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Chelmsford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 26, 2024

13 recorded votes, 0 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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Comcast Southern New England, Inc. cable television license renewal for the renewal term April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2034 as presented with Section 1.1 Paragraph 18 effective date...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Comcast Southern New England, Inc. cable television license renewal for the renewal term April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2034 as presented with Section 1.1 Paragraph 18 effective date corrected and with Exhibit 3 to be reviewed for accuracy. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Comcast Southern New England, Inc. cable television license renewal for the renewal term April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2034 as presented with Section 1.1 Paragraph 18 effective date corrected and with Exhibit 3 to be reviewed for accuracy. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the carry-in alcohol license for Shri Thirumal Chakra Foods, LLC DBA Masala Café Chettinad located at 313 Littleton Road, Unit 12 as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the carry-in alcohol license for Shri Thirumal Chakra Foods, LLC DBA Masala Café Chettinad located at 313 Littleton Road, Unit 12 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the carry-in alcohol license for Shri Thirumal Chakra Foods, LLC DBA Masala Café Chettinad located at 313 Littleton Road, Unit 12 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

LICENSES

Approve the change of ownership interest amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Andiamo Pasta, LLC DBA Andiamo Restaurant and Bar located at 18 Boston Rd., Suite 100

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the change of ownership interest amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Andiamo Pasta, LLC DBA Andiamo Restaurant and Bar located at 18 Boston Rd., Suite 100. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the change of ownership interest amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Andiamo Pasta, LLC DBA Andiamo Restaurant and Bar located at 18 Boston Rd., Suite 100. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Allocate $95,000 of ARPA funds to the DPW's pilot smoke detector testing project at the Katrina Station and Littleton Rd. area

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to allocate $95,000 of ARPA funds to the DPW's pilot smoke detector testing project at the Katrina Station and Littleton Rd. area. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to allocate $95,000 of ARPA funds to the DPW's pilot smoke detector testing project at the Katrina Station and Littleton Rd. area. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

SIGN WARRANT FOR THE SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Sign the warrant for the spring annual town meeting and town election on April 2nd as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins that the Board sign the warrant for the spring annual town meeting and town election on April 2nd as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins that the Board sign the warrant for the spring annual town meeting and town election on April 2nd as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

PRINCETON STREET

Authorize the Chair to sign the regulatory agreement for Trammel Crow residential subsidized housing units at 255 Princeton Street as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to authorize the Chair to sign the regulatory agreement for Trammel Crow residential subsidized housing units at 255 Princeton Street as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to authorize the Chair to sign the regulatory agreement for Trammel Crow residential subsidized housing units at 255 Princeton Street as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

FISCAL YEAR 2025 STATE OPERATING BUDGET EARMARK REQUESTS

Authorize the Town Manager to submit the earmark requests for the House and Senate as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to authorize the Town Manager to submit the earmark requests for the House and Senate as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to authorize the Town Manager to submit the earmark requests for the House and Senate as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS RFP

Authorize the Town Manager to award the watershed assessment project to Kleinfelder in the amount of $270,500 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to authorize the Town Manager to award the watershed assessment project to Kleinfelder in the amount of $270,500 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to authorize the Town Manager to award the watershed assessment project to Kleinfelder in the amount of $270,500 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS

Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Patrick Demers to the Cultural Council for an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2026 and the appointment of Daniel Ruiz as an alternate member...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Patrick Demers to the Cultural Council for an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2026 and the appointment of Daniel Ruiz as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for an unexpired three-year 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 Patrick Demers to the Cultural Council for an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2026 and the appointment of Daniel Ruiz as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the regular meeting minutes of February 12, 2024 as amended

Minutes, page 8

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 12, 2024 as amended. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 12, 2024 as amended. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn at 7:56PM. Seconded by Board Member Drew.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to adjourn at 7:56PM. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)

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

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