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Patricia Wojtas
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Attendance
At the start of 6 of 6 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (6)
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Mar 26Vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the…Motion: Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to vote to authorize the Superintendent to…Passed 4–1 · Wojtas: Yes
March 26, 2018: Vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 21, 2018 for Chelmsford High School located at 200...
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 21, 2018 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Chelmsford to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Merrill opposed, all others in favor.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diggs, Dixon, Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Merrill
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 21, 2018 for Chelmsford High School located at 200 Richardson Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including the elimination of existing severe overcrowding; prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Chelmsford to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Selectman Dixon. Selectman Merrill opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Mar 12Appoint Richard Defreitas as a full member of the…Motion: Defreitas agreed he would support efforts to televise committee meetings. Roll…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wojtas: Yes
March 12, 2018: Appoint Richard Defreitas as a full member of the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee
Defreitas agreed he would support efforts to televise committee meetings. Roll Call Vote: Mazrch 12, 2018 Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with the School Committee; Ms. Skaar (School Committee) nominated Richard Defreitas and Chairman Wojtas seconded. This was a joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Defreitas agreed he would support efforts to televise committee meetings. Roll Call Vote: Mazrch 12, 2018 Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye Motion passes, unanimous, 7-0.”
Mar 12Appoint Maria Karafelis as an alternate member of the…Motion: She would support televised committee meetings, if the process could be…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wojtas: Yes
March 12, 2018: Appoint Maria Karafelis as an alternate member of the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee
She would support televised committee meetings, if the process could be coordinated. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with the School Committee; Ms. Skaar (School Committee) nominated Maria Karafelis and Selectman Merrill seconded. This was a joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“She would support televised committee meetings, if the process could be coordinated. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Skaar: Aye Mr. Thomas: Aye Mr. King: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Lefebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye Motion passes, unanimous, 7-0.”
Mar 12Approve the layout of Elm St. as a public…Motion: Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Elm St.…Passed 3–0 · Wojtas: Abstained
March 12, 2018: Approve the layout of Elm St. as a public way known as "Elm Street" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Elm Street Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018,…
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Elm St. as a public way known as "Elm Street" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Elm Street Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of Chelmsford Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and to forward the proposed layout as shown on said plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L.c. 41, ss81I. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Diggs, Lefebvre, MerrillAbstained: Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the layout of Elm St. as a public way known as "Elm Street" as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Elm Street Chelmsford, Mass.", dated January 1, 2018, prepared by the Town of Chelmsford Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and to forward the proposed layout as shown on said plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L.c. 41, ss81I. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Motion carries, unanimous, 3-0, with Chairman Wojtas abstaining..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Feb 26Authorize the Town Manager to begin the disposition process…Motion: Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to authorize the Town Manager to begin…Failed 2–2 · Wojtas: Yes
February 26, 2018: Authorize the Town Manager to begin the disposition process for the 101 Mill Rd. property before Spring 2018 Town Meeting with the understanding that the deadline for bids can be…
Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to authorize the Town Manager to begin the disposition process for the 101 Mill Rd. property before Spring 2018 Town Meeting with the understanding that the deadline for bids can be extended, or the bid request can be cancelled. Seconded by Chairman Wojtas. Selectmen Merrill and Diggs opposed, Selectmen Wojtas and Lefebvre in favor.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Diggs, Merrill
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Lefebvre to authorize the Town Manager to begin the disposition process for the 101 Mill Rd. property before Spring 2018 Town Meeting with the understanding that the deadline for bids can be extended, or the bid request can be cancelled. Seconded by Chairman Wojtas. Selectmen Merrill and Diggs opposed, Selectmen Wojtas and Lefebvre in favor. Motion fails, 2-2..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Wojtas)
Jan 29Joint Meeting With Board Of Health To Fill VacancyMotion: Joint Meeting With Board Of Health To Fill VacancyPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Wojtas: Yes
January 29, 2018: Joint Meeting With Board Of Health To Fill Vacancy
Joint Meeting With Board Of Health To Fill Vacancy
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote in Support of Appointing Dr. Eric Meikle to the Board of Health until the April 3, 2018 Annual Town election: Mr. Parlee: Aye Selectman Diggs: Aye Selectman Merrill: Aye Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman LeFebvre: Aye Chairman Wojtas: Aye.”
Jan 29Accept the draft Advisory Ballot Questions Regarding Tax Classification…Motion: Motion: by Selectman Diggs to accept the draft Advisory Ballot Questions…Passed 3–2 · Wojtas: No
January 29, 2018: Accept the draft Advisory Ballot Questions Regarding Tax Classification from the Board of Selectmen
Motion: by Selectman Diggs to accept the draft Advisory Ballot Questions Regarding Tax Classification from the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Selectmen Lefebvre and Wojtas opposed, all others in favor.
Voted: No
Yes: Diggs, Dixon, MerrillNo: Lefebvre, Wojtas
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Diggs to accept the draft Advisory Ballot Questions Regarding Tax Classification from the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Selectmen Lefebvre and Wojtas opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 3-2..” (Motion: Diggs, second: Merrill)
Jan 8Support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot…Motion: Motion: by Selectman Diggs to support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition…Passed 4–1 · Wojtas: Yes
January 8, 2018: Support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that would reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate
Motion: by Selectman Diggs to support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that would reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Selectmen Lefebvre opposed, all others in favor.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diggs, Dixon, Merrill, WojtasNo: Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Diggs to support the Proposed Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that would reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate. Seconded by Selectman Merrill. Selectmen Lefebvre opposed, all others in favor. Motion carries, 4-1..” (Motion: Diggs, second: Merrill)
Jan 8Approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018,…Motion: Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of…Passed 4–0 · Wojtas: Yes
January 8, 2018: Approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented
Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Selectman Dixon abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diggs, Lefebvre, Merrill, WojtasAbstained: Dixon
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Merrill to approve the Tri-Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented. Seconded by Selectman Lefebvre. Selectman Dixon abstained. Motion carries, 4-0..” (Motion: Merrill, second: Lefebvre)
Votes with no disagreement (31)
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