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July 20, 2020
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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
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 22, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 22, 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, June 22, 2020, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Close the public hearing: Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system improvement on South Bolton Street & Main Street to Granger Boulevard, Order No. 20-1008044, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:18 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system improvement on South Bolton Street & Main Street to Granger Boulevard, Order No. 20-1008044, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:18 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system improvement...
ORDERED: That the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system improvement on South Bolton Street & Main Street to Granger Boulevard, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; adopted. 1. That Eversource complete their ongoing work on Pleasant Street, Bolton Street, and Poirier Drive prior to mobilizing their forces to this project. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system improvement on South Bolton Street & Main Street to Granger Boulevard, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; adopted. 1. That Eversource complete their ongoing work on Pleasant Street, Bolton Street, and Poirier Drive prior to mobilizing their forces to this project. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Close the public hearing: Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln...
ORDERED: That the CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street, Order No. 20-1007948E, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:29 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street, Order No. 20-1007948E, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:29 PM; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas station (Shell Station) at 431...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street on a 24-hour basis pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, Order No. 20-1008046, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:38 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street on a 24-hour basis pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, Order No. 20-1008046, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:38 PM; adopted..”
Close 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 CONTINUED 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 Walcott Heritage Farms, consisting of 188 units in 4 buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East (McGee Farms), Order No. 20-1007995B, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 10:03 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the CONTINUED 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 Walcott Heritage Farms, consisting of 188 units in 4 buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East (McGee Farms), Order No. 20-1007995B, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 10:03 PM; adopted..”
Refer to the Veterans Affairs Committee: Communication from the Mayor, re: Additional information regarding naming of a field in honor of...
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Additional information regarding naming of a field in honor of Disbursing Clerk 2nd Class Harold Cole, refer to VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Perlman. Absent: Robey.
Yes: Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Tunnera, WagnerThe roll call lists Kathleen D. Robey as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Additional information regarding naming of a field in honor of Disbursing Clerk 2nd Class Harold Cole, refer to VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Perlman. Absent: Robey..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $271,443.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to various accounts to fund the MMEA...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $271,443.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to various accounts to fund the MMEA collective bargaining agreement for fiscal year 2021, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Auditor FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $420,000.00 $271,443.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $8,390.00 11330002 50062 Finance Assistant $121,928.33 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $210.00 11330003 51430 Longevity $4,030.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $234.00 11330003 51920 Sick Leave Buyback $3,491.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,220.00 11350002 50062 Finance Assistant $60,934.09 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,420.00 11350002 50520 Principal Clerk $49,387.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,455.00 11350002 50770 Senior Clerk $21,170.06 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,080.00 11410002 50550 Head Clerk $55,573.50 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,930.00 11410002 50770 Senior Clerk $42,320.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,860.00 11440002 50770 Senior Clerk $84,640.23 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,578.00 11550001 50210 Sr System Analyst $66,102.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,845.00 11550001 50213 Network Engineer $84,499.22 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $175.00...
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $271,443.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to various accounts to fund the MMEA collective bargaining agreement for fiscal year 2021, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Auditor FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $420,000.00 $271,443.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $8,390.00 11330002 50062 Finance Assistant $121,928.33 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $210.00 11330003 51430 Longevity $4,030.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $234.00 11330003 51920 Sick Leave Buyback $3,491.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,220.00 11350002 50062 Finance Assistant $60,934.09 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,420.00 11350002 50520 Principal Clerk $49,387.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,455.00 11350002 50770 Senior Clerk $21,170.06 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,080.00 11410002 50550 Head Clerk $55,573.50 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,930.00 11410002 50770 Senior Clerk $42,320.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,860.00 11440002 50770 Senior Clerk $84,640.23 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,578.00 11550001 50210 Sr System Analyst $66,102.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,845.00 11550001 50213 Network Engineer $84,499.22 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $175.00 11550003 51920 Sick Leave Buyback $2,655.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,910.00 11610002 50770 Senior Clerk $42,340.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $110.00 11610003 51920 Sick Leave Buyback $1,700.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,180.00 11620002 50141 Clerk $17,870.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,230.00 11620002 50520 Principal Clerk $46,802.21 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $10,592.00 11920001 50292 Bldg Craftsman $152,988.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,005.00 11920001 50385 Electrician $57,793.20 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,729.00 11920001 50680 General Foreman $41,051.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $11,170.00 11920001 50690 Foreman $132,712.91 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,050.00 11920002 50520 Principal Clerk $15,760.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $10,063.00 11920003 50560 Custodian $173,539.87 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,800.00 11920003 51300 Overtime $26,000.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,144.00 11920003 51920 Sick Leave Buyback $11,581.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $13,040.00 13032001 50292 Bldg Craftsman $136,517.80 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,591.00 13032001 50385 Electrician $127,779.30 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,120.00 13032001 50386 HVAC Tech $120,270.50 . Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,435.00 13032001 50690 Foreman $64,098.88 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,050.00 13032002 50141 Clerk $15,036.05 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,729.00 13032002 50141 General Foreman $41,051.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $665.00 13032003 51300 Overtime $8,809.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $343.00 13032003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $8,127.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,720.00 12100002 50520 Principal Clerk $98,896.05 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $27,795.00 12100003 51213 Dispatchers $419,681.03 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,075.00 12100003 51214 Public Safety Assistant $58,872.22 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $9,252.00 12100003 51450 Night Shift Differential $132,011.59 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,225.00 12200002 50062 Finance Assistant $60,929.08 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $165.00 12200003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $153,880.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $12,478.00 12410001 50260 Local Inspector $181,513.64 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,585.00 12410001 50370 Plumbing Inspector $67,686.30 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,585.00 12410001 50380 Electrical Inspector $66,242.06 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,609.00 12410002 50770 Senior Clerk $126,001.24 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $147.00 12410003 51430 Longevity $3,508.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $115.00 12410003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,700.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,424.00 14001002 50520 Principal Clerk $49,383.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,848.00 14001002 50550 Head Clerk $55,565.50 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,933.00 14001002 50770 Senior Clerk $42,317.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,014.00 61090002 50520 Principal Clerk $46,633.33 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,930.00 14920001 50166 Program Manager $59,220.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,930.00 14920002 50770 Senior Clerk $42,320.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,670.00 15120001 50611 Assist Sanitarian $96,497.80 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,720.00 15120002 50520 Principal Clerk $0.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,145.00 15410001 50312 Outreach Worker $45,527.81 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,662.00 15410002 50584 Clerk Typist $38,447.28 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,930.00 15410002 50770 Senior Clerk $42,320.12 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $112.00 15410003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,698.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,543.00 16100001 50470 Childrens Librarian $51,147.46 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,420.00 16100001 50471 Young Adult Librarian $49,382.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,415.00 16100001 50480 Cataloguer $49,387.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,848.00 16100001 50656 Head Circulation $55,565.50 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,420.00 16100002 50520 Principal Clerk $49,382.90 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,875.00 16100003 50860 Full Time Library Staff $60,343.66 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,500.00 16100003 51440 Education Incentive $0.00 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $271,443.00 $271,443.00 Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $49,352.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries and Board of Health Senior Clerk to Auditor and...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $49,352.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries and Board of Health Senior Clerk to Auditor and Board of Health Principal Clerk to fund the new salary of the Auditor and the Board of Health Principal Clerk, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $420,000.00 $5,222.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $5,222.00 11350001 50020 Auditor $109,778.00 Reason: Increase due to new salary ordinance $44,130.00 $44,130.00 15120002 50770 BOH - Senior Clerk $44,130.00 15120002 50520 BOH - Principal Clerk $0.00 Promotion from Senior Clerk to Principal Clerk $49,352.00 Total $49,352.00 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 $49,352.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries and Board of Health Senior Clerk to Auditor and Board of Health Principal Clerk to fund the new salary of the Auditor and the Board of Health Principal Clerk, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $420,000.00 $5,222.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $5,222.00 11350001 50020 Auditor $109,778.00 Reason: Increase due to new salary ordinance $44,130.00 $44,130.00 15120002 50770 BOH - Senior Clerk $44,130.00 15120002 50520 BOH - Principal Clerk $0.00 Promotion from Senior Clerk to Principal Clerk $49,352.00 Total $49,352.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $39,300.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to Sick Leave Buy Back to fund the sick leave...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $39,300.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to Sick Leave Buy Back to fund the sick leave buy back for a retiree in the Department of Public Works, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: DPW FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $420,000.00 $39,300.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $39,300.00 14001003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $7,476.00 Reason: Sick Leave Buy Back due to a retirement $39,300.00 Total $39,300.00 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 $39,300.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to Sick Leave Buy Back to fund the sick leave buy back for a retiree in the Department of Public Works, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: DPW FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $420,000.00 $39,300.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $39,300.00 14001003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $7,476.00 Reason: Sick Leave Buy Back due to a retirement $39,300.00 Total $39,300.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 from the Executive Office of Housing and Community Development (EOHCD) MassWorks...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 from the Executive Office of Housing and Community Development (EOHCD) MassWorks Infrastructure Program for the Lincoln Street Revitalization Project; 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 $2,000,000.00 from the Executive Office of Housing and Community Development (EOHCD) MassWorks Infrastructure Program for the Lincoln Street Revitalization Project; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,144.00 from the MA Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC) for the Public Library to be used to hold...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,144.00 from the MA Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC) for the Public Library to be used to hold virtual programming for children ages 3-10 in a variety of topics; 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 $2,144.00 from the MA Board of Library Commissioners (MLBC) for the Public Library to be used to hold virtual programming for children ages 3-10 in a variety of topics; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Refer to the Finance Committee & Ordered Advertised: Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough...
ORDERED: That the Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough relative to the position of Director of Civil Defense as submitted by the Mayor, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE & ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. 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 Chapter 125, entitled “Personnel”, by adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Step Step Position Effective Date Minimum 1 2 Maximum Director of Civil Defense Upon Ordainment $15,000.00* *During a declared state of emergency by the governor of the Commonwealth, in addition to the above annual salary rate, an hourly rate of pay of $60.00 per hour may be authorized by the Mayor, subject to: (1) said hourly rate being at least 75% reimbursable to the city by the federal or state government, (2) available appropriation; and (3) approval of the Mayor as to duties and hours to be performed. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 125 §6 of the Code of the City of Marlborough relative to the position of Director of Civil Defense as submitted by the Mayor, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE & ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. 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 Chapter 125, entitled “Personnel”, by adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Step Step Position Effective Date Minimum 1 2 Maximum Director of Civil Defense Upon Ordainment $15,000.00* *During a declared state of emergency by the governor of the Commonwealth, in addition to the above annual salary rate, an hourly rate of pay of $60.00 per hour may be authorized by the Mayor, subject to: (1) said hourly rate being at least 75% reimbursable to the city by the federal or state government, (2) available appropriation; and (3) approval of the Mayor as to duties and hours to be performed. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Job Description as updated for the Director of Civil Defense position as submitted by the Mayor
ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description as updated for the Director of Civil Defense position as submitted by the Mayor, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description as updated for the Director of Civil Defense position as submitted by the Mayor, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Notification of 60-day Temporary Appointment of Assistant Commissioner Theodore Scott as Acting Commissioner of Public Works
ORDERED: That the Notification of 60-day Temporary Appointment of Assistant Commissioner Theodore Scott as Acting Commissioner of Public Works, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Notification of 60-day Temporary Appointment of Assistant Commissioner Theodore Scott as Acting Commissioner of Public Works, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from Pleasant Hill Retirement Community LLC, a Nebraska limited liability...
ORDERED: That the City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from Pleasant Hill Retirement Community LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with a usual place of business at 7101 S. 82nd St., Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 (the “Grantor”), a Grant of Public Trail Easement on a certain portion of the Grantor’s land located at 96 Crowley Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts. The Trail Easement Area consists of an area five (5) feet in width located within the area shown as “8’ Public Trail Access Easement” as indicated on the plan attached to the Grant of Public Trail Easement as Exhibit B (Sheet No. 8 of Approved Final Site Plan). The Trail Easement Area may be used for recreational purposes, including but not limited to, the right of the general public to pass and repass over the Trail Easement Area for walking, jogging, bicycling, hiking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, or any other activity undertaken for exercise, education or relaxation, excepting the use by any motorized vehicle. 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 for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from Pleasant Hill Retirement Community LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with a usual place of business at 7101 S. 82nd St., Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 (the “Grantor”), a Grant of Public Trail Easement on a certain portion of the Grantor’s land located at 96 Crowley Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts. The Trail Easement Area consists of an area five (5) feet in width located within the area shown as “8’ Public Trail Access Easement” as indicated on the plan attached to the Grant of Public Trail Easement as Exhibit B (Sheet No. 8 of Approved Final Site Plan). The Trail Easement Area may be used for recreational purposes, including but not limited to, the right of the general public to pass and repass over the Trail Easement Area for walking, jogging, bicycling, hiking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, or any other activity undertaken for exercise, education or relaxation, excepting the use by any motorized vehicle. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Suspend the rules to allow the City Clerk to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested to allow the City Clerk to speak – 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 to allow the City Clerk to speak – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: City of Marlborough accepts Section 9A of Chapter 53 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, entitled “Nomination papers for cities or...
ORDERED: That the City of Marlborough accepts Section 9A of Chapter 53 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, entitled “Nomination papers for cities or towns; applicable provisions”, 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 of Marlborough accepts Section 9A of Chapter 53 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, entitled “Nomination papers for cities or towns; applicable provisions”, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Request for a Flat Wall Sign, Aivy Nails & Spa, 115 Apex Drive, Unit C, within the HRMUOD
ORDERED: That the Request for a Flat Wall Sign, Aivy Nails & Spa, 115 Apex Drive, Unit C, within the HRMUOD, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Request for a Flat Wall Sign, Aivy Nails & Spa, 115 Apex Drive, Unit C, within the HRMUOD, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Request for Free-Standing Sign, Aivy Nails & Spa, 115 Apex Drive, Unit C, within the HRMUOD
ORDERED: That the Request for Free-Standing Sign, Aivy Nails & Spa, 115 Apex Drive, Unit C, within the HRMUOD, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Request for Free-Standing Sign, Aivy Nails & Spa, 115 Apex Drive, Unit C, within the HRMUOD, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Request for a Flat Wall Sign, Post Road Carpet, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District
ORDERED: That the Request for a Flat Wall Sign, Post Road Carpet, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Request for a Flat Wall Sign, Post Road Carpet, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Approve: Request for Free-Standing Sign, Post Road Carpet, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District
ORDERED: That the Request for Free-Standing Sign, Post Road Carpet, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Request for Free-Standing Sign, Post Road Carpet, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; 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 on the Proposed Rezoning of Land off Valley Street...
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Rezoning of Land off Valley Street, identified as Map 82, Parcel 125, Order No. 20-1007976A, 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 on the Proposed Rezoning of Land off Valley Street, identified as Map 82, Parcel 125, Order No. 20-1007976A, 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 with proposed considerations on the Proposed Zoning Amendment...
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation with proposed considerations 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. 20-1007975A, 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 with proposed considerations 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. 20-1007975A, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to August 25, 2020...
ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to August 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM, on the Application for Special Permit to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), 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 Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to August 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM, on the Application for Special Permit to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special...
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Local Roots NE Inc., to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Dispensary, 910 Boston Post Road East, Suite 100, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Local Roots NE Inc., to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Dispensary, 910 Boston Post Road East, Suite 100, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project re: Personnel being in the community responding to residents’ concerns...
ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project re: Personnel being in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in July 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 Central MA Mosquito Control Project re: Personnel being in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in July 2020, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Accept and file: Communication from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust re: Public comment period for implementing the water infrastructure transfer act
ORDERED: That the Communication from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust re: Public comment period for implementing the water infrastructure transfer act, 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 Massachusetts Clean Water Trust re: Public comment period for implementing the water infrastructure transfer act, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
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 26, 2020, June 9, 2020 & June 23, 2020. b) Ad-Hoc Municipal Aggregation Committee, June 25, 2020. c) Conservation Commission, May 7, 2020, May 21, 2020, June 4, 2020 & June 18, 2020. d) Fort Meadow Commission, September 19, 2019 & May 21, 2020. e) Historical Commission, May 21, 2020. f) Planning Board, June 8, 2020. g) Traffic Commission, May 27, 2020. h) Zoning Board of Appeals, July 7, 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 26, 2020, June 9, 2020 & June 23, 2020. b) Ad-Hoc Municipal Aggregation Committee, June 25, 2020. c) Conservation Commission, May 7, 2020, May 21, 2020, June 4, 2020 & June 18, 2020. d) Fort Meadow Commission, September 19, 2019 & May 21, 2020. e) Historical Commission, May 21, 2020. f) Planning Board, June 8, 2020. g) Traffic Commission, May 27, 2020. h) Zoning Board of Appeals, July 7, 2020. 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..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the August 24, 2020...: Application for Special Permit by Vedi Naturals, LLC to...
ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit by Vedi Naturals, LLC to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), refer to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE AUGUST 24, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING; 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 Special Permit by Vedi Naturals, LLC to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), refer to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE AUGUST 24, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Advertise: Set MONDAY AUGUST 24, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter...
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY AUGUST 24, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter 540 “Solid Waste”, making changes to the Resident Drop-Off Facility operations and associated fees, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY AUGUST 24, 2020 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter 540 “Solid Waste”, making changes to the Resident Drop-Off Facility operations and associated fees, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted..”
Approve: Job Descriptions as updated for the Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor positions as submitted by the Mayor
ORDERED: That the Job Descriptions as updated for the Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor positions as submitted by the Mayor, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Job Descriptions as updated for the Finance Director/Treasurer and Auditor positions as submitted by the Mayor, 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 11:12 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 11:12 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
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