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July 12, 2021
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Terri Ackerman, Matthew Johnson, Henry Dane, Susan Bates, Linda Escobedo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session, to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation regarding Symes Development & Permitting LLC v
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to enter Executive Session, to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation regarding Symes Development & Permitting LLC v. Town of Concord et al., as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town as declared by the Chair. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Ms. Bates: 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 return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation regarding Symes Development & Permitting LLC v. Town of Concord et al., as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town as declared by the Chair. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”
Approve the Town Accountant Warrants of July 1, 2021 CPS Expense
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Town Accountant Warrants of July 1, 2021 CPS Expense
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 of July 1, 2021 CPS Expense.”
Approve the minutes of June 1, 2021 Executive Session (not to be released), and June 13, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the minutes of June 1, 2021 Executive Session (not to be released), and June 13, 2021.
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 minutes of June 1, 2021 Executive Session (not to be released), and June 13, 2021..”
Set the date of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to May 1, 2022 at 1:00pm
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to set the date of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to May 1, 2022 at 1:00pm.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to set the date of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to May 1, 2022 at 1:00pm..”
Open the public hearing for the application by Papa Razzi Trattoria of Concord located at 768 Elm Street for a new Alternate Manager of Record
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open the public hearing for the application by Papa Razzi Trattoria of Concord located at 768 Elm Street for a new Alternate Manager of Record.
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 application by Papa Razzi Trattoria of Concord located at 768 Elm Street for a new Alternate Manager of Record..”
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing.
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..”
Grant the application by Papa Razzi Trattoria of Concord located at 768 Elm Street to assign Amanda Ramos as the new Alternate Manager of Record
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant the application by Papa Razzi Trattoria of Concord located at 768 Elm Street to assign Amanda Ramos as the new Alternate Manager of Record.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant the application by Papa Razzi Trattoria of Concord located at 768 Elm Street to assign Amanda Ramos as the new Alternate Manager of Record..”
Approve the amendments to the PEG Access Advisory Committee charge as described in the meeting materials dated July 12, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the amendments to the PEG Access Advisory Committee charge as described in the meeting materials dated July 12, 2021.
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 amendments to the PEG Access Advisory Committee charge as described in the meeting materials dated July 12, 2021..”
Amend the charge of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee by adding the words "d, e, and g", and striking the word "transfers" from the last sentence of 'Other Considerations' so it reads "given...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the charge of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee by adding the words "d, e, and g", and striking the word "transfers" from the last sentence of 'Other Considerations' so it reads "given the number of citizens that may be asked to participate in committee related activities for their particular interest, expertise, and community connection, APP #10 section 7c, d, e, and g will not apply to this committee or its subcommittees."
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the charge of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee by adding the words "d, e, and g", and striking the word "transfers" from the last sentence of 'Other Considerations' so it reads "given the number of citizens that may be asked to participate in committee related activities for their particular interest, expertise, and community connection, APP #10 section 7c, d, e, and g will not apply to this committee or its subcommittees.".”
Amend the charge of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee by deleting and replacing the Membership clause with the following: "The Committee shall be a 9- member committee with appointments made by...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the charge of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee by deleting and replacing the Membership clause with the following: "The Committee shall be a 9- member committee with appointments made by the Select Board for the period of July 2021-June 2022, expanding to 12 members in July 2022.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the charge of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee by deleting and replacing the Membership clause with the following: "The Committee shall be a 9- member committee with appointments made by the Select Board for the period of July 2021-June 2022, expanding to 12 members in July 2022..”
Accept the Town Manager appointment of Peter Nichol of 500 Walden Street and Ruthy Bennett of 114 Deer Grass Lane to the Climate Action Advisory Board for terms to expire on April 30, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept the Town Manager appointment of Peter Nichol of 500 Walden Street and Ruthy Bennett of 114 Deer Grass Lane to the Climate Action Advisory Board for terms to expire on April 30, 2024.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept the Town Manager appointment of Peter Nichol of 500 Walden Street and Ruthy Bennett of 114 Deer Grass Lane to the Climate Action Advisory Board for terms to expire on April 30, 2024..”
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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