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December 23, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING BOARD TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE PLANNING BOARD - ASSOCIATE
Adjourn
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Planning Board at 6:05PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Planning Board members Sousa, Luna, Walsh, Lavalee, Connolly and Tanini; and Select Board members Maloney, Drew, Dixon, Timmins and Chair Wojtas all voted in favor.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 11-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Planning Board at 6:05PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Planning Board members Sousa, Luna, Walsh, Lavalee, Connolly and Tanini; and Select Board members Maloney, Drew, Dixon, Timmins and Chair Wojtas all voted in favor. Motion carries 11-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
LICENSES
Continue the public hearing for the change of corporate officers' stock interest in liquor license manager amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license to Tequila's at One Vinal...
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to continue the public hearing for the change of corporate officers' stock interest in liquor license manager amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license to Tequila's at One Vinal Square to January 6th. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to continue the public hearing for the change of corporate officers' stock interest in liquor license manager amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license to Tequila's at One Vinal Square to January 6th. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
LLC, DBA R&P
Approve the transfer of the auto dealer license from Ronald L. Emond, dba R&P Automotive to R&P Automotive Repair LLC, dba R&P Automotive at 117 Princeton St
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the transfer of the auto dealer license from Ronald L. Emond, dba R&P Automotive to R&P Automotive Repair LLC, dba R&P Automotive at 117 Princeton St. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the transfer of the auto dealer license from Ronald L. Emond, dba R&P Automotive to R&P Automotive Repair LLC, dba R&P Automotive at 117 Princeton St. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve and sign the first amendment to and assumption of development agreement of CH MF BTH III/Boston Chelmsford, L.L.C. as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board approve and sign the first amendment to and assumption of development agreement of CH MF BTH III/Boston Chelmsford, L.L.C. as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board approve and sign the first amendment to and assumption of development agreement of CH MF BTH III/Boston Chelmsford, L.L.C. as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
CH MF BTH
Adopt the Climate Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap for the Town of Chelmsford as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adopt the Climate Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap for the Town of Chelmsford as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adopt the Climate Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap for the Town of Chelmsford as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
DPW ARPA
Allocate the remaining ARPA funds in the amount of $106,722.00 toward the PFAS remediation services for calendar year 2025 and adjustments to all other projects as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to allocate the remaining ARPA funds in the amount of $106,722.00 toward the PFAS remediation services for calendar year 2025 and adjustments to all other projects as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to allocate the remaining ARPA funds in the amount of $106,722.00 toward the PFAS remediation services for calendar year 2025 and adjustments to all other projects as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO SELECT BOARD POLICIES
Adopt the EV First Policy as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt the EV First Policy as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt the EV First Policy as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
Adopt the updated Public Comment policy as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt the updated Public Comment policy as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt the updated Public Comment policy as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS Town Manager Cohen presented the following bid awards: School Various Elevator Design Project DPW recommends awarding th.” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into the feasibility study agreement for the Colonel Moses Parker Middle School with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as presented and to authorize...
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the feasibility study agreement for the Colonel Moses Parker Middle School with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Town. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the feasibility study agreement for the Colonel Moses Parker Middle School with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Town. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Angela Hughes to the Holiday Decorating Committee for a one-year term from 1/1-12/31/2025
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Angela Hughes to the Holiday Decorating Committee for a one-year term from 1/1-12/31/2025. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Angela Hughes to the Holiday Decorating Committee for a one-year term from 1/1-12/31/2025. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular session minutes of November 18, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Select Board regular session minutes of November 18, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Select Board regular session minutes of November 18, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
Approve the Select Board regular session minutes of December 2, 2024 as amended
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Select Board regular session minutes of December 2, 2024 as amended. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to approve the Select Board regular session minutes of December 2, 2024 as amended. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn at 7:47PM to Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of a) discussing strategy with respect to potential litigation with the North Chelmsford Water District PFAS...
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn at 7:47PM to Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of a) discussing strategy with respect to potential litigation with the North Chelmsford Water District PFAS contamination; b) reviewing the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: October 7, 2024, segment 1; October 7, 2024, segment 2; and November 4, 2024; and c) reviewing previously held Executive Session Meeting Minutes for potential release: June 6m 2022, segment 1; July 11, 2022, segment 1; and September 9, 2024, segment 1. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins to adjourn at 7:47PM to Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of a) discussing strategy with respect to potential litigation with the North Chelmsford Water District PFAS contamination; b) reviewing the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: October 7, 2024, segment 1; October 7, 2024, segment 2; and November 4, 2024; and c) reviewing previously held Executive Session Meeting Minutes for potential release: June 6m 2022, segment 1; July 11, 2022, segment 1; and September 9, 2024, segment 1. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney, Board Member Dixon, Board Member Timmins, Vice Chair Drew and Chair Wojtas, all in favor. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Maloney)
From the Chelmsford Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Chelmsford, Select Board page (official board photo, captioned by name; cropped by MassVoter).
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