MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 3, 2021
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Linda Escobedo, Susan Bates, Jane Hotchkiss, Terri Ackerman, Matthew Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 open the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 close the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the Grant of Location Petition by National Grid to relay approximately 250 feet of 2-inch Coated Steel gas main with 250 feet of 2-inch Plastic in Warner Street from Pond Street to end...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location Petition by National Grid to relay approximately 250 feet of 2-inch Coated Steel gas main with 250 feet of 2-inch Plastic in Warner Street from Pond Street to end with the conditions as outlined by the memo from Concord Public Works dated April 22, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 Grant of Location Petition by National Grid to relay approximately 250 feet of 2-inch Coated Steel gas main with 250 feet of 2-inch Plastic in Warner Street from Pond Street to end with the conditions as outlined by the memo from Concord Public Works dated April 22, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
4. Finance Committee Finance Committee Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 4 (warrant article position)
4. Finance Committee Finance Committee Affirmative Unanimous Guideline Publication
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“4. Finance Committee Finance Committee Affirmative Unanimous Guideline Publication.”
5. Ratify Personnel Board Personnel Board Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 5 (warrant article position)
5. Ratify Personnel Board Personnel Board Affirmative Unanimous Classification Actions
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“5. Ratify Personnel Board Personnel Board Affirmative Unanimous Classification Actions.”
6. Classification & Personnel Board Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 6 (warrant article position)
6. Classification & Personnel Board Affirmative Unanimous Compensation Planfor Regular-Status Positions
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“6. Classification & Personnel Board Affirmative Unanimous Compensation Planfor Regular-Status Positions.”
8. Use of Free Cash Finance Committee Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 8 (warrant article position)
8. Use of Free Cash Finance Committee Affirmative Unanimous
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“8. Use of Free Cash Finance Committee Affirmative Unanimous.”
9. FY21 Budget Line Item Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 9 (warrant article position)
9. FY21 Budget Line Item Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Adjustments Officer
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“9. FY21 Budget Line Item Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Adjustments Officer.”
10. FY22 Town Budget Town Manager Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 10 (warrant article position)
10. FY22 Town Budget Town Manager Affirmative Unanimous
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“10. FY22 Town Budget Town Manager Affirmative Unanimous.”
11. OPEB Trust Fund Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 11 (warrant article position)
11. OPEB Trust Fund Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Appropriation Officer
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“11. OPEB Trust Fund Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Appropriation Officer.”
12. OPEB Trust Fund Expense Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 12 (warrant article position)
12. OPEB Trust Fund Expense Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Officer
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“12. OPEB Trust Fund Expense Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Officer.”
13. Capital Improvement and Deputy Town Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 13 (warrant article position)
13. Capital Improvement and Deputy Town Affirmative Unanimous Debt Plan Manager
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“13. Capital Improvement and Deputy Town Affirmative Unanimous Debt Plan Manager.”
14. Authorize Expenditure of Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 14 (warrant article position)
14. Authorize Expenditure of Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Revolving FundsUnder Officer Mass. Gen. Laws c. 44, § 53E½
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“14. Authorize Expenditure of Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Revolving FundsUnder Officer Mass. Gen. Laws c. 44, § 53E½.”
15. Establishment of Parking Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 15 (warrant article position)
15. Establishment of Parking Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Meter Fund and Repeal of Officer the Parking Meter Revolving FundBylaw
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“15. Establishment of Parking Chief Financial Affirmative Unanimous Meter Fund and Repeal of Officer the Parking Meter Revolving FundBylaw.”
16. Annual Appropriation of Chief Financial Affirmative 4 Aye
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 16 (warrant article position)
16. Annual Appropriation of Chief Financial Affirmative 4 Aye Parking MeterReceipts Officer 1 Nay
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“16. Annual Appropriation of Chief Financial Affirmative 4 Aye Parking MeterReceipts Officer 1 Nay.”
17. Appropriate Funds for Select Board Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 17 (warrant article position)
17. Appropriate Funds for Select Board Affirmative Unanimous Affordable Housing Development
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“17. Appropriate Funds for Select Board Affirmative Unanimous Affordable Housing Development.”
31. Home Rule Legislation And Select Board Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 31 (warrant article position)
31. Home Rule Legislation And Select Board Affirmative Unanimous BylawAmendment Regulation of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“31. Home Rule Legislation And Select Board Affirmative Unanimous BylawAmendment Regulation of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure.”
33. Demolition Review Bylaw Historical Affirmative Unanimous
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 33 (warrant article position)
33. Demolition Review Bylaw Historical Affirmative Unanimous Amendment Commission
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“33. Demolition Review Bylaw Historical Affirmative Unanimous Amendment Commission.”
40. By Petition: Neonicotinoids Mark Hanson Affirmative 3 Aye
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 40 (warrant article position)
40. By Petition: Neonicotinoids Mark Hanson Affirmative 3 Aye Prohibition onNew Leases of 2 Nay Town Land
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“40. By Petition: Neonicotinoids Mark Hanson Affirmative 3 Aye Prohibition onNew Leases of 2 Nay Town Land.”
41. By Petition: Gail Hire No Action Unanimous
Recommend No Action on Article 41 (warrant article position)
41. By Petition: Gail Hire No Action Unanimous Fiber/Broadband Study
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“41. By Petition: Gail Hire No Action Unanimous Fiber/Broadband Study.”
Authorize the chair to draft a letter to the Middle School Building Committee affirming our support of excellence in education in the middle school to the extent possible keeping the budget at...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the chair to draft a letter to the Middle School Building Committee affirming our support of excellence in education in the middle school to the extent possible keeping the budget at $100,000,000 million, and to have the School Committee, the Select Board, and the School Building Committee collaborate on alternate funding mechanisms for the project. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 draft a letter to the Middle School Building Committee affirming our support of excellence in education in the middle school to the extent possible keeping the budget at $100,000,000 million, and to have the School Committee, the Select Board, and the School Building Committee collaborate on alternate funding mechanisms for the project. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Appoint Jennifer Hurley-Wales of 66 Old Marlboro Road to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to appoint Jennifer Hurley-Wales of 66 Old Marlboro Road to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Karlen Reed of 83 Whits End Road to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Town Manager Stephen Crane, Keith Bergman of 56 White Avenue, and Michael Lawson of 1695 Lowell Road to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for terms to expire April 30, 2023. Anne Fortier of 150 Old Pickard Road to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 appoint Jennifer Hurley-Wales of 66 Old Marlboro Road to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Karlen Reed of 83 Whits End Road to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Town Manager Stephen Crane, Keith Bergman of 56 White Avenue, and Michael Lawson of 1695 Lowell Road to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for terms to expire April 30, 2023. Anne Fortier of 150 Old Pickard Road to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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 Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: 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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