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May 8, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris DiSilva, Justine St. John, Mike Stevens, David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Planning Director and Town Administrator
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Planning Director and Town Administrator. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Planning Director and Town Administrator. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Open the public hearing for the layout of Fletcher Street, Allan Drive, and Heights Terrace at 7:33pm
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to open the public hearing for the layout of Fletcher Street, Allan Drive, and Heights Terrace at 7:33pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to open the public hearing for the layout of Fletcher Street, Allan Drive, and Heights Terrace at 7:33pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Lay out, and thereby adopt the following roadways as public ways, Allan Drive, Fletcher Street, and Heights Terrace, as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Maynard, Massachusetts" prepared...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to lay out, and thereby adopt the following roadways as public ways, Allan Drive, Fletcher Street, and Heights Terrace, as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Maynard, Massachusetts" prepared by VHB, Inc. 101 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 9151 Watertown, MA 02471-9151 and dated August 8 and 29, 2023. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to lay out, and thereby adopt the following roadways as public ways, Allan Drive, Fletcher Street, and Heights Terrace, as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Maynard, Massachusetts" prepared by VHB, Inc. 101 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 9151 Watertown, MA 02471-9151 and dated August 8 and 29, 2023. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Close the public hearing at 7:36pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:36pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:36pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Accept the donated flag collection box from Scout Colt Jackson
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the donated flag collection box from Scout Colt Jackson. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the donated flag collection box from Scout Colt Jackson. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Amory's Tomb at Naylor Court in conjunction with the Maynard Pride Fest, on June 9, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm,...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Amory's Tomb at Naylor Court in conjunction with the Maynard Pride Fest, on June 9, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, location to be determined. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Amory's Tomb at Naylor Court in conjunction with the Maynard Pride Fest, on June 9, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, location to be determined. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Amory's Tomb at Naylor Court in conjunction with the Maynard Jazz Fest, on June 15, 2024, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Amory's Tomb at Naylor Court in conjunction with the Maynard Jazz Fest, on June 15, 2024, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Amory's Tomb at Naylor Court in conjunction with the Maynard Jazz Fest, on June 15, 2024, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve Amendment No. 5 with Mount Vernon Group Architects for the Green Meadow School Building Project Design-Bid- Build Designer Contract in the amount of $393,403.50, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Amendment No. 5 with Mount Vernon Group Architects for the Green Meadow School Building Project Design-Bid- Build Designer Contract in the amount of $393,403.50, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Amendment No. 5 with Mount Vernon Group Architects for the Green Meadow School Building Project Design-Bid- Build Designer Contract in the amount of $393,403.50, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Stevens)
During further discussion, the following items were clarified
Authorize the final preparation of the proposed Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to authorize the final preparation of the proposed Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to authorize the final preparation of the proposed Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Gavin)
Approve change order 4 with Stantec for miscellaneous engineering services in the amount of $250,000, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve change order 4 with Stantec for miscellaneous engineering services in the amount of $250,000, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve change order 4 with Stantec for miscellaneous engineering services in the amount of $250,000, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve amendment #1 to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) contract #16124.01 for MS4 storm water management compliance and EPA 319 Grant application support in the amount of $5,000, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve amendment #1 to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) contract #16124.01 for MS4 storm water management compliance and EPA 319 Grant application support in the amount of $5,000, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve amendment #1 to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) contract #16124.01 for MS4 storm water management compliance and EPA 319 Grant application support in the amount of $5,000, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Approve amendment #1 to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) contract #12293.64 for additional engineering and construction administration services in the amount of $75,000, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve amendment #1 to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) contract #12293.64 for additional engineering and construction administration services in the amount of $75,000, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve amendment #1 to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) contract #12293.64 for additional engineering and construction administration services in the amount of $75,000, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the contract with I.W. Harding. for the construction of a new traffic signal and related improvements on the intersection of Route 27 at Concord Street in the amount of $765,762.42, as...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the contract with I.W. Harding. for the construction of a new traffic signal and related improvements on the intersection of Route 27 at Concord Street in the amount of $765,762.42, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the contract with I.W. Harding. for the construction of a new traffic signal and related improvements on the intersection of Route 27 at Concord Street in the amount of $765,762.42, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve Change Order #6 (PCOs 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, and 031) with Winston Builders Corporation for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 Construction Contract #1376 in...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Change Order #6 (PCOs 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, and 031) with Winston Builders Corporation for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 Construction Contract #1376 in the amount of $91,551 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Change Order #6 (PCOs 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, and 031) with Winston Builders Corporation for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 Construction Contract #1376 in the amount of $91,551 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Stevens)
Implement a Declaration of Seasonal Water Use Restriction pursuant to the Town of Maynard's Water Management Act permit special condition 6 "Seasonal Limits on Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use",...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. St. John to implement a Declaration of Seasonal Water Use Restriction pursuant to the Town of Maynard's Water Management Act permit special condition 6 "Seasonal Limits on Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use", herby granting designee authority to the Department of Public Works Director to implement restrictions processes, effective May 1st, 2024. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. St. John to implement a Declaration of Seasonal Water Use Restriction pursuant to the Town of Maynard's Water Management Act permit special condition 6 "Seasonal Limits on Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use", herby granting designee authority to the Department of Public Works Director to implement restrictions processes, effective May 1st, 2024. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: John)
Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Rivers' Natural Healing for a recreational marijuana establishment license to be located at 42 Main Street
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Rivers' Natural Healing for a recreational marijuana establishment license to be located at 42 Main Street. Voted: Motion carried, 4-1 (Ms. St. John against).
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, Stevens, SwanbergNo: John
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Rivers' Natural Healing for a recreational marijuana establishment license to be located at 42 Main Street. Voted: Motion carried, 4-1 (Ms. St. John against)..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Accept and approve the message from the Maynard Select Board to be offered at Town Meeting on May 20, 2024, as drafted by Select Board member Jeff Swanberg
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept and approve the message from the Maynard Select Board to be offered at Town Meeting on May 20, 2024, as drafted by Select Board member Jeff Swanberg. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept and approve the message from the Maynard Select Board to be offered at Town Meeting on May 20, 2024, as drafted by Select Board member Jeff Swanberg. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Stevens)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through C as shown
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to accept and approve Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to accept and approve Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of March 19, 2024, as shown
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve the meeting minutes of March 19, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve the meeting minutes of March 19, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 10:20pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 10:20pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
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