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March 23, 2020
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: First meeting under the Governor’s emergency order allowing remote participation; from here to mid-2021 every vote was taken by roll call. Mark A. Oram, Samantha Perlman, Laura J. Wagner and Sean A. Navin took part remotely (under the Governor’s emergency order, every vote was taken by roll call).
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
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization.
Every vote, in order
Approve: Pursuant to Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker’s “Emergency Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law MGL c. 30A...
ORDERED: Pursuant to Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker’s “Emergency Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law MGL c. 30A, §20” issued on March 12, 2020, the City Council is authorized to conduct its proceedings under the relief provided in the Emergency Order, and any or all members may participate remotely. This authorization shall apply to all subcommittees of the City Council, APPROVED; adopted. At 8:04 PM Councilor Wagner dropped from the call, and it was noted by President Ossing. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Wagner.
Yes: Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Robey, TunneraThe roll call lists Laura J. Wagner as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Pursuant to Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker’s “Emergency Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law MGL c. 30A, §20” issued on March 12, 2020, the City Council is authorized to conduct its proceedings under the relief provided in the Emergency Order, and any or all members may participate remotely. This authorization shall apply to all subcommittees of the City Council, APPROVED; adopted. At 8:04 PM Councilor Wagner dropped from the call, and it was noted by President Ossing. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Wagner..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Wagner.
Yes: Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Robey, TunneraThe roll call lists Laura J. Wagner as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Wagner..”
Accept and file: Mayor give an update on the City of Marlborough’s response to the COVID—19, Coronavirus outbreak
ORDERED: That the Mayor give an update on the City of Marlborough’s response to the COVID—19, Coronavirus outbreak, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Mayor give an update on the City of Marlborough’s response to the COVID—19, Coronavirus outbreak, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 9, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 9, 2020, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 9, 2020, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Continued until april 27, 2020 at 8:00 pm: Public Hearing on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5, §17, & §18 – Contractor Yards and...
ORDERED: That the Public Hearing on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5, §17, & §18 – Contractor Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, is CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 27, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. The hearing was opened with no testimony being heard. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Public Hearing on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5, §17, & §18 – Contractor Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, is CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 27, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. The hearing was opened with no testimony being heard. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Continued until april 27, 2020 at 8:00 pm: Public Hearing on the Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln...
ORDERED: That the Public Hearing on the Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street, is CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 27, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. The hearing was opened with no testimony being heard. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Public Hearing on the Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street, is CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 27, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. The hearing was opened with no testimony being heard. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $55,000.00 which moves funds from Interest on BAN to Contract Services in the Building Department
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $55,000.00 which moves funds from Interest on BAN to Contract Services in the Building Department, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Building FISCAL YEAR: 2020 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $1,012,400.00 $55,000.00 13860006 59254 Interest on BAN $55,000.00 12410004 53140 Contract Services $0.00 Reason: Actual interest rate came in lower than budgeted amount For on-call inspectional and plan review services $55,000.00 Total $55,000.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $55,000.00 which moves funds from Interest on BAN to Contract Services in the Building Department, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Building FISCAL YEAR: 2020 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $1,012,400.00 $55,000.00 13860006 59254 Interest on BAN $55,000.00 12410004 53140 Contract Services $0.00 Reason: Actual interest rate came in lower than budgeted amount For on-call inspectional and plan review services $55,000.00 Total $55,000.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: In order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer (or the Acting Treasurer) with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to issue...
ORDERED: That, in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer (or the Acting Treasurer) with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, §21A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all or any portion of the City’s general obligation bonds outstanding as of the date of adoption of this Order; and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the bonds of the City to be refunded, and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds; and that the Treasurer (or the Acting Treasurer) is authorized to execute such documents, including, without limitation, a refunding trust agreement or escrow agreement with a bank or trust company, and take any action as may be necessary or desirable to carry out this transaction, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That, in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer (or the Acting Treasurer) with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, §21A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all or any portion of the City’s general obligation bonds outstanding as of the date of adoption of this Order; and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest on the bonds of the City to be refunded, and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds; and that the Treasurer (or the Acting Treasurer) is authorized to execute such documents, including, without limitation, a refunding trust agreement or escrow agreement with a bank or trust company, and take any action as may be necessary or desirable to carry out this transaction, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: City Council approve the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Recommendation for adopting an abbreviated budget...
ORDERED: That the City Council approve the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Recommendation for adopting an abbreviated budget authorization format for all departments for the Fiscal Year 2021 city budget, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the City Council approve the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Financial Review Recommendation for adopting an abbreviated budget authorization format for all departments for the Fiscal Year 2021 city budget, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Application for Renewal of Livery License, Katsunori Tanaka, d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, LLC, 17 Eager Court
ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Livery License, Katsunori Tanaka, d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, LLC, 17 Eager Court, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Livery License, Katsunori Tanaka, d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, LLC, 17 Eager Court, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #79- 84 on Berlin Road, which will enable National Grid to remove...
ORDERED: That 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, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That 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, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $473,846.52 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT...
ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $473,846.52 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT for FY2021, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Ossing has filed a Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2020 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $550,853.61 $473,846.52 27000099 47750 Receipts Reserved-PEG Funds $473,846.52 89000 25581 Marlboro Cable Trust $0.00 Reason: To fund WMCT's operating budget for FY21 with PEG fees $473,846.52 Total $473,846.52 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $473,846.52 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT for FY2021, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Ossing has filed a Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2020 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $550,853.61 $473,846.52 27000099 47750 Receipts Reserved-PEG Funds $473,846.52 89000 25581 Marlboro Cable Trust $0.00 Reason: To fund WMCT's operating budget for FY21 with PEG fees $473,846.52 Total $473,846.52 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization – Open Space to replace the money used...
ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization – Open Space to replace the money used for the purchases of land on Bolton Street, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2020 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $13,009,020.00 $400,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $400,000.00 83600 32918 Stabilization-Open Space $140,919.97 Reason: To use free cash for Bolton St property and return open space funds $400,000.00 Total $400,000.00 Total Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Abstain: Dumais.
Yes: Doucette, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Robey, Tunnera, WagnerChristian Dumais recused (the minutes say so; the roll call lists that councilor under “Abstain”) and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization – Open Space to replace the money used for the purchases of land on Bolton Street, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2020 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $13,009,020.00 $400,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $400,000.00 83600 32918 Stabilization-Open Space $140,919.97 Reason: To use free cash for Bolton St property and return open space funds $400,000.00 Total $400,000.00 Total Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Abstain: Dumais..”
Approve: Reappointment to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of David Morticelli for a three-year term to expire from date of...
ORDERED That the Reappointment to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of David Morticelli for a three-year term to expire from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Reappointment to the Community Development Authority Board (CDA) of David Morticelli for a three-year term to expire from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Appointment of Lynn Davine as Director of Human Resources for a three- year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED That the Appointment of Lynn Davine as Director of Human Resources for a three- year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Appointment of Lynn Davine as Director of Human Resources for a three- year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Appointment of Michael Hennessy as Director of Veterans Services for a three-year term effective February 10, 2020
ORDERED That the Appointment of Michael Hennessy as Director of Veterans Services for a three-year term effective February 10, 2020, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Appointment of Michael Hennessy as Director of Veterans Services for a three-year term effective February 10, 2020, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Reappointment of Beverly Sleeper as Chief Procurement Officer for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED That the Reappointment of Beverly Sleeper as Chief Procurement Officer for a three-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Reappointment of Beverly Sleeper as Chief Procurement Officer for a three-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Appointment of Melynda Gallagher to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED That the Appointment of Melynda Gallagher to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED That the Appointment of Melynda Gallagher to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Adjourn
ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:38 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:38 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
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