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August 22, 2022
25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: Laura J. Wagner
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, July 25, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, July 25, 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, July 25, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Suspend the rules: He Chair to allow Assistant Chief Emanuelson & Gogan to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to allow Assistant Chief Emanuelson & Gogan to speak – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to allow Assistant Chief Emanuelson & Gogan to speak – granted..” (Motion: Navin)
Suspend the rules: He Chair to remove from the Public Services Committee Order No. 22-1008651
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Public Services Committee Order No. 22-1008651 – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Public Services Committee Order No. 22-1008651 – granted..” (Motion: Landers)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install new Pole 78 to relieve the distance of new...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install new Pole 78 to relieve the distance of new overhead lines from Pole 75 to Pole 79 on Farm Road, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install new Pole 78 to relieve the distance of new overhead lines from Pole 75 to Pole 79 on Farm Road, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Levon Gulbankian, re: Request to Withdraw without Prejudice the Application...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Levon Gulbankian, re: Request to Withdraw without Prejudice the Application Special Permit for the Gulbankian Mobile Home Village to authorize a new building lot and replace one mobile home with a single-family home, Order No. 22-1008654A, 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 Levon Gulbankian, re: Request to Withdraw without Prejudice the Application Special Permit for the Gulbankian Mobile Home Village to authorize a new building lot and replace one mobile home with a single-family home, Order No. 22-1008654A, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: WITHDRAWL WITHOUT PREJUDICE of the Application Special Permit by Levon Gulbankian, for the Gulbankian Mobile Home Village to authorize a...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the WITHDRAWL WITHOUT PREJUDICE of the Application Special Permit by Levon Gulbankian, for the Gulbankian Mobile Home Village to authorize a new building lot and replace one mobile home with a single-family home, Order No. 22- 1008654A, 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 WITHDRAWL WITHOUT PREJUDICE of the Application Special Permit by Levon Gulbankian, for the Gulbankian Mobile Home Village to authorize a new building lot and replace one mobile home with a single-family home, Order No. 22- 1008654A, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $39,154.36 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, State 911 Department awarded to the...
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 $39,154.36 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, State 911 Department awarded to the Police Department to be used to offset personnel training costs in the Public Safety Dispatching Center; 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 $39,154.36 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, State 911 Department awarded to the Police Department to be used to offset personnel training costs in the Public Safety Dispatching Center; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules: He Chair to allow City Engineer DiPersio to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to allow City Engineer DiPersio to speak – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to allow City Engineer DiPersio to speak – granted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Approve: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, §3, the City of Marlborough grants a permanent utility easement to be executed by the...
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, §3, the City of Marlborough grants a permanent utility easement to be executed by the Mayor on behalf of the City, to the Massachusetts Electric Company (a/k/a “National Grid”), constituting a Grant of Easement relating to the installation of electric equipment for the public library located at 35 West Main Street, 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 Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, §3, the City of Marlborough grants a permanent utility easement to be executed by the Mayor on behalf of the City, to the Massachusetts Electric Company (a/k/a “National Grid”), constituting a Grant of Easement relating to the installation of electric equipment for the public library located at 35 West Main Street, Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Refer to the Finance Committee and Ordered Advertised: Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary for the Head Electrician as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the 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 §6 “Salary Schedule” to amend the salary for the Head Electrician as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of Head Electrician, 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 Proposed Job Description (attached) pursuant to Chapter 125 entitled “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of Head Electrician, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Cheryl Soucy to the Disabilities Commission for a 3- year term to expire on October 21, 2024...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Cheryl Soucy to the Disabilities Commission for a 3- year term to expire on October 21, 2024, and the Appointment of David LaBossiere to the Disabilities Commission for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council 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 Reappointment of Cheryl Soucy to the Disabilities Commission for a 3- year term to expire on October 21, 2024, and the Appointment of David LaBossiere to the Disabilities Commission for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation; referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Brendan Downey to the Historical Commission for a 3- year term to expire on March 25, 2025, and...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Brendan Downey to the Historical Commission for a 3- year term to expire on March 25, 2025, and the Appointments of Adrian Gilbert, Stephanie Ferrecchia and Kathleen Newton to the Historical Commission for 3-year terms respectively from date of Council 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 Reappointment of Brendan Downey to the Historical Commission for a 3- year term to expire on March 25, 2025, and the Appointments of Adrian Gilbert, Stephanie Ferrecchia and Kathleen Newton to the Historical Commission for 3-year terms respectively from date of Council confirmation; referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Kathy Faddoul to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 2, 2026, and the...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Kathy Faddoul to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 2, 2026, and the Appointment of Judith Benedetto to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 5, 2025, 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 Kathy Faddoul to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 2, 2026, and the Appointment of Judith Benedetto to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 5, 2025, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new joint owned Pole (Pole 18-84) on Bolton Street beginning at a point approximately 15’ west of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton & State Streets and install a new guy wire from P18 to P18-84, this is to relieve stress of P18 from cables going down State Street, referred to the 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 there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new joint owned Pole (Pole 18-84) on Bolton Street beginning at a point approximately 15’ west of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton & State Streets and install a new guy wire from P18 to P18-84, this is to relieve stress of P18 from cables going down State Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new joint owned Pole (Pole 2-5) on Broad Street beginning at a point approximately 240’ northwest of the centerline the intersection of Broad & West Main Streets, referred to the 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 there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new joint owned Pole (Pole 2-5) on Broad Street beginning at a point approximately 240’ northwest of the centerline the intersection of Broad & West Main Streets, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee, Approved: Set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new joint owned Pole (Pole 2-5) on Simarano Drive beginning at a point approximately 450’ north of the centerline of the intersection of Simarano Drive & Cedar Hill Street for new overhead equipment, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install a new joint owned Pole (Pole 2-5) on Simarano Drive beginning at a point approximately 450’ north of the centerline of the intersection of Simarano Drive & Cedar Hill Street for new overhead equipment, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Best Buy Stores LP #820, 769 Donald J....
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Best Buy Stores LP #820, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the 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 Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Best Buy Stores LP #820, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from Arthur Skura, re: Opposition to the Proposed Revised Special Permit from WP Marlborough, 339 Boston Post Road...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Arthur Skura, re: Opposition to the Proposed Revised Special Permit from WP Marlborough, 339 Boston Post Road East (McGee Farm), 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 Arthur Skura, re: Opposition to the Proposed Revised Special Permit from WP Marlborough, 339 Boston Post Road East (McGee Farm), FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in August 2022, 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 Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in August 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
Accept and file: Communication from National Grid, re: Notice of upcoming sideline vegetation management activities relative to their current...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from National Grid, re: Notice of upcoming sideline vegetation management activities relative to their current Vegetation Management Plan, 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 Communication from National Grid, re: Notice of upcoming sideline vegetation management activities relative to their current Vegetation Management Plan, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
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.
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)
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)
Adjourn
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 8:32 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 8:32 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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