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May 6, 2024
28 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, 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: Mark A. Oram
During the meeting:
- Robert Preciado recused from the vote on: Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Site Plan Review Committee & Legal Department: Revised Application.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, APRIL 22, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, APRIL 22, 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 22, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, Order No. 24-1009136, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:12 PM; adopted.
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“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to updating provisions regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, Order No. 24-1009136, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:12 PM; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee & Advertise: Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 125 by deleting §10(C) granting the Mayor authority to waive...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 125 by deleting §10(C) granting the Mayor authority to waive any two steps of the salary schedule and also deleting §18(A) (4) allowing the Mayor the authority to grant an additional week of vacation time effective at the time of employment for all non-union personnel referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 125 by deleting §10(C) granting the Mayor authority to waive any two steps of the salary schedule and also deleting §18(A) (4) allowing the Mayor the authority to grant an additional week of vacation time effective at the time of employment for all non-union personnel referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Christine Purple as Human Resources Director for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Appointment of Christine Purple as Human Resources Director for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Appointment of Christine Purple as Human Resources Director for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $12,916.00 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded to the Conservation Department 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 Grant Acceptance in the amount of $12,916.00 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded to the Conservation Department to be used to support the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Millham Brook on the Panther Trail; 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 $12,916.00 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded to the Conservation Department to be used to support the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Millham Brook on the Panther Trail; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $22,500.00 awarded to the Department of Public Works for construction of new “Welcome” signs at the...
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 $22,500.00 awarded to the Department of Public Works for construction of new “Welcome” signs at the entrances of the city as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding; 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 $22,500.00 awarded to the Department of Public Works for construction of new “Welcome” signs at the entrances of the city as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget earmark funding; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $196,610,886.00 which represents a 4.69% increase over the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $196,610,886.00 which represents a 4.69% increase over the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Ordinance Amendments to 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 to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” and to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” for new and existing positions included in the FY 2025 budget (attached hereto) for the following positions Communications Director, Capital Projects Manager, DPW Commissioner, Assistant DPW Commissioner, City Engineer, Assistant Library Director & Reference Librarian Part-Time, be and is herewith referred to the 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 Proposed Ordinance Amendments to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” and to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” for new and existing positions included in the FY 2025 budget (attached hereto) for the following positions Communications Director, Capital Projects Manager, DPW Commissioner, Assistant DPW Commissioner, City Engineer, Assistant Library Director & Reference Librarian Part-Time, be and is herewith referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to item #15: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Release of Restrictive Covenant, 66 Village Drive, in proper legal...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Release of Restrictive Covenant, 66 Village Drive, in proper legal form, Order No. 24-1009137, MOVED TO ITEM #15; 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 City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Release of Restrictive Covenant, 66 Village Drive, in proper legal form, Order No. 24-1009137, MOVED TO ITEM #15; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Cost of Living (COLA) Base be increased from $13,000.00 to $14,000.00 pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(j) on the recommendation of the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Cost of Living (COLA) Base be increased from $13,000.00 to $14,000.00 pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(j) on the recommendation of the Retirement Board, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Cost of Living (COLA) Base be increased from $13,000.00 to $14,000.00 pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(j) on the recommendation of the Retirement Board, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, 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, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve with conditions: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer license and associated waivers by TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer license and associated waivers by TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND WAIVERS; adopted.
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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 and associated waivers by TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND WAIVERS; 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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“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 $2,784,983.00 (Two million seven hundred eighty-four thousand, nine hundred eighty-three dollars) from...
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, 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 $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, APPROVED; adopted..” (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: Communication from Mayor Dumais, re: Revised Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Operating Budget total in the amount of...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Mayor Dumais, re: Revised Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Operating Budget total in the amount of $196,610,886.00 that includes additional monies to the Part-Time Administrative Assistant to the City Council, referred to the 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 Communication from Mayor Dumais, re: Revised Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Operating Budget total in the amount of $196,610,886.00 that includes additional monies to the Part-Time Administrative Assistant to the City Council, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the May 20, 2024...: Application for a Special Permit from Alta Behavioral...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from Alta Behavioral Health, LLC, to operate a nonresidential/outpatient facility licensed under 105 CMR 164 as a substance abuse treatment program in an existing building at 400 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MAY 20, 2024, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from Alta Behavioral Health, LLC, to operate a nonresidential/outpatient facility licensed under 105 CMR 164 as a substance abuse treatment program in an existing building at 400 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MAY 20, 2024, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Site Plan Review Committee & Legal Department: Revised Application for Site Plan Review from Procopio...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Revised Application for Site Plan Review from Procopio Companies, on behalf of Marlborough TOTG and JW Capital Partners, LLC, for a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE & LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. Councilor Preciado Recused.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Revised Application for Site Plan Review from Procopio Companies, on behalf of Marlborough TOTG and JW Capital Partners, LLC, for a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE & LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. Councilor Preciado Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules to remove from the Public Services Committee, Order No. 24-1009149
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Landers to remove from the Public Services Committee, Order No. 24-1009149 – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Landers to remove from the Public Services Committee, Order No. 24-1009149 – granted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street
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, 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, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $762,465.00 (Seven hundred sixty-two thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars) from Economic...
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, 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 $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, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the...
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, 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 $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC Funding for the Economic Development Toolbox, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: City Council for the City of Marlborough having received a request on behalf of Robert H. LeDuc of 66 Village Drive (the “Requester”) to...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council for the City of Marlborough having received a request on behalf of Robert H. LeDuc of 66 Village Drive (the “Requester”) to release any rights that the City of Marlborough holds in a restrictive covenant set forth in a deed from First Colony Management Co., Inc. to John Hartley and Rose M. Hartley recorded on September 11, 1998 in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 29086, Page 097, requiring that no deed for the Subject Unit (Unit 3 in Building 1 located at 66 Village Drive in the Villages at Marlborough East Condominium in Marlborough, Massachusetts) be recorded unless the Subject Unit is a “countable unit” under MGL c. 40B and is being conveyed pursuant to the so-called Local Initiative Program (LIP), and as the Subject Unit has not been a “countable unit” under MGL c. 40B or approved under LIP, the City Council hereby authorizes the following: 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute a release of restrictive covenant deed substantially in the form attached hereto; 2. All costs associating with recording all necessary documents referenced herein with the Registry of Deeds shall be the responsibility of the requester, and a copy of all recorded documents shall be contemporaneously filed by the requester with the City Solicitor. APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council for the City of Marlborough having received a request on behalf of Robert H. LeDuc of 66 Village Drive (the “Requester”) to release any rights that the City of Marlborough holds in a restrictive covenant set forth in a deed from First Colony Management Co., Inc. to John Hartley and Rose M. Hartley recorded on September 11, 1998 in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 29086, Page 097, requiring that no deed for the Subject Unit (Unit 3 in Building 1 located at 66 Village Drive in the Villages at Marlborough East Condominium in Marlborough, Massachusetts) be recorded unless the Subject Unit is a “countable unit” under MGL c. 40B and is being conveyed pursuant to the so-called Local Initiative Program (LIP), and as the Subject Unit has not been a “countable unit” under MGL c. 40B or approved under LIP, the City Council hereby authorizes the following: 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute a release of restrictive covenant deed substantially in the form attached hereto; 2. All costs associating with recording all necessary documents referenced herein with the Registry of Deeds shall be the responsibility of the requester, and a copy of all recorded documents shall be contemporaneously filed by the requester with the City Solicitor. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Doucette, 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 Doucette, 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: Doucette)
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