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Marlborough City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

December 19, 2022

22 recorded votes, 22 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

During the meeting:

  • Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Approve: Communication from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, re: Request to Extend.

Every vote, in order

Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, December 5, 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, December 5, 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, December 5, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $100.00 from the Women’s Fellowship First Church awarded to the Conservation Commission to be used for...

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 Gift Acceptance in the amount of $100.00 from the Women’s Fellowship First Church awarded to the Conservation Commission to be used for conservation land maintenance and continued work on the trails; 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 Gift Acceptance in the amount of $100.00 from the Women’s Fellowship First Church awarded to the Conservation Commission to be used for conservation land maintenance and continued work on the trails; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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

Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $608.48 from the MetroWest Health Foundation awarded to the Health Department to be used for tobacco...

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 $608.48 from the MetroWest Health Foundation awarded to the Health Department to be used for tobacco outreach programs; 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 $608.48 from the MetroWest Health Foundation awarded to the Health Department to be used for tobacco outreach programs; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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

Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $1,250.00 from the Marlborough Foundation awarded to the Council on Aging to be used to assist seniors...

Minutes, page 2

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 Grant Acceptance in the amount of $1,250.00 from the Marlborough Foundation awarded to the Council on Aging to be used to assist seniors with heating costs this winter; 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 Grant Acceptance in the amount of $1,250.00 from the Marlborough Foundation awarded to the Council on Aging to be used to assist seniors with heating costs this winter; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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

Approve: Pursuant to Section 14 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, the Marlborough City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a lease...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That pursuant to Section 14 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, the Marlborough City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a lease for a term of ten (10) years for that parcel of land known as “Union Common” shown as Assessors Map 70, Parcel 292, bounded by Main Street, Bolton Street, and High Street, and the land of John P. Rowe and Mildred M. Rowe, now or formerly, and Herman Sanders and Amanda Sanders, now or formerly, for the purposes of a public Park, APPROVED; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That pursuant to Section 14 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, the Marlborough City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a lease for a term of ten (10) years for that parcel of land known as “Union Common” shown as Assessors Map 70, Parcel 292, bounded by Main Street, Bolton Street, and High Street, and the land of John P. Rowe and Mildred M. Rowe, now or formerly, and Herman Sanders and Amanda Sanders, now or formerly, for the purposes of a public Park, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)

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

Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Joseph Delano to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire on April 1, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Joseph Delano to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire on April 1, 2024, 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 Appointment of Joseph Delano to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire on April 1, 2024, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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

Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees for 3-year terms of Fred Haas to expire January 7, 2025, Nena...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees for 3-year terms of Fred Haas to expire January 7, 2025, Nena Bloomquist to expire August 26, 2024, and Samantha Khosla to expire April 2, 2024, 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 to the Library Board of Trustees for 3-year terms of Fred Haas to expire January 7, 2025, Nena Bloomquist to expire August 26, 2024, and Samantha Khosla to expire April 2, 2024, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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

Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Jason Homer to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Jason Homer to the Library Board of Trustees 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 Appointment of Jason Homer to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

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

Accept and file: Communication from Building Commissioner Tin Htway, re: Compliance of free-standing pylon sign, Shell Gas Station, 431 Lincoln Street

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Building Commissioner Tin Htway, re: Compliance of free-standing pylon sign, Shell Gas Station, 431 Lincoln Street, FILE; 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 Building Commissioner Tin Htway, re: Compliance of free-standing pylon sign, Shell Gas Station, 431 Lincoln Street, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

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

Suspend the rules: He Chair to remove from the Urban Affairs Committee Order No. 22-1008740

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Urban Affairs Committee Order No. 22-1008740 – granted.

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From the minutes

“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to remove from the Urban Affairs Committee Order No. 22-1008740 – granted..” (Motion: Robey)

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Approve: Request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the 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 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for one additional year, APPROVED; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the 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 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for one additional year, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

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Approve: Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Phoenix BJJ (Front Entrance), 160 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Phoenix BJJ (Front Entrance), 160 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), 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, Phoenix BJJ (Front Entrance), 160 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

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

Approve: Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Phoenix BJJ (Rear Entrance), 160 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Phoenix BJJ (Rear Entrance), 160 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), 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, Phoenix BJJ (Rear Entrance), 160 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

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

Accept and file: Communication from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) re: Required FY24 Appropriation in the amount...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) re: Required FY24 Appropriation in the amount of $10,650,851.00, 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) re: Required FY24 Appropriation in the amount of $10,650,851.00, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Refer to the Public Services Committee, Planning Board and Legal Department: Communication from Kevin Gillis on behalf of Northborough Capital...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Kevin Gillis on behalf of Northborough Capital Partners, LLC, re: Proposed Order to accept Jenks Lane as a Public Way and to accept the municipal easements, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD AND LEGAL DEPARTMENT; 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 Communication from Kevin Gillis on behalf of Northborough Capital Partners, LLC, re: Proposed Order to accept Jenks Lane as a Public Way and to accept the municipal easements, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD AND LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve: Communication from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations on the Application for...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations on the Application for Site Plan Approval, to build a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, until 11:00 PM on March 29, 2023, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations on the Application for Site Plan Approval, to build a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, until 11:00 PM on March 29, 2023, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused..” (Motion: Robey)

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Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Stephen Copper, on behalf of Alliance Health & Human Services to renovate 10,490 sf of the existing building to provide twelve (12) rest home beds at 720 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Stephen Copper, on behalf of Alliance Health & Human Services to renovate 10,490 sf of the existing building to provide twelve (12) rest home beds at 720 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 3

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.

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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)

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Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Perlman, 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 Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)

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Ordinance amending Chapter 125 “Personnel”

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 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. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening.

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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 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. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of Treasury/Payroll Manager, APPROVED; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” of the Code, relative to the position of Treasury/Payroll Manager, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

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 8:34 PM; adopted.

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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 8:34 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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