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Concord Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 21, 2021

13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Linda Escobedo, Susan Bates, Henry Dane, Terri Ackerman, Matthew Johnson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Nominate Terri Ackerman as Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to nominate Terri Ackerman as Chair of the Select Board Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 nominate Terri Ackerman as Chair of the Select Board Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

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

Nominate Matt Johnson as Clerk of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to nominate Matt Johnson as Clerk of the Select Board. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 nominate Matt Johnson as Clerk of the Select Board. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

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

Approve the Town Accountant Warrants: June 10, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Town Accountant Warrants: June 10, 2021 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye Mr. Dane: Present

Yes: Ackerman, Bates, Escobedo, JohnsonAbstained: DaneThe minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining. 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 Town Accountant Warrants: June 10, 2021 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye Mr. Dane: Present.”

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

Minutes dated: May 10, 2021; May 17, 2021; May 24, 2021

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Minutes dated: May 10, 2021; May 17, 2021; May 24, 2021. Gift Acceptance: Friends of Sleepy Hollow gift through donation by Mary McGuire Tyler and Family of $10,000.00 to the Cemetery Trees Account for the replacement and replanting of trees and/or bushes near the intersection of Ripley and Bartlett Avenues in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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: Minutes dated: May 10, 2021; May 17, 2021; May 24, 2021. Gift Acceptance: Friends of Sleepy Hollow gift through donation by Mary McGuire Tyler and Family of $10,000.00 to the Cemetery Trees Account for the replacement and replanting of trees and/or bushes near the intersection of Ripley and Bartlett Avenues in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

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

Open the public hearing for the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street,...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open the public hearing for the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to Walden Street. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 for the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to Walden Street. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

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

Close the public hearing for the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street,...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing for the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to Walden Street. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 for the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to Walden Street. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to Walden Street subject to the conditions in the Concord Public Works report dated May 27, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 Petition from National Grid to relay approximately 1850 feet of 2" CS and 60 feet of 2" PL 60 psi gas main with 1910 feet of new 4" PL 60 psi in Hubbard Street, from Thoreau Street to Walden Street subject to the conditions in the Concord Public Works report dated May 27, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Open the public hearing for the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open the public hearing for the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54 and #34 Walden St. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 for the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54 and #34 Walden St. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the public hearing for the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing for the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54 and #34 Walden St. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 for the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54 and #34 Walden St. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location Petition from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54 and #34 Walden St. subject to the conditions in the Concord Public Works report dated June 1, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 from Comcast to install approximately 262 feet of Coaxial Cable in 3" PVC conduit in Hubbard Street and two new vaults within the sidewalks, in front of #54 and #34 Walden St. subject to the conditions in the Concord Public Works report dated June 1, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the liaison assignments for FY22

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the liaison assignments for FY22. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 liaison assignments for FY22. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

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

Appoint Jack Clymer of 13 River Street to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Jack Clymer of 13 River Street to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 Jack Clymer of 13 River Street to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Mr. Dane: 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 Mr. Dane: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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