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October 28, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew
Absent: Patrick Maloney
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue the National Grid and Verizon pole petition public hearing for the Princeton St. area to November 4, 2024
MOTION: by Board Member Timmis to continue the National Grid and Verizon pole petition public hearing for the Princeton St. area to November 4, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmis to continue the National Grid and Verizon pole petition public hearing for the Princeton St. area to November 4, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Approved 11/18/2024 Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins)
LICENSES
Approve the roadside vendor license for the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St. from November 29th to December 23, 2024
MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to approve the roadside vendor license for the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St. from November 29th to December 23, 2024. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, and Board Member Dixon-Y.
Yes: Dixon, Drew, WojtasThe roll call does not list Virginia Crocker Timmins, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Dixon to approve the roadside vendor license for the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St. from November 29th to December 23, 2024. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Drew)
Approve the one day beer and wine license for the Huntington's Disease Society of America at the Chelmsford Senior Center on November 9th as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Huntington's Disease Society of America at the Chelmsford Senior Center on November 9th as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Huntington's Disease Society of America at the Chelmsford Senior Center on November 9th as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for Aaronap Cellars LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for Aaronap Cellars LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for Aaronap Cellars LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for Blisspoint LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for Blisspoint LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for Blisspoint LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for House Bear Brewing LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22,...
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for House Bear Brewing LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the special license to sell wine at an agricultural event for House Bear Brewing LLC at the Weston Nurseries Winter Farmers Market at 160 Pinehill Rd. from November 2, 2024 to February 22, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS DPW
Adopt the Town of Chelmsford Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt the Town of Chelmsford Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt the Town of Chelmsford Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous. 40 High St..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the drainage easement at 40 High St. as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the drainage easement at 40 High St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew- Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the drainage easement at 40 High St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew- Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
Approve the expenditure of the donations of funds from the Eustace B. and Nancy M. Fiske Foundation by the respective town departments with respect to the donors as follows: ...
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Board vote to approve the expenditure of the donations of funds from the Eustace B. and Nancy M. Fiske Foundation by the respective town departments with respect to the donors as follows: $20K for the Chelmsford Public Library to collect, preserve and update genealogical materials for the Chelmsford area to encourage study and research of such materials to be expended under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees; and $20K and for the Chelmsford Cemetery Department for the repair of seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century headstones in Forefathers Cemetery to be expended under the direction of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Board vote to approve the expenditure of the donations of funds from the Eustace B. and Nancy M. Fiske Foundation by the respective town departments with respect to the donors as follows: Approved 11/18/2024 $20K for the Chelmsford Public Library to collect, preserve and update genealogical materials for the Chelmsford area to encourage study and research of such materials to be expended under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees; and $20K and for the Chelmsford Cemetery Department for the repair of seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century headstones in Forefathers Cemetery to be expended under the direction of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Approve the Chelmsford Water District's request to be added to the Town's hazard mitigation plan as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Chelmsford Water District's request to be added to the Town's hazard mitigation plan as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Chelmsford Water District's request to be added to the Town's hazard mitigation plan as presented. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the regular meeting minutes of October 7, 2024, as amended
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 7, 2024, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 7, 2024, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Approved 11/18/2024 Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn at 6:57PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn at 6:57PM. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Dixon)
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