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Maynard Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 20, 2023

17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Meeting Minutes

Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Town...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator; and, 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: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 3-0 (Ms. St. John was not present to vote at this time, but entered Executive Session remotely).

Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, SwanbergThe minutes say Justine St. John was not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator; and, 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: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 3-0 (Ms. St. John was not present to vote at this time, but entered Executive Session remotely)..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve a grant of location to relocate one (1) pole #91/9A and install one (1) anchor guy to allow for fire trucks to make right tums on Sudbury Street, Maynard

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve a grant of location to relocate one (1) pole #91/9A and install one (1) anchor guy to allow for fire trucks to make right tums on Sudbury Street, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve a grant of location to relocate one (1) pole #91/9A and install one (1) anchor guy to allow for fire trucks to make right tums on Sudbury Street, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept and approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License application for Hachi Hachi LLC DBA Smack Noodle at 45-47 Main St. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License application for Hachi Hachi LLC DBA Smack Noodle at 45-47 Main St. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License application for Hachi Hachi LLC DBA Smack Noodle at 45-47 Main St. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing at 7:32pm

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:32pm. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:32pm. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Special Permit for the Maynard Cultural Council for their Summer Concert Series on July 13, 20, and 27, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin. and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Special Permit for the Maynard Cultural Council for their Summer Concert Series on July 13, 20, and 27, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin. and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Special Permit for the Maynard Cultural Council for their Summer Concert Series on July 13, 20, and 27, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)

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

Appoint Jeffrey Black to the Planning Board as an alternate member with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Jeffrey Black to the Planning Board as an alternate member with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Jeffrey Black to the Planning Board as an alternate member with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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

Appoint Annette Garabedian to the Planning Board as a full member with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Annette Garabedian to the Planning Board as a full member with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2024. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Annette Garabedian to the Planning Board as a full member with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2024. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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

Re-appoint Board and Committees members, as provided

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to re-appoint Board and Committees members, as provided. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to re-appoint Board and Committees members, as provided. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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

Approve the Local Action Unit (LAU) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (formerly DHCD) for 12 Bancroft Street, as submitted by Civico Development and endorsed...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Local Action Unit (LAU) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (formerly DHCD) for 12 Bancroft Street, as submitted by Civico Development and endorsed by Maynard Affordable Housing Trust. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Local Action Unit (LAU) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (formerly DHCD) for 12 Bancroft Street, as submitted by Civico Development and endorsed by Maynard Affordable Housing Trust. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement, as presented, between the Maynard School Department, acting by and through its School Committee, and the Town of Maynard, acting by and through its Select...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, as presented, between the Maynard School Department, acting by and through its School Committee, and the Town of Maynard, acting by and through its Select Board, for a term effective until June 30, 2026, and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, as presented, between the Maynard School Department, acting by and through its School Committee, and the Town of Maynard, acting by and through its Select Board, for a term effective until June 30, 2026, and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for water service inventory and assessment in the amount of $200,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for water service inventory and assessment in the amount of $200,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for water service inventory and assessment in the amount of $200,000. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the extension with Vanasse Hangen Burstlin, Inc ("VHB") for on-call engineer consulting services for a term ending August 31, 2023, as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the extension with Vanasse Hangen Burstlin, Inc ("VHB") for on-call engineer consulting services for a term ending August 31, 2023, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the extension with Vanasse Hangen Burstlin, Inc ("VHB") for on-call engineer consulting services for a term ending August 31, 2023, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the extension of ArtSpace occupancy to July 30, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension of ArtSpace occupancy to July 30, 2023. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension of ArtSpace occupancy to July 30, 2023. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept and approve Correspondence A as shown

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to accept and approve Correspondence A as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to accept and approve Correspondence A as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept and approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2023 as shown

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2023 as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of June 6, 2023 as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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