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April 10, 2023
48 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota, Erin Drew
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
AJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session, to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to a) collective bargaining with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union; b) collective bargaining...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session, to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to a) collective bargaining with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union; b) collective bargaining with the Public Safety Dispatchers Union and c) collective bargaining with the Library Employees Union. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Chair Carota - aye. Vice Chair Wojtas - aye. Board Member Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session, to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to a) collective bargaining with the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union; b) collective bargaining with the Public Safety Dispatchers Union and c) collective bargaining with the Library Employees Union. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Chair Carota - aye. Vice Chair Wojtas - aye. Board Member Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
LICENSES
Approve the application for two one day beer and wine licenses for Mexican Chili Inc. to be operated on the premises at 313 Littleton Rd., Unit 1 on May 5 and 6th as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application for two one day beer and wine licenses for Mexican Chili Inc. to be operated on the premises at 313 Littleton Rd., Unit 1 on May 5 and 6th as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application for two one day beer and wine licenses for Mexican Chili Inc. to be operated on the premises at 313 Littleton Rd., Unit 1 on May 5 and 6th as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the application for a one day beer and wine license for Axis Communications to be operated on the premises at 300 Apollo Drive on June 22nd as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application for a one day beer and wine license for Axis Communications to be operated on the premises at 300 Apollo Drive on June 22nd as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application for a one day beer and wine license for Axis Communications to be operated on the premises at 300 Apollo Drive on June 22nd as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
ARTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lauren Cochran to the position as the Executive Director of the Chelmsford Center for the Arts
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lauren Cochran to the position as the Executive Director of the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lauren Cochran to the position as the Executive Director of the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
CHS HVAC
Approve the bid award for the CHS rooftop unit replacement to N. B. Kenney in the amount of $252,993.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the CHS rooftop unit replacement to N. B. Kenney in the amount of $252,993.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the CHS rooftop unit replacement to N. B. Kenney in the amount of $252,993.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the bid award for the HVAC design work for the Senior Center to BLW Engineers in the amount of $75,000.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the HVAC design work for the Senior Center to BLW Engineers in the amount of $75,000.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the HVAC design work for the Senior Center to BLW Engineers in the amount of $75,000.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Ruth Luna to the Community Preservation Committee for the remaining two-years of a term ending June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the appointment of Ruth Luna to the Community Preservation Committee for the remaining two-years of a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the appointment of Ruth Luna to the Community Preservation Committee for the remaining two-years of a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
AT 2 ELIZABETH DRIVE
Approve the Tax Incremental Financing Agreements between the Town and Analog Devices Federal, LLC and Analog Devices, Inc
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Tax Incremental Financing Agreements between the Town and Analog Devices Federal, LLC and Analog Devices, Inc. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Tax Incremental Financing Agreements between the Town and Analog Devices Federal, LLC and Analog Devices, Inc. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
SIGN WARRANT FOR APRIL 27 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Sign the warrant for the special town meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023 at 7:29PM at the Senior Center
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to sign the warrant for the special town meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023 at 7:29PM at the Senior Center. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to sign the warrant for the special town meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023 at 7:29PM at the Senior Center. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON APRIL 27 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 1
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 1. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 1. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 2
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 3
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 4
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 5
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
VOTE ON APPROVAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
Approve the Memorandums of Agreement between the Town and the NEPBA Police Superior Officers Union from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Memorandums of Agreement between the Town and the NEPBA Police Superior Officers Union from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Memorandums of Agreement between the Town and the NEPBA Police Superior Officers Union from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the AFSCME Public Safety Dispatchers Union from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the AFSCME Public Safety Dispatchers Union from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the AFSCME Public Safety Dispatchers Union from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Local Teachers Union Library Employees Union Units A and B from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Local Teachers Union Library Employees Union Units A and B from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Local Teachers Union Library Employees Union Units A and B from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 2
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 19
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 19. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 19. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 20
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 20. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, WojtasNo: Drew, Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 20. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 3-2, with Board Members Timmins and Drew opposed..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 21
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 21. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
Yes: WojtasNo: Carota, Dixon, Drew, Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 21. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion fails 1-4, with Board Member Wojtas in favor, all others opposed..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 22
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 22. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 22. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 23
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 23. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 23. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 24
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 24. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 24. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 25
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 25. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 25. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 26
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 26. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 26. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 27
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 28
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 28. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 28. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 29
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 29. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 29. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 30
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 30. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 30. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 3
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 4
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 5
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 6
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 7
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 8
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 9
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 10
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 11
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 12
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 12. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 12. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
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Recommend approval of Article 13
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 13. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 13. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 14
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 15
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 15. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 15. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 16
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 16. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 16. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 17
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 17. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 17. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Recommend approval of Article 18
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 18. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 18. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2023 as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2023 as amended. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Drew
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2023 as amended. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 4-0-1, with Board Member Drew abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn at 8:32PM. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn at 8:32PM. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
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