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May 21, 2020
14 recorded votes, 14 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
Approve the April 16, 2020 minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to approve the April 16, 2020 minutes. 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 approve the April 16, 2020 minutes. Roll call vote: Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
Approve the changes to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee as discussed, and to extend the charge of the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee to expire on May 31, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to approve the changes to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee as discussed, and to extend the charge of the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee to expire on May 31, 2021. 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 approve the changes to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee as discussed, and to extend the charge of the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee to expire on May 31, 2021. Roll call vote: Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
Extend the charge of the Affordable Housing Trust By Law Committee thirty days beyond a Town Meeting in which Article 13, Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw is addressed
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to extend the charge of the Affordable Housing Trust By Law Committee thirty days beyond a Town Meeting in which Article 13, Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw is addressed. 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 extend the charge of the Affordable Housing Trust By Law Committee thirty days beyond a Town Meeting in which Article 13, Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw is addressed. Roll call vote: Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
The sale of the $4,925,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 18, 2020 (the "Bonds") to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the sale of the $4,925,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 18, 2020 (the "Bonds") to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $5,727,399.21 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the sale of the $4,925,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 18, 2020 (the "Bonds") to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $5,727,399.21 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed..”
Approve the sale of a $3,000,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 19, 2020 and payable June 18, 2021 (the "Notes") to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to approve the sale of a $3,000,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 19, 2020 and payable June 18, 2021 (the "Notes") to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $28,620.00.
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 sale of a $3,000,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 19, 2020 and payable June 18, 2021 (the "Notes") to Piper Sandler & Co. at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $28,620.00..”
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 6, 2020 and a final Official Statement...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY 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 May 6, 2020 and a final Official Statement dated May 13, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY 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 May 6, 2020 and a final Official Statement dated May 13, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted..”
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 6, 2020 and a final Official Statement...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 6, 2020 and a final Official Statement dated May 13, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 6, 2020 and a final Official Statement dated May 13, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted..”
The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time..”
Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures..”
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...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY 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 Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY 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 Notes 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...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY 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. 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 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. Roll call vote: Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
Consolidate polling locations to the Concord/Carlisle High School for the June 11, 2020 Town Election
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to consolidate polling locations to the Concord/Carlisle High School for the June 11, 2020 Town Election. 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 consolidate polling locations to the Concord/Carlisle High School for the June 11, 2020 Town Election. Roll call vote: Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye.”
Authorize the chair to send a congratulatory letter to Hyuntae Choi
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize the chair to send a congratulatory letter to Hyuntae Choi 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 authorize the chair to send a congratulatory letter to Hyuntae Choi 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 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 adjourn Roll call vote: Susan Bates: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: 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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