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August 5, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the petition for joint and identical pole locations as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the petition for joint and identical pole locations as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the petition for joint and identical pole locations as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Continue the public hearing for the joint pole petition until August 19th
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to continue the public hearing for the joint pole petition until August 19th. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to continue the public hearing for the joint pole petition until August 19th. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Not endorse the LIP project for the proposed affordable housing project for twenty-three units at 243 Riverneck Road as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to not endorse the LIP project for the proposed affordable housing project for twenty-three units at 243 Riverneck Road as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
Yes: Drew, Maloney, Timmins, WojtasNo: Dixon
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to not endorse the LIP project for the proposed affordable housing project for twenty-three units at 243 Riverneck Road as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 4-1, with Board Member Dixon opposed..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 and July 22, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 and July 22, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 and July 22, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:25PM, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of a) discussing strategy with respect to litigation Woodland v. Town of Chelmsford; b) discussing strategy...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:25PM, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of a) discussing strategy with respect to litigation Woodland v. Town of Chelmsford; b) discussing strategy with respect to potential litigation: Ledge Road commercial truck traffic; and c) to review Executive Session meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, segments 1 and 2. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll Call vote: Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Maloney: Aye Board Member Drew: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Chair Wojtas: Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:25PM, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of a) discussing strategy with respect to litigation Woodland v. Town of Chelmsford; b) discussing strategy with respect to potential litigation: Ledge Road commercial truck traffic; and c) to review Executive Session meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, segments 1 and 2. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll Call vote: Board Member Dixon: Aye Board Member Maloney: Aye Board Member Drew: Aye Board Member Timmins: Aye Chair Wojtas: Aye Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
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