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February 22, 2021
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Laura J. Wagner, Mark A. Oram, Samantha Perlman and Kathleen D. Robey 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, February 8, 2021
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 8, 2021, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 8, 2021, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Close the public hearing: Application for Sign Special Permit, from Serrato Signs, LLC on behalf of Starbucks (St. Mary’s Credit Union), 133 South...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Sign Special Permit, from Serrato Signs, LLC on behalf of Starbucks (St. Mary’s Credit Union), 133 South Bolton Street, Order No. 21-1008199A, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing recessed at 8:38 PM, adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Sign Special Permit, from Serrato Signs, LLC on behalf of Starbucks (St. Mary’s Credit Union), 133 South Bolton Street, Order No. 21-1008199A, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing recessed at 8:38 PM, adopted..”
Continue the public hearing: Application for Sign Special Permit, from Serrato Signs, LLC on behalf of Starbucks (St. Mary’s Credit Union), 133...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Sign Special Permit, from Serrato Signs, LLC on behalf of Starbucks (St. Mary’s Credit Union), 133 South Bolton Street, Order No. 21-1008199A, be CONTINUED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2021, adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Sign Special Permit, from Serrato Signs, LLC on behalf of Starbucks (St. Mary’s Credit Union), 133 South Bolton Street, Order No. 21-1008199A, be CONTINUED UNTIL MARCH 8, 2021, adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $10,400,000.00 which moves funds from Ballparks and Fields Capital and...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $10,400,000.00 which moves funds from Ballparks and Fields Capital and Undesignated Fund to various accounts as noted on the transfer sheet to fund infrastructure projects as outlined by DPW Commissioner Divoll, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $4,813,122.94 $3,000,000.00 27000 33086 Fund Bal-Parks & Fields Capital $2,000,000.00 19300006 58305 Cedar Hill Pump Station $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $15,047,854.00 $7,400,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund Balance $1,500,000.00 19300006 58716 Minehan Sewer Install $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $2,000,000.00 19300006 53149 Donald Lynch Blvd Paving $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $3,000,000.00 19300006 55953 Bost Post Rd E Water $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $1,900,000.00 19300006 58312 Mill & Overlay Various $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $10,400,000.00 Total $10,400,000.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $10,400,000.00 which moves funds from Ballparks and Fields Capital and Undesignated Fund to various accounts as noted on the transfer sheet to fund infrastructure projects as outlined by DPW Commissioner Divoll, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $4,813,122.94 $3,000,000.00 27000 33086 Fund Bal-Parks & Fields Capital $2,000,000.00 19300006 58305 Cedar Hill Pump Station $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $15,047,854.00 $7,400,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund Balance $1,500,000.00 19300006 58716 Minehan Sewer Install $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $2,000,000.00 19300006 53149 Donald Lynch Blvd Paving $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $3,000,000.00 19300006 55953 Bost Post Rd E Water $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $1,900,000.00 19300006 58312 Mill & Overlay Various $0.00 Reason: FY21 Capital Request $10,400,000.00 Total $10,400,000.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,250,101.00 from the Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY21 bond payments...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,250,101.00 from the Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY21 bond payments associated with parks and recreation improvements, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 $4,813,122.94 $1,250,101.00 27000 33086 Fund Bal-Parks & Fields Capital $1,250,101.00 19910009 49715 Transfer-Meal Local Option $0.00 Reason: Local options meals tax funding FY21 bond payments associated with parks & fields as per the recap $1,250,101.00 Total $1,250,101.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,250,101.00 from the Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY21 bond payments associated with parks and recreation improvements, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 $4,813,122.94 $1,250,101.00 27000 33086 Fund Bal-Parks & Fields Capital $1,250,101.00 19910009 49715 Transfer-Meal Local Option $0.00 Reason: Local options meals tax funding FY21 bond payments associated with parks & fields as per the recap $1,250,101.00 Total $1,250,101.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $459,600.00 which moves funds from and to various accounts within DPW to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $459,600.00 which moves funds from and to various accounts within DPW to fund equipment for the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Department of Public Works/Public Facilities FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $63,348 $45,218.00 60081001 50750 Equipment Operator $45,218.00 60081004 53174 Contact Services/Lab Te $52,350.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Servicing of machinery at East Plant $885,475 $414,382.00 60086006 52935 Solid Waste Disposal $351,882.00 14003006 52920 Rubbish Collection $192,000.00 Reason: Excess due to end of WeCare contract Reallocating disposal costs to Republic Services $62,500.00 14003006 52925 Curbside Recycling $83,110.00 Reason: Due to increased recycling costs $459,600.00 Total $459,600.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $459,600.00 which moves funds from and to various accounts within DPW to fund equipment for the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Department of Public Works/Public Facilities FISCAL YEAR: 2021 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $63,348 $45,218.00 60081001 50750 Equipment Operator $45,218.00 60081004 53174 Contact Services/Lab Te $52,350.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Servicing of machinery at East Plant $885,475 $414,382.00 60086006 52935 Solid Waste Disposal $351,882.00 14003006 52920 Rubbish Collection $192,000.00 Reason: Excess due to end of WeCare contract Reallocating disposal costs to Republic Services $62,500.00 14003006 52925 Curbside Recycling $83,110.00 Reason: Due to increased recycling costs $459,600.00 Total $459,600.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $6,380.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $6,380.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to fund annual Student Awareness of Fire Safety Programs (SAFE) for the youth of Marlborough; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $6,380.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to fund annual Student Awareness of Fire Safety Programs (SAFE) for the youth of Marlborough; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,880.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,880.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to fund annual Senior Awareness of Fire Safety Programs (SAFE) for the senior population in Marlborough; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $2,880.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to fund annual Senior Awareness of Fire Safety Programs (SAFE) for the senior population in Marlborough; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Request to rescind $4,889,927.00 in various bonds for projects that are either complete or no longer available for...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request to rescind $4,889,927.00 in various bonds for projects that are either complete or no longer available for bonding due to regulations as outlined below, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. That the City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby rescinds previously authorized but unissued amounts of the following described loan orders, which are henceforth of no further force or effect: the $1,759,927 balance of the $56,720,000 authorized to be borrowed for the construction and upgrade to the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant, duly adopted by order of this Council and approved by the Mayor on August 8, 2011; the $3,095,000 balance of the $3,095,000 authorized to be borrowed for the construction of municipal outdoor recreational facilities, duly adopted by order of this Council and approved by the Mayor on April 10, 2015; and the $35,000 balance of the $110,000 authorized to be borrowed for building maintenance departmental equipment, duly adopted by order of this Council and approved by the Mayor on January 11, 1999. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request to rescind $4,889,927.00 in various bonds for projects that are either complete or no longer available for bonding due to regulations as outlined below, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. That the City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby rescinds previously authorized but unissued amounts of the following described loan orders, which are henceforth of no further force or effect: the $1,759,927 balance of the $56,720,000 authorized to be borrowed for the construction and upgrade to the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant, duly adopted by order of this Council and approved by the Mayor on August 8, 2011; the $3,095,000 balance of the $3,095,000 authorized to be borrowed for the construction of municipal outdoor recreational facilities, duly adopted by order of this Council and approved by the Mayor on April 10, 2015; and the $35,000 balance of the $110,000 authorized to be borrowed for building maintenance departmental equipment, duly adopted by order of this Council and approved by the Mayor on January 11, 1999. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Request of the Department of Public Works to create the new position of Resident Drop-Off Station Attendant to be...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of the Department of Public Works to create the new position of Resident Drop-Off Station Attendant to be included in the Marlborough Municipal Employee Association (MMEA) as outlined in the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code of the City of Marlborough, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of the Department of Public Works to create the new position of Resident Drop-Off Station Attendant to be included in the Marlborough Municipal Employee Association (MMEA) as outlined in the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code of the City of Marlborough, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” of the Code of the City of Marlborough relative...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” of the Code of the City of Marlborough relative to the proposed new position of Resident Drop-Off Station Attendant as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: HOURLY DAILY PERIOD ANNUAL STEP/LEVEL RATE RATE SALARY SALARY 00 $18.0000 $126.0000 $630.00 $32,760.00 01 $18.7500 $131.2500 $656.25 $34,125.00 02 $19.5313 $136.7191 $683.60 $35,547.20 03 $20.3451 $142.4157 $712.08 $37,028.16 II. 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” of the Code of the City of Marlborough relative to the proposed new position of Resident Drop-Off Station Attendant as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: HOURLY DAILY PERIOD ANNUAL STEP/LEVEL RATE RATE SALARY SALARY 00 $18.0000 $126.0000 $630.00 $32,760.00 01 $18.7500 $131.2500 $656.25 $34,125.00 02 $19.5313 $136.7191 $683.60 $35,547.20 03 $20.3451 $142.4157 $712.08 $37,028.16 II. 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..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Apex Mini Golf, 21 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Apex Mini Golf, 21 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Apex Mini Golf, 21 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Apex Kids, 21 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Apex Kids, 21 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Apex Kids, 21 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request for Approval of a Free-Standing Sign, Better Floors, 782 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Free-Standing Sign, Better Floors, 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
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Free-Standing Sign, Better Floors, 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..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Cal Verde Naturals, LLC, to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 239 Boston Post Road West, referred 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
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Cal Verde Naturals, LLC, to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 239 Boston Post Road West, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Global Montello Group Corp., to construct and operate a drive-thru facility to serve the current Alltown Convenience Store, 656 Boston Post Road East, referred 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
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Global Montello Group Corp., to construct and operate a drive-thru facility to serve the current Alltown Convenience Store, 656 Boston Post Road East, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to amend...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to amend Section 33 the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RMUOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to amend Section 33 the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RMUOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC (Waypoint Residential), re: Request to Extend...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC (Waypoint Residential), re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to May 28, 2021 at 10:00 PM, on the Application for Special Permit to build a multifamily residential project in the Business District to be known as Walcott Heritage Farms, 339 Boston Post Road East (McGee Farm), FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC (Waypoint Residential), re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to May 28, 2021 at 10:00 PM, on the Application for Special Permit to build a multifamily residential project in the Business District to be known as Walcott Heritage Farms, 339 Boston Post Road East (McGee Farm), FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY22 and Compliance Certification Policy
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY22 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY22 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Oram)
Accept and file: Communication from Massachusetts Department of Transportation, re: MBTA Forging Ahead Service Proposal, Environmental...
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Massachusetts Department of Transportation, re: MBTA Forging Ahead Service Proposal, Environmental Notification Form, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Massachusetts Department of Transportation, re: MBTA Forging Ahead Service Proposal, Environmental Notification Form, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) School Committee, January 12, 2021. b) Planning Board, January 25, 2021. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) School Committee, January 12, 2021. b) Planning Board, January 25, 2021. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIM
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIM, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Ravinder Narula, 345 Littlefield Lane, residential mailbox claim (2a). b) Angelo Puzella, 156 Barnard Road, residential mailbox claim (2a). c) Charles Sarian, 51 Bouffard Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Jeffrey Simon, 30 Sheffield Terrace, residential mailbox claim (2a). e) Akihiro Yamada, 62 Littlefield Lane, residential mailbox claim (2a). Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIM, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Ravinder Narula, 345 Littlefield Lane, residential mailbox claim (2a). b) Angelo Puzella, 156 Barnard Road, residential mailbox claim (2a). c) Charles Sarian, 51 Bouffard Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Jeffrey Simon, 30 Sheffield Terrace, residential mailbox claim (2a). e) Akihiro Yamada, 62 Littlefield Lane, residential mailbox claim (2a). Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legislative & Legal Affaris Committee. (Submitted by Councilor Doucette) Yea...: City Council Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee review the Proposed Amendment to Chapter 270 “Building and Site Development” Section 19 “Fences” in addition to Section 24 “Easements and Rights of Way” as outlined below, referred to LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFARIS COMMITTEE. (Submitted by Councilor Doucette) Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee review the Proposed Amendment to Chapter 270 “Building and Site Development” Section 19 “Fences” in addition to Section 24 “Easements and Rights of Way” as outlined below, referred to LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFARIS COMMITTEE. (Submitted by Councilor Doucette) Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Doucette)
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..”
Advertise: At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, February 22, 2021, the following proposed amendment to the Code of...
ORDERED: At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, February 22, 2021, the following proposed amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, to amend Chapter 125 entitled “PERSONNEL”, Section 6 entitled “SALARY SCHEDULE” having been read was 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED "PERSONNEL," AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6 the following: Position Rate Conservation Commission Member $150 Per Conservation Commission Meeting Attended II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position in the current salary schedule. III. The effective date of these amendments shall be April 1, 2021. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, February 22, 2021, the following proposed amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, to amend Chapter 125 entitled “PERSONNEL”, Section 6 entitled “SALARY SCHEDULE” having been read was 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED "PERSONNEL," AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6 the following: Position Rate Conservation Commission Member $150 Per Conservation Commission Meeting Attended II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position in the current salary schedule. III. The effective date of these amendments shall be April 1, 2021. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
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 it. the information can include Massachusetts case law as well as other...: City Solicitor be invited to attend a future Urban...
ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be invited to attend a future Urban Affairs meeting to provide general information to its members regarding Approval and Denial of Special Permit Applications that may be referred to it. The information can include Massachusetts case law as well as other general information, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. (Submitted by Councilor Robey) Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the City Solicitor be invited to attend a future Urban Affairs meeting to provide general information to its members regarding Approval and Denial of Special Permit Applications that may be referred to it. The information can include Massachusetts case law as well as other general information, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. (Submitted by Councilor Robey) Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:26 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:26 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Tunnera)
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