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March 11, 2024
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Robert Preciado, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert Preciado recused from the vote on: Accept and file: Communication from the Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Executed Settlement Agreement in.
- Mark A. Vital recused from the vote on: Accept and file: Application for a Sign Special Permit from Eric Lane, on behalf of the Advanced Math and.
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of appointment of Joseph Bisol as Chair of the Council on Aging Board pursuant to...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of appointment of Joseph Bisol as Chair of the Council on Aging Board pursuant to Chapter 161 §2 of the Code replacing James Confrey, FILE, adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of appointment of Joseph Bisol as Chair of the Council on Aging Board pursuant to Chapter 161 §2 of the Code replacing James Confrey, FILE, adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $23,100.00 from the MA Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Cultural Council, in support of...
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 $23,100.00 from the MA Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Cultural Council, in support of worthy arts, humanities, music, and youth-based initiatives in our community, 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 $23,100.00 from the MA Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Cultural Council, in support of worthy arts, humanities, music, and youth-based initiatives in our community, adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $786,500.00 (Seven hundred eighty-six thousand five hundred dollars) from Free...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $786,500.00 (Seven hundred eighty-six thousand five hundred dollars) from Free Cash to Fire Equipment for the purchase of an E- ONE Fire Engine for the Fire Department, referred to 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 $786,500.00 (Seven hundred eighty-six thousand five hundred dollars) from Free Cash to Fire Equipment for the purchase of an E- ONE Fire Engine for the Fire Department, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Executed Settlement Agreement in the matter of JW Capital Partners, LLC...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Executed Settlement Agreement in the matter of JW Capital Partners, LLC and Marlborough TOTG LLC v. Marlborough City Council, FILE; adopted. Councilor Preciado Recused.
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. The minutes also say: “Councilor Preciado Recused.”
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Executed Settlement Agreement in the matter of JW Capital Partners, LLC and Marlborough TOTG LLC v. Marlborough City Council, FILE; adopted. Councilor Preciado Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Notice from the Retirement Board of a meeting on March 26, 2024, to consider a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to qualifying...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Notice from the Retirement Board of a meeting on March 26, 2024, to consider a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to qualifying retirees and beneficiaries of the Marlborough Retirement System, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Notice from the Retirement Board of a meeting on March 26, 2024, to consider a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to qualifying retirees and beneficiaries of the Marlborough Retirement System, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Set MONDAY MARCH 25, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 25, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Simarano Drive, beginning at a point approximately 20’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Value Way. Install 50’C1.2 midspan #13 approximately 90’ from Pole 12 towards Pole 1 to allow installation of a 600 KVAR cap bank; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 25, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Simarano Drive, beginning at a point approximately 20’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Value Way. Install 50’C1.2 midspan #13 approximately 90’ from Pole 12 towards Pole 1 to allow installation of a 600 KVAR cap bank; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Accept and file: Application for a Sign Special Permit from Eric Lane, on behalf of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA)...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Sign Special Permit from Eric Lane, on behalf of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA), to install a Free-Standing EMC Sign at 165-201 Forest Street, FILE; adopted. Councilor Vital Recused.
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. The minutes also say: “Councilor Vital Recused.”
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Sign Special Permit from Eric Lane, on behalf of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA), to install a Free-Standing EMC Sign at 165-201 Forest Street, FILE; adopted. Councilor Vital Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Budget Notification for FY25 and Compliance Certification Policy
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 FY25 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted.
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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 FY25 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
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 Brown, 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve: Reappointment of Sean Fay, Barbara Fenby and Christopher Russ to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 5, 2029
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Sean Fay, Barbara Fenby and Christopher Russ to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 5, 2029, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Sean Fay, Barbara Fenby and Christopher Russ to the Planning Board for a 5-year term to expire on February 5, 2029, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Amend the Finance Committee recommendation by adding back in $5,000.00 for the Mayor’s Expense and approving the Transfer Requests in the amount...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to amend the Finance Committee recommendation by adding back in $5,000.00 for the Mayor’s Expense and approving the Transfer Requests in the amount of $1,202,100.00; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to amend the Finance Committee recommendation by adding back in $5,000.00 for the Mayor’s Expense and approving the Transfer Requests in the amount of $1,202,100.00; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Mid-Year Transfer Requests in the amount of $1,202,100.00 (One million two hundred two thousand one hundred dollars) from various...
ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer Requests in the amount of $1,202,100.00 (One million two hundred two thousand one hundred dollars) from various departments for FY24, 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 in the amount of $1,202,100.00 (One million two hundred two thousand one hundred dollars) from various departments for FY24, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Establishment of the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the establishment of the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the establishment of the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $162,202.95 (One hundred sixty-two thousand two hundred two dollars and ninety-five cents) from Free...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $162,202.95 (One hundred sixty-two thousand two hundred two dollars and ninety-five cents) from Free Cash to the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund, 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Transfer Request in the amount of $162,202.95 (One hundred sixty-two thousand two hundred two dollars and ninety-five cents) from Free Cash to the Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Navin, 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 8:15 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, 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 8:15 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
From the Marlborough City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Marlborough Patch candidate profiles (photos courtesy of the candidates; cropped by MassVoter). Trey Fuccillo: The Berkeley Beacon (Ashlyn Wang). The city website has no councilor photos. Heather Gould and former councilors show initials.
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