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April 8, 2024
22 recorded votes, 22 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
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, MARCH 25, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, MARCH 25, 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, MARCH 25, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2024 Update
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2024 Update, 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 Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2024 Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $762,465.00 (Seven hundred sixty-two thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $762,465.00 (Seven hundred sixty-two thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the FY 2025 Operating Budget of MEDC, 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 $762,465.00 (Seven hundred sixty-two thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the FY 2025 Operating Budget of MEDC, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Economic Development to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the Economic Development Toolbox, referred to 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 Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the Economic Development Toolbox, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Marlborough Public Library Foundation awarded to the Marlborough Public Library to...
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 $250,000.00 from the Marlborough Public Library Foundation awarded to the Marlborough Public Library to be used for the library renovation project; 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 Gift Acceptance in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Marlborough Public Library Foundation awarded to the Marlborough Public Library to be used for the library renovation project; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Proposed Ordinance Amendments the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendments the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” and to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the position of Drop-Off Attendant and Junior Civil Engineer within the Department of Public Works, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendments the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” and to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the position of Drop-Off Attendant and Junior Civil Engineer within the Department of Public Works, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee, Legal Department & Engineering Department: Proposed Acceptance of Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Acceptance of Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure concerning parcels of land located off Mosher Lane identified as Map 10, Parcel 41, Map 10, Parcel 82, Map 11, Parcels 3 & 40, referred to the LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, LEGAL DEPARTMENT & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Acceptance of Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure concerning parcels of land located off Mosher Lane identified as Map 10, Parcel 41, Map 10, Parcel 82, Map 11, Parcels 3 & 40, referred to the LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, LEGAL DEPARTMENT & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Refer to the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee: Proposed Acceptance of Easement for a small portion of land at the corner of Hayes Memorial...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Acceptance of Easement for a small portion of land at the corner of Hayes Memorial Drive and Boston Post Road West (Route 20) from the property owner(s) of 1000 Nickerson Road for a “Welcome to Marlborough” sign, referred to the LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Acceptance of Easement for a small portion of land at the corner of Hayes Memorial Drive and Boston Post Road West (Route 20) from the property owner(s) of 1000 Nickerson Road for a “Welcome to Marlborough” sign, referred to the LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as Interim Comptroller/Treasurer for an additional 60-day term to expire May 31, 2024, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as Interim Comptroller/Treasurer for an additional 60-day term to expire May 31, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as Interim City Collector effective April 1, 2024, for a 60-day term to expire May 31, 2024, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of David Williams as Interim City Collector effective April 1, 2024, for a 60-day term to expire May 31, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus on behalf of Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024; 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 Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus on behalf of Councilor Robey, re: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Communication from Attorney William Brewin on behalf of Robert LeDuc, re: Request for the release of a...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney William Brewin on behalf of Robert LeDuc, re: Request for the release of a low-income deed restriction on the unit at 66 Village Drive, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS 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 Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney William Brewin on behalf of Robert LeDuc, re: Request for the release of a low-income deed restriction on the unit at 66 Village Drive, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Set MONDAY APRIL 22, 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 APRIL 22, 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 246’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Cedar Hill Street. Install 50’C1.2 midspan between Pole #1 and #2 and install feeder monitor on the new midspan; 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 APRIL 22, 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 246’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Cedar Hill Street. Install 50’C1.2 midspan between Pole #1 and #2 and install feeder monitor on the new midspan; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY APRIL 22, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Cashman Street, beginning at a point approximately 100’ Southeast of the centerline of the intersection of Lincoln Street. Installing new Pole 2-5 on Cashman Street to serve a customer at 272 Lincoln Street; 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 APRIL 22, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Cashman Street, beginning at a point approximately 100’ Southeast of the centerline of the intersection of Lincoln Street. Installing new Pole 2-5 on Cashman Street to serve a customer at 272 Lincoln Street; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
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)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $34,020.00 (Thirty-four thousand twenty dollars) from Reserve for Salaries to HR Director, to cover the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $34,020.00 (Thirty-four thousand twenty dollars) from Reserve for Salaries to HR Director, to cover the accruals incurred and to replenish the account, 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 $34,020.00 (Thirty-four thousand twenty dollars) from Reserve for Salaries to HR Director, to cover the accruals incurred and to replenish the account, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $786,500.00 (Seven hundred eighty-six thousand five hundred dollars) from Free Cash to Fire Equipment...
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, 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 $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, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: “Vision for Donald Lynch Boulevard” document which includes a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the “Vision for Donald Lynch Boulevard” document which includes a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the new Donald Lynch Boulevard Overlay District as submitted by President Ossing, 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 “Vision for Donald Lynch Boulevard” document which includes a Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the new Donald Lynch Boulevard Overlay District as submitted by President Ossing, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Ordinance amending Chapter 125 “Personnel”
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: Step 3 Position Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Maximum Senior Assessor Effective upon (40 hours per week) Passage $42.2741 $43.9651 $45.7237 $47.5523 II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; DOES NOT CARRY President Ossing declared the hand count vote of seven Councilors in favor.
The minutes record a hand count (“declared the hand count vote of seven Councilors in favor”) but do not say how many voted no or who voted which way, so MassVoter shows the result only.
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: Step 3 Position Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Maximum Senior Assessor Effective upon (40 hours per week) Passage $42.2741 $43.9651 $45.7237 $47.5523 II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; DOES NOT CARRY President Ossing declared the hand count vote of seven Councilors in favor..” (Motion: Irish)
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..”
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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