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December 4, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
LLC, DBA
Approve the common victualler license of Shri Thirumai Chakra Foods LLC, DBA Masala Café Chettinad at 313 Littleton Rd. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the common victualler license of Shri Thirumai Chakra Foods LLC, DBA Masala Café Chettinad at 313 Littleton Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the common victualler license of Shri Thirumai Chakra Foods LLC, DBA Masala Café Chettinad at 313 Littleton Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for St. John the Evangelist African Community at St. Mary's Parish Hall at 25 North Rd. on December 17, 2023 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for St. John the Evangelist African Community at St. Mary's Parish Hall at 25 North Rd. on December 17, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for St. John the Evangelist African Community at St. Mary's Parish Hall at 25 North Rd. on December 17, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Approve the one day beer and wine license for the Art Reception at the Chelmsford Public Library at 25 Boston Rd on December 14, 2023 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Art Reception at the Chelmsford Public Library at 25 Boston Rd on December 14, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Art Reception at the Chelmsford Public Library at 25 Boston Rd on December 14, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Approve the alcohol, common victualler and auto dealer licenses for the period January 1- December 31, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the alcohol, common victualler and auto dealer licenses for the period January 1- December 31, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the alcohol, common victualler and auto dealer licenses for the period January 1- December 31, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
CONTINUATION OF TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING
Close the tax classification public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the tax classification public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the tax classification public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Maintain the levy split at 1.20 which translates to the Town adopting a residential factor of 0.96374 for FY24
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to maintain the levy split at 1.20 which translates to the Town adopting a residential factor of 0.96374 for FY24. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to maintain the levy split at 1.20 which translates to the Town adopting a residential factor of 0.96374 for FY24. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Adopt the small business exemption in the amount of 10%
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adopt the small business exemption in the amount of 10%. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adopt the small business exemption in the amount of 10%. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Not to adopt the residential or open space exemption
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins not to adopt the residential or open space exemption. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins not to adopt the residential or open space exemption. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
PERMIT PROJECTS
Approve the regulatory use agreements for 73 Dalton Road and Carlisle Street comprehensive permit process as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the regulatory use agreements for 73 Dalton Road and Carlisle Street comprehensive permit process as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the regulatory use agreements for 73 Dalton Road and Carlisle Street comprehensive permit process as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's bid award for the Fire Department mechanic plow pickup truck to Weirs Motors Inc. in the amount of $62,485 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the Fire Department mechanic plow pickup truck to Weirs Motors Inc. in the amount of $62,485 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the Fire Department mechanic plow pickup truck to Weirs Motors Inc. in the amount of $62,485 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Aaron Cunningham, Charles Mooney, Kristin Morris and Sheila Pichette as resident members to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to appoint Aaron Cunningham, Charles Mooney, Kristin Morris and Sheila Pichette as resident members to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to appoint Aaron Cunningham, Charles Mooney, Kristin Morris and Sheila Pichette as resident members to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of the Koulas Farm Task Force members for the term ending June 30, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of the Koulas Farm Task Force members for the term ending June 30, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of the Koulas Farm Task Force members for the term ending June 30, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn at 7:25PM. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn at 7:25PM. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
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