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July 10, 2023
9 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
During the meeting:
- Erin Drew arrived after the meeting began (the attendance list gives partially absent).
Every vote, in order
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PLANNING BOARD
Close nominations
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close nominations. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Mr. Lavallee-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y, and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board-Y; and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y and Chair Carota-Y.
The count (9-0) 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. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Mr. Lavallee-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y, and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board-Y; and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y and Chair Carota-Y. Motion carries 9-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
D confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that under consideration. Chair Carota asked for votes of preference of the two candidates. Select Board Member Dixon - Joel Luna Select Board...
D confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that under consideration. Chair Carota asked for votes of preference of the two candidates. Select Board Member Dixon - Joel Luna Select Board Member Timmins - Joel Luna Vice Chair Wojtas - Joel Luna Chair Carota - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Walsh - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Sousa - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Lavallee- Joel Luna Planning Bord Member Tanini - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Connolly - Joel Luna
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes. Erin Drew had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“d confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that under consideration. Chair Carota asked for votes of preference of the two candidates. Select Board Member Dixon - Joel Luna Select Board Member Timmins - Joel Luna Vice Chair Wojtas - Joel Luna Chair Carota - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Walsh - Joel Luna Approved 7/24/2023 Planning Board Member Sousa - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Lavallee- Joel Luna Planning Bord Member Tanini - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Connolly - Joel Luna Motion carries 9-0, unanimous for Joel Luna as Associate Member of the Planning Board..”
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn the joint meeting at 6:06PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Mr. Lavallee-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board-Y; and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y and Chair Carota-Y.
The count (9-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn the joint meeting at 6:06PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Mr. Lavallee-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board-Y; and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y and Chair Carota-Y. Motion carries 9-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Dixon)
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ONBOARDING
Accept the onboarding procedures as presented with noted changes
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to accept the onboarding procedures as presented with noted changes. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to accept the onboarding procedures as presented with noted changes. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Madalyn Adkins to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2026
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to appoint Madalyn Adkins to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2026. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to appoint Madalyn Adkins to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2026. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
BOARD APPOINTMENT OF DIVERSITY, RACIAL EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Appoint Sherry Lyle to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2026
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to appoint Sherry Lyle to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2026. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to appoint Sherry Lyle to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term to expire 6/30/2026. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Confirm the appointment of Lauralynne Morey to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for an unexpired term to expire 6/30/2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to confirm the appointment of Lauralynne Morey to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for an unexpired term to expire 6/30/2024. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to confirm the appointment of Lauralynne Morey to the Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee for an unexpired term to expire 6/30/2024. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 26, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 26, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Discussion ensued. Board Member Timmins questioned the legal term "without prejudice" with regard to the decision made on utility poles. Upon clarification, she withdrew her comment.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 26, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Discussion ensued. Board Member Timmins questioned the legal term "without prejudice" with regard to the decision made on utility poles. Upon clarification, she withdrew her comment. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION NOT TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:04PM, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and to review Executive...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:04PM, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and to review Executive Session meeting minutes of June 26, 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 7:04PM, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and to review Executive Session meeting minutes of June 26, 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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