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November 4, 2024
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, Robert Preciado, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo, Donald R. Landers
Absent: David Doucette
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, OCTOBER 21, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, OCTOBER 21, 2024, FILE AS AMENDED; 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, OCTOBER 21, 2024, FILE AS AMENDED; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from Cummings Foundation at the request of Brenda Sanchez, awarded to the Senior Center to be...
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 $1,000.00 from Cummings Foundation at the request of Brenda Sanchez, awarded to the Senior Center to be used for fuel assistance for seniors 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 the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from Cummings Foundation at the request of Brenda Sanchez, awarded to the Senior Center to be used for fuel assistance for seniors this winter; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: A McGee Farm Mitigation Stabilization Account is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a McGee Farm Mitigation Stabilization Account is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes of funding mitigation associated with the development of the property located at 339 Boston Post Road East as set forth by Special Permit (Order No. 21/22-1007995T), APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a McGee Farm Mitigation Stabilization Account is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 §5B, for the purposes of funding mitigation associated with the development of the property located at 339 Boston Post Road East as set forth by Special Permit (Order No. 21/22-1007995T), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $240,000.00 (Two-hundred forty thousand dollars) which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund (Free...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $240,000.00 (Two-hundred forty thousand dollars) which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to the McGee Farm Mitigation Stabilization, APPROVED; 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 $240,000.00 (Two-hundred forty thousand dollars) which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to the McGee Farm Mitigation Stabilization, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with Global Life...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with Global Life Sciences USA. LLC (Cytiva) and Atlantic-Marlborough Realty IV, LLC, a global science, and technology company who plans to expand their operation in Marlborough at 100 Results Way, in proper legal form, Order No. 24-1009284, FILE & MOVE TO REPORTS OF 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 City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with Global Life Sciences USA. LLC (Cytiva) and Atlantic-Marlborough Realty IV, LLC, a global science, and technology company who plans to expand their operation in Marlborough at 100 Results Way, in proper legal form, Order No. 24-1009284, FILE & MOVE TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Set MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street, beginning at a point approximately 0 feet at the centerline of the intersection of Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street and continuing approximately 228 feet in a North direction. Install underground facilities on Robin Hill Street & Bigelow Street. Installing 229’ of conduit on Bigelow Street and Robin Hill Street; 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 NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street, beginning at a point approximately 0 feet at the centerline of the intersection of Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street and continuing approximately 228 feet in a North direction. Install underground facilities on Robin Hill Street & Bigelow Street. Installing 229’ of conduit on Bigelow Street and Robin Hill Street; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Set MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 125’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street. Install new Pole 1-5 and anchor to serve new customer at 57 Main Street; 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 NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 125’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street. Install new Pole 1-5 and anchor to serve new customer at 57 Main Street; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a point approximately 350’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Old Boston Road. Install new Pole 92-5 for a new EV charging station at 910 Boston Post Road East; 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 NOVEMBER 18, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a point approximately 350’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Old Boston Road. Install new Pole 92-5 for a new EV charging station at 910 Boston Post Road East; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, to convert an existing two- family residential property to a three-family residential property at 30 Maple Street, 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, DECEMBER 2, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, to convert an existing two- family residential property to a three-family residential property at 30 Maple Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Navin, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough desires a beneficial economic use creating jobs for local residents...
Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the TIF Agreement and the City Council Resolution, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough desires a beneficial economic use creating jobs for local residents, expanding business within the City, and developing a healthy robust economy and stronger tax base for Map 101, Parcel 2 on the Marlborough Assessor's Map; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough intends to use tax increment financing as an economic development tool created by the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program based on the ability of the City of Marlborough, in accordance with needs and community benefits of a specific project, that are reasonably proportional to the economic development incentives from State and local government and the resulting economic development benefits; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marlborough that the following activities which are necessary to pursue a Certified Project designation be authorized: 1. The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby approves the submission of the EDIP Local Incentive-Only application, contingent on approval by the Mayor, and requests that the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council approve Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC's application for an EDIP Local Incentive-Only Certified Project; and further, that: 2. a. The...
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, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the TIF Agreement and the City Council Resolution, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough desires a beneficial economic use creating jobs for local residents, expanding business within the City, and developing a healthy robust economy and stronger tax base for Map 101, Parcel 2 on the Marlborough Assessor's Map; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marlborough intends to use tax increment financing as an economic development tool created by the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program based on the ability of the City of Marlborough, in accordance with needs and community benefits of a specific project, that are reasonably proportional to the economic development incentives from State and local government and the resulting economic development benefits; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marlborough that the following activities which are necessary to pursue a Certified Project designation be authorized: 1. The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby approves the submission of the EDIP Local Incentive-Only application, contingent on approval by the Mayor, and requests that the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council approve Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC's application for an EDIP Local Incentive-Only Certified Project; and further, that: 2. a. The project is consistent with the City of Marlborough's economic development objectives and is likely to increase employment opportunities for Marlborough residents; b. The project will not overburden the City of Marlborough's infrastructure and utilities; c. The project as described in the proposal has a strong likelihood that it will cause a significant influx or growth in business activity, will create a significant number of jobs, and will contribute significantly to the resiliency of the Marlborough economy; and d. The City Council approves Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC's request that the project be designated by the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council as an EDIP Local Incentive-Only Certified Project for ten (10) years. 3. The City Council of the City of Marlborough agrees to authorize the use of tax increment financing, authorizes the Mayor to enter into a tax increment financing agreement with Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC and Atlantic- Marlboro Realty IV LLC, and authorizes submission of the tax increment financing agreement to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council. 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 8:11 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 8:11 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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