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Marlborough City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

February 14, 2022

21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

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

Every vote, in order

Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 24, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 24, 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 24, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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

Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $118,940.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources awarded to the city to be used 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 $118,940.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources awarded to the city to be used to update the energy management system and controls at the Freeman School; 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 $118,940.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources awarded to the city to be used to update the energy management system and controls at the Freeman School; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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

Refer to the Finance Committee: Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $1,652,616.00 from various departments for FY 22, which moves funds from and...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $1,652,616.00 from various departments for FY 22, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, 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 Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $1,652,616.00 from various departments for FY 22, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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

Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointments of John Usinas and Wayne Stanley to the Disabilities Commission for 3-year terms respectively...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of John Usinas and Wayne Stanley to the Disabilities Commission for 3-year terms respectively 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 Reappointments of John Usinas and Wayne Stanley to the Disabilities Commission for 3-year terms respectively from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of George LaVenture to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of George LaVenture to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, 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 Reappointment of George LaVenture to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 1, 2027, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Refer to the Finance Committee and Ordered Advertised: Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary for the Parking Enforcement Officer as submitted by the Mayor, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE and ORDERED ADVERTISED; 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 Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary for the Parking Enforcement Officer as submitted by the Mayor, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE and ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer to the Operations & Oversight Committee: Communication from the Mayor, re: Succession Planning Project Information

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 7–4

Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Succession Planning Project Information, referred to OPERATIONS & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; adopted. ** Point of Order by Councilor Robey regarding the vote to refer to Operations & Oversight. President Ossing asked all in favor to stand, vote declared passed by a vote of 7-4.

The minutes record the vote as “vote declared passed by a vote of 7-4” with no names to show how each councilor voted (11 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Succession Planning Project Information, referred to OPERATIONS & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; adopted. ** Point of Order by Councilor Robey regarding the vote to refer to Operations & Oversight. President Ossing asked all in favor to stand, vote declared passed by a vote of 7-4..” (Motion: Oram)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Moved to reports of committee and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Site Plan Approval from Aubuchon Realty...

Minutes, page 11

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: Application for Site Plan Approval from 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, in proper legal form, Order No. 21-1008418B, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE and 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: Application for Site Plan Approval from 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, in proper legal form, Order No. 21-1008418B, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE and FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, 17 Eager Court, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, 17 Eager Court, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Taxi/Livery License from Josiah Ihechukwu d/b/a ROA Health System, to operate a Livery...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Josiah Ihechukwu d/b/a ROA Health System, to operate a Livery Service, 43 Bowstring Way, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Josiah Ihechukwu d/b/a ROA Health System, to operate a Livery Service, 43 Bowstring Way, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer to the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee; Legal Department & Engineering: Communication from Engineering Design Consultants on behalf of...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Engineering Design Consultants on behalf of Lacombe Business Center, re: Sewer Taking and Easement relative certain parcels on Lacombe Street, be and is herewith referred to LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; LEGAL DEPARTMENT & ENGINEERING; 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 Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Engineering Design Consultants on behalf of Lacombe Business Center, re: Sewer Taking and Easement relative certain parcels on Lacombe Street, be and is herewith referred to LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; LEGAL DEPARTMENT & ENGINEERING; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept and file: Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY23 and Compliance Certification Policy

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY23 and Compliance Certification Policy, 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 Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY23 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 12

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.

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 Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 15

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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve: Appointment of Jeremy McManus to the position of Assistant City Solicitor for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation

Minutes, page 15

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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, APPROVED; adopted.

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From the minutes

“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, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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

From the minutes

“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Form: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas...

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

ORDERED: That the Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street on a 24-hour basis pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER FORM.

The minutes print this order without the usual “adopted” and with no count or names; MassVoter shows the action the order records (result only) and does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“ORDERED: That the Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street on a 24-hour basis pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER FORM..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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

From the minutes

“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Approve: City Council of the City of Marlborough does hereby APPROVE the Site Plan Permit (attached hereto), which sets forth an approval with...

Minutes, page 16

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

ORDERED That the City Council of the City of Marlborough does hereby APPROVE the Site Plan Permit (attached hereto), which sets forth an approval with conditions of the site plans submitted by Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., to expand and upgrade the retail plaza at 661 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District; 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 City Council of the City of Marlborough does hereby APPROVE the Site Plan Permit (attached hereto), which sets forth an approval with conditions of the site plans submitted by Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., to expand and upgrade the retail plaza at 661 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, 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 8:35 PM; 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 There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:35 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

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