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At the start of 30 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
June 6, 2023: Re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. Swanberg voted against the motion).
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, JohnNo: Swanberg
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. Swanberg voted against the motion)..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
May 3, 2023: Approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Action Grant program
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Action Grant program. Voted: Motion carried, 3-1 (St. John against).
Voted: No
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, SwanbergNo: John
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Action Grant program. Voted: Motion carried, 3-1 (St. John against)..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
January 3, 2023: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with O'Brien Commercial Properties, Inc. to advertise and market 1 Summer Street, as presented with the start of the contract matching the...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with O'Brien Commercial Properties, Inc. to advertise and market 1 Summer Street, as presented with the start of the contract matching the date of signature. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. DiSilva voted against the motion)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gavin, John, SwanbergNo: DiSilvaThe minutes name Chris DiSilva as the mover and record “Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. DiSilva voted against the motion)”; shown as the minutes record.
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with O'Brien Commercial Properties, Inc. to advertise and market 1 Summer Street, as presented with the start of the contract matching the date of signature. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. DiSilva voted against the motion).” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
November 15, 2022: Approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29
A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name the mover and seconder by first name only (“Justine” and “Chris”): Justine St. John and Chris DiSilva.
“A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
October 18, 2022: Waive the exercise of the right of first refusal for 182 Parker Street
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to waive the exercise of the right of first refusal for 182 Parker Street. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried, 4-1 (Gavin opposed).
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiSilva, Diarbekirian, John, SwanbergNo: Gavin
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to waive the exercise of the right of first refusal for 182 Parker Street. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried, 4-1 (Gavin opposed)..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)
August 2, 2022: Approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as shown
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Justine St. John as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John)
August 2, 2022: Approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the development located at 2,4, and 6 Powder Mill Road and 2 Waltham Street in Maynard, MA. Identified as Assessor's map number…
A motion was made Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the development located at 2,4, and 6 Powder Mill Road and 2 Waltham Street in Maynard, MA. Identified as Assessor's map number 15 and parcel numbers 381 and 91, change article 3 item E, regarding parking at site. The Board members deliberation was informed through advice from town staff, specifically Assistant Town Administrator Megan Zammuto, Town Counsel Liz Lydon, Planning Director Bill Nemser and Conservation Agent/ Assistant Town Planner Julia Flanary. Concerns included parking, infrastructure improvements, pedestrian safety, sustainability aspects, mitigation efforts, affordable housing opportunities, economic impact to the area, and performance bonding. It was noted that further development of the site's plans would be considered by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and perhaps other bodies and agencies. Town Counsel advised that Development Agreements cannot be appealed, because they are voluntarily conditional, unlike Special Permits. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed)
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiSilva, Diarbekirian, John, SwanbergNo: Gavin
“A motion was made Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the development located at 2,4, and 6 Powder Mill Road and 2 Waltham Street in Maynard, MA. Identified as Assessor's map number 15 and parcel numbers 381 and 91, change article 3 item E, regarding parking at site. The Board members deliberation was informed through advice from town staff, specifically Assistant Town Administrator Megan Zammuto, Town Counsel Liz Lydon, Planning Director Bill Nemser and Conservation Agent/ Assistant Town Planner Julia Flanary. Concerns included parking, infrastructure improvements, pedestrian safety, sustainability aspects, mitigation efforts, affordable housing opportunities, economic impact to the area, and performance bonding. It was noted that further development of the site's plans would be considered by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and perhaps other bodies and agencies. Town Counsel advised that Development Agreements cannot be appealed, because they are voluntarily conditional, unlike Special Permits. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed).” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)
August 2, 2022: Approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for a proposed Marijuana Delivery Operator facility to be located at 2 Powder Mill Road, Maynard
A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for a proposed Marijuana Delivery Operator facility to be located at 2 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. The Board considered the site lay out and the orientation of the proposed marijuana distributor facility. It was noted that the approval of the license will require multiple inspections. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed)
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiSilva, Diarbekirian, John, SwanbergNo: Gavin
“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for a proposed Marijuana Delivery Operator facility to be located at 2 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. The Board considered the site lay out and the orientation of the proposed marijuana distributor facility. It was noted that the approval of the license will require multiple inspections. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed).” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
July 12, 2022: Approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva signed off).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergThe minutes say Chris DiSilva was not present for this vote (“Mr. DiSilva signed off”), so that member is not shown voting.
“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva signed off)..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)
July 12, 2022: Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. A. E. Duggan re St. Bridget's Cemetery Land B. Verizon Fios Broadcast Fee increase Notice June 2022 C. 495 Metro West Strength in Numbers 2022 report D. Grace Wilde re Scholarship Thanks E. Eversource Electric Rate Update F. Notice of Intent to Sell Land under MGL Ch 61A: 182 Parker Street G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Item A: Mr. Diarbekirian reflected on the letter from Ellen Duggan that Town encouraging the Town to consider its interests with the potential sale of properties owned by the Arch Dioceses of Boston for St. Bridget's Church and Cemetery. Item D: Mr. Gavin reflected on the thank you note from Grace Wilde. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. A. E. Duggan re St. Bridget's Cemetery Land B. Verizon Fios Broadcast Fee increase Notice June 2022 C. 495 Metro West Strength in Numbers 2022 report D. Grace Wilde re Scholarship Thanks E. Eversource Electric Rate Update F. Notice of Intent to Sell Land under MGL Ch 61A: 182 Parker Street G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Item A: Mr. Diarbekirian reflected on the letter from Ellen Duggan that Town encouraging the Town to consider its interests with the potential sale of properties owned by the Arch Dioceses of Boston for St. Bridget's Church and Cemetery. Item D: Mr. Gavin reflected on the thank you note from Grace Wilde. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
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