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June 4, 2018
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The meeting began with a short joint meeting with the Concord Housing Authority to fill a vacancy on the Authority; the Select Board’s regular meeting followed.
Present: Thomas McKean, Michael Lawson, Alice Kaufman, Jane Hotchkiss, Linda Escobedo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jane Hotchkiss arrived after the meeting began (8 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Appoint Fatima Mezdad to fill the vacant position on the Concord Housing Authority
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: in a roll call to appoint Fatima Mezdad to fill the vacant position on the Concord Housing Authority. The term of the appointment is until the dissolution of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Select Board Housing Authority Thomas McKean Aye Richard Eifler Aye Michael Lawson Aye Edward Larner Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Todd Benjamin Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Hester Schnipper Aye
Yes: Escobedo, Kaufman, Lawson, McKeanJane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. Joint roll call of the Select Board and the Concord Housing Authority; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. Jane Hotchkiss arrived later (8 p.m.). The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: in a roll call to appoint Fatima Mezdad to fill the vacant position on the Concord Housing Authority. The term of the appointment is until the dissolution of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Select Board Housing Authority Thomas McKean Aye Richard Eifler Aye Michael Lawson Aye Edward Larner Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Todd Benjamin Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Hester Schnipper Aye.”
Adjourn the Joint Meeting
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to adjourn the Joint Meeting.
Jane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to adjourn the Joint Meeting..”
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as read
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board: VOTED: To approve the consent agenda as read.
Jane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board: VOTED: To approve the consent agenda as read..”
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing.
Jane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing..”
Close the Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to close the Public Hearing.
Jane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to close the Public Hearing..”
Approve the petition to install overhead coaxial cable to be owned by Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. as requested in the petition plan marked Aerial Cable Placement Request, received May 4,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the petition to install overhead coaxial cable to be owned by Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. as requested in the petition plan marked Aerial Cable Placement Request, received May 4, 2018, and as noted in the Order dated June 4, 2018.
Yes: Escobedo, Kaufman, Lawson, McKeanJane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the petition to install overhead coaxial cable to be owned by Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. as requested in the petition plan marked Aerial Cable Placement Request, received May 4, 2018, and as noted in the Order dated June 4, 2018..”
EXISTING DOG ORDER
Open the continued Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the continued Public Hearing.
Jane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the continued Public Hearing..”
Continue the Public Hearing to June 18, 2018 with the following conditions: 1) Rachael and James Hitchcock will install or have installed on sections 1, 2, and 3 on the map you provided outlining...
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to continue the Public Hearing to June 18, 2018 with the following conditions: 1) Rachael and James Hitchcock will install or have installed on sections 1, 2, and 3 on the map you provided outlining your backyard a 6' tall stockade fence on or before June 14th; 2) Rachael and James Hitchcock will permit inspection of the installed fence by Concord Animal Control Officer, Jennifer Condon to take place on June 15th; 3) On or before, June 14th, Rachael and James Hitchcock will repair the fence in sections 4, 5, and 6 to ensure that there is no area in which your dog can pose a nuisance or threat to neighbors or their dogs; 4) By June 15th, Rachael and James Hitchcock will deliver to the Town Manager's Office a written proposal for the completion of the 6' tall stockade fence.
Jane Hotchkiss arrived at 8 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to continue the Public Hearing to June 18, 2018 with the following conditions: 1) Rachael and James Hitchcock will install or have installed on sections 1, 2, and 3 on the map you provided outlining your backyard a 6' tall stockade fence on or before June 14th; 2) Rachael and James Hitchcock will permit inspection of the installed fence by Concord Animal Control Officer, Jennifer Condon to take place on June 15th; 3) On or before, June 14th, Rachael and James Hitchcock will repair the fence in sections 4, 5, and 6 to ensure that there is no area in which your dog can pose a nuisance or threat to neighbors or their dogs; 4) By June 15th, Rachael and James Hitchcock will deliver to the Town Manager's Office a written proposal for the completion of the 6' tall stockade fence..”
DISCUSS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THE GEROW LAND
Authorize the Town Manager to request a waiver from DHCD from the prohibition of children in the Black Birch II development
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to Authorize the Town Manager to request a waiver from DHCD from the prohibition of children in the Black Birch II development.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to Authorize the Town Manager to request a waiver from DHCD from the prohibition of children in the Black Birch II development..”
Approve Regional Housing Services Office Inter-municipal Agreement Amendment as drafted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve Regional Housing Services Office Inter-municipal Agreement Amendment as drafted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve Regional Housing Services Office Inter-municipal Agreement Amendment as drafted..”
REVIEW & AMEND WEST CONCORD ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARGE
Amend the West Concord Advisory Committee charge as drafted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the West Concord Advisory Committee charge as drafted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the West Concord Advisory Committee charge as drafted..”
REVIEW & APPROVE CLIMATE ACTION ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT CHARGE
Approve the Climate Action Advisory Board Charge as amended
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Climate Action Advisory Board Charge as amended.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Climate Action Advisory Board Charge as amended..”
Amend the Comprehensive Sustainability and Energy Committee Charge as drafted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the Comprehensive Sustainability and Energy Committee Charge as drafted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the Comprehensive Sustainability and Energy Committee Charge as drafted..”
Schedule the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for April 8-11, 2019
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to schedule the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for April 8-11, 2019.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to schedule the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for April 8-11, 2019..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Yannis Tsitsas of 33 Brook Trail Road to the Concord Housing Development Corporation for term to expire May 31, 2021; Dennis Fiori of 309 Strawberry Hill Road and Patricia Nelson of 52...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Yannis Tsitsas of 33 Brook Trail Road to the Concord Housing Development Corporation for term to expire May 31, 2021; Dennis Fiori of 309 Strawberry Hill Road and Patricia Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane to the Library Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2021; Carol Steele of 52 Sorrel Road to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Yannis Tsitsas of 33 Brook Trail Road to the Concord Housing Development Corporation for term to expire May 31, 2021; Dennis Fiori of 309 Strawberry Hill Road and Patricia Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane to the Library Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2021; Carol Steele of 52 Sorrel Road to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021.”
COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS
Reappoint Burton Flint of 1643 Main Street to the Community Preservation Committee as the Planning Board designee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street to the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Burton Flint of 1643 Main Street to the Community Preservation Committee as the Planning Board designee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Authority designee for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Peter Ward of 29 Pilgrim Road to the Community Preservation Committee as the Recreation Commission designee for a term to expire May 31, 2019
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Burton Flint of 1643 Main Street to the Community Preservation Committee as the Planning Board designee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Authority designee for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Peter Ward of 29 Pilgrim Road to the Community Preservation Committee as the Recreation Commission designee for a term to expire May 31, 2019.”
CONFIRM TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Confirm Town Manager appointments of Jerry Frenkil of 132 Jennie Dugan Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2019; Melissa Saalfield of 7...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Manager appointments of Jerry Frenkil of 132 Jennie Dugan Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2019; Melissa Saalfield of 7 Concord Greene #7 to the Historical Commission as a full member for a term to expire May 31, 2021
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Manager appointments of Jerry Frenkil of 132 Jennie Dugan Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2019; Melissa Saalfield of 7 Concord Greene #7 to the Historical Commission as a full member for a term to expire May 31, 2021.”
CONFIRM TOWN MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Confirm Town Manager appointment of Kerry Lafleur, Town Treasurer/Town Collector; Patricia Robertson, Deputy Treasurer/Collector; Kaari Tari, Town Clerk; Patricia Clifford, Assistant Town Clerk;...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Manager appointment of Kerry Lafleur, Town Treasurer/Town Collector; Patricia Robertson, Deputy Treasurer/Collector; Kaari Tari, Town Clerk; Patricia Clifford, Assistant Town Clerk; and Anderson & Krieger LLP, Town Counsel, all for terms to expire on May 31, 2019
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Manager appointment of Kerry Lafleur, Town Treasurer/Town Collector; Patricia Robertson, Deputy Treasurer/Collector; Kaari Tari, Town Clerk; Patricia Clifford, Assistant Town Clerk; and Anderson & Krieger LLP, Town Counsel, all for terms to expire on May 31, 2019.”
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Land Acquisition (Gerow Land) and to not reconvene in open session
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: in a roll call to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Land Acquisition (Gerow Land) and to not reconvene in open session. The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting the stated matter. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: in a roll call to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Land Acquisition (Gerow Land) and to not reconvene in open session. The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting the stated matter. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
From the Concord Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Concord Bridge — Wendy Rovelli and Cameron McKennitt (Celeste Katz Marston, April 2024), Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman (January 2025), Dean Banfield (courtesy photo, March 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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