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August 6, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Swanberg, Lindsay McConchie, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, David Gavin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or of the public body and the chair so...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or of the public body and the chair so declares: AFSCME Clerical Union; and to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: 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: 1, and 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or of the public body and the chair so declares: AFSCME Clerical Union; and to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: 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: 1, and 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Public Comments
Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Discharge the Fire Station Building Committee
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to discharge the Fire Station Building Committee. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to discharge the Fire Station Building Committee. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Accept and approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License Transfer application for Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. DBA Sanctuary at 82 Main Street
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept and approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License Transfer application for Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. DBA Sanctuary at 82 Main Street. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept and approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License Transfer application for Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. DBA Sanctuary at 82 Main Street. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Authorize the Town Administrator's Office to distribute the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. at 82 Main Street upon approval from the Alcoholic...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to authorize the Town Administrator's Office to distribute the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. at 82 Main Street upon approval from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to authorize the Town Administrator's Office to distribute the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. at 82 Main Street upon approval from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Close the public hearing at 7:33 p.m
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to close the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to close the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Accept and approve the new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses at Sanctuary, 82 Main Street Maynard, under the corporation Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. Authorizing use of digital signatures...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses at Sanctuary, 82 Main Street Maynard, under the corporation Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve the new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses at Sanctuary, 82 Main Street Maynard, under the corporation Tomorrow Never Knows, Inc. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Approve the relocation of the historic watering trough at 1 Summer Street to Veterans Memorial Park, in accordance with the proposal of the Maynard Historical Commission, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the relocation of the historic watering trough at 1 Summer Street to Veterans Memorial Park, in accordance with the proposal of the Maynard Historical Commission, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the relocation of the historic watering trough at 1 Summer Street to Veterans Memorial Park, in accordance with the proposal of the Maynard Historical Commission, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Gavin)
Approve the application for the use of $6,500 from the Cultural District Enhancement Fund (CDEF) by the Maynard Library for landscaping improvements at the Library, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the application for the use of $6,500 from the Cultural District Enhancement Fund (CDEF) by the Maynard Library for landscaping improvements at the Library, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the application for the use of $6,500 from the Cultural District Enhancement Fund (CDEF) by the Maynard Library for landscaping improvements at the Library, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Gavin)
Approve the contract with LiRo Corporation for Library stairwell design and project management services in the amount of $64,000, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with LiRo Corporation for Library stairwell design and project management services in the amount of $64,000, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with LiRo Corporation for Library stairwell design and project management services in the amount of $64,000, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Approve the Master Lease Agreement with Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. for the lease to purchase acquisition of a Horton 623 Type 1 Ambulance and equipment
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the Master Lease Agreement with Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. for the lease to purchase acquisition of a Horton 623 Type 1 Ambulance and equipment. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the Master Lease Agreement with Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. for the lease to purchase acquisition of a Horton 623 Type 1 Ambulance and equipment. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Approve the agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for Fiscal Year 2025, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for Fiscal Year 2025, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the agreement with the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) for Fiscal Year 2025, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Gavin)
Approve the Maintenance Agreement with 21 MAYNARD LLC relative to an accessible pedestrian connection at 11 Main Street, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the Maintenance Agreement with 21 MAYNARD LLC relative to an accessible pedestrian connection at 11 Main Street, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the Maintenance Agreement with 21 MAYNARD LLC relative to an accessible pedestrian connection at 11 Main Street, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Approve amendment #5 for the MS4 Compliance Support Engineering Contract (#1216) between the Town of Maynard and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) for year 7 of the Town of Maynard's MS4 storm water...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve amendment #5 for the MS4 Compliance Support Engineering Contract (#1216) between the Town of Maynard and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) for year 7 of the Town of Maynard's MS4 storm water management program, effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, in the amount of $121,500, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve amendment #5 for the MS4 Compliance Support Engineering Contract (#1216) between the Town of Maynard and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) for year 7 of the Town of Maynard's MS4 storm water management program, effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, in the amount of $121,500, as presented. Authorizing the use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented and approve the resolution as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented and approve the resolution as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented and approve the resolution as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the 2024 State Primary Election Warrant with the indicated date, time and location as Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm with all four precincts at the Fowler Middle...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the 2024 State Primary Election Warrant with the indicated date, time and location as Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm with all four precincts at the Fowler Middle School, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the 2024 State Primary Election Warrant with the indicated date, time and location as Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm with all four precincts at the Fowler Middle School, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Place the Alumni Field facilities debt exclusion question on the November 5, 2024 ballot
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the inclusion of the ballot question for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election authorizing the debt exclusion for the construction of the Alumni Field facilities, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: 3-2 (Mr. Gavin and Mr. DiSilva against): Motion failed: In accordance with state law, and in advisement by Town Counsel, in order to place a debt exclusion question on the ballot the Select Board needed to do so by a 2/3 vote.
Yes: McConchie, Stevens, SwanbergNo: DiSilva, GavinThe minutes record “3-2 (Mr. Gavin and Mr. DiSilva against): Motion failed” because, on Town Counsel’s advice, placing a debt exclusion question on the ballot needed a two-thirds vote of the Select Board. Shown as failed, as the minutes record, with the three other members voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the inclusion of the ballot question for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election authorizing the debt exclusion for the construction of the Alumni Field facilities, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: 3-2 (Mr. Gavin and Mr. DiSilva against): Motion failed: In accordance with state law, and in advisement by Town Counsel, in order to place a debt exclusion question on the ballot the Select Board needed to do so by a 2/3 vote..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 1, 16, 23, and 30, 2024, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the meeting minutes of July 1, 16, 23, and 30, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the meeting minutes of July 1, 16, 23, and 30, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
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