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April 26, 2021
32 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 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
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 5, 2021
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 5, 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, April 5, 2021, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Suspend the rules to allow the Mayor to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested to allow the Mayor 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 Mayor to speak – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Close the public hearing: Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new pole #5 and anchor which will allow for...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new pole #5 and anchor which will allow for the removal of the pole and tree guy wire at 43 Berlin Road, Order No. 21-1008258, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:19 PM, adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new pole #5 and anchor which will allow for the removal of the pole and tree guy wire at 43 Berlin Road, Order No. 21-1008258, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:19 PM, adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Proposed Rezoning of land at 290 Hudson Street...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Rezoning of land at 290 Hudson Street, identified as Map 43, Parcel 38 from Limited Industrial to Residence A-3, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 24, 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 Rezoning of land at 290 Hudson Street, identified as Map 43, Parcel 38 from Limited Industrial to Residence A-3, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $178,700.44 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) awarded to the DPW for a bike...
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 $178,700.44 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) awarded to the DPW for a bike lane extension from the Assabet Valley Rail Trail to Main Street; 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 $178,700.44 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) awarded to the DPW for a bike lane extension from the Assabet Valley Rail Trail to Main Street; 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 $20,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department for the...
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 $20,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department for the purchase of individual portable radios, mobile radios, and repeaters for the department’s vehicles; 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 $20,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department for the purchase of individual portable radios, mobile radios, and repeaters for the department’s vehicles; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Peronnel Committee: Appointment of Tin Htway as Building Commissioner for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Tin Htway as Building Commissioner for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Tin Htway as Building Commissioner for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Peronnel Committee: Appointment of MaryJo Nawrocki to the License Board for a 6-year term from date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of MaryJo Nawrocki to the License Board for a 6-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of MaryJo Nawrocki to the License Board for a 6-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Peronnel Committee: Reappointments of Gregory Mitrakas and David Bouvier to the License Board for 6-year terms respectively from date...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Gregory Mitrakas and David Bouvier to the License Board for 6-year terms respectively from date of Council confirmation and designation of Gregory Mitrakas as Chair, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Gregory Mitrakas and David Bouvier to the License Board for 6-year terms respectively from date of Council confirmation and designation of Gregory Mitrakas as Chair, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Peronnel Committee: Reappointments to the Conservation Commission of Edward Clancy for a 3-year term to expire on April 26, 2024 in...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Conservation Commission of Edward Clancy for a 3-year term to expire on April 26, 2024 in addition to Dennis Demers and David Williams for 2-year terms respectively to expire on April 23, 2023, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Conservation Commission of Edward Clancy for a 3-year term to expire on April 26, 2024 in addition to Dennis Demers and David Williams for 2-year terms respectively to expire on April 23, 2023, referred to the PERONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (attached) who will be leasing two...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (attached) who will be leasing two buildings, comprising of 168,581 square feet located at 350 Campus Drive and 19,244 square feet located at 100 Campus Drive, Map 111, Parcel 1, referred to the 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 Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (attached) who will be leasing two buildings, comprising of 168,581 square feet located at 350 Campus Drive and 19,244 square feet located at 100 Campus Drive, Map 111, Parcel 1, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules to allow the Mayor to speak
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: Suspension of the Rules requested to allow the Mayor to speak – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: Suspension of the Rules requested to allow the Mayor to speak – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Landers)
Suspend the rules to allow the Solicitor to speak
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: Suspension of the Rules requested to allow the Solicitor to speak – granted. 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: Suspension of the Rules requested to allow the Solicitor to speak – granted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new Section 61 Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Councilor Dumais to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new Section 61 Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 1 – Nay: 10 Yea: Robey. Nay: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Perlman.
Yes: RobeyNo: Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Tunnera, WagnerThe minutes print “adopted”, but the vote recorded is 1 in favor and 10 opposed, so MassVoter shows the motion as failed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Councilor Dumais to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new Section 61 Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 1 – Nay: 10 Yea: Robey. Nay: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Perlman..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new Section 61 Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Perlman. Nay: Robey.
Yes: Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, Tunnera, WagnerNo: Robey
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add a new Section 61 Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, & Perlman. Nay: Robey..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Request for Approval of a Free-Standing Sign, Mobil, 656 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, Mobil, 656 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, referred to the 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 Free-Standing Sign, Mobil, 656 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, referred to the 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 Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY MAY 10, 2021 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 10, 2021 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole #45/2 within the public right of way approximately 103’ west of Pole 25-1 on Forest Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 10, 2021 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole #45/2 within the public right of way approximately 103’ west of Pole 25-1 on Forest Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Mina Property Group, LLC, to condition #20 (Signage) to allow for increased signage at 408 Maple Street, 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, MAY 24, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Mina Property Group, LLC, to condition #20 (Signage) to allow for increased signage at 408 Maple Street, 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: Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of WoHo, to construct a mixed-use...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of WoHo, to construct a mixed-use project within the Marlborough Village District, 28 South Bolton Street, 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 Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of WoHo, to construct a mixed-use project within the Marlborough Village District, 28 South Bolton Street, 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 Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; 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
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Abstain: Dumais..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Landers)
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, March 23, 2021. b) Board of Assessors, March 25, 2021. c) Conservation Commission, March 18, 2021. d) Historical Commission, March 18, 2021. e) Municipal Aggregation Committee, March 30, 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, March 23, 2021. b) Board of Assessors, March 25, 2021. c) Conservation Commission, March 18, 2021. d) Historical Commission, March 18, 2021. e) Municipal Aggregation Committee, March 30, 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 CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Grayce DiCenzo, 5 Richardson Road, Hudson, pothole or other road defect. b) Downtown Marlborough LLC, 11 Court Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Loreen Jaundoo, 218 Hemenway Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Daniel McCarthy, 320 Cook Lane, other property damage and/or personal injury. 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 CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Grayce DiCenzo, 5 Richardson Road, Hudson, pothole or other road defect. b) Downtown Marlborough LLC, 11 Court Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Loreen Jaundoo, 218 Hemenway Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Daniel McCarthy, 320 Cook Lane, other property damage and/or personal injury. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Doucette)
Approve: Appointment of Robert Gustafson to the Retirement Board for a 3-year term effective on date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Robert Gustafson to the Retirement Board for a 3-year term effective on date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 0 – Present: 2 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Ossing, & Robey. Present: Oram & Perlman.
Yes: Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Navin, Ossing, Robey, Tunnera, WagnerAbstained: Oram, PerlmanMark A. Oram and Samantha Perlman abstained (shown as abstaining, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Robert Gustafson to the Retirement Board for a 3-year term effective on date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 0 – Present: 2 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Ossing, & Robey. Present: Oram & Perlman..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $158,128.90 for the Department of Public Works as requested by Commissioner Divoll
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $158,128.90 for the Department of Public Works as requested by Commissioner Divoll, APPROVED; 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 $45,768 $21,963.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $34,106.04 60081003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $0.00 Reason: Salary reserve Superannuation retirement $178,528 $12,143.04 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer Reason: Excess due to vacancy $178,528 $52,022.86 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer $20,022.86 60081001 50910 Head Treatment Plant Op $21,100.54 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Due to retirement $25,000.00 14001506 54640 Park Maintenance $47,587.00 Park maintenance projects $7,000.00 60085003 51310 Overtime $154.00 To cover scheduled weekend maintenance overtime $86,128.90 Total $86,128.90 Total 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 $178,528 $36,306.00 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer $50,000.00 60080004 53110 Legal Services $5,022.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $158,128.90 for the Department of Public Works as requested by Commissioner Divoll, APPROVED; 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 $45,768 $21,963.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $34,106.04 60081003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $0.00 Reason: Salary reserve Superannuation retirement $178,528 $12,143.04 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer Reason: Excess due to vacancy $178,528 $52,022.86 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer $20,022.86 60081001 50910 Head Treatment Plant Op $21,100.54 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Due to retirement $25,000.00 14001506 54640 Park Maintenance $47,587.00 Park maintenance projects $7,000.00 60085003 51310 Overtime $154.00 To cover scheduled weekend maintenance overtime $86,128.90 Total $86,128.90 Total 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 $178,528 $36,306.00 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer $50,000.00 60080004 53110 Legal Services $5,022.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Due to upcoming legal expenses $349,200 $13,694.00 14001303 50740 Equipment Operators Reason: Excess due to vacancy $36,751 $22,000.00 60080001 50580 Assistant Chemist $22,000.00 60080006 55660 Pumping Station Maint $4,691.00 Reason: Excess to prior vacancy For chemicals and maintenance project $72,000.00 Total $72,000.00 Total Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Second Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 67 “Finance”
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 67, ENTITLED “FINANCE”, AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 67 “Finance”, §28 “Principal Assessor; powers and duties,” by amending §28(E) to read as follows: E. The Principal Assessor shall be qualified in accordance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The Principal Assessor shall possess a designation from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) or shall obtain such designation within two years of confirmation. A Principal Assessor possessing a reciprocal designation shall obtain a MAAO designation within two years of confirmation. The Principal Assessor shall be responsible for maintaining any designation. Suspend First Reading; Adopt Second Reading; APPROVED. 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: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 67, ENTITLED “FINANCE”, AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 67 “Finance”, §28 “Principal Assessor; powers and duties,” by amending §28(E) to read as follows: E. The Principal Assessor shall be qualified in accordance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The Principal Assessor shall possess a designation from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) or shall obtain such designation within two years of confirmation. A Principal Assessor possessing a reciprocal designation shall obtain a MAAO designation within two years of confirmation. The Principal Assessor shall be responsible for maintaining any designation. Suspend First Reading; Adopt Second Reading; APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Passage to Enroll: Ordinance amending Chapter 67 “Finance”
Passage to Enroll; APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Passage to Enroll; APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Passage to Ordain: Ordinance amending Chapter 67 “Finance”
Passage to Ordain; APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Passage to Ordain; APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Job Description as updated for Principal Assessor position as submitted by the Mayor
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description as updated for Principal Assessor position 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
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description as updated for Principal Assessor position as submitted by the Mayor, APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Human Services Committee hold a public meeting to allow the Marlborough Hospital leadership to present additional details...
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Human Services Committee hold a public meeting to allow the Marlborough Hospital leadership to present additional details regarding the Mass General Brigham proposed expansion, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Human Services Committee hold a public meeting to allow the Marlborough Hospital leadership to present additional details regarding the Mass General Brigham proposed expansion, FILE; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Wagner)
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 9:36 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 9:36 PM; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Tunnera)
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