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May 1, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota, Erin Drew
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONFIRMATION OF THE TOWN MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF COLIN SPENCE AS POLICE CHIEF
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Deputy Police Chief Colin Spence as Police Chief effective June 1, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Deputy Police Chief Colin Spence as Police Chief effective June 1, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Deputy Police Chief Colin Spence as Police Chief effective June 1, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Drew)
LICENSES
Approve the application of Simply Khmer Noodle House LLC for a common victualler license to be exercised on the premises at 7 Summer St., Unit 30
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application of Simply Khmer Noodle House LLC for a common victualler license to be exercised on the premises at 7 Summer St., Unit 30. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application of Simply Khmer Noodle House LLC for a common victualler license to be exercised on the premises at 7 Summer St., Unit 30. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
APPOINTMENT OF SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Approve Board Member Wojtas as Select Board Representative to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
MOTION: by Chair Carota to approve Board Member Wojtas as Select Board Representative to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Chair Carota to approve Board Member Wojtas as Select Board Representative to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Carota, second: Timmins)
LEGISLATURE
Authorize the Town Manager to submit the home rule petition to the state legislature as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to authorize the Town Manager to submit the home rule petition to the state legislature as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to authorize the Town Manager to submit the home rule petition to the state legislature as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
SIGN PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR 0 WILSON LANE, MAP 29, BLOCK 104, LOT
Approve and sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0 Wilson Lane as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve and sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0 Wilson Lane as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve and sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0 Wilson Lane as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE EARMARKS IN MASSACHUSETTS SENATE'S PROPOSED FY24 STATE OPERATING
Approve the earmark request of $75K for a strategic plan/roadmap on how the schools can transition from fossil fuel-based heating systems to electric HVAC systems as part of the Town's efforts to...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the earmark request of $75K for a strategic plan/roadmap on how the schools can transition from fossil fuel-based heating systems to electric HVAC systems as part of the Town's efforts to be net-zero emissions by 2050. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the earmark request of $75K for a strategic plan/roadmap on how the schools can transition from fossil fuel-based heating systems to electric HVAC systems as part of the Town's efforts to be net-zero emissions by 2050. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the bid award for the McCarthy Middle School kitchen equipment to Alternative Sales Corp. in the amount of $321,645.08
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the McCarthy Middle School kitchen equipment to Alternative Sales Corp. in the amount of $321,645.08. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the McCarthy Middle School kitchen equipment to Alternative Sales Corp. in the amount of $321,645.08. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the bid award for the Department of Public Works seasonal road reclaiming and paving to Newport Construction in the amount of $1,271,000.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the Department of Public Works seasonal road reclaiming and paving to Newport Construction in the amount of $1,271,000.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the Department of Public Works seasonal road reclaiming and paving to Newport Construction in the amount of $1,271,000.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the bid award for the Miland Ave. pump station reconstruction to N. Granese & Sons in the amount of $845,000.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the Miland Ave. pump station reconstruction to N. Granese & Sons in the amount of $845,000.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the bid award for the Miland Ave. pump station reconstruction to N. Granese & Sons in the amount of $845,000.00. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board reorganization meeting minutes of April 6, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board reorganization meeting minutes of April 6, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board reorganization meeting minutes of April 6, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of April 10, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of April 10, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of April 10, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
AJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, NOT TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
To adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding a) North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; b) 24, 26, 28 and 30 Second...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas at 7:41PM, to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding a) North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; b) 24, 26, 28 and 30 Second Lane; c) Ledge Road Commercial Truck Traffic; and d) to review Executive Session meeting minutes of April 10, 2023 Segments 1, 2 and 3. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Role 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 at 7:41PM, to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding a) North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; b) 24, 26, 28 and 30 Second Lane; c) Ledge Road Commercial Truck Traffic; and d) to review Executive Session meeting minutes of April 10, 2023 Segments 1, 2 and 3. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Role Call vote: Chair Carota - aye. Vice Chair Wojtas - aye. Board Member Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
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