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February 28, 2022
20 recorded votes, 19 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
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Advertise: Communication from the Mayor, re: Request that the City Council consider a Proposed Zoning.
- Teona C. Brown recused from the vote on: Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the March 14, 2022...: Application for.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 14, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 14, 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, February 14, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Climate Resiliency Committee: Information on the MassDevelopment PACE (Property Assisted Clean Energy) program and...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Information on the MassDevelopment PACE (Property Assisted Clean Energy) program and impact/opportunities for Marlborough, referred to the CLIMATE RESILIENCY COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Information on the MassDevelopment PACE (Property Assisted Clean Energy) program and impact/opportunities for Marlborough, referred to the CLIMATE RESILIENCY COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $24,999.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services...
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 $24,999.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services awarded to the Fire Department to be used to improve multi-jurisdictional communication capabilities; 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 $24,999.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services awarded to the Fire Department to be used to improve multi-jurisdictional communication capabilities; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $361,080.93 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $361,080.93 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY2023, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; 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 $361,080.93 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY2023, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: A West Side Fire Station Stabilization Fund is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a West Side Fire Station Stabilization Fund is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes of funding all costs associated with site acquisition and construction of a new fire station in the west side of Marlborough, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a West Side Fire Station Stabilization Fund is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes of funding all costs associated with site acquisition and construction of a new fire station in the west side of Marlborough, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to after agenda item #14: 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 #14; 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 AGENDA ITEM #14; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to after agenda item #13: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, for hours of operation of a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code, in proper legal form, Order No. 20/22-1008046C, MOVED TO AFTER AGENDA ITEM #13; 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: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, for hours of operation of a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code, in proper legal form, Order No. 20/22-1008046C, MOVED TO AFTER AGENDA ITEM #13; 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)
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)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $1,652,616.00 from various departments for FY 22, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined...
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, 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
“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, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Advertise: Communication from the Mayor, re: Request that the City Council consider a Proposed Zoning Change regarding a portion of Jefferson Street
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Request that the City Council consider a Proposed Zoning Change regarding a portion of Jefferson Street, ORDERED ADVERTISED. Councilor Dumais recused.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Request that the City Council consider a Proposed Zoning Change regarding a portion of Jefferson Street, ORDERED ADVERTISED. Councilor Dumais recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: 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, APPROVED; 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, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Appointment of Sarah Hough to the Historical Commission for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation
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, 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 Sarah Hough to the Historical Commission for a term of three years effective from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, for hours...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, for hours of operation of a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code, in proper legal form, Order No. 20/22-1008046C, 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: Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, for hours of operation of a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code, in proper legal form, Order No. 20/22-1008046C, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve with conditions: Application of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. (the “Petitioner” or “Holder”) to issue a permit to...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the application of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. (the “Petitioner” or “Holder”) to issue a permit to grant an exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 431 Lincoln Street to be open for business for certain additional hours is hereby approved in part, in accordance with the following findings and subject to the below conditions: A. Findings The City Council hereby finds that the petition may be granted, when limited and conditioned as set forth below, so that the public convenience and welfare may be substantially served without detrimental effect upon the public health, peace or safety. B. Permit Conditions 1. This permit authorizes a partial exemption to the hours of operation set forth in City Code 342-1 which is limited to the following: The service station located at 431 Lincoln Street, Marlborough may be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. The service station is not permitted to be open for business outside of those hours. 2. This permit is effective for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of this permit. Thereafter, at the discretion of the City Council, it may be renewed for periods of up to five years. 3. In regard to both location and holder, the exemption shall be non-transferrable. 4. Petitioner shall install, maintain and use a video...
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 application of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. (the “Petitioner” or “Holder”) to issue a permit to grant an exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 431 Lincoln Street to be open for business for certain additional hours is hereby approved in part, in accordance with the following findings and subject to the below conditions: A. Findings The City Council hereby finds that the petition may be granted, when limited and conditioned as set forth below, so that the public convenience and welfare may be substantially served without detrimental effect upon the public health, peace or safety. B. Permit Conditions 1. This permit authorizes a partial exemption to the hours of operation set forth in City Code 342-1 which is limited to the following: The service station located at 431 Lincoln Street, Marlborough may be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. The service station is not permitted to be open for business outside of those hours. 2. This permit is effective for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of this permit. Thereafter, at the discretion of the City Council, it may be renewed for periods of up to five years. 3. In regard to both location and holder, the exemption shall be non-transferrable. 4. Petitioner shall install, maintain and use a video surveillance and video recording system to monitor entry ways and sales attendant positions. 5. Petitioner shall install and maintain a silent robbery/panic alarm system which must be monitored by a central alarm system. Alarm activators must be installed at all sales attendant positions. 6. Petitioner shall permit the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee to inspect, upon demand, the video surveillance, video monitoring and alarm systems. If any of the systems are found to be not in compliance with these conditions, Petitioner must limit the hours of operation of the station to between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM until full compliance with conditions is achieved. 7. Petitioner shall not permit or suffer any automotive repair work to be performed on the premises by any person. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the March 14, 2022...: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Falk on...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Falk on behalf of J & D Landscape Contractors to construct and operate both a contractor’s yard and landscaping contractor’s yard at the Airport Industrial Park, 101 Airport Boulevard, Unit 12, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MARCH 14, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Councilor Brown recused.
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. The minutes also say: “Councilor Brown recused.”
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Falk on behalf of J & D Landscape Contractors to construct and operate both a contractor’s yard and landscaping contractor’s yard at the Airport Industrial Park, 101 Airport Boulevard, Unit 12, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MARCH 14, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Councilor Brown recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
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; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“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; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..”
Adjourn
ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:20 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 8:20 PM; adopted..”
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