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September 27, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Armand Diarbekirian, Chris DiSilva, David Gavin, Justine St. John, Jeffrey Swanberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Director of Public Works; To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Director of Public Works; To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: IAFF Locals 1947 Fire Fighters; 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: 61 Summer Street. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Director of Public Works; To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: IAFF Locals 1947 Fire Fighters; 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: 61 Summer Street. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Approve the Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. A. Crowe Field Parking Lot: Cub Scout Pack 130 Fundraiser, Oct 22, 2022 B. Cemetery Deed #2096 Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. A. Crowe Field Parking Lot: Cub Scout Pack 130 Fundraiser, Oct 22, 2022 B. Cemetery Deed #2096 Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Appoint Leon Muraguri as a full-time Police Officer with an indefinite term beginning September 28, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Leon Muraguri as a full-time Police Officer with an indefinite term beginning September 28, 2022. Police Chief Noble introduced Mr. Muraguri. Mr. Gavin inquired as to his experience as an officer in Ware, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Leon Muraguri as a full-time Police Officer with an indefinite term beginning September 28, 2022. Police Chief Noble introduced Mr. Muraguri. Mr. Gavin inquired as to his experience as an officer in Ware, MA. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Appoint Christopher Collins as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Christopher Collins as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Ms. Zammuto introduced Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins replied to inquiries from the Board and reported that he enjoyed his experiences attending the Conservation Commission's meetings, and that he felt the river access in town may be underutilized, and that a better should be sought with the river for management of its preservation, development in vicinity, and storm impacts. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Christopher Collins as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Ms. Zammuto introduced Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins replied to inquiries from the Board and reported that he enjoyed his experiences attending the Conservation Commission's meetings, and that he felt the river access in town may be underutilized, and that a better should be sought with the river for management of its preservation, development in vicinity, and storm impacts. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Road
Approve the transfer application and pledge of license application for Shree Govind Inc, dba Online Wine and Liquor at 86 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA, with manager as Govindbhai Patel
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the transfer application and pledge of license application for Shree Govind Inc, dba Online Wine and Liquor at 86 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA, with manager as Govindbhai Patel. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Ry roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the transfer application and pledge of license application for Shree Govind Inc, dba Online Wine and Liquor at 86 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA, with manager as Govindbhai Patel. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Ry roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Close the public hearing at 7:16pm
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 7:16pm. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 7:16pm. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Street
Approve the amended transfer application and pledge of license application for Chang Lu LLC d/b/a Magnolia at 42 Nason Street with owner/manager Shawn Gao
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the amended transfer application and pledge of license application for Chang Lu LLC d/b/a Magnolia at 42 Nason Street with owner/manager Shawn Gao. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the amended transfer application and pledge of license application for Chang Lu LLC d/b/a Magnolia at 42 Nason Street with owner/manager Shawn Gao. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Close the public hearing at 7:23pm
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 7:23pm. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to close the public hearing at 7:23pm. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract with Belko Landscaping LLC for Marble Farm Preservation in the amount of $86,673, and any subsequent change orders up to total appropriation
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract with Belko Landscaping LLC for Marble Farm Preservation in the amount of $86,673, and any subsequent change orders up to total appropriation. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract with Belko Landscaping LLC for Marble Farm Preservation in the amount of $86,673, and any subsequent change orders up to total appropriation. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Approve the agreement for the Department of Public Works' Complete Streets Project 2022 Construction Contract (#1363) between the Town of Maynard and I.W.Harding Construction Co. in the amount of...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement for the Department of Public Works' Complete Streets Project 2022 Construction Contract (#1363) between the Town of Maynard and I.W.Harding Construction Co. in the amount of $473,550. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement for the Department of Public Works' Complete Streets Project 2022 Construction Contract (#1363) between the Town of Maynard and I.W.Harding Construction Co. in the amount of $473,550. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Approve the employment agreement with Justin DeMarco for appointment as Director of Public Works for term from September 27, 2022 to June 30, 2025, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the employment agreement with Justin DeMarco for appointment as Director of Public Works for term from September 27, 2022 to June 30, 2025, as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the employment agreement with Justin DeMarco for appointment as Director of Public Works for term from September 27, 2022 to June 30, 2025, as presented. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting, October 24, 2022, as presented, with the edition to the change in title for Article 7 "re-designate" to "transfer
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting, October 24, 2022, as presented, with the edition to the change in title for Article 7 "re-designate" to "transfer". Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting, October 24, 2022, as presented, with the edition to the change in title for Article 7 "re-designate" to "transfer". Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Accept Correspondences A through P as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to accept Correspondences A through P as shown. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to accept Correspondences A through P as shown. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 7 and 22, 2022 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to to accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 7 and 22, 2022 as shown. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to to accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 7 and 22, 2022 as shown. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 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 10:11 p.m. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
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