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Concord Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 17, 2019

14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Lawson, Linda Escobedo, Terri Ackerman, Susan Bates, Jane Hotchkiss

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the consent agenda as read

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously: VOTED: To approve the consent agenda as read.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously: VOTED: To approve the consent agenda as read..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

5. CMLP rolled out the SmartHub web portal to help customers manage their electrical accounts

Open the Hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to Open the Hearing.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to Open the Hearing..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to Close the Hearing.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to Close the Hearing..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Amend the existing Class II Used Car Dealer's License of Nano's Auto, Inc. of 1211 Main St. The amended license will allow up to 23 used cars on the premises

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the existing Class II Used Car Dealer's License of Nano's Auto, Inc. of 1211 Main St. The amended license will allow up to 23 used cars on the premises.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the existing Class II Used Car Dealer's License of Nano's Auto, Inc. of 1211 Main St. The amended license will allow up to 23 used cars on the premises..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open the Hearing.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open the Hearing..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to close the Hearing.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to close the Hearing..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Class II Used Car License for Second Chance Cars Inc. at 1211 Main St. The new license will allow up to two cars on the premises for sale

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Class II Used Car License for Second Chance Cars Inc. at 1211 Main St. The new license will allow up to two cars on the premises for sale.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Class II Used Car License for Second Chance Cars Inc. at 1211 Main St. The new license will allow up to two cars on the premises for sale..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to Open the Hearing.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to Open the Hearing..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Continue the Hearing until July 1, 2019

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to Continue the Hearing until July 1, 2019.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to Continue the Hearing until July 1, 2019..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

PUBLIC COMMENT

With respect to the land known and numbered as 18 and 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742, containing 6.3965 acres, more or less, shown as "Lot 2" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Concord,...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED with respect to the land known and numbered as 18 and 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742, containing 6.3965 acres, more or less, shown as "Lot 2" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Concord, Massachusetts, (Middlesex County)" dated February 12, 2019, prepared by Stamski and McNary, Inc., being a portion of the land described in a deed recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds in Book 5478, Page 46 (the "Property"): That the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED with respect to the land known and numbered as 18 and 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742, containing 6.3965 acres, more or less, shown as "Lot 2" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Concord, Massachusetts, (Middlesex County)" dated February 12, 2019, prepared by Stamski and McNary, Inc., being a portion of the land described in a deed recorded with Middlesex South District Deeds in Book 5478, Page 46 (the "Property"): That the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2. Linda Escobedo attended a Housing Authority meeting at which it was learned that CHA is

Appoint Kate Hodges as Interim Town Manager effective June 29, 2019 through August 11, 2019 under the terms and conditions outlined in the proposed Agreement as presented at the June 17, 2019...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously: VOTED: To appoint Kate Hodges as Interim Town Manager effective June 29, 2019 through August 11, 2019 under the terms and conditions outlined in the proposed Agreement as presented at the June 17, 2019 Select Board meeting.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously: VOTED: To appoint Kate Hodges as Interim Town Manager effective June 29, 2019 through August 11, 2019 under the terms and conditions outlined in the proposed Agreement as presented at the June 17, 2019 Select Board meeting..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Charles Parker of 105 Chestnut Street to the Middle School Building Committee for term to expire upon completion of project; Steven Ledoux of 89 Heath's Bridge Road to Minuteman Regional...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–0

Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, it was Appointments VOTED: to appoint Charles Parker of 105 Chestnut Street to the Middle School Building Committee for term to expire upon completion of project; Steven Ledoux of 89 Heath's Bridge Road to Minuteman Regional Technical High School Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022. (yes-4, Ms. Akerman -abstained)

Yes: Bates, Escobedo, Hotchkiss, LawsonAbstained: AckermanThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, it was Appointments VOTED: to appoint Charles Parker of 105 Chestnut Street to the Middle School Building Committee for term to expire upon completion of project; Steven Ledoux of 89 Heath's Bridge Road to Minuteman Regional Technical High School Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022. (yes-4, Ms. Akerman -abstained).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Brian Cramer of 820 Monument Street, Sarah Grimwood of 520 Lexington Road, Mark Hanson of 340 Holden Wood Road, Christian Krueger of 85 Alcott Road, Joseph Levine of 29 Temple Road,...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY (term dates to be provided) Reappointments VOTED: to reappoint Brian Cramer of 820 Monument Street, Sarah Grimwood of 520 Lexington Road, Mark Hanson of 340 Holden Wood Road, Christian Krueger of 85 Alcott Road, Joseph Levine of 29 Temple Road, Stanley Lucks of 165 Indian Spring Road, and Sigmund Roos of 36 Wood Street to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2020.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY (term dates to be provided) Reappointments VOTED: to reappoint Brian Cramer of 820 Monument Street, Sarah Grimwood of 520 Lexington Road, Mark Hanson of 340 Holden Wood Road, Christian Krueger of 85 Alcott Road, Joseph Levine of 29 Temple Road, Stanley Lucks of 165 Indian Spring Road, and Sigmund Roos of 36 Wood Street to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2020..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn Open Session and conclude business for the evening.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn Open Session and conclude business for the evening..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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