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July 12, 2022
18 recorded votes, 16 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
During the meeting:
- Chris DiSilva left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Chris DiSilva, member Becky Mosca, Administrative Assistant
Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, MCAD Complaint Koschoff v
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg into Executive Session: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, MCAD Complaint Koschoff v. Maynard; and, to discuss strategy in negotiations with collective bargaining and non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: LIUNA Professionals and Public Works Laborers, IAFF Firefighters, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, and Assistant Town Administrator. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried: 4-0 (DiSilva absent).
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergThe minutes say Chris DiSilva was not present for this vote (“DiSilva absent”), so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg into Executive Session: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, MCAD Complaint Koschoff v. Maynard; and, to discuss strategy in negotiations with collective bargaining and non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: LIUNA Professionals and Public Works Laborers, IAFF Firefighters, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, and Assistant Town Administrator. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried: 4-0 (DiSilva absent)..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Nominate Select Board member Mr. Swanberg as Chair of the Select Board for a term of July 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to nominate Select Board member Mr. Swanberg as Chair of the Select Board for a term of July 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to nominate Select Board member Mr. Swanberg as Chair of the Select Board for a term of July 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Diarbekirian)
Nominate Select Board member Ms. St. John as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of July 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to nominate Select Board member Ms. St. John as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of July 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to nominate Select Board member Ms. St. John as Clerk of the Select Board for a term of July 1, 2022, thru June 30, 2023. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva signed off).
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergThe minutes say Chris DiSilva was not present for this vote (“Mr. DiSilva signed off”), so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva signed off)..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)
Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. A. E. Duggan re St. Bridget's Cemetery Land B. Verizon Fios Broadcast Fee increase Notice June 2022 C. 495 Metro West Strength in Numbers 2022 report D. Grace Wilde re Scholarship Thanks E. Eversource Electric Rate Update F. Notice of Intent to Sell Land under MGL Ch 61A: 182 Parker Street G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Item A: Mr. Diarbekirian reflected on the letter from Ellen Duggan that Town encouraging the Town to consider its interests with the potential sale of properties owned by the Arch Dioceses of Boston for St. Bridget's Church and Cemetery. Item D: Mr. Gavin reflected on the thank you note from Grace Wilde. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. A. E. Duggan re St. Bridget's Cemetery Land B. Verizon Fios Broadcast Fee increase Notice June 2022 C. 495 Metro West Strength in Numbers 2022 report D. Grace Wilde re Scholarship Thanks E. Eversource Electric Rate Update F. Notice of Intent to Sell Land under MGL Ch 61A: 182 Parker Street G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Item A: Mr. Diarbekirian reflected on the letter from Ellen Duggan that Town encouraging the Town to consider its interests with the potential sale of properties owned by the Arch Dioceses of Boston for St. Bridget's Church and Cemetery. Item D: Mr. Gavin reflected on the thank you note from Grace Wilde. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the Consent Agenda Items A-B, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Consent Agenda Items A-B, as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Consent Agenda Items A-B, as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Appoint Lisa Dunn to the Cultural Council for a term to end June 30, 2024
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to appoint Lisa Dunn to the Cultural Council for a term to end June 30, 2024. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to appoint Lisa Dunn to the Cultural Council for a term to end June 30, 2024. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)
Appoint Jan Rosenberg and Mary Mitzcavitch to the Council on Aging (COA) with terms to end June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Jan Rosenberg and Mary Mitzcavitch to the Council on Aging (COA) with terms to end June 30, 2025. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Jan Rosenberg and Mary Mitzcavitch to the Council on Aging (COA) with terms to end June 30, 2025. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Appoint Michaela Koller to the Historical Commission as an alternate member for a term to expire June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to appoint Michaela Koller to the Historical Commission as an alternate member for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to appoint Michaela Koller to the Historical Commission as an alternate member for a term to expire June 30, 2025. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Diarbekirian)
Approve the use of downtown area public ways, including Nason and Main and Summer Streets and vicinity thereof, on October 1, 2022, for Maynard Fest, contingent upon adherence to all federal,...
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of downtown area public ways, including Nason and Main and Summer Streets and vicinity thereof, on October 1, 2022, for Maynard Fest, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of downtown area public ways, including Nason and Main and Summer Streets and vicinity thereof, on October 1, 2022, for Maynard Fest, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: John)
Approve the use of downtown area public ways, including Nason and Main and Summer Streets and vicinity thereof, on October 27, 2022, for the Downtown Trick or Treat event, contingent upon...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the use of downtown area public ways, including Nason and Main and Summer Streets and vicinity thereof, on October 27, 2022, for the Downtown Trick or Treat event, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the use of downtown area public ways, including Nason and Main and Summer Streets and vicinity thereof, on October 27, 2022, for the Downtown Trick or Treat event, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Voted: Motion Carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Operating Agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $85,844
A motion was made Mr. Swanberg seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Operating Agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $85,844. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made Mr. Swanberg seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Operating Agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $85,844. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) amendment two (2) of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Capital Fund Program (CFP) for the Maynard Housing Authority in...
A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) amendment two (2) of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Capital Fund Program (CFP) for the Maynard Housing Authority in the amount of $102,145. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) amendment two (2) of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Capital Fund Program (CFP) for the Maynard Housing Authority in the amount of $102,145. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the extension of the deadline to September 1, 2022, for the closing and deed conveyance for 12 Bancroft Street to Consigli Real Estate Holdings, LLC d/b/a Civico Development, with the...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension of the deadline to September 1, 2022, for the closing and deed conveyance for 12 Bancroft Street to Consigli Real Estate Holdings, LLC d/b/a Civico Development, with the condition that the closing occur within 15 days of the Massachusetts Historical Commission's approval of the pertinent Preservation Restriction and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the extension on our behalf. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension of the deadline to September 1, 2022, for the closing and deed conveyance for 12 Bancroft Street to Consigli Real Estate Holdings, LLC d/b/a Civico Development, with the condition that the closing occur within 15 days of the Massachusetts Historical Commission's approval of the pertinent Preservation Restriction and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the extension on our behalf. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the end-of-year budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2022, as presented
A motion was made Mr. Swanberg seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the end-of-year budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2022, as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made Mr. Swanberg seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the end-of-year budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2022, as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the contract for Assistant Town Administrator, Megan Zammuto for fiscal years 2023-2025
A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the contract for Assistant Town Administrator, Megan Zammuto for fiscal years 2023-2025. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the contract for Assistant Town Administrator, Megan Zammuto for fiscal years 2023-2025. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)
Set the date for Monday, October 24, 2022, at 7:00 pm Fowler School Auditorium for the Special Town Meeting 2022
A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Swanberg to set the date for Monday, October 24, 2022, at 7:00 pm Fowler School Auditorium for the Special Town Meeting 2022. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. Swanberg to set the date for Monday, October 24, 2022, at 7:00 pm Fowler School Auditorium for the Special Town Meeting 2022. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
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