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September 25, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ELECTION OF SELECT BOARD OFFICERS
Board Member Dixon nominated Vice Chair Wojtas as Chair
Board Member Dixon nominated Vice Chair Wojtas as Chair. Board Member Timmins seconded the nomination and Vice Chair Wojtas accepted the nomination. The motion to close nominations was made by Board Member Dixon and seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dixon nominated Vice Chair Wojtas as Chair. Board Member Timmins seconded the nomination and Vice Chair Wojtas accepted the nomination. The motion to close nominations was made by Board Member Dixon and seconded by Board Member Timmins. The vote was unanimous to elect Vice Chair Wojtas as Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Timmins)
Board Member Dixon nominated Board Member Timmins as Vice Chair. Upon the nomination being
Board Member Dixon nominated Board Member Timmins as Vice Chair. Upon the nomination being seconded by Board Member Drew, Board Member Timmins accepted the nomination of Vice Chair. The motion to close nominations was made by Board Member Dixon and seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dixon nominated Board Member Timmins as Vice Chair. Upon the nomination being seconded by Board Member Drew, Board Member Timmins accepted the nomination of Vice Chair. The motion to close nominations was made by Board Member Dixon and seconded by Board Member Timmins. The vote was unanimous to elect Board Member Timmins as Vice Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Drew)
Board Member Dixon nominated Board Member Drew as Clerk. Upon the nomination being
Board Member Dixon nominated Board Member Drew as Clerk. Upon the nomination being seconded by Board Member Timmins, Board Member Drew accepted the nomination of Clerk. The motion to close nominations was made by Board Member Dixon and seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dixon nominated Board Member Drew as Clerk. Upon the nomination being seconded by Board Member Timmins, Board Member Drew accepted the nomination of Clerk. The motion to close nominations was made by Board Member Dixon and seconded by Board Member Timmins. The vote was unanimous to elect Board Member Drew as Clerk of the Select Board..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Timmins)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
Yes: Dixon, Drew, TimminsNo: Wojtas
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 3-1 with Chair Wojtas in opposition..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Timmins)
Approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Simply Khmer Noodle House, LLC, located at 7 Summer St. Unit 30 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Simply Khmer Noodle House, LLC, located at 7 Summer St. Unit 30 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Simply Khmer Noodle House, LLC, located at 7 Summer St. Unit 30 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
LLC, DBA
Approve the common victualler license of Maruti Indian Foods LLC, DBA India Food Place located at 313 Littleon Rd. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the common victualler license of Maruti Indian Foods LLC, DBA India Food Place located at 313 Littleon Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the common victualler license of Maruti Indian Foods LLC, DBA India Food Place located at 313 Littleon Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the pledge of license on all alcoholic beverages package store of Six Brothers, LLC DBA Lincoln Liquors located at 10 Summer St. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the pledge of license on all alcoholic beverages package store of Six Brothers, LLC DBA Lincoln Liquors located at 10 Summer St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the pledge of license on all alcoholic beverages package store of Six Brothers, LLC DBA Lincoln Liquors located at 10 Summer St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the request for a one-day all alcoholic beverages licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church located at 180 Old Westford Rd. for October 28 and November 18, 2023 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the request for a one-day all alcoholic beverages licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church located at 180 Old Westford Rd. for October 28 and November 18, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the request for a one-day all alcoholic beverages licenses for Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church located at 180 Old Westford Rd. for October 28 and November 18, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOWN ACCOUNTANT DARLENE LUSSIER
Approve the employment agreement with the Town Accountant Darlene Lussier as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the employment agreement with the Town Accountant Darlene Lussier as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the employment agreement with the Town Accountant Darlene Lussier as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve allocation of ARPA funds for projects 1, 2 and 3 watershed assessments for Graniteville/Davis Rd, Dunshire/Tyngsboro Rd. and Evergreen St. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve allocation of ARPA funds for projects 1, 2 and 3 watershed assessments for Graniteville/Davis Rd, Dunshire/Tyngsboro Rd. and Evergreen St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve allocation of ARPA funds for projects 1, 2 and 3 watershed assessments for Graniteville/Davis Rd, Dunshire/Tyngsboro Rd. and Evergreen St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Recommend approval of Article 21 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to recommend approval of Article 21 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to recommend approval of Article 21 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
APPROVAL OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
Approve the solid waste disposal agreement with Covanta Haverhill Associates LLC as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the solid waste disposal agreement with Covanta Haverhill Associates LLC as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the solid waste disposal agreement with Covanta Haverhill Associates LLC as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of September 5, 2023, September 11, 2023 and September 18, 2023 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of September 5, 2023, September 11, 2023 and September 18, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of September 5, 2023, September 11, 2023 and September 18, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION NOT TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 9:05PM, not to return to Open Session to review Executive Session minutes of August 21, 2023 Segments 1 and 2 and September 11, 2023 Segments 1 and 2
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:05PM, not to return to Open Session to review Executive Session minutes of August 21, 2023 Segments 1 and 2 and September 11, 2023 Segments 1 and 2. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas - aye. Vice Chair Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye.
The minutes name Virginia Crocker Timmins as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn to Executive Session at 9:05PM, not to return to Open Session to review Executive Session minutes of August 21, 2023 Segments 1 and 2 and September 11, 2023 Segments 1 and 2. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas - aye. Vice Chair Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye. Motion passed 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins)
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