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January 24, 2022
24 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, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, December 20, 2021
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, December 20, 2021, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, December 20, 2021, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 3, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 3, 2022, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 3, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from City Council President Ossing re: City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and City Council Committee Assignments...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Council President Ossing re: City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and City Council Committee Assignments for Legislative Year 2022, 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 Council President Ossing re: City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and City Council Committee Assignments for Legislative Year 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from President Ossing, re: Appointment of Ward 1 Councilor Laura Wagner to the Municipal Aggregation Committee...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from President Ossing, re: Appointment of Ward 1 Councilor Laura Wagner to the Municipal Aggregation Committee, pursuant to Council Order No. 19-1007578B, 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 President Ossing, re: Appointment of Ward 1 Councilor Laura Wagner to the Municipal Aggregation Committee, pursuant to Council Order No. 19-1007578B, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Gift Acceptances totaling $6,800.00 awarded to the Council on Aging to be used as outlined
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 totaling $6,800.00 awarded to the Council on Aging to be used as outlined; 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: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptances totaling $6,800.00 awarded to the Council on Aging to be used as outlined; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $26,667.00 from the Department of Fish and Game awarded to the Conservation Commission to be used to...
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 $26,667.00 from the Department of Fish and Game awarded to the Conservation Commission to be used to expand and restore the Desert Natural areas; 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 $26,667.00 from the Department of Fish and Game awarded to the Conservation Commission to be used to expand and restore the Desert Natural areas; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $18,000.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection awarded to the Department of Public Works to...
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 $18,000.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection awarded to the Department of Public Works to be used to offset the rising costs of processing recyclable materials; 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: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $18,000.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection awarded to the Department of Public Works to be used to offset the rising costs of processing recyclable materials; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $311,945.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries Account to Sick Leave Buy Back to fund the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $311,945.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries Account to Sick Leave Buy Back to fund the recent and upcoming retirements from the Police and Fire 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 $311,945.00 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries Account to Sick Leave Buy Back to fund the recent and upcoming retirements from the Police and Fire Departments, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of David Giorgi as Police Chief for a four-year term to expire on August 20, 2025
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of David Giorgi as Police Chief for a four-year term to expire on August 20, 2025, 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 David Giorgi as Police Chief for a four-year term to expire on August 20, 2025, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of one year in accordance with MGL Chapter 40 §35
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of one year in accordance with MGL Chapter 40 §35, 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 Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of one year in accordance with MGL Chapter 40 §35, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Jeremy McManus to the position of Assistant City Solicitor for a term of three years effective...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Jeremy McManus to the position of Assistant City Solicitor for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Jeremy McManus to the position of Assistant City Solicitor for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Sarah Hough to the Historical Commission for a term of three years effective from date of...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Sarah Hough to the Historical Commission for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL 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 Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Sarah Hough to the Historical Commission for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Moved to after agenda item #23: 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 AGENDA ITEM #23; 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 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 AGENDA ITEM #23; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Wellisandra Boutique, 56 Apex Drive, Suite B, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Wellisandra Boutique, 56 Apex Drive, Suite B, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), Order No. 16/22-1006443, 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Wellisandra Boutique, 56 Apex Drive, Suite B, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), Order No. 16/22-1006443, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Signage Package and notification of Business Name for...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Signage Package and notification of Business Name for Kosa Dispensary the planned retail marijuana establishment to be located at 505 Boston Post Road West, 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 Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Signage Package and notification of Business Name for Kosa Dispensary the planned retail marijuana establishment to be located at 505 Boston Post Road West, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Minor Modification of an LED Sign Special Permit, from Attorney Sem Aykanian on behalf Main Street Bank, to allow for a minimally larger...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minor Modification of an LED Sign Special Permit, from Attorney Sem Aykanian on behalf Main Street Bank, to allow for a minimally larger sign (plans attached hereto) that is more structurally sound and esthetically pleasing at 81 Granger Boulevard, 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minor Modification of an LED Sign Special Permit, from Attorney Sem Aykanian on behalf Main Street Bank, to allow for a minimally larger sign (plans attached hereto) that is more structurally sound and esthetically pleasing at 81 Granger Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from National Grid, re: Notice of upcoming sideline vegetation management within the electric transmission...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from National Grid, re: Notice of upcoming sideline vegetation management within the electric transmission right-of-way easement, 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 National Grid, re: Notice of upcoming sideline vegetation management within the electric transmission right-of-way easement, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from Local Election Districts Review Commission, re: Notice of approval of updated Reprecincting Map for the City...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Local Election Districts Review Commission, re: Notice of approval of updated Reprecincting Map for the City of Marlborough, 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 Local Election Districts Review Commission, re: Notice of approval of updated Reprecincting Map for the City of Marlborough, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from Doug Pizzi, re: Mask and other mandates to protect against COVID
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Doug Pizzi, re: Mask and other mandates to protect against COVID, 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 Doug Pizzi, re: Mask and other mandates to protect against COVID, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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)
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.
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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..” (Motion: Doucette)
Ordinance amending the City Code
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 CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 608 (“Water”), Section 608-11 (“Entrance Fees”) by inserting a new A(2)(c) to read as follows: (c) Entrance fee for non-residential use with demonstrated or expected significant flows (greater than 5,000 gallons per day), or for buildings designed for uses with expected significant flows such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Buildings, shall also be subject to an additional fee of $1.00 per square foot of building area. II. By amending Section 608-11(B)(3) to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): Commercial or industrial subdivision or development. The entrance fee shall be $3,000 for each connection of the secondary or branch mains or mains to the City main, plus the nonresidential entrance fee listed in § 608-11A for each service connected to the branch or secondary main, and, if applicable, the significant flow fee listed in §608-11(A)(2)(c). III. By amending Chapter 510 (“Sewer”), Section 510-4 (“Building Sewer Connections”) by inserting a new A(1)(c)[3] to read as follows: Entrance fee for non-residential use with demonstrated or expected significant flows (greater than 5,000 gallons per day), or for buildings designed for uses with expected significant flows such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)...
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: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 608 (“Water”), Section 608-11 (“Entrance Fees”) by inserting a new A(2)(c) to read as follows: (c) Entrance fee for non-residential use with demonstrated or expected significant flows (greater than 5,000 gallons per day), or for buildings designed for uses with expected significant flows such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Buildings, shall also be subject to an additional fee of $1.00 per square foot of building area. II. By amending Section 608-11(B)(3) to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): Commercial or industrial subdivision or development. The entrance fee shall be $3,000 for each connection of the secondary or branch mains or mains to the City main, plus the nonresidential entrance fee listed in § 608-11A for each service connected to the branch or secondary main, and, if applicable, the significant flow fee listed in §608-11(A)(2)(c). III. By amending Chapter 510 (“Sewer”), Section 510-4 (“Building Sewer Connections”) by inserting a new A(1)(c)[3] to read as follows: Entrance fee for non-residential use with demonstrated or expected significant flows (greater than 5,000 gallons per day), or for buildings designed for uses with expected significant flows such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Buildings, shall also be subject to an additional fee of $1.67 per square foot of building area. IV. By amending Section 510-4(A)(6)(c) to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): (c) Commercial or industrial subdivision or development. The entrance fee shall be $5,000 for each connection of the secondary or branch main or mains to the City main, plus the nonresidential entrance fee listed in Subsection A(1)(c) for each service connected to the branch or secondary main, and, if applicable, the significant flow fee listed in §510-4(A)(1)(c)[3]. V. Effective Date. These amendments shall take effect upon passage and shall apply to connections for nonresidential uses that have not received a building permit as of the effective date of these amendments. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (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: 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. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, 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 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. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Robey, 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 8:26 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, 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 8:26 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
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