficiaries from 3% to 5% of the $16,000 COLA base
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve Section 269 of the Acts of 2022 for a one-time increase for cost of living for retirees and beneficiaries from 3% to 5% of the $16,000 COLA base. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve Section 269 of the Acts of 2022 for a one-time increase for cost of living for retirees and beneficiaries from 3% to 5% of the $16,000 COLA base. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
SIGN BROOK WALK EASEMENT
Approve the granting of access and walkway easement of Brook Walk in connection with the Odd Fellows redevelopment project
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the granting of access and walkway easement of Brook Walk in connection with the Odd Fellows redevelopment project. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the granting of access and walkway easement of Brook Walk in connection with the Odd Fellows redevelopment project. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve bid award to Frost Realty for operation of the Forum as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Frost Realty for operation of the Forum as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Frost Realty for operation of the Forum as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve bid award to Newport Construction for mill and overlay in the amount of $1,668,200
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Newport Construction for mill and overlay in the amount of $1,668,200. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Newport Construction for mill and overlay in the amount of $1,668,200. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve bid award to Sealcoating Inc. dba Indus for microsurfacing in the amount of $154,770
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Sealcoating Inc. dba Indus for microsurfacing in the amount of $154,770. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Sealcoating Inc. dba Indus for microsurfacing in the amount of $154,770. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve bid award to Allied Paving Corporation for sidewalks in the amount of $372,595
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Allied Paving Corporation for sidewalks in the amount of $372,595. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve bid award to Allied Paving Corporation for sidewalks in the amount of $372,595. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS CCA
Approve the appointment of Beth Bellone, Kellie Dunn and Gabriel Reim each to one-year terms ending June 30, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Beth Bellone, Kellie Dunn and Gabriel Reim each to one-year terms ending June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Beth Bellone, Kellie Dunn and Gabriel Reim each to one-year terms ending June 30, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the appointment of Mike Rigney to an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Mike Rigney to an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the appointment of Mike Rigney to an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of February 27, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of February 27, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Carota
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of February 27, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, with Board Member Carota abstaining..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn this meeting at 9:24PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn this meeting at 9:24PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion Carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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