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December 17, 2024
12 recorded votes, 2 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
Meeting Minutes
Enter Executive Session to consider the Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1947, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter Executive Session to consider the Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1947, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Ms. McConchie joined Executive Session after commencement)
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, Stevens, SwanbergThe minutes record “4-0 (Ms. McConchie joined Executive Session after commencement)”: Lindsay McConchie had not yet joined for this vote, so the other four members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter Executive Session to consider the Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1947, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Ms. McConchie joined Executive Session after commencement).” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Approve Consent Agenda Items A through C as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Consent Agenda Items A through C as presented. Authoring use of digital signatures if approved; And To approve the use of "Community Events" account towards the town's personnel costs in support of the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 26, 2024. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Consent Agenda Items A through C as presented. Authoring use of digital signatures if approved; And To approve the use of "Community Events" account towards the town's personnel costs in support of the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 26, 2024. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Approve a grant of location to install three (3) poles #28/8A, #28/10, #28/11 and to remove existing poles #28/9, #28/9A, #28/10 and to re-stencil poles #28/8, #28/1-1X, #28/9 on Elmwood Street -...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve a grant of location to install three (3) poles #28/8A, #28/10, #28/11 and to remove existing poles #28/9, #28/9A, #28/10 and to re-stencil poles #28/8, #28/1-1X, #28/9 on Elmwood Street - northerly side, approximately 105+ feet east of Bancroft Street to provide electric service to #12 Bancroft Street, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. 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 a grant of location to install three (3) poles #28/8A, #28/10, #28/11 and to remove existing poles #28/9, #28/9A, #28/10 and to re-stencil poles #28/8, #28/1-1X, #28/9 on Elmwood Street - northerly side, approximately 105+ feet east of Bancroft Street to provide electric service to #12 Bancroft Street, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. 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 7:28pm
A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Ms. McConchie to close the public hearing at 7:28pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
The minutes name the mover by first name only (“Jeff”): Jeffrey Swanberg.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Ms. McConchie to close the public hearing at 7:28pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Article 6 of the Town of Maynard Special Town Meeting of October 7, 2024, that the Select Board acquire by eminent domain, permanent easements from portions of the properties located at 10, 11,...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie Pursuant to Article 6 of the Town of Maynard Special Town Meeting of October 7, 2024, that the Select Board acquire by eminent domain, permanent easements from portions of the properties located at 10, 11, and 12 Ethelyn Circle, 70 and 76 Powder Mill Road, and 11 Pine Hill Road for all purposes incidental to replacing the sewer pumping station facility known as the Powder Mill Pump Station and associated sewer lines across the Assabet River as shown on the Plan entitled "Sewer Easements Plan of Land in Town of Maynard" prepared by VHB, Inc. dated January 25, 2024; and Further authorize the Chair, Jeffrey Swanberg, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property; and That the Select Board award damages for said eminent domain taking the amount of $14,300.00. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie Pursuant to Article 6 of the Town of Maynard Special Town Meeting of October 7, 2024, that the Select Board acquire by eminent domain, permanent easements from portions of the properties located at 10, 11, and 12 Ethelyn Circle, 70 and 76 Powder Mill Road, and 11 Pine Hill Road for all purposes incidental to replacing the sewer pumping station facility known as the Powder Mill Pump Station and associated sewer lines across the Assabet River as shown on the Plan entitled "Sewer Easements Plan of Land in Town of Maynard" prepared by VHB, Inc. dated January 25, 2024; and Further authorize the Chair, Jeffrey Swanberg, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property; and That the Select Board award damages for said eminent domain taking the amount of $14,300.00. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Article 27 of the Town of Maynard Annual Town Meeting of May 15, 2023, that the Select Board sell the property known as 1 Summer Street to MacDonald Development Inc., for the price of $101,001.00;...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva Pursuant to Article 27 of the Town of Maynard Annual Town Meeting of May 15, 2023, that the Select Board sell the property known as 1 Summer Street to MacDonald Development Inc., for the price of $101,001.00; and Further authorize the Chair, Jeffrey Swanberg, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of said property. Authorizing 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. DiSilva Pursuant to Article 27 of the Town of Maynard Annual Town Meeting of May 15, 2023, that the Select Board sell the property known as 1 Summer Street to MacDonald Development Inc., for the price of $101,001.00; and Further authorize the Chair, Jeffrey Swanberg, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of said property. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with IAFF Local 1947, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with IAFF Local 1947, as presented. Authorizing 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 Ms. McConchie to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with IAFF Local 1947, as presented. Authorizing use of Digital Signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: McConchie)
Set the date, time and place for the Annual Town Election as Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 7:00am to 8:00pm in the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard; And To set the date, time and...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to set the date, time and place for the Annual Town Election as Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 7:00am to 8:00pm in the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard; And To set the date, time and place for the Annual Town Meeting as Monday, May 19, 2025, beginning at 7:00pm at the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to set the date, time and place for the Annual Town Election as Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 7:00am to 8:00pm in the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard; And To set the date, time and place for the Annual Town Meeting as Monday, May 19, 2025, beginning at 7:00pm at the Fowler School auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Approve the revised Act H. 3930 Home Rule Petition as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the revised Act H. 3930 Home Rule Petition as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the revised Act H. 3930 Home Rule Petition as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Accept Correspondence A as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to accept Correspondence A as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. McConchie to accept Correspondence A as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: McConchie)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 19, 2024, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the meeting minutes of November 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 Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the meeting minutes of November 19, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:25pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:25pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
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