MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 13, 2018
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas McKean, Michael Lawson, Alice Kaufman, Jane Hotchkiss, Linda Escobedo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Linda Escobedo took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To approve the consent agenda.
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 consent agenda..”
CHAIR'S REPORT
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
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. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
Continue the Public Hearing to August 27, 2018
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to continue the Public Hearing to August 27, 2018. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to continue the Public Hearing to August 27, 2018. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
REVIEW & APPROVE BUSINESS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Reschedule Adjourned Session/Snow Date for October 1 Special Town Meeting for October 2, 2018 at 7pm in the Concord-Carlisle High School Auditorium and to confirm the location of the September 12...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reschedule Adjourned Session/Snow Date for October 1 Special Town Meeting for October 2, 2018 at 7pm in the Concord-Carlisle High School Auditorium and to confirm the location of the September 12 Public Hearing as the Public Hearing Room in the Town House. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reschedule Adjourned Session/Snow Date for October 1 Special Town Meeting for October 2, 2018 at 7pm in the Concord-Carlisle High School Auditorium and to confirm the location of the September 12 Public Hearing as the Public Hearing Room in the Town House. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
Approve the October 1 Special Town Meeting Warrant as drafted, subject to minor edits as deemed necessary by the Select Board Chair, Town Manager, and/or Town Counsel
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the October 1 Special Town Meeting Warrant as drafted, subject to minor edits as deemed necessary by the Select Board Chair, Town Manager, and/or Town Counsel. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
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 October 1 Special Town Meeting Warrant as drafted, subject to minor edits as deemed necessary by the Select Board Chair, Town Manager, and/or Town Counsel. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
Approve 2019 Annual Town Meeting Calendar as drafted subject to minor edits as deemed necessary by the Select Board Chair, Town Manager, and/or Town Counsel
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve 2019 Annual Town Meeting Calendar as drafted subject to minor edits as deemed necessary by the Select Board Chair, Town Manager, and/or Town Counsel. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
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 2019 Annual Town Meeting Calendar as drafted subject to minor edits as deemed necessary by the Select Board Chair, Town Manager, and/or Town Counsel. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
REVIEW DRAFT TOWN MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
Approve 2018-2019 Board Goals as amended
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve 2018-2019 Board Goals as amended. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
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 2018-2019 Board Goals as amended. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Litigation (Estabrook Road) and to not reconvene in open session
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Litigation (Estabrook Road) and to not reconvene in open session. The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting Litigation on said matters. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote and noted that Ms. Escobedo will not be participating in the Executive Session.
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 to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Litigation (Estabrook Road) and to not reconvene in open session. The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting Litigation on said matters. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote and noted that Ms. Escobedo will not be participating in the Executive Session..”
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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