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September 23, 2024
24 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)
Vote its intention to lay out of Parkhurst Road as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Parkhurst Road" on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford Massachusetts",...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out of Parkhurst Road as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Parkhurst Road" on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford Massachusetts", dated September 11, 2024, prepared by WPA USA INC., and to forward the proposed layout as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew that the Select Board vote its intention to lay out of Parkhurst Road as a public way the parcel of land shown as "Parkhurst Road" on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford Massachusetts", dated September 11, 2024, prepared by WPA USA INC., and to forward the proposed layout as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
LICENSES
Approve the one day Beer and Wine license for the Chelmsford Dental Group on October 28, 2024 to be held at 275 Billerica Rd. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day Beer and Wine license for the Chelmsford Dental Group on October 28, 2024 to be held at 275 Billerica Rd. as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day Beer and Wine license for the Chelmsford Dental Group on October 28, 2024 to be held at 275 Billerica Rd. as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
SELECT BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend approval of Article 2: Citizen Petition for a Pet Cemetery for fall annual town meeting 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 2: Citizen Petition for a Pet Cemetery for fall annual town meeting 2024. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 2: Citizen Petition for a Pet Cemetery for fall annual town meeting 2024. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Not recommend approval of Article 6 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to not recommend approval of Article 6 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to not recommend approval of Article 6 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 16 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 16 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Discussion ensued. Clerk Maloney stated that, notwithstanding that he is in favor of giving the fire department and entire group everything that they need to be safe and live safely and provide correctly for the community, he stated his opinion that it does not fix the problem. He expects that the fire department will be back in front of the Select Board asking for manpower. The Town would be better suited to go to the three-station model staffed appropriately. Board Member Timmins responded that the study committee had looked in-depth at the three-station model with the third station in the vicinity of Route 110 and Hunt Rd., but found that the response time of eight minutes was unacceptable including response times for the second due company that would not arrive in time to provide water on scene before the first due company truck runs out of water. Vice Chair Drew stated that the eight-minute response time was unacceptable to her. Clerk Maloney reiterated his concern giving the fire department the right equipment and buildings does not solve the problem. .
Yes: Dixon, Drew, Timmins, WojtasNo: Maloney
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 16 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Discussion ensued. Clerk Maloney stated that, notwithstanding that he is in favor of giving the fire department and entire group everything that they need to be safe and live safely and provide correctly for the community, he stated his opinion that it does not fix the problem. He expects that the fire department will be back in front of the Select Board asking for manpower. The Town would be better suited to go to the three-station model staffed appropriately. Board Member Timmins responded that the study committee had looked in-depth at the three-station model with the third station in the vicinity of Route 110 and Hunt Rd., but found that the response time of eight minutes was unacceptable including response times for the second due company that would not arrive in time to provide water on scene before the first due company truck runs out of water. Vice Chair Drew stated that the eight-minute response time was unacceptable to her. Clerk Maloney reiterated his concern giving the fire department the right equipment and buildings does not solve the problem. . Motion carries 4-1, with Clerk Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 18 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 18 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 18 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 11 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 11 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 11 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 3 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 3 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 3 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 4 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 4 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 4 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 7 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 7 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 7 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 8 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 8 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 8 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 9 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 9 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 9 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 10 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 10 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 10 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 12 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 12 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 12 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 13 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 13 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 13 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 14 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 14 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 14 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 15 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 15 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 15 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 17 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 17 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 17 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 19 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 19 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 19 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 20 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 20 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 20 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Recommend approval of Article 21 to fall town meeting as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 21 to fall town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to recommend approval of Article 21 to fall town meeting 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 September 9, 2024, as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of September 9, 2024, as amended. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of September 9, 2024, as amended. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 9:01PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney..
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 9:01PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
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