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April 22, 2024
23 recorded votes, 23 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, APRIL 8, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, APRIL 8, 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, APRIL 8, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Simarano Drive, beginning at a point...
That the 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, Order No. 24-1009138, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:04 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the 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, Order No. 24-1009138, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:04 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Simarano Drive, beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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, 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Cashman Street, beginning at a point...
That the 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, Order No. 24-1009139, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:06 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
“That the 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, Order No. 24-1009139, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:06 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Cashman Street, beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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, 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 Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Close the public hearing: Proposed Zoning Amendment to City Code, Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the Lizotte Drive Overlay District (LDOD)
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to City Code, Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the Lizotte Drive Overlay District (LDOD), Order No. 24-1009121, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:06 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to City Code, Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the Lizotte Drive Overlay District (LDOD), Order No. 24-1009121, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:06 PM; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore...
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 Theodore L. Scott as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for an additional 60-day term to expire June 19, 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 Theodore L. Scott as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for an additional 60-day term to expire June 19, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $250,000.00 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding, awarded to the Marlborough...
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 $250,000.00 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding, awarded to the Marlborough Police Department to be used for the reconstruction of the parking lot at the Police Station; 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 $250,000.00 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding, awarded to the Marlborough Police Department to be used for the reconstruction of the parking lot at the Police Station; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $175,000.00 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding, awarded to the Marlborough...
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 $175,000.00 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding, awarded to the Marlborough Fire Department to be used for the purchase of the CAD Dispatch System; 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 $175,000.00 as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding, awarded to the Marlborough Fire Department to be used for the purchase of the CAD Dispatch System; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $2,784,983.00 (Two million seven hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $2,784,983.00 (Two million seven hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred eighty-three dollars) from Free Cash to Capital Outlay to fund the Capital Improvements for the Police Department, Fire Department, Inspectional Services and Department of Public Works, 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 $2,784,983.00 (Two million seven hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred eighty-three dollars) from Free Cash to Capital Outlay to fund the Capital Improvements for the Police Department, Fire Department, Inspectional Services and Department of Public Works, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the Donald Lynch Boulevard District (DLB), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 20, 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 That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the Donald Lynch Boulevard District (DLB), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus, re: Opinion relative to Special Permit Application by Alta Behavioral...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus, re: Opinion relative to Special Permit Application by Alta Behavioral Health, LLC, 400 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, 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 Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus, re: Opinion relative to Special Permit Application by Alta Behavioral Health, LLC, 400 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: City Council of the City of Marlborough pursuant to MGL Chapter 54, §34 hereby determines and approves the use of the ImageCast Precinct...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough pursuant to MGL Chapter 54, §34 hereby determines and approves the use of the ImageCast Precinct Optical Tabulator for all primaries, preliminary elections and elections of state, city or town officers in the city beginning with the next primary/preliminary and/or general election held within the City of Marlborough in 2024; and thereafter at all primaries/preliminaries and elections of state, city or town officers in the city until otherwise Ordered; and That the City of Marlborough will discontinue the use of the AccuVote Optical Scanner in any and all future elections held in the City of Marlborough; and further; That notice of this determination to approve and use the ImageCast Precinct Optical Tabulator and to discontinue use of the AccuVote Optical Scanner be sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within five (5) days of this determination. 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough pursuant to MGL Chapter 54, §34 hereby determines and approves the use of the ImageCast Precinct Optical Tabulator for all primaries, preliminary elections and elections of state, city or town officers in the city beginning with the next primary/preliminary and/or general election held within the City of Marlborough in 2024; and thereafter at all primaries/preliminaries and elections of state, city or town officers in the city until otherwise Ordered; and That the City of Marlborough will discontinue the use of the AccuVote Optical Scanner in any and all future elections held in the City of Marlborough; and further; That notice of this determination to approve and use the ImageCast Precinct Optical Tabulator and to discontinue use of the AccuVote Optical Scanner be sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within five (5) days of this determination. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, referred to 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, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Antoine Bitar, d/b/a Hannoush Jewelers, 601 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Antoine Bitar, d/b/a Hannoush Jewelers, 601 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, 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 the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Antoine Bitar, d/b/a Hannoush Jewelers, 601 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Taxi/Livery License from Adam Smith d/b/a First Class Limo, Inc., to operate a Livery...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Adam Smith d/b/a First Class Limo, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 715 Robin Hill Street, referred to 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 Taxi/Livery License from Adam Smith d/b/a First Class Limo, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 715 Robin Hill Street, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; 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.
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 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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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Put in Proper Legal Form: Communication from Attorney William Brewin on behalf of Robert Leduc re: Request for...
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 the low-income deed restriction on the unit at 66 Village Drive (over 55 condominiums on Route 20 East), referred to CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PUT IN PROPER LEGAL FORM; 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 the low-income deed restriction on the unit at 66 Village Drive (over 55 condominiums on Route 20 East), referred to CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PUT IN PROPER LEGAL FORM; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $477,122.41 (Four hundred seventy-seven thousand, one hundred twenty-two dollars and forty-one cents)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $477,122.41 (Four hundred seventy-seven thousand, one hundred twenty-two dollars and forty-one cents) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY2025 and Capital Items, 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 $477,122.41 (Four hundred seventy-seven thousand, one hundred twenty-two dollars and forty-one cents) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY2025 and Capital Items, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Appointment of Carl Blatchley to the Fort Meadow Commission for a 3- year term effective May 1, 2024
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Carl Blatchley to the Fort Meadow Commission for a 3- year term effective May 1, 2024, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Carl Blatchley to the Fort Meadow Commission for a 3- year term effective May 1, 2024, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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 9:11 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 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 9:11 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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