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Marlborough City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

October 18, 2021

29 recorded votes, 29 with disagreement.

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Attendance

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

Every vote, in order

Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, October 4, 2021

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, October 4, 2021, FILE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, October 4, 2021, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)

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Accept and file: Certification from Ward 6 Councilor Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Ward 6 Councilor Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for Special Permit of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., for two drive-through facilities associated with a new Starbucks and a bank at the Wayside Crossing Plaza, 661 Boston Post Road East, Order No 21-1008395, FILE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Ward 6 Councilor Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for Special Permit of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., for two drive-through facilities associated with a new Starbucks and a bank at the Wayside Crossing Plaza, 661 Boston Post Road East, Order No 21-1008395, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)

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Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from the family of Raymond A. LaCouture for reimbursement of costs related to the flag box in...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from the family of Raymond A. LaCouture for reimbursement of costs related to the flag box in City Hall and for programming for local Veterans; 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 Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from the family of Raymond A. LaCouture for reimbursement of costs related to the flag box in City Hall and for programming for local Veterans; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $56,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs awarded to the Engineering...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 $56,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs awarded to the Engineering Department to be used for a consultant to review and update the city’s regulations in supporting climate resiliency; 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 Grant Acceptance in the amount of $56,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs awarded to the Engineering Department to be used for a consultant to review and update the city’s regulations in supporting climate resiliency; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $34,995.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security awarded to the Police Department to...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 $34,995.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security awarded to the Police Department to be used on various traffic enforcement measures and the purchase of equipment; 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 Grant Acceptance in the amount of $34,995.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security awarded to the Police Department to be used on various traffic enforcement measures and the purchase of equipment; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,500,270.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,500,270.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, 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 $1,500,270.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to OPEB Trust pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,500,270.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,500,270.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, 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 $1,500,270.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Undesignated Stabilization pursuant to the financial policies of the City of Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $146,288.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to IT Equipment to fund the...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $146,288.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to IT Equipment to fund the purchase of an electronic time system and equipment, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.

The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 $146,288.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to IT Equipment to fund the purchase of an electronic time system and equipment, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Mark Gibbs as Director of Data Processing for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Mark Gibbs as Director of Data Processing for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Mark Gibbs as Director of Data Processing for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Priscilla Ryder as Conservation Officer for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Priscilla Ryder as Conservation Officer for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Priscilla Ryder as Conservation Officer for 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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Moved to item 16: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, § 5 and § 18 (36) by adding ‘Hobby...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, § 5 and § 18 (36) by adding ‘Hobby Vehicle Storage’ as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District, in proper legal form, Order No. 21- 1008344, MOVED TO ITEM 16; 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: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, § 5 and § 18 (36) by adding ‘Hobby Vehicle Storage’ as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District, in proper legal form, Order No. 21- 1008344, MOVED TO ITEM 16; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

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Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Call

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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Moved to item 17: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Information on Proposed Update to Ward & Precinct lines to comply with 2020...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Information on Proposed Update to Ward & Precinct lines to comply with 2020 Reprecincting for the City of Marlborough, Order No. 21-1008403, MOVED TO ITEM 17; adopted.

The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Information on Proposed Update to Ward & Precinct lines to comply with 2020 Reprecincting for the City of Marlborough, Order No. 21-1008403, MOVED TO ITEM 17; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept and file: Communication from the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection, re: Public...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection, re: Public Hearing Notice FILE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection, re: Public Hearing Notice FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

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Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIM, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.

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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIM, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)

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Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

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Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the November 8, 2021...: Application for Special Permit from Attorney...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood, on behalf of Post Road Mobile Home Park and Sales, Inc., to create a second mobile home park by dividing an existing permitted mobile home park at 181 Boston Post Road East, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.

The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood, on behalf of Post Road Mobile Home Park and Sales, Inc., to create a second mobile home park by dividing an existing permitted mobile home park at 181 Boston Post Road East, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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From the minutes

“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

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Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the November 8, 2021...: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., for two drive-through facilities associated with a new Starbucks and a bank at the Wayside Crossing Plaza, 661 Boston Post Road East, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.

The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., for two drive-through facilities associated with a new Starbucks and a bank at the Wayside Crossing Plaza, 661 Boston Post Road East, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

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Approve with conditions: Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new jointly owned Pole #15-75 at 181 Cedar...

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new jointly owned Pole #15-75 at 181 Cedar Hill Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.

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“ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new jointly owned Pole #15-75 at 181 Cedar Hill Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)

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Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

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Approve with conditions: Petition from Crown Castle NG East LLC, to install underground conduit on Crowley Drive and Fitchburg Street

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

ORDERED: That the Petition from Crown Castle NG East LLC, to install underground conduit on Crowley Drive and Fitchburg Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.

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“ORDERED: That the Petition from Crown Castle NG East LLC, to install underground conduit on Crowley Drive and Fitchburg Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)

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Accept and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, § 5 and § 18 (36) by adding ‘Hobby...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, § 5 and § 18 (36) by adding ‘Hobby Vehicle Storage’ as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District, in proper legal form, Order No. 21- 1008344, FILE; adopted.

The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, § 5 and § 18 (36) by adding ‘Hobby Vehicle Storage’ as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District, in proper legal form, Order No. 21- 1008344, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT...

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That Chapter 650 §5 definition of Hobby Vehicle Storage be amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph “No manufacturing is allowed”. ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. By amending Section 650-5, Definitions; word usage, to add the following new definition: Hobby Vehicle Storage – the warehousing, maintenance, and minor incidental and accessory repair of personal land-based passenger vehicles owned as part of a collection, provided that the vehicles shall be stored indoors in a building with a floor area not to exceed 17,000 square feet with an accessory building not to exceed a floor area of 3,000 square feet, the vehicles shall not be displayed outdoors or advertised for sale, and any maintenance or minor incidental and accessory repair shall take place indoors and shall be limited to vehicles stored at the site, any major repairs or restoration work must take place off-site, and fuel shall not be stored on- site other than the fuel tanks of the vehicles and not more than five five-gallon portable containers. No manufacturing is allowed. 2. By amending Section 650-18(36), Conditions for Uses, to read as follows: “(36) Manufacturing and/or warehousing of...

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That Chapter 650 §5 definition of Hobby Vehicle Storage be amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph “No manufacturing is allowed”. ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. By amending Section 650-5, Definitions; word usage, to add the following new definition: Hobby Vehicle Storage – the warehousing, maintenance, and minor incidental and accessory repair of personal land-based passenger vehicles owned as part of a collection, provided that the vehicles shall be stored indoors in a building with a floor area not to exceed 17,000 square feet with an accessory building not to exceed a floor area of 3,000 square feet, the vehicles shall not be displayed outdoors or advertised for sale, and any maintenance or minor incidental and accessory repair shall take place indoors and shall be limited to vehicles stored at the site, any major repairs or restoration work must take place off-site, and fuel shall not be stored on- site other than the fuel tanks of the vehicles and not more than five five-gallon portable containers. No manufacturing is allowed. 2. By amending Section 650-18(36), Conditions for Uses, to read as follows: “(36) Manufacturing and/or warehousing of footwear, precision instruments, tool and die, dental, medical and optical equipment, electrical or electronic instruments, hobby vehicle storage, biomedical or biotechnology products, subject to the provisions governing biomedical research in Subsection A(33) above, provided truck loading and parking areas are effectively screened from abutting office and residential use. Oil or asphalt manufacturing is prohibited.” APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Robey)

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Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Information on Proposed Update to Ward & Precinct lines to comply with 2020...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Information on Proposed Update to Ward & Precinct lines to comply with 2020 Reprecincting for the City of Marlborough, Order No. 21-1008403, FILE; adopted.

The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Information on Proposed Update to Ward & Precinct lines to comply with 2020 Reprecincting for the City of Marlborough, Order No. 21-1008403, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve: City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby approves the city’s 2020 Re-Precincting Plan, as submitted by the City Clerk, including...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby approves the city’s 2020 Re-Precincting Plan, as submitted by the City Clerk, including the following documents: ➢ Ward and Precinct Map (Final Draft), City of Marlborough, ➢ Ward and Precinct Block Data, City of Marlborough (Final Draft), and ➢ Ward and Precinct Descriptions, City of Marlborough (Final Draft). APPROVED; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby approves the city’s 2020 Re-Precincting Plan, as submitted by the City Clerk, including the following documents: ➢ Ward and Precinct Map (Final Draft), City of Marlborough, ➢ Ward and Precinct Block Data, City of Marlborough (Final Draft), and ➢ Ward and Precinct Descriptions, City of Marlborough (Final Draft). APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 8:31 PM; adopted.

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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 8:31 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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