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Chelmsford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 20, 2023

8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

LICENSES

Approve the change of manager on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/innkeeper license of Rushi Hospitality dba Element by Westin at 25 Research Place as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the change of manager on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/innkeeper license of Rushi Hospitality dba Element by Westin at 25 Research Place as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the change of manager on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/innkeeper license of Rushi Hospitality dba Element by Westin at 25 Research Place as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Approved 12/18/2023 Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the roadside vendor license for Almo's Flower & Garden Center Inc. at 55 Graniteville Rd. for the period of November 24 to December 24, 2023 as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the roadside vendor license for Almo's Flower & Garden Center Inc. at 55 Graniteville Rd. for the period of November 24 to December 24, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the roadside vendor license for Almo's Flower & Garden Center Inc. at 55 Graniteville Rd. for the period of November 24 to December 24, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

ACRE PARCEL MAP 124, BLOCK 462, LOT

Approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider related to the purchase of the Elm Street parcel at map 124 block 462 lot 19

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–0

MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider related to the purchase of the Elm Street parcel at map 124 block 462 lot 19. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y and Board Member Drew-Y.

Yes: Dixon, Drew, TimminsThe roll call does not list Patricia Wojtas, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider related to the purchase of the Elm Street parcel at map 124 block 462 lot 19. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y and Board Member Drew-Y. Motion carries 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Dixon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING

Continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Board on December 4, 2023

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Board on December 4, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to continue the public hearing to the next meeting of the Board on December 4, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS

Confirm the Town Manager's appointments of Michael Donoghue to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term tending June 30, 2026, and Peter Casserly to the Board of Appeals for a three-year term...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to confirm the Town Manager's appointments of Michael Donoghue to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term tending June 30, 2026, and Peter Casserly to the Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to confirm the Town Manager's appointments of Michael Donoghue to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term tending June 30, 2026, and Peter Casserly to the Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of October 23, 2023

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of October 23, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of October 23, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of November 6, 2023

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of November 6, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of November 6, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn at 8:14PM. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn at 8:14PM. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y, Board Member Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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