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45 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Liane Gonzalez, Kathryn Manupelli, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 2 - to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (TOWN ADMINISTRATOR) SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): 01/30/24, 3/18/24, & 4/01/24; VOTES MAY BE TAKEN)
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (TOWN ADMINISTRATOR) SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): 01/30/24, 3/18/24, & 4/01/24; VOTES MAY BE TAKEN) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Accept a Donation in the Amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800.00) from Fit Rev/Hornet Hustle Road Race on Behalf of the Fire Department
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,800.00) FROM FIT REV/HORNET HUSTLE ROAD RACE ON BEHALF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,800.00) FROM FIT REV/HORNET HUSTLE ROAD RACE ON BEHALF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Sign the June 10, 2024 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 10, 2024 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 10, 2024 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Schedule a Special Election for a Proposition 2 ½ Override for June 18, 2024 and to Sign the Attached Special Election Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A PROPOSITION 2 ½ OVERRIDE FOR JUNE 18, 2024 AND TO SIGN THE ATTACHED SPECIAL ELECTION WARRANT
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A PROPOSITION 2 ½ OVERRIDE FOR JUNE 18, 2024 AND TO SIGN THE ATTACHED SPECIAL ELECTION WARRANT MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE THE VOTES OF THE BOARD AS PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING, WHICH VOTES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FORMALLY AWARD THE NOTES TO THE LOW BIDDER DETERMINED AT A...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE VOTES OF THE BOARD AS PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING, WHICH VOTES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FORMALLY AWARD THE NOTES TO THE LOW BIDDER DETERMINED AT A COMPETITIVE SALE HELD ON APRIL 30, 2024, AND ESTABLISH THE TERMS THEREOF. THE FORMAL TERMS OF THE VOTES PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND APPROVED BY THIS MOTION SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE MINUTES OF THE THIS MEETING. I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of North Reading, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 6, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the 2007 F-350 Dump Truck #34 to be financed with the proceeds of the $124,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 6, 2022 (Article 17) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 10 years. Further Voted: that the sale of the $5,665,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 22, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to TD Securities (USA) LLC at the price of $6,040,375.15 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on October 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year A
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE VOTES OF THE BOARD AS PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING, WHICH VOTES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FORMALLY AWARD THE NOTES TO THE LOW BIDDER DETERMINED AT A COMPETITIVE SALE HELD ON APRIL 30, 2024, AND ESTABLISH THE TERMS THEREOF. THE FORMAL TERMS OF THE VOTES PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL TO THE TOWN AND APPROVED BY THIS MOTION SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE MINUTES OF THE THIS MEETING. I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of North Reading, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 6, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the 2007 F-350 Dump Truck #34 to be financed with the proceeds of the $124,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 6, 2022 (Article 17) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be 10 years. Further Voted: that the sale of the $5,665,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 22, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to TD Securities (USA) LLC at the price of $6,040,375.15 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on October 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2024 $475,000 5.00% 2034 $255,000 4.00% 2025 465,000 5.00 2035 255,000 4.00 2026 445,000 5.00 2036 250,000 4.00 2027 400,000 5.00 2037 250,000 4.00 2028 350,000 5.00 2038 210,000 4.00 2029 335,000 5.00 2039 145,000 4.00 2030 325,000 5.00 2040 140,000 4.00 2031 320,000 5.00 2041 140,000 4.00 2032 320,000 5.00 2042 140,000 4.00 2033 310,000 4.00 2043 135,000 4.00 Further Voted: to approve the sale of $578,000 6.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (Subject to Federal Income Taxation) of the Town dated May 23, 2024, and payable November 28, 2024 (the "Series A Notes"), to Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank at par and accrued interest, if any. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $4,288,577 4.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B of the Town dated May 23, 2024, and payable May 22, 2025 (the "Series B Notes", and together with the Series A Notes, the "Notes"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $20,242.09. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 23, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated April 30, 2024 (the "Bond Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 23, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated April 30, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Bond Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Series B Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
In Accordance with the Provisions of G.L. C. 44, §20, the Amounts Set Forth in the Schedule Attached to This Vote in the Column Entitled "2024 Current Balance", Each of Which Is Less Than $50,000...
MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF G.L. C. 44, §20, THE AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO THIS VOTE IN THE COLUMN ENTITLED "2024 CURRENT BALANCE", EACH OF WHICH IS LESS THAN $50,000 AND REPRESENTS SURPLUS FUNDS BORROWED FOR THE PROJECTS DESCRIBED THEREIN THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND FOR WHICH NO FURTHER LIABILITY REMAINS, ARE HEREBY TRANSFERRED TO THE TOWN'S DEBT SERVICE BUDGET LINE ITEM.
“MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF G.L. C. 44, §20, THE AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO THIS VOTE IN THE COLUMN ENTITLED "2024 CURRENT BALANCE", EACH OF WHICH IS LESS THAN $50,000 AND REPRESENTS SURPLUS FUNDS BORROWED FOR THE PROJECTS DESCRIBED THEREIN THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND FOR WHICH NO FURTHER LIABILITY REMAINS, ARE HEREBY TRANSFERRED TO THE TOWN'S DEBT SERVICE BUDGET LINE ITEM. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget in the Following Amounts as Presented by the Town Administrator: Prop 2 1/2 Override Total Prop 2 Limit 1/2 +override Municipal $19,732,925.00...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Prop 2 1/2 Override Total Prop 2 Limit 1/2 +Override Municipal $19,732,925.00 $520,214.00 $20,253,139.00 School $38,772,128.00 $1,436,318.00 $40,208,446.00 Fixed $25,403,093.00 $74,895.00 $25,477,988.00 Enterprises $7,838,109.00 $53,800.00 $7,891,909.00 $91,746,255.00 $2,085,227.00 $93,831,482.00
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Prop 2 1/2 Override Total Prop 2 Limit 1/2 +Override Municipal $19,732,925.00 $520,214.00 $20,253,139.00 School $38,772,128.00 $1,436,318.00 $40,208,446.00 Fixed $25,403,093.00 $74,895.00 $25,477,988.00 Enterprises $7,838,109.00 $53,800.00 $7,891,909.00 $91,746,255.00 $2,085,227.00 $93,831,482.00 MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 1 - FY2024 Budget Amendment
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1 - FY2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1 - FY2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - FY2024 Capital Budget Amendment
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - FY2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - FY2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 3 - FY 2024 Snow and Ice Deficit
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - FY 2024 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - FY 2024 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 4 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Passing Over at Town Meeting Article 5 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 6 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Passing Over at Town Meeting Article 7 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 8 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Water Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Passing Over at Town Meeting Article 9 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
(Recommend - Not Recommend-Recommend at Town Meeting) Article 10 - FY 2024 Transfer Funds to School District Reserve Fund for Unanticipated/Unbudgeted Costs for Special Education, Out-Of-District...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO (RECOMMEND - NOT RECOMMEND-RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING) ARTICLE 10 - FY 2024 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED/UNBUDGETED COSTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION, OR TRANSPORTATION.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO (RECOMMEND - NOT RECOMMEND-RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING) ARTICLE 10 - FY 2024 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED/UNBUDGETED COSTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION, OR TRANSPORTATION. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a discussion about if there will be a need to transfer funds and a comment made by Abigail Hurlbut. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 11 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds for Legal Expenses - 20 Elm Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 12 - Dissolve 102/104 Lowell Road Revolving Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - DISSOLVE 102/104 LOWELL ROAD REVOLVING FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - DISSOLVE 102/104 LOWELL ROAD REVOLVING FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 13 - Prior Year Bills
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 14 - Select Town Officers
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - SELECT TOWN OFFICERS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - SELECT TOWN OFFICERS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 15 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 16 - FY2025 Operating Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - FY2025 OPERATING BUDGET.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - FY2025 OPERATING BUDGET. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 17 - Increase Senior Tax Rebate
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - INCREASE SENIOR TAX REBATE.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: O'Leary
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - INCREASE SENIOR TAX REBATE. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 18- Home- Rule Petition: Establish Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 18- HOME- RULE PETITION: ESTABLISH MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 18- HOME- RULE PETITION: ESTABLISH MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 19 - FY 2025 One-Time Fire Department Recruit and Paramedic Training
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19 - FY 2025 ONE-TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUIT AND PARAMEDIC TRAINING.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19 - FY 2025 ONE-TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUIT AND PARAMEDIC TRAINING. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 20 - Fund Retirement Obligations
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 21 - FY 2025 Appropriate Funds to Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 - FY 2025 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 - FY 2025 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 22 - Authorize Treasurer to Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 23 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 23 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 23 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 24 - FY 2025 Capital Expenditures
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24 - FY 2025 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24 - FY 2025 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 25 - FY2025 Fund Town Building Repairs
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 25 - FY2025 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 25 - FY2025 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 26 - Appropriate Funds to Repair Rev. Daniel Putnam House
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO REPAIR REV. DANIEL PUTNAM HOUSE
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO REPAIR REV. DANIEL PUTNAM HOUSE MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 27 - Authorize Chapter 90 Highway Construction Funds
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27 - AUTHORIZE CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27 - AUTHORIZE CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend 28 - Authorize Director of Public Works to Accept Easements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 28 - AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 28 - AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 29 - Lease of Town-Owned Real Property at 166 Chestnut Street (TA)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - LEASE OF TOWN-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 166 CHESTNUT STREET (TA)
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - LEASE OF TOWN-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 166 CHESTNUT STREET (TA) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 30 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Rd Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District (CPC)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 31 - Amend Code - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII (CPC)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII (CPC)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 32 - Amend Code - Zoning By- Laws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map (CPC)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY- LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP (CPC)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY- LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Recommend Article 33 - Establish Veterans Committee (Veterans Event Committee/Veterans Memorial Committee)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 33 - ESTABLISH VETERANS COMMITTEE (VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE/VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE)
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 33 - ESTABLISH VETERANS COMMITTEE (VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE/VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend 34 - Fire Station Reconstruction Project Bidding Phase Funding (Facilities Master Plan / Fire Station Building Committee)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 4, 2023 Meeting as Amended
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2023 MEETING AS AMENDED.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2023 MEETING AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 13, 2024 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE March 13, 2024 MEETING.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE March 13, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 18, 2024 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 18, 2024 MEETING.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 18, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
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