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Start my ballot →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:
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 12, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 12, 2022, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 12, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communications from various residents, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §40, in support of the proposed change
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from various residents, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §40, in support of the proposed change, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from various residents, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §40, in support of the proposed change, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Close the public hearing: Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, d/b/a Kosa...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, d/b/a Kosa Dispensary, to amend condition #8 relative to the hours of operation for the adult use marijuana retail establishment located at 505 Boston Post Road West, Order No. 19/22-1007881I, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:09 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.
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, d/b/a Kosa Dispensary, to amend condition #8 relative to the hours of operation for the adult use marijuana retail establishment located at 505 Boston Post Road West, Order No. 19/22-1007881I, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:09 PM; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: Application for Modification of Special Permit and Site Plan from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Aubuchon Realty...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Modification of Special Permit and Site Plan from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., to allow for a stand-alone Chipotle Restaurant with a drive through facility and eliminate the proposed bank and retail addition to the plaza located at 661 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 21/22- 1008395F, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:23 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.
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Modification of Special Permit and Site Plan from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., to allow for a stand-alone Chipotle Restaurant with a drive through facility and eliminate the proposed bank and retail addition to the plaza located at 661 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 21/22- 1008395F, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:23 PM; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – September 2022 Update
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – September 2022 Update, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Wagner, re: Municipal Aggregation – September 2022 Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Wagner)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Municipal Aggregation Press Release
Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Municipal Aggregation Press Release, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Wagner, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Municipal Aggregation Press Release, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Wagner)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $250,000.00 which moves funds from the Stabilization account to the Police Department Equipment account...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $250,000.00 which moves funds from the Stabilization account to the Police Department Equipment account to fund the purchase of five new unmarked police vehicles, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $250,000.00 which moves funds from the Stabilization account to the Police Department Equipment account to fund the purchase of five new unmarked police vehicles, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $168,979.00 which moves funds from the Stabilization account to the Fire Department Equipment account...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $168,979.00 which moves funds from the Stabilization account to the Fire Department Equipment account for additional funding for a new 100’ aerial platform tower truck, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $168,979.00 which moves funds from the Stabilization account to the Fire Department Equipment account for additional funding for a new 100’ aerial platform tower truck, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $8,598.30 which moves funds from Reserved TNC Surcharge to Capital Outlay Police for the purchase of...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $8,598.30 which moves funds from Reserved TNC Surcharge to Capital Outlay Police for the purchase of additional traffic enforcement equipment, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $8,598.30 which moves funds from Reserved TNC Surcharge to Capital Outlay Police for the purchase of additional traffic enforcement equipment, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from ERA Key Charitable Organization awarded to the Council on Aging to assist seniors with...
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 ERA Key Charitable Organization awarded to the Council on Aging to assist seniors with unanticipated fuel expenses; 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.
“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 ERA Key Charitable Organization awarded to the Council on Aging to assist seniors with unanticipated fuel expenses; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of N. Paul Tonthat to the Community Development Authority (CDA) for a three-year term to expire on...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of N. Paul Tonthat to the Community Development Authority (CDA) for a three-year term to expire on March 25, 2025, to fill the position vacated by Josh Daigle who moved to the state appointed seat, and the Reappointments of Rene Perdicaro and Paul Sliney for three-year terms respectively to expire on March 9, 2024, and March 9, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of N. Paul Tonthat to the Community Development Authority (CDA) for a three-year term to expire on March 25, 2025, to fill the position vacated by Josh Daigle who moved to the state appointed seat, and the Reappointments of Rene Perdicaro and Paul Sliney for three-year terms respectively to expire on March 9, 2024, and March 9, 2025, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Information on dismissal relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v....
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Information on dismissal relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No. 21 MISC 000451), 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.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Information on dismissal relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No. 21 MISC 000451), FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Public Services Committee and the Planning Board: Communication from Assistant City Solicitor, Jeremy McManus, re: Howes Landing...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Assistant City Solicitor, Jeremy McManus, re: Howes Landing Subdivision/Acceptance of Gikas Lane as a Public Way, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING BOARD; 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.
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Assistant City Solicitor, Jeremy McManus, re: Howes Landing Subdivision/Acceptance of Gikas Lane as a Public Way, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING BOARD; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Notice of Early Voting Hours, for the State Election
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Notice of Early Voting Hours, for the State Election, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Notice of Early Voting Hours, for the State Election, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from Hidehiro Ohde, Director of Planning & Policy for Akiruno City, re: Notice that Akiruno City has a new Mayor...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Hidehiro Ohde, Director of Planning & Policy for Akiruno City, re: Notice that Akiruno City has a new Mayor, Hiroyuki Nakajima as of September 4, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Hidehiro Ohde, Director of Planning & Policy for Akiruno City, re: Notice that Akiruno City has a new Mayor, Hiroyuki Nakajima as of September 4, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, for a...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, for a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumais 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 Dumais Recused.”
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Site Plan Review from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, for a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of Verizon Wireless for the...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of Verizon Wireless for the installation of a small cell wireless facility to be located on Pole #34 within the layout of the public way near 385 Farm Road, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of Verizon Wireless for the installation of a small cell wireless facility to be located on Pole #34 within the layout of the public way near 385 Farm Road, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 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 25-5) on Hayes Memorial Drive beginning at a point approximately 350’ north/northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Nickerson Road for new commercial service, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 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 25-5) on Hayes Memorial Drive beginning at a point approximately 350’ north/northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Nickerson Road for new commercial service, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Communication from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on the Petition of NSTAR Gas...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on the Petition of NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2019-2021 Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on the Petition of NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2019-2021 Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on the Petition of NSTAR Electric...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on the Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2019-2021 Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, 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.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on the Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2019-2021 Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
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.
“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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“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: He Chair to allow a late communication from the Mayor
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to allow a late communication from the Mayor – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to allow a late communication from the Mayor – granted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: salary schedule amendment and job description (Chapter 125 “Personnel”)
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” and the Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” to create the new position of Treasury/Payroll Manager within the Finance Department as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6 the following: Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start 6-months 1-year of 2-years of 3-years of 4-years of 5-years of of service service service service service service Treasury/Payroll $72,500.00 $73,950.00 $75,429.00 $76,937.58 $78,476.33 $80,045.86 $81,646.78 Manager (40 hours per week) II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position (if applicable) in the current salary schedule.
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.
“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” and the Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” to create the new position of Treasury/Payroll Manager within the Finance Department as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6 the following: Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start 6-months 1-year of 2-years of 3-years of 4-years of 5-years of of service service service service service service Treasury/Payroll $72,500.00 $73,950.00 $75,429.00 $76,937.58 $78,476.33 $80,045.86 $81,646.78 Manager (40 hours per week) II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position (if applicable) in the current salary schedule..” (Motion: Irish)
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 8:48 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.
“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 8:48 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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