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June 26, 2023
17 recorded votes, 5 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 MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PLANNING BOARD
Asked for a roll call vote: Present were Mr. Paul McDougall-Y, Mr. John Sousa-Y, Ms. Deirdre Connolly-Y, Ms. Annita Tanini-Y and Mr. Michael Walsh of the Planning Board and Board Members...
Asked for a
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“asked for a roll call vote: Present were Mr. Paul McDougall-Y, Mr. John Sousa-Y, Ms. Deirdre Connolly-Y, Ms. Annita Tanini-Y and Mr. Michael Walsh of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y.”
Nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning Board
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning Board. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y.
The count (10-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning Board. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Approved 7/10/2023 Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y. Motion carries 10-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Close nominations
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close nominations. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y.
The count (10-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close nominations. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y. Motion carries 10-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Joint Meeting With Planning Board To Fill A Vacancy On The Planning Board
Roll call vote was taken on the appointment of Christopher Lavallee: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y.
The count (10-0) 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 was taken on the appointment of Christopher Lavallee: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y. Motion carries 10-0, unanimous..”
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn this joint meeting at 6:15PM. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 10-0, 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 this joint meeting at 6:15PM. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 10-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve pole petition #30744596
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve pole petition #30744596. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve pole petition #30744596. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
LICENSES
Approve the all alcoholic beverages requests for August 6 and September 9, 2023 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the all alcoholic beverages requests for August 6 and September 9, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the all alcoholic beverages requests for August 6 and September 9, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the change of officers on the all alcoholic beverages club license of Chelmsford Lodge of Elks as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the change of officers on the all alcoholic beverages club license of Chelmsford Lodge of Elks as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the change of officers on the all alcoholic beverages club license of Chelmsford Lodge of Elks as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve the motion as approved by Bond Counsel for the sale of the bonds as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the motion as approved by Bond Counsel for the sale of the bonds as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the motion as approved by Bond Counsel for the sale of the bonds as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries, 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
APPOINTMENTS
Reappoint Jim Lane, a member of the Republican Party, to the Board of Registrars
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to reappoint Jim Lane, a member of the Republican Party, to the Board of Registrars. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to reappoint Jim Lane, a member of the Republican Party, to the Board of Registrars. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Appoint Shrilatha Raajkumar to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to appoint Shrilatha Raajkumar to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to appoint Shrilatha Raajkumar to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the appointments as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the appointments as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
APPOINTMENT OF TOWN LEGAL COUNSEL
Appoint Blatman, Bobrowski, Haverty and Silverstein as Town Counsel; to appoint KP Law as Labor Counsel, KP Law as Special Counsel to the Select Board for the Town Manager, and to appoint KP Law...
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to appoint Blatman, Bobrowski, Haverty and Silverstein as Town Counsel; to appoint KP Law as Labor Counsel, KP Law as Special Counsel to the Select Board for the Town Manager, and to appoint KP Law as Special Counsel to the Board of Registrars and Town Clerk for elections and public records. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to appoint Blatman, Bobrowski, Haverty and Silverstein as Town Counsel; to appoint KP Law as Labor Counsel, KP Law as Special Counsel to the Select Board for the Town Manager, and to appoint KP Law as Special Counsel to the Board of Approved 7/10/2023 Registrars and Town Clerk for elections and public records. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of June 5, 2023 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of June 5, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of June 5, 2023 as presented. 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 8:11PM, not to return to Open Session to discuss complaint against an employee pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1); strategy with respect to litigation...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:11PM, not to return to Open Session to discuss complaint against an employee pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1); strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ledge Road commercial truck traffic; and to review Executive Session meeting minutes of June 5, 2023 Segment 1. 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 8:11PM, not to return to Open Session to discuss complaint against an employee pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1); strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ledge Road commercial truck traffic; and to review Executive Session meeting minutes of June 5, 2023 Segment 1. Roll call vote: Chair Carota - aye. Vice Chair Wojtas - aye. Board Member Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye. Motion passes, 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas)
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