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June 8, 2020
29 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Mark A. Oram, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Robert J. Tunnera, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin and Donald R. Landers 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: Accept and file: Communication from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks, re: Public Comment on.
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 18, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 18, 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, May 18, 2020, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Continue the public hearing: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC, to build a...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC, to build a multifamily residential project in the Business District to be known as Volaris Marlborough, consisting of 188 units in 4 buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 20, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. The hearing was continued 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 Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC, to build a multifamily residential project in the Business District to be known as Volaris Marlborough, consisting of 188 units in 4 buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 20, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. The hearing was continued with no testimony being heard. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Close the public hearing: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new §38 relative to creating a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new §38 relative to creating a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District, Order No. 20-1007975, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:23 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new §38 relative to creating a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District, Order No. 20-1007975, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:23 PM; adopted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $485,133.00 which moves funds from Economic Development to MEDC to fund the FY21 operations of...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $485,133.00 which moves funds from Economic Development to MEDC to fund the FY21 operations of Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. Nay: Dumais.
Yes: Doucette, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Robey, Tunnera, WagnerNo: Dumais
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $485,133.00 which moves funds from Economic Development to MEDC to fund the FY21 operations of Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey. Nay: Dumais..”
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 69 Parcel 244 containing 0.18 acres, more or less, located at 25 Witherbee Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 44607, Page 453. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is Charles R. Platt as Trustee of the 25 Witherbee Street, Realty Trust and/or Christopher Forbes. The above-identified parcel satisfies the requirements of said MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), because: the land is uniquely located in close proximity to the existing Marlborough Library across Witherbee Street which can be utilized to increase off-street parking as the Library and its proposed expansion will 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 parcel, for a total purchase price of $481,291.00, 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...
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 69 Parcel 244 containing 0.18 acres, more or less, located at 25 Witherbee Street, Marlborough, MA, and further identified in a deed recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 44607, Page 453. The person(s) having a beneficial interest in this parcel is Charles R. Platt as Trustee of the 25 Witherbee Street, Realty Trust and/or Christopher Forbes. The above-identified parcel satisfies the requirements of said MGL c. 30B, § 16(e)(2), because: the land is uniquely located in close proximity to the existing Marlborough Library across Witherbee Street which can be utilized to increase off-street parking as the Library and its proposed expansion will 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 parcel, for a total purchase price of $481,291.00, 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 $481,291.00 as sufficient funds to pay for the purchase of said parcel. 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 $481,291.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund to Capital Outlay-Land Acquisition to fund the...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $481,291.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund to Capital Outlay-Land Acquisition to fund the purchase of 25 Witherbee Street, identified as Map 69, Parcel 244, APPROVED; adopted. 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 $481,291.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund to Capital Outlay-Land Acquisition to fund the purchase of 25 Witherbee Street, identified as Map 69, Parcel 244, 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 $22,219.15 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to various accounts to fund the recently...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $22,219.15 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to various accounts to fund the recently ratified MMEA collective bargaining agreement, APPROVED; adopted. 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 $22,219.15 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to various accounts to fund the recently ratified MMEA collective bargaining agreement, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $41,966.00 for the Police Department from the Department of Justice, to fund the purchase of protective...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $41,966.00 for the Police Department from the Department of Justice, to fund the purchase of protective equipment; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $41,966.00 for the Police Department from the Department of Justice, to fund the purchase of protective equipment; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $10,500.00 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety, to be used for traffic...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $10,500.00 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety, to be used for traffic enforcement focusing on impaired driving, speeding and distracted driving; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $10,500.00 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety, to be used for traffic enforcement focusing on impaired driving, speeding and distracted driving; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $6,000.00 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety, to be used for...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $6,000.00 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety, to be used for enforcement of safety laws related to motorists, pedestrians and bicycles; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $6,000.00 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety, to be used for enforcement of safety laws related to motorists, pedestrians and bicycles; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,065.80 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety to be used for the...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,065.80 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety to be used for the purchase of 30 car seats to be distributed to Marlborough residents in need of an appropriate seat for their child; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,065.80 for the Police Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety to be used for the purchase of 30 car seats to be distributed to Marlborough residents in need of an appropriate seat for their child; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Amendment to Proposed Salary Ordinance to Chapter 125 §6 relative to the...
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Amendment to Proposed Salary Ordinance to Chapter 125 §6 relative to the Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor positions, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Amendment to Proposed Salary Ordinance to Chapter 125 §6 relative to the Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor positions, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Advertise: At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2020, the following proposed amendments to the Code of the...
ORDERED: At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2020, the following proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Marlborough, having been read was ORDERED ADVERTISED as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Section 67-10(A), entitled “Comptroller-Treasurer; appointment, term and duties”, by inserting the following sentences at the end of the existing paragraph: Alternatively, the Mayor may, subject to confirmation of the City Council, appoint a Finance Director/Treasurer for a term of three years to expire the day following his/her approval by the City Council. The Finance Director/Treasurer shall be the director of all financial management operations and shall perform all duties of the Comptroller-Treasurer as delineated by City Code. II. By amending Section 67-5 (Auditor, General Duties) by inserting the following sentence as subsection F: The Auditor shall assist and make recommendations to the Mayor in the development and evaluation of the capital and operating budgets and shall be responsible for preparation of budget documentation. III. By amending Chapter 125, entitled “Personnel”, by adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start 6 months of 1 year of 2 years of 3 years of 4 years of 5 years of...
From the minutes
“ORDERED: At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, June 8, 2020, the following proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Marlborough, having been read was ORDERED ADVERTISED as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Section 67-10(A), entitled “Comptroller-Treasurer; appointment, term and duties”, by inserting the following sentences at the end of the existing paragraph: Alternatively, the Mayor may, subject to confirmation of the City Council, appoint a Finance Director/Treasurer for a term of three years to expire the day following his/her approval by the City Council. The Finance Director/Treasurer shall be the director of all financial management operations and shall perform all duties of the Comptroller-Treasurer as delineated by City Code. II. By amending Section 67-5 (Auditor, General Duties) by inserting the following sentence as subsection F: The Auditor shall assist and make recommendations to the Mayor in the development and evaluation of the capital and operating budgets and shall be responsible for preparation of budget documentation. III. By amending Chapter 125, entitled “Personnel”, by adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start 6 months of 1 year of 2 years of 3 years of 4 years of 5 years of service service service service service service Finance $102,116.74 $104,159.04 $106,242.23 $108,367.07 $110,534.41 $112,745.10 $115,000.00 Director/ Treasurer Auditor $102,116.74 $104,159.04 $106,242.23 $108,367.07 $110,534.41 $112,745.10 $115,000.00 This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said positions (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Postponed until the june 22, 2020 city council meeting: Proposed Amendments to the City Code to Chapter 67 and Chapter 125 as advertised and the...
ORDERED: That Proposed Amendments to the City Code to Chapter 67 and Chapter 125 as advertised and the Proposed job descriptions relative to the positions of Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor, POSTPONED UNTIL THE JUNE 22, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That Proposed Amendments to the City Code to Chapter 67 and Chapter 125 as advertised and the Proposed job descriptions relative to the positions of Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor, POSTPONED UNTIL THE JUNE 22, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Appointment of Laurent Lemieux as Plumbing Inspector for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Laurent Lemieux as Plumbing Inspector 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 Laurent Lemieux as Plumbing Inspector 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: Pursuant to City Ordinance Section 125-10, the Mayor is authorized to appoint Laurent Lemieux as Plumbing Inspector at the Step 3 rate...
ORDERED: Pursuant to City Ordinance Section 125-10, the Mayor is authorized to appoint Laurent Lemieux as Plumbing Inspector at the Step 3 rate ($72,212.26), given the extensive experience which Mr. Lemieux would bring to this position to the benefit of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: Pursuant to City Ordinance Section 125-10, the Mayor is authorized to appoint Laurent Lemieux as Plumbing Inspector at the Step 3 rate ($72,212.26), given the extensive experience which Mr. Lemieux would bring to this position to the benefit of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Upgrade of Board of Health/License Board Clerk from Senior Clerk to Principal Clerk effective...
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Upgrade of Board of Health/License Board Clerk from Senior Clerk to Principal Clerk effective May 25, 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 Communication from the Mayor, re: Upgrade of Board of Health/License Board Clerk from Senior Clerk to Principal Clerk effective May 25, 2020, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement by and...
ORDERED: The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement by and between the City of Marlborough, Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC (“Cytiva”) and Atlantic-Marlboro Realty, LLC, recognizing Cytiva as the successor in interest to GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp. with respect to the original Tax Increment Financing Agreement effective November 10, 2014, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement by and between the City of Marlborough, Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC (“Cytiva”) and Atlantic-Marlboro Realty, LLC, recognizing Cytiva as the successor in interest to GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp. with respect to the original Tax Increment Financing Agreement effective November 10, 2014, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Standard and Poor’s affirmation of the Global Bond Rating of AAA for the City of Marlborough
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Standard and Poor’s affirmation of the Global Bond Rating of AAA for the City of Marlborough, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Standard and Poor’s affirmation of the Global Bond Rating of AAA for the City of Marlborough, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation and comments on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650...
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation and comments on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape Contractors Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, Order No. 20-1007947E, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation and comments on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape Contractors Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, Order No. 20-1007947E, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and...
ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape Contractors Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, Order No. 20-1007947E, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape Contractors Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, Order No. 20-1007947E, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Remove from the Urban Affairs Committee: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape...
ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape Contractors Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, Order No. 20-1007947E, be removed from the Urban Affairs Committee, DENIED; adopted. Yea: 5 – Nay: 6 Yea: Tunnera, Irish, Landers, Ossing & Robey. Nay: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Navin, Oram & Perlman.
Yes: Irish, Landers, Ossing, Robey, TunneraNo: Doucette, Dumais, Navin, Oram, Perlman, WagnerThe minutes record the item as “DENIED” with 5 in favor and 6 opposed: the motion failed.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 & §18 relative to Contractor Yards and Landscape Contractors Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, Order No. 20-1007947E, be removed from the Urban Affairs Committee, DENIED; adopted. Yea: 5 – Nay: 6 Yea: Tunnera, Irish, Landers, Ossing & Robey. Nay: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Navin, Oram & Perlman..”
Refer to the Engineering Department: Set MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install...
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 185’ of 2” Intermediate Pressure plastic pipe as a gas main extension on Union Street from 215 Union Street towards Hollis Street, refer to ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 185’ of 2” Intermediate Pressure plastic pipe as a gas main extension on Union Street from 215 Union Street towards Hollis Street, refer to ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks, re: Public Comment on a license application filed by Marlboro...
ORDERED: That the Communication from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks, re: Public Comment on a license application filed by Marlboro Services, Inc. d/b/a Brasil Remessa, 576 Boston Post Road East, to operate as a check casher, FILE; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused. 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 Communication from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks, re: Public Comment on a license application filed by Marlboro Services, Inc. d/b/a Brasil Remessa, 576 Boston Post Road East, to operate as a check casher, FILE; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Abstain: Dumais..”
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) School Committee, May 12, 2020. b) Fort Meadow Commission, September 19, 2019. c) Historical Commission, April 30, 2020. d) Planning Board, April 27, 2020. e) Retirement Board, April 28, 2020. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) School Committee, May 12, 2020. b) Fort Meadow Commission, September 19, 2019. c) Historical Commission, April 30, 2020. d) Planning Board, April 27, 2020. e) Retirement Board, April 28, 2020. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Lisa Ann Trudeau, 29 Bellows Circle, residential mailbox claim (2a). Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Lisa Ann Trudeau, 29 Bellows Circle, residential mailbox claim (2a). Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Best Buy Stores LP #820, d/b/a Best Buy, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard
ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Best Buy Stores LP #820, d/b/a Best Buy, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, 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 Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Best Buy Stores LP #820, d/b/a Best Buy, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, 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 9:46 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 9:46 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
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