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Chelmsford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

April 22, 2024

35 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Approve the all alcoholic beverages package store license for In and Out Variety, Inc. dba Liquor Market of Chelmsford located at 11 Vinal Square with an amendment to include the supervisor's...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the all alcoholic beverages package store license for In and Out Variety, Inc. dba Liquor Market of Chelmsford located at 11 Vinal Square with an amendment to include the supervisor's first and last names in section 10C employment information. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the all alcoholic beverages package store license for In and Out Variety, Inc. dba Liquor Market of Chelmsford located at 11 Vinal Square with an amendment to include the supervisor's first and last names in section 10C employment information. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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BBQ, LLC, DBA

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for 168 Korean BBQ, LLC, dba Dae Gee Korean BBQ located at 83 Parkhurst Rd, Units 2 and 3 as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for 168 Korean BBQ, LLC, dba Dae Gee Korean BBQ located at 83 Parkhurst Rd, Units 2 and 3 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for 168 Korean BBQ, LLC, dba Dae Gee Korean BBQ located at 83 Parkhurst Rd, Units 2 and 3 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS DPW

Approve the ARPA funding for the three projects presented by DPW Director Christine Clancy to a) install oil water separator at Fire Mechanic's Garage at 54 Richardson Rd. for $75K; b) perform GAP...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the ARPA funding for the three projects presented by DPW Director Christine Clancy to a) install oil water separator at Fire Mechanic's Garage at 54 Richardson Rd. for $75K; b) perform GAP analysis for protection of Town's groundwater and drinking water for $35K; and 3) conduct a feasibility assessment of providing additional sewer capacity from MWRA for $40K. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the ARPA funding for the three projects presented by DPW Director Christine Clancy to a) install oil water separator at Fire Mechanic's Garage at 54 Richardson Rd. for $75K; b) perform GAP analysis for protection of Town's groundwater and drinking water for $35K; and 3) conduct a feasibility assessment of providing additional sewer capacity from MWRA for $40K. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

SELECT BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES

Recommend approval of Article 26

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 26. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 26. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 27

Minutes, page 8

ApproveFailed · 0–5

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

No: Dixon, Drew, Maloney, Timmins, Wojtas

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion failed 0-5, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 2

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 3

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 4

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 5

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 5. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 6

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 7

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 8

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 9

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 10

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 11

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 12

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 12. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 12. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 13

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 13. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 13. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 14

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 15

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 15. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 15. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 16

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 16. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 16. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 17

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 17. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 17. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 18

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 18. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 18. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 19

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 19. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 19. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 20

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 20. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 20. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 21

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 21. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 21. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 22

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 22. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 22. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 23

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 23. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 23. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 24

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 24. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 24. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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Recommend approval of Article 25

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 25. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 25. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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ELECTION OF SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Elect Chair Wojtas as Select Board representative to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to elect Chair Wojtas as Select Board representative to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to elect Chair Wojtas as Select Board representative to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS

Approve the Town Manager's recommendation for bid award for sidewalk construction to McIver Brothers in the amount of $694,050

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's recommendation for bid award for sidewalk construction to McIver Brothers in the amount of $694,050. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's recommendation for bid award for sidewalk construction to McIver Brothers in the amount of $694,050. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2024, as presented

Minutes, page 11

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.

Yes: Dixon, Drew, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Maloney

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous, with Board Member Maloney abstaining..” (Motion: Drew, second: Timmins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 9:10PM Seconded by Board Member Maloney.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 9:10PM Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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