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October 4, 2021
25 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, John J. Irish, Donald R. Landers
Absent: Robert J. Tunnera, Sean A. Navin
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 27, 2021
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 27, 2021, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 27, 2021, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Approve: Gift Acceptances in the amount of $495.00 from the Assabet River Rail Trail (ARRT) and $121.50 from Karen Ebner to be used for tree...
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 Gift Acceptances in the amount of $495.00 from the Assabet River Rail Trail (ARRT) and $121.50 from Karen Ebner to be used for tree replacement along the Assabet River Rail Trail off Crowley Drive; adopted.
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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 Gift Acceptances in the amount of $495.00 from the Assabet River Rail Trail (ARRT) and $121.50 from Karen Ebner to be used for tree replacement along the Assabet River Rail Trail off Crowley Drive; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Donna Scalcione to the Council on Aging Board for a 4-year term from date of Council approval
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Appointment of Donna Scalcione to the Council on Aging Board for a 4-year term from date of Council approval, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Appointment of Donna Scalcione to the Council on Aging Board for a 4-year term from date of Council approval, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging Board for a 4-year term from date of Council approval
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Appointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging Board for a 4-year term from date of Council approval, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Appointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging Board for a 4-year term from date of Council approval, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Zoning ordinance amendment (MGL Chapter 40A §5): zoning ordinance of the city of marlborough, as amended,
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to extend the Housing Moratorium on the acceptance of any new multi-family housing projects through December 31, 2021, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021. THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING SUBMITTED FOR ITS OWN CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. By amending Section 650-61 entitled “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects”, said zoning ordinance amendment adopted by City Council Order No. 21-1008274, in order to extend the temporary moratorium, as follows: a. Section 650-61(B)(1): Delete the following words in the first sentence: “ending 90 days from the date of approval of this zoning amendment by the City Council.” and replace them with the following: “ending December 31, 2021.”
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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 extend the Housing Moratorium on the acceptance of any new multi-family housing projects through December 31, 2021, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021. THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING SUBMITTED FOR ITS OWN CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. By amending Section 650-61 entitled “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects”, said zoning ordinance amendment adopted by City Council Order No. 21-1008274, in order to extend the temporary moratorium, as follows: a. Section 650-61(B)(1): Delete the following words in the first sentence: “ending 90 days from the date of approval of this zoning amendment by the City Council.” and replace them with the following: “ending December 31, 2021.”.” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to after item 20 and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council, MOVED TO AFTER ITEM 20 and FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council, MOVED TO AFTER ITEM 20 and FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to after item 20 and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property located at 100 Locke Drive, MOVED TO AFTER ITEM 20 and FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property located at 100 Locke Drive, MOVED TO AFTER ITEM 20 and FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to item 13 and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request to transfer name and renew for an additional 5-year term the...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request to transfer name and renew for an additional 5-year term the license for parking by the owners of 56 Emmett Street, in proper legal form, Order No. 21-1008394, MOVED TO ITEM 13 and FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request to transfer name and renew for an additional 5-year term the license for parking by the owners of 56 Emmett Street, in proper legal form, Order No. 21-1008394, MOVED TO ITEM 13 and FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting to update the signage at the Marlboro Square Retail Plaza, 416 Boston Post Road East, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting to update the signage at the Marlboro Square Retail Plaza, 416 Boston Post Road East, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc....
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 Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., related to the proposed expansion and upgrade of the retail plaza within the Wayside District, at 661 Boston Post Road East, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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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 Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., related to the proposed expansion and upgrade of the retail plaza within the Wayside District, at 661 Boston Post Road East, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
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.
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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..” (Motion: Doucette)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the October 18, 2021...: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5 and...
ORDERED: That That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5 and §18(36) by adding “Hobby Vehicle Storage” as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 18, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5 and §18(36) by adding “Hobby Vehicle Storage” as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 18, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve with conditions: Portion of the public way identified on a plan entitled, “Plan of Land in Marlborough, Massachusetts, to be licensed to...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the portion of the public way identified on a plan entitled, “Plan of Land in Marlborough, Massachusetts, to be licensed to Richard F. and Jane A. Sullivan, 56 Emmett Street for parking, Prepared by: City of Marlborough Department of Public Works, Engineering Division (BWT), Scale: 1” = 20’, January 2002,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and containing 316.41± square feet (the “Licensed Premises”), which Order No. 03-9919A declared available for disposition for the sole purpose of parking by the owners of 56 Emmett Street, is herewith approved as a license for the current owners of 56 Emmett Street, Michele Guadagnino and Michael Tutterman, based, however, upon the following conditions: 1. The license shall be on a temporary five-year basis, requiring further City Council approval five years from the date of adoption of this Order; 2. The licensees shall utilize the licensed premises for the parking of the vehicle(s) in their household, and they shall not permit the parking of their vehicle(s) on the public way so as to impede snow removal operations conducted by or on behalf of the City of Marlborough; 3. The licensees’ use of the portion of the public way approved under this license, each year it is in effect, shall coincide with the period of the City of Marlborough’s winter parking ban for that year, and the licensed portion of the public way shall...
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the portion of the public way identified on a plan entitled, “Plan of Land in Marlborough, Massachusetts, to be licensed to Richard F. and Jane A. Sullivan, 56 Emmett Street for parking, Prepared by: City of Marlborough Department of Public Works, Engineering Division (BWT), Scale: 1” = 20’, January 2002,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and containing 316.41± square feet (the “Licensed Premises”), which Order No. 03-9919A declared available for disposition for the sole purpose of parking by the owners of 56 Emmett Street, is herewith approved as a license for the current owners of 56 Emmett Street, Michele Guadagnino and Michael Tutterman, based, however, upon the following conditions: 1. The license shall be on a temporary five-year basis, requiring further City Council approval five years from the date of adoption of this Order; 2. The licensees shall utilize the licensed premises for the parking of the vehicle(s) in their household, and they shall not permit the parking of their vehicle(s) on the public way so as to impede snow removal operations conducted by or on behalf of the City of Marlborough; 3. The licensees’ use of the portion of the public way approved under this license, each year it is in effect, shall coincide with the period of the City of Marlborough’s winter parking ban for that year, and the licensed portion of the public way shall otherwise be available to other neighbors and abutters for parking purposes at other times of the year, especially during the summer months; and 4. The licensees shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Marlborough from any liability arising as a result of their use of the licensed portion of the public way for parking purposes. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Appointment of John Valade as Principal Assessor 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 John Valade as Principal Assessor for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of John Valade as Principal Assessor for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Appointment of Linda Warren to the Council on Aging Board 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 Linda Warren to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Linda Warren to the Council on Aging Board for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Request for Approval of a Flat Roof Sign for “Val-U-Storage”, Val’s Plaza, 561 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 Flat Roof Sign for “Val-U-Storage”, Val’s Plaza, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Roof Sign for “Val-U-Storage”, Val’s Plaza, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request for Approval of a Flat Roof Sign, Val’s Plaza, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, is hereby
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Roof Sign, Val’s Plaza, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, is hereby APPROVED for the installation of a 108” X 36” sign panel that shall not be lettered but shall contain a blank white panel. Once a tenant has signed a lease, the applicant shall submit a new sign permit application to the Building Department specifying the business name to be included on the sign panel inside the 108” X 36” sign box. The new sign application shall not be subject to further City Council approval; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Roof Sign, Val’s Plaza, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, is hereby APPROVED for the installation of a 108” X 36” sign panel that shall not be lettered but shall contain a blank white panel. Once a tenant has signed a lease, the applicant shall submit a new sign permit application to the Building Department specifying the business name to be included on the sign panel inside the 108” X 36” sign box. The new sign application shall not be subject to further City Council approval; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of City Collector/Assistant Director of Finance, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of City Collector/Assistant Director of Finance, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Facilities, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Facilities, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $93,243.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to Sick Leave Buy Back and Longevity to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $93,243.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to Sick Leave Buy Back and Longevity to fund recent retirements in the Department of Public Works and Police Departments, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $93,243.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries to Sick Leave Buy Back and Longevity to fund recent retirements in the Department of Public Works and Police Departments, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $70,645.00 which moves funds from Assistant Building Commissioner to Contract Services to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $70,645.00 which moves funds from Assistant Building Commissioner to Contract Services to fund additional resources to assist within the Building Department, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $70,645.00 which moves funds from Assistant Building Commissioner to Contract Services to fund additional resources to assist within the Building Department, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Moved that the Marlborough City Council meet in Executive Session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)(3) to “discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No. 21 MISC 000451), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 2 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Tunnera & Navin
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Moved that the Marlborough City Council meet in Executive Session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)(3) to “discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No. 21 MISC 000451), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 2 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Tunnera & Navin.” (Motion: Robey)
Go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Moved that the Marlborough City Council meet in Executive Session under Purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)(6) to “consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property” regarding the property located at 100 Locke Drive, as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s negotiating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 2 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Tunnera & Navin
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Moved that the Marlborough City Council meet in Executive Session under Purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)(6) to “consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property” regarding the property located at 100 Locke Drive, as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s negotiating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 9 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 2 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Irish, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey. Absent: Tunnera & Navin.” (Motion: Irish)
Adjourn
ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:35 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:35 PM; adopted..”
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