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February 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mary Hartman, who is counted absent.
Present: Matthew Johnson, Terri Ackerman, Henry Dane, Linda Escobedo
Absent: Mary Hartman
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda.
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..”
Terminate the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement dated as of December 2020 (the "TIF Agreement") between the Town of Concord (the "Town") and Junction Village ALF Limited Partnership (the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to terminate the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement dated as of December 2020 (the "TIF Agreement") between the Town of Concord (the "Town") and Junction Village ALF Limited Partnership (the "Developer"), relating to the Christopher Heights Assisted Living Facility proposed to be constructed on land identified as Assessor's Parcel #8D-2013-1 (the "Project").
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to terminate the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement dated as of December 2020 (the "TIF Agreement") between the Town of Concord (the "Town") and Junction Village ALF Limited Partnership (the "Developer"), relating to the Christopher Heights Assisted Living Facility proposed to be constructed on land identified as Assessor's Parcel #8D-2013-1 (the "Project")..”
Petition the EACC to decertify the TIF Agreement as the Developer has provided notice that it has no intention of meeting its expected completion timeframes in Section B.3. (i.e., expected...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to petition the EACC to decertify the TIF Agreement as the Developer has provided notice that it has no intention of meeting its expected completion timeframes in Section B.3. (i.e., expected completion by July 1, 2022, or no later than July 1, 2023 in the event of construction delays).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to petition the EACC to decertify the TIF Agreement as the Developer has provided notice that it has no intention of meeting its expected completion timeframes in Section B.3. (i.e., expected completion by July 1, 2022, or no later than July 1, 2023 in the event of construction delays)..”
Authorize the Town Manager or her designee to do all things necessary effectuate these actions
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to authorize the Town Manager or her designee to do all things necessary effectuate these actions.
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 Town Manager or her designee to do all things necessary effectuate these actions..”
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open 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 open the public hearing..”
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..”
Approve the application of a transfer of license and change of manager for Artichoq Incorporated, DBA Vintages, Adventures in Wine, to Ms. Meghan K. Elwell
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the application of a transfer of license and change of manager for Artichoq Incorporated, DBA Vintages, Adventures in Wine, to Ms. Meghan K. Elwell.
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 application of a transfer of license and change of manager for Artichoq Incorporated, DBA Vintages, Adventures in Wine, to Ms. Meghan K. Elwell..”
Continue the public hearing for Article 5 - New Classification and Compensation Plan for Regular-Status Positions and Article 6 - Amend Classification and Compensation Plan for Regular-Status...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to continue the public hearing for Article 5 - New Classification and Compensation Plan for Regular-Status Positions and Article 6 - Amend Classification and Compensation Plan for Regular-Status Positions to March 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM and to close the public hearing for the remaining articles.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to continue the public hearing for Article 5 - New Classification and Compensation Plan for Regular-Status Positions and Article 6 - Amend Classification and Compensation Plan for Regular-Status Positions to March 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM and to close the public hearing for the remaining articles..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 4 - Ratify Personnel Board Classification Actions
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 4 - Ratify Personnel Board Classification Actions. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Escobedo abstaining.
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, JohnsonAbstained: EscobedoThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 4 - Ratify Personnel Board Classification Actions. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Escobedo abstaining..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 32 - Demolition Review General Bylaw
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 32 - Demolition Review General Bylaw.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 32 - Demolition Review General Bylaw..”
Appoint Kate Chartener of 888 Sudbury Road as a Full Member representative for the Concord Museum for a term to expire January 1, 2027 to the Historic Districts Commission; to appoint Kathleen...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Kate Chartener of 888 Sudbury Road as a Full Member representative for the Concord Museum for a term to expire January 1, 2027 to the Historic Districts Commission; to appoint Kathleen Reidy of 125 Paul Revere Road for a second term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Library Committee; to appoint Rick Miller of 300 Main Street for a retroactive appointment for a second term from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024, Gavin Morrissey of 38 Aurora Lane for a retroactive appointment for a second term from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025, Jennifer Ubaldino of 38 Crabtree Road for a second term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Trustee of Town Donations; and to appoint Susan Mlodozeniec of 392 Border Road for retroactive appointment for a second term from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025 to the West Concord Advisory Committee.
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 Kate Chartener of 888 Sudbury Road as a Full Member representative for the Concord Museum for a term to expire January 1, 2027 to the Historic Districts Commission; to appoint Kathleen Reidy of 125 Paul Revere Road for a second term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Library Committee; to appoint Rick Miller of 300 Main Street for a retroactive appointment for a second term from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024, Gavin Morrissey of 38 Aurora Lane for a retroactive appointment for a second term from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025, Jennifer Ubaldino of 38 Crabtree Road for a second term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Trustee of Town Donations; and to appoint Susan Mlodozeniec of 392 Border Road for retroactive appointment for a second term from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025 to the West Concord Advisory Committee..”
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