MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 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
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda as read
Upon 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
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as read..”
REVIEW OF JUNCTION VILLAGE PROJECT AND HOME REQUEST
Support the Grantham Group application to the WestMetro HOME Consortium and authorize the Town Manager to send a letter of support
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to support the Grantham Group application to the WestMetro HOME Consortium and authorize the Town Manager to send a letter of support.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to support the Grantham Group application to the WestMetro HOME Consortium and authorize the Town Manager to send a letter of support..”
Support the FY20 HOME Sub-recipient Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the required agreements
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to support the FY20 HOME Sub-recipient Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the required agreements.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to support the FY20 HOME Sub-recipient Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to sign the required agreements..”
In order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to...
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund a portion of the Town's $15,100,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2010 Bonds dated January 15, 2010, maturing on January 15 in the years 2021 through 2029 (inclusive) (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund a portion of the Town's $15,100,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2010 Bonds dated January 15, 2010, maturing on January 15 in the years 2021 through 2029 (inclusive) (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds..”
The sale of the $5,170,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds of the Town dated October 17, 2019 (the "Bonds") to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC at the price of $6,155,394.17 and accrued...
VOTED: that the sale of the $5,170,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds of the Town dated October 17, 2019 (the "Bonds") to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC at the price of $6,155,394.17 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that the sale of the $5,170,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds of the Town dated October 17, 2019 (the "Bonds") to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC at the price of $6,155,394.17 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed..”
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 25, 2019 and a final Official...
VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 25, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated October 1, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 25, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated October 1, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted..”
Authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated October 17, 2019, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent
VOTED: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated October 17, 2019, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated October 17, 2019, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent..”
We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel...
VOTED: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax- exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax- exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws..”
Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other...
VOTED: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..”
DOESN'T MEET
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 Section 52, to approve the Chair of the Select Board to approve all bills, drafts, orders and payrolls not otherwise presented for approval at a posted meeting to the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 Section 52, to approve the Chair of the Select Board to approve all bills, drafts, orders and payrolls not otherwise presented for approval at a posted meeting to the full board; provided, however, that if such bills, drafts, orders and payrolls are approved by the Board chair, he/she shall make available to the board, at the first meeting following such action, a record of such actions, and further, to ask the Board clerk to include such on the notice for the next meeting of the board.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 Section 52, to approve the Chair of the Select Board to approve all bills, drafts, orders and payrolls not otherwise presented for approval at a posted meeting to the full board; provided, however, that if such bills, drafts, orders and payrolls are approved by the Board chair, he/she shall make available to the board, at the first meeting following such action, a record of such actions, and further, to ask the Board clerk to include such on the notice for the next meeting of the board..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Jane Obbagy, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce (per committee charge), and Beth Williams, Tourism and Visitor Services Manager (per committee charge) to the Economic Vitality...
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to appoint Jane Obbagy, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce (per committee charge), and Beth Williams, Tourism and Visitor Services Manager (per committee charge) to the Economic Vitality Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Holly Darzen of 155 Heath's Bridge Road to the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee for a term to expire March 23, 2020.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to appoint Jane Obbagy, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce (per committee charge), and Beth Williams, Tourism and Visitor Services Manager (per committee charge) to the Economic Vitality Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Holly Darzen of 155 Heath's Bridge Road to the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee for a term to expire March 23, 2020..”
SELECT BOARD NOMINEE TO CAPITAL PLANNING TASK FORCE
Appoint Terri Ackerman of 89 Heath's Bridge Rd. to the Capital Planning Task Force for a term to expire April 7, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Terri Ackerman of 89 Heath's Bridge Rd. to the Capital Planning Task Force for a term to expire April 7, 2020.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Terri Ackerman of 89 Heath's Bridge Rd. to the Capital Planning Task Force for a term to expire April 7, 2020..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn the Open Session and to enter into Executive Session to discuss ongoing Estabrook Rd litigation
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED To adjourn the Open Session and to enter into Executive Session to discuss ongoing Estabrook Rd litigation. The Executive Session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting litigation on the stated matter.
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, it was: VOTED To adjourn the Open Session and to enter into Executive Session to discuss ongoing Estabrook Rd litigation. The Executive Session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting litigation on the stated matter..”
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
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..”
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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