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Maynard Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 4, 2022

21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Armand Diarbekirian, Jeffrey Swanberg, David Gavin, Justine St. John, Chris DiSilva

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Meeting Minutes

Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 63 Summer...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 63 Summer Street, Maynard, MA Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 63 Summer Street, Maynard, MA Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)

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Accept and approve the April 19, 2022, Meeting Minutes, as shown

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the April 19, 2022, Meeting Minutes, as shown. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the April 19, 2022, Meeting Minutes, as shown. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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Accept the correspondence items (A through L), as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept the correspondence items (A through L), as presented. A. Sterling Golf - Report to the Select Board for March 2022 B. Verizon Notice - Change to ESPN College extra C. Verizon New England Forms CTV 200 and 400 for 2021 D. Comcast Forms CTV 200 and 400 for 2021 E. OARS Wild and Scenic Film Festival Ad F. E-Bulletin #57 Assabet Valley Chamber G, Planning Board Hearing Notice re Maynard Crossing May 10, 2022 H. Coleman & Gomes re UPA HCA Negotiations request I. Maynard Tree Committee re support ATM 2022 Articles #3: Climate Emergency Declaration J. Planning Board Approved Plan for 86A Powder Mill Road Assabet Co-op Petition 21-06 K. Future of Gas - Eversource L. Notice Mass Wellsprings LLC will relocate to 17 Nason Street Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept the correspondence items (A through L), as presented. A. Sterling Golf - Report to the Select Board for March 2022 B. Verizon Notice - Change to ESPN College extra C. Verizon New England Forms CTV 200 and 400 for 2021 D. Comcast Forms CTV 200 and 400 for 2021 E. OARS Wild and Scenic Film Festival Ad F. E-Bulletin #57 Assabet Valley Chamber G, Planning Board Hearing Notice re Maynard Crossing May 10, 2022 H. Coleman & Gomes re UPA HCA Negotiations request I. Maynard Tree Committee re support ATM 2022 Articles #3: Climate Emergency Declaration J. Planning Board Approved Plan for 86A Powder Mill Road Assabet Co-op Petition 21-06 K. Future of Gas - Eversource L. Notice Mass Wellsprings LLC will relocate to 17 Nason Street Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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G, Planning Board Hearing Notice re Maynard Crossing May 10, 2022

Approve the consent agenda items A, contingent upon compliance with all federal, state and local public health and safety compliance

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the consent agenda items A, contingent upon compliance with all federal, state and local public health and safety compliance. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the consent agenda items A, contingent upon compliance with all federal, state and local public health and safety compliance. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)

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Approve the license for on-premises restaurant Malt and Wine alcoholic beverage for Maynard Fine Arts Theater LLC. Doing business as Maynard Fine Arts Theater at 21 Summer Street, with manager as...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the license for on-premises restaurant Malt and Wine alcoholic beverage for Maynard Fine Arts Theater LLC. Doing business as Maynard Fine Arts Theater at 21 Summer Street, with manager as Les Gordon. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the license for on-premises restaurant Malt and Wine alcoholic beverage for Maynard Fine Arts Theater LLC. Doing business as Maynard Fine Arts Theater at 21 Summer Street, with manager as Les Gordon. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)

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Approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for El Huipil Restaurant Inc. d/b/a El Huipil at 51R Main Street, Maynard, MA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for El Huipil Restaurant Inc. d/b/a El Huipil at 51R Main Street, Maynard, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for El Huipil Restaurant Inc. d/b/a El Huipil at 51R Main Street, Maynard, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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Approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for Azucar Tapas Bar Corporation doing business as Azucar Tapas Bar at 51 Main Street, Maynard, MA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for Azucar Tapas Bar Corporation doing business as Azucar Tapas Bar at 51 Main Street, Maynard, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for Azucar Tapas Bar Corporation doing business as Azucar Tapas Bar at 51 Main Street, Maynard, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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Approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for Pleasant Café, 36 Main Street, Maynard, MA

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for Pleasant Café, 36 Main Street, Maynard, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the license with an alteration of premises for all alcoholic beverages as a common victualler for Pleasant Café, 36 Main Street, Maynard, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Diarbekirian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the permit for use of Main and Nason Streets for the Taste of Maynard event by the Maynard Education Foundation on June 5, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, contingent upon compliance with...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the permit for use of Main and Nason Streets for the Taste of Maynard event by the Maynard Education Foundation on June 5, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, contingent upon compliance with all federal, state, and local public health and safety guidelines. The applicants replied to Ms. St. John's inquiry about approvals for the use of tents that they had communicated with Fire Chief Stowers for the endorsement of their plans. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the permit for use of Main and Nason Streets for the Taste of Maynard event by the Maynard Education Foundation on June 5, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, contingent upon compliance with all federal, state, and local public health and safety guidelines. The applicants replied to Ms. St. John's inquiry about approvals for the use of tents that they had communicated with Fire Chief Stowers for the endorsement of their plans. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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Approve the permit for use of Naylor Court for the Maynard Rise JazzFest on June 25, 2022, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, contingent upon compliance of all federal, state, and local public health and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the permit for use of Naylor Court for the Maynard Rise JazzFest on June 25, 2022, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, contingent upon compliance of all federal, state, and local public health and safety guidelines. Mr. Diarbekirian commended DJ James on his work towards the success of this event. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the permit for use of Naylor Court for the Maynard Rise JazzFest on June 25, 2022, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, contingent upon compliance of all federal, state, and local public health and safety guidelines. Mr. Diarbekirian commended DJ James on his work towards the success of this event. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)

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Approve the amended Green Meadow School Building Committee membership list, to include Sustainability Committee designee as non-voting member as Ken Neuhauser

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the amended Green Meadow School Building Committee membership list, to include Sustainability Committee designee as non-voting member as Ken Neuhauser. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the amended Green Meadow School Building Committee membership list, to include Sustainability Committee designee as non-voting member as Ken Neuhauser. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)

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Approve the one (1) year extension of the agreement for the operations, maintenance, and management services of the wastewater treatment facility by Veolia Water North America - Northeast, LLC,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the one (1) year extension of the agreement for the operations, maintenance, and management services of the wastewater treatment facility by Veolia Water North America - Northeast, LLC, effective July 1, 2022. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the one (1) year extension of the agreement for the operations, maintenance, and management services of the wastewater treatment facility by Veolia Water North America - Northeast, LLC, effective July 1, 2022. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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Authorize the Town Administrator to approve agreements relative the administration of state Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funds

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve agreements relative the administration of state Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funds. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve agreements relative the administration of state Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funds. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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Accept the Department of Public Works FY22-23 Pavement Management Plan, as presented as "Scenario 2- A & B" in the amount of $787,000.00, including the following roadways: Assabet Street, Great...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the Department of Public Works FY22-23 Pavement Management Plan, as presented as "Scenario 2- A & B" in the amount of $787,000.00, including the following roadways: Assabet Street, Great Road (Sudbury Town Line to Parker) Old Marlboro Road (Parker St. Tobin Drive) Old Sudbury Road, Allan Drive, Fletcher Street, and Heights Terrace. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the Department of Public Works FY22-23 Pavement Management Plan, as presented as "Scenario 2- A & B" in the amount of $787,000.00, including the following roadways: Assabet Street, Great Road (Sudbury Town Line to Parker) Old Marlboro Road (Parker St. Tobin Drive) Old Sudbury Road, Allan Drive, Fletcher Street, and Heights Terrace. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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Proceed with initiating Eminent Domain Taking and Acceptance of Roadways as Public Ways by conducting a road lay out process to G.L. c 82, & 21 per formal process outlined in the attached letter...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to proceed with initiating Eminent Domain Taking and Acceptance of Roadways as Public Ways by conducting a road lay out process to G.L. c 82, & 21 per formal process outlined in the attached letter from Blatman, Bobrowski & Mead, LLC. Dated August 12, 2012, including utilizing local funds to conduct survey of boundaries by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) under town contract services (#1216), for the Following Roads: Allan Drive; Fletcher; and Heights Terrace. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to proceed with initiating Eminent Domain Taking and Acceptance of Roadways as Public Ways by conducting a road lay out process to G.L. c 82, & 21 per formal process outlined in the attached letter from Blatman, Bobrowski & Mead, LLC. Dated August 12, 2012, including utilizing local funds to conduct survey of boundaries by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) under town contract services (#1216), for the Following Roads: Allan Drive; Fletcher; and Heights Terrace. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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Approve the agreement, number 117622, with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT") G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant relative to intersection...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the agreement, number 117622, with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT") G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant relative to intersection improvements at Acton/Concord Street and Hayes/Brown Street, as listed in an earmark per the American Recue Plan (ARPA) Acts of 2021, Chapter 102, for not less than $500,000.00 This earmark was secured by State Senator Jamie Eldridge. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the agreement, number 117622, with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT") G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant relative to intersection improvements at Acton/Concord Street and Hayes/Brown Street, as listed in an earmark per the American Recue Plan (ARPA) Acts of 2021, Chapter 102, for not less than $500,000.00 This earmark was secured by State Senator Jamie Eldridge. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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Approve the agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("MassDEP") relative to wastewater infrastructure improvements, as listed in an earmark per the American Recue...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("MassDEP") relative to wastewater infrastructure improvements, as listed in an earmark per the American Recue Plan (ARPA) Acts of 2021, Chapter 102, Section 2A, for not less than $410,000.00 This earmark was secured by State Representative Kate Hogan. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("MassDEP") relative to wastewater infrastructure improvements, as listed in an earmark per the American Recue Plan (ARPA) Acts of 2021, Chapter 102, Section 2A, for not less than $410,000.00 This earmark was secured by State Representative Kate Hogan. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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Approve alarm system installation contract for the new fire station project with American Alarms in the amount of $150,716.00

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Ms. St. John to approve alarm system installation contract for the new fire station project with American Alarms in the amount of $150,716.00. As recommended by owners' project manager Alicia Monks of CHA, and endorsed by Fire Chief Stowers and Mr. Johnson. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva seconded by Ms. St. John to approve alarm system installation contract for the new fire station project with American Alarms in the amount of $150,716.00. As recommended by owners' project manager Alicia Monks of CHA, and endorsed by Fire Chief Stowers and Mr. Johnson. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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Approve statement from Select Board in response to Citizen's Petition Articles 10 and 1] on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2022, as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve statement from Select Board in response to Citizen's Petition Articles 10 and 1] on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2022, as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve statement from Select Board in response to Citizen's Petition Articles 10 and 1] on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2022, as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

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Approve the supplemental Information to the Warrant for Annual Town meeting, May 16, 2022, relative to the proposed Article 8: Certified Free Cash Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022, as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the supplemental Information to the Warrant for Annual Town meeting, May 16, 2022, relative to the proposed Article 8: Certified Free Cash Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022, as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the supplemental Information to the Warrant for Annual Town meeting, May 16, 2022, relative to the proposed Article 8: Certified Free Cash Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022, as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Voted: By Roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Voted: By Roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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