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May 15, 2023
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota, Erin Drew
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
JOINT MEETNG WITH CEMETERY COMMISSION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CEMETERY COMMISSION
Close the nominations
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the nominations. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 7-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the nominations. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 7-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Joint Meetng With Cemetery Commission To Fill A Vacancy On The Cemetery Commission
Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y, Chair Carota-Y, Vice Chair Wojtas-Y, Cemetery Commission Member Hardy-Y and Cemetery Commission Member Sousa-Y.
The count (7-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y, Chair Carota-Y, Vice Chair Wojtas-Y, Cemetery Commission Member Hardy-Y and Cemetery Commission Member Sousa-Y. Motion carries 7-0, unanimous..”
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn the joint meeting. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 7-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn the joint meeting. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 7-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
LICENSES
Approve the application of Little Z's Inc. for a common victualer license to be exercised on the premises at 14 Fletcher St., Suite 4
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application of Little Z's Inc. for a common victualer license to be exercised on the premises at 14 Fletcher St., Suite 4. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the application of Little Z's Inc. for a common victualer license to be exercised on the premises at 14 Fletcher St., Suite 4. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the change of manager and change of officers and directors on all alcoholic beverages general on-premises license at the CCA managed by the Town Hall Advisory Committee
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the change of manager and change of officers and directors on all alcoholic beverages general on-premises license at the CCA managed by the Town Hall Advisory Committee. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the change of manager and change of officers and directors on all alcoholic beverages general on-premises license at the CCA managed by the Town Hall Advisory Committee. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of May 1, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of May 1, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of May 1, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION NOT TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:25PM, not to return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding a) recent JLMC mediation effort pertaining to reaching new...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:25PM, not to return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding a) recent JLMC mediation effort pertaining to reaching new collective bargaining agreement with the Chelmsford Firefighters Union; b) the Chelmsford Firefighters Unions' arbitration case pertaining to the scheduling of overtime; c) the Chelmsford Police Patrol Officers Union's filing of a prohibited practice with the Department of Labor pertaining to police detail pay; d) the Chelmsford Library Union's filing of a demand for arbitration regarding use of donated sick leave for parental leave; and e) to review Executive Session minutes of May 1, 2023 Segments 1, 2 and 3. 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 at 8:25PM, not to return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding a) recent JLMC mediation effort pertaining to reaching new collective bargaining agreement with the Chelmsford Firefighters Union; b) the Chelmsford Firefighters Unions' arbitration case pertaining to the scheduling of overtime; c) the Chelmsford Police Patrol Officers Union's filing of a prohibited practice with the Department of Labor pertaining to police detail pay; d) the Chelmsford Library Union's filing of a demand for arbitration regarding use of donated sick leave for parental leave; and e) to review Executive Session minutes of May 1, 2023 Segments 1, 2 and 3. 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 passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
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