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February 10, 2020
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: The minutes’ heading and page headers say February 10, 2020, but the opening sentence says the meeting was “held on Monday, January 27, 2020” (a typing error; the January 27 minutes are a separate file).
Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Robert J. Tunnera, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 27, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 27, 2020, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 27, 2020, FILE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,331,902.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Requests in the amount of $838,902.00 from various departments for FY 20, which moves funds from and to...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Requests in the amount of $838,902.00 from various departments for FY 20, which moves funds from and to accounts as noted in the attached spreadsheets, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Requests in the amount of $838,902.00 from various departments for FY 20, which moves funds from and to accounts as noted in the attached spreadsheets, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Salary Ordinance as offered by the Mayor relative to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough
ORDERED: That the Proposed Salary Ordinance as offered by the Mayor relative to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Proposed Salary Ordinance as offered by the Mayor relative to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointments to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of Stephanie Ferrecchia and David Morticelli...
ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of Stephanie Ferrecchia and David Morticelli for three-year terms to expire from date of confirmation, Paul Sliney for a two-year term to expire from date of confirmation and Renee Perdicaro for a one-year term to expire from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of Stephanie Ferrecchia and David Morticelli for three-year terms to expire from date of confirmation, Paul Sliney for a two-year term to expire from date of confirmation and Renee Perdicaro for a one-year term to expire from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk, Steven Kerrigan, re: Presidential Primary Election Call
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk, Steven Kerrigan, re: Presidential Primary Election Call, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk, Steven Kerrigan, re: Presidential Primary Election Call, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk, Steven Kerrigan, re: Early Voting for Presidential Primary
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk, Steven Kerrigan, re: Early Voting for Presidential Primary, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk, Steven Kerrigan, re: Early Voting for Presidential Primary, FILE; adopted..”
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric...
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #79-84 on Berlin Road which will enable National Grid to remove the pole to tree guy wire, refer to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #79-84 on Berlin Road which will enable National Grid to remove the pole to tree guy wire, refer to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from Chris White re: Yearly Operational Plan and Vegetation Management Plan
ORDERED: That the Communication from Chris White re: Yearly Operational Plan and Vegetation Management Plan, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from Chris White re: Yearly Operational Plan and Vegetation Management Plan, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..”
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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Approve: Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), the City Council determines that advertising for the proposed purchase of the following two (2)...
ORDERED: Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), the City Council determines that advertising for the proposed purchase of the following two (2) parcels of land will not benefit the City's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the properties: A parcel identified on the Assessors Map of the City of Marlborough as Map 57 Parcel 104 containing 0.26 acres, more or less, located at 55 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 64292, Page 100. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is 55 Bolton Street LLC; A parcel identified on the Assessors Map of the City of Marlborough as Map 70 Parcel 296 containing 0.27 acres, more or less, located at 45-47 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 64292, Page 080. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is Bolton- Goodale LLC. The above-identified parcels satisfy the requirements of said MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), because: the land is uniquely located within a short walking distance in close proximity to the existing DEC (District Education Center) building across Bolton Street which can be utilized to increase off-street parking as DEC currently does not have enough parking to meet present or future demands. And further, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate and enter into a purchase and sales agreement to...
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“ORDERED: Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), the City Council determines that advertising for the proposed purchase of the following two (2) parcels of land will not benefit the City's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the properties: A parcel identified on the Assessors Map of the City of Marlborough as Map 57 Parcel 104 containing 0.26 acres, more or less, located at 55 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 64292, Page 100. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is 55 Bolton Street LLC; A parcel identified on the Assessors Map of the City of Marlborough as Map 70 Parcel 296 containing 0.27 acres, more or less, located at 45-47 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 64292, Page 080. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is Bolton- Goodale LLC. The above-identified parcels satisfy the requirements of said MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), because: the land is uniquely located within a short walking distance in close proximity to the existing DEC (District Education Center) building across Bolton Street which can be utilized to increase off-street parking as DEC currently does not have enough parking to meet present or future demands. And further, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate and enter into a purchase and sales agreement to acquire said parcels, for a total combined purchase price of $400,000.00, subject to the following conditions: (i) that, in accordance with MGL c. 43, § 30, the purchase price of any parcel shall not be more than 25% higher than the average assessed value of the parcel during the previous three years; and (ii) that the City’s performance under any purchase and sales agreement will be contingent upon a favorable vote of the City Council authorizing the appropriation of sufficient funds for the purchase of the parcel. The Mayor is authorized to accept a deed pursuant to MGL c. 40, § 3 for each parcel. Pursuant to MGL c. 43, § 30 and c. 40, § 5B, the City Council, by a two-thirds vote of all its members, hereby authorizes an appropriation from Stabilization – Open Space (account # 83600-32918) in the amount of $400,000.00 as sufficient funds to pay for the purchase of said parcels. APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused.”
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Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Stabilization-Open Space to Open Space Acquisition to fund the proposed acquisition of...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Stabilization-Open Space to Open Space Acquisition to fund the proposed acquisition of 45-47 and 55 Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 104 and Map 70 Parcel 296), APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS --
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Stabilization-Open Space to Open Space Acquisition to fund the proposed acquisition of 45-47 and 55 Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 104 and Map 70 Parcel 296), APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS --.”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Transfer Request in the amount of $160,000.00 from Undesignated Fund for the proposed...
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Transfer Request in the amount of $160,000.00 from Undesignated Fund for the proposed acquisition of 59-A Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 105) and Order to authorize the Mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement, FILE; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Transfer Request in the amount of $160,000.00 from Undesignated Fund for the proposed acquisition of 59-A Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 105) and Order to authorize the Mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement, FILE; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused.”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), the City Council determines that advertising for the proposed purchase of the following parcel of...
ORDERED: Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), the City Council determines that advertising for the proposed purchase of the following parcel of land will not benefit the City's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the property: A parcel identified on the Assessors Map of the City of Marlborough as Map 57 Parcel 105 containing 0.14 acres, more or less, located at 59-A Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 11747, Page 600. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is Cecilia A. Lynch; The above-identified parcel satisfies the requirements of said MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), because: the land is uniquely located within a short walking distance in close proximity to the existing DEC (District Education Center) building across Bolton Street which can be utilized to increase off-street parking as DEC currently does not have enough parking to meet present or future demands, and is adjacent to two parcels on Bolton Street under consideration for acquisition to enhance parking in this area, which is close to downtown Marlborough. And further, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate and enter into a purchase and sales agreement to acquire said parcel, for a total purchase price of $160,000.00, subject to the following conditions: (i) that, in accordance with MGL c. 43, § 30, the purchase price of the parcel shall not be more than 25% higher than the average...
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: Pursuant to MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), the City Council determines that advertising for the proposed purchase of the following parcel of land will not benefit the City's interest because of the unique qualities and location of the property: A parcel identified on the Assessors Map of the City of Marlborough as Map 57 Parcel 105 containing 0.14 acres, more or less, located at 59-A Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 11747, Page 600. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is Cecilia A. Lynch; The above-identified parcel satisfies the requirements of said MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), because: the land is uniquely located within a short walking distance in close proximity to the existing DEC (District Education Center) building across Bolton Street which can be utilized to increase off-street parking as DEC currently does not have enough parking to meet present or future demands, and is adjacent to two parcels on Bolton Street under consideration for acquisition to enhance parking in this area, which is close to downtown Marlborough. And further, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate and enter into a purchase and sales agreement to acquire said parcel, for a total purchase price of $160,000.00, subject to the following conditions: (i) that, in accordance with MGL c. 43, § 30, the purchase price of the parcel shall not be more than 25% higher than the average assessed value of the parcel during the previous three years; and (ii) that the City’s performance under any purchase and sales agreement will be contingent upon a favorable vote of the City Council authorizing the appropriation of sufficient funds for the purchase of the parcel. The Mayor is authorized to accept a deed pursuant to MGL c. 40, § 3 for the parcel. Pursuant to MGL c. 43, § 30, the City Council hereby authorizes an appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $160,000.00 as sufficient funds to pay for the purchase of said parcel. APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused.”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $160,000.00 from Undesignated Fund for the proposed acquisition of 59-A Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 105)
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $160,000.00 from Undesignated Fund for the proposed acquisition of 59-A Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 105), APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS --
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $160,000.00 from Undesignated Fund for the proposed acquisition of 59-A Bolton Street (Map 57 Parcel 105), APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumas Recused CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS --.”
Adjourn
ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:30 PM; adopted.
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“ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:30 PM; adopted..”
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