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March 27, 2023
14 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
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 a transfer of all alcoholic beverages package store license, pledge of collateral, pledge of inventory and change of hours to Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC DBA Lincoln...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a transfer of all alcoholic beverages package store license, pledge of collateral, pledge of inventory and change of hours to Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC DBA Lincoln Liquors to be executed on the premises at 10 Summer St. from Mall Liquors, Inc. DBA Lincoln Liquors. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a transfer of all alcoholic beverages package store license, pledge of collateral, pledge of inventory and change of hours to Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC DBA Lincoln Liquors to be executed on the premises at 10 Summer St. from Mall Liquors, Inc. DBA Lincoln Liquors. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
LICENSES
Approve the application for a common victualer license for GQ Chicken Chelmsford, LLC DBA Dave's Hot Chicken to be operated on the premises at 40 Drum Hill Rd
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a common victualer license for GQ Chicken Chelmsford, LLC DBA Dave's Hot Chicken to be operated on the premises at 40 Drum Hill Rd. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a common victualer license for GQ Chicken Chelmsford, LLC DBA Dave's Hot Chicken to be operated on the premises at 40 Drum Hill Rd. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 21, 2023 for the Parker Middle School located at 75 Graniteville...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 21, 2023 for the Parker Middle School located at 75 Graniteville Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 2 - Elimination of existing severe overcrowding, Priority 4 - Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments, Priority 5 - Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, and Priority 7 - Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Chelmsford to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 21, 2023 for the Parker Middle School located at 75 Graniteville Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 2 - Elimination of existing severe overcrowding, Priority 4 - Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments, Priority 5 - Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, and Priority 7 - Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Chelmsford to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the general contractor bid award for the Byam and Harrington Schools HVAC improvement projects to T.E. Snowden in the amount of $698,000
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the general contractor bid award for the Byam and Harrington Schools HVAC improvement projects to T.E. Snowden in the amount of $698,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the general contractor bid award for the Byam and Harrington Schools HVAC improvement projects to T.E. Snowden in the amount of $698,000. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Approve Judith O'Connor as the tenant board member of the Chelmsford Housing Authority for a five-year term to expire April, 2028
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve Judith O'Connor as the tenant board member of the Chelmsford Housing Authority for a five-year term to expire April, 2028. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve Judith O'Connor as the tenant board member of the Chelmsford Housing Authority for a five-year term to expire April, 2028. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous MEETING MINUTES Select Board Regular Meeting Minutes 03/13/2023.” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of March 13, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of March 13, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of March 13, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Executive Session at 9:44PM, not to return to Open Session, to review Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 Segments 1, 2, 3 and 4
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:44PM, not to return to Open Session, to review Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 Segments 1, 2, 3 and 4. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Timmins - aye. Vice Chair Lefebvre - aye. Board Member Carota-aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Wojtas - aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:44PM, not to return to Open Session, to review Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 Segments 1, 2, 3 and 4. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Timmins - aye. Vice Chair Lefebvre - aye. Board Member Carota-aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Wojtas - aye. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: April 10, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Christine Martin Barraford Recording Secretary Supporting documents: -April 4t.” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
HVAC -RE
Approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 1 Minutes, not to be released
Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 1 Minutes, not to be released. Board Member Wojtas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Abstain Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye
Yes: Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Carota, Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 1 Minutes, not to be released. Board Member Wojtas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Abstain Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye Motion carried, 3-0-2..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Wojtas)
Approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 2 Minutes, not to be released
Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 2 Minutes, not to be released. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Carota
From the minutes
“Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 2 Minutes, not to be released. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye Motion carried, 4-0-1..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 3 Minutes, not to be released
Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 3 Minutes, not to be released. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Carota
From the minutes
“Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 3 Minutes, not to be released. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye Motion carried, 4-0-1..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 4 Minutes, not to be released
Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 4 Minutes, not to be released. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Carota
From the minutes
“Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to approve the February 27, 2023 Executive Session Segment 4 Minutes, not to be released. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Abstain Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye Motion carried, 4-0-1..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Adjourn
Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to adjourn at 9:47 pm. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Aye Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Vice Chair Lefebvre motioned to adjourn at 9:47 pm. Clerk Dixon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Board Member Carota Aye Board Member Wojtas Aye Clerk Dixon Aye Vice Chair Lefebvre Aye Chair Timmins Aye Motion carried 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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