MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 16, 2020
5 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Lawson, Linda Escobedo, Terri Ackerman, Jane Hotchkiss, Susan Bates
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the nomination of the Battle Road Scenic Byway to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byways Program for "All-America Road" designation
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to support the nomination of the Battle Road Scenic Byway to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byways Program for "All-America Road" designation.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to support the nomination of the Battle Road Scenic Byway to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byways Program for "All-America Road" designation..”
Cancel the Holocaust Memorial Observance planned for May 5, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to cancel the Holocaust Memorial Observance planned for May 5, 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 cancel the Holocaust Memorial Observance planned for May 5, 2020.”
Having convened in an open meeting on April 16, 2020 and February 4, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on April 16, 2020 and February 4, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 9th for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old Marlboro 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 for priorities #2, #5, and #7, with deficiencies as follows: Priority #2. Elimination of severe overcrowding, this condition has been addressed by use of an elementary school being converted to use as the second middle school building in 1967, Priority #5. 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, the two buildings that serve as the Middle School have significant capital requirements with roofing, HVAC and other systems reaching obsolescence after nearly 50 years, Priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state an
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on April 16, 2020 and February 4, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 9th for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old Marlboro 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 for priorities #2, #5, and #7, with deficiencies as follows: Priority #2. Elimination of severe overcrowding, this condition has been addressed by use of an elementary school being converted to use as the second middle school building in 1967, Priority #5. 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, the two buildings that serve as the Middle School have significant capital requirements with roofing, HVAC and other systems reaching obsolescence after nearly 50 years, Priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; having two buildings located a mile apart requires duplication of many services and increases staffing costs significantly; these funds could be used to improve the direct educational experiences of the Middle School students housed in the Peabody and Sanborn buildings; 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 City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Roll call vote Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
Enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation regarding Estabrook Road, not to return to open session
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation regarding Estabrook Road, not to return to open session. The Executive Session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting litigation on the stated matter. Roll call vote Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation regarding Estabrook Road, not to return to open session. The Executive Session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting litigation on the stated matter. Roll call vote Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn
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.”
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