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May 21, 2018
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jason Adams, William Alexopoulos, James Burgess, Kenrick Clifton, Arthur Goldstein, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Ryan Egan, Christos Alexopoulos, Natacha Clerger
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ratify the Town Councilor designee for the School Committee to be Councilor C. Alexopoulos
Councilor Adams made a motion to ratify the Town Councilor designee for the School Committee to be Councilor C. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond.
Yes: Adams, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Goldstein, Huff-LarmondAbstained: William Alexopoulos
From the minutes
“Councilor Adams made a motion to ratify the Town Councilor designee for the School Committee to be Councilor C. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond. Vote: 8-0-1 (Councilor W. Alexopoulos abstained)..” (Motion: Adams, second: Huff-Larmond)
Ratify the appointment of Tony Plizga to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Councilor Burgess made a motion to ratify the appointment of Tony Plizga to the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Councilor Egan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess made a motion to ratify the appointment of Tony Plizga to the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Councilor Egan. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: Egan)
Council Order 2018-019: Adoption of General Ordinance of the Town of Randolph Concerning Stormwater Management
Forward the Order to the Ordinance Subcommittee with Councilor Burgess' amendment
Councilor Adams - Made a motion to forward the Order to the Ordinance Subcommittee with Councilor Burgess' amendment.
From the minutes
“Councilor Adams - Made a motion to forward the Order to the Ordinance Subcommittee with Councilor Burgess' amendment. Seconded by Councilor Burgess. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Adams, second: Burgess)
Council Order 2018-020: Transfer of Free Cash to Snow and Ice Deficit
So moved the request: Council Order 2018-020: Transfer of Free Cash to Snow and Ice Deficit
Councilor Burgess so moved the request, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess so moved the request, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond. Councilor Egan - Can you tell me how much was in that account. Town Manager Murphy - budget $250k per year; unique in how the state budgets/transfers. We cannot predict what the weather will be. Overtime plus private contract work/sand and salt. Ice storms can cost money. Weekend storms. DPW has started a new tracking program. GPS units in DPW and private contractor vehicles. Councilor Goldstein - Do any storms qualify for reimbursement? Town Manager Murphy - Norfolk county was looking for a March storm, submitted some figures but have not heard back yet. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: Huff-Larmond)
Council Order 2018-021: Transfer of Free Cash for Economic Development and Marketing
So moved the recommendation
Councilor Burgess - So moved the recommendation, seconded by Councilor Egan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess - So moved the recommendation, seconded by Councilor Egan. Councilor Burgess - A couple of years ago we engaged a person to do whatever, how is this different? Town Manager Murphy - There is some product that exists from that but this is more economic development than branding. Reaching out saying we are Randolph and we are open for business. Last one was more branding and logo. Councilor Burgess - How will we get feedback from Redevelopment Authority and Planning? Town Manager Murphy - Update piece is the goal. News coverage, story placement, reaching out to the media and figure out how do we market the economic development. Effort much broader. Councilor Clifton - Understand there might be federal funds through certain banks where funds can be secured. We as a unique community in Randolph might qualify for those federal funds through these banks. Per capita income, need to make sure we get funds from wherever. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: Egan)
Council Order 2018-022: Transfer of Unexpended Balances
Approve Council Order 2018-022
Councilor Burgess - Motion to approve Council Order 2018-022, seconded by Councilor Egan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess - Motion to approve Council Order 2018-022, seconded by Councilor Egan. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: Egan)
Council Order 2018-023: Rescission of Borrowing Authorizations for Completed Projects
Approve Council Order 2018-023
Councilor Burgess - Made a motion to approve Council Order 2018-023, seconded by Councilor Egan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess - Made a motion to approve Council Order 2018-023, seconded by Councilor Egan. Councilor Goldstein - this money has not been borrowed yet. It does not reflect real dollars yet. Take out of limbo and reduce the amount of borrowed. Town Manager Murphy - Total projects came in under budget. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: Egan)
Council Order 2018-024: FY19 Water & Sewer Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance: Council Order 2018-024: FY19 Water & Sewer Enterprise Budget
Councilor Clifton - Made a motion to refer to Finance, seconded by Councilor Egan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Made a motion to refer to Finance, seconded by Councilor Egan. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clifton, second: Egan)
Council Order 2018-025: FY2019 Revolving Fund Spending Authorization
Seconded by Councilor W. Alexopoulos
Moved by Councilor Burgess, seconded by Councilor W. Alexopoulos.
From the minutes
“moved by Councilor Burgess, seconded by Councilor W. Alexopoulos. Councilor Goldstein asked that at the next meeting come up with a plan to fund the deficit to RICC and Stetson hall. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: William Alexopoulos)
Council Order 2018-026: Approval of Execution of Amendments to Notices of Activity and Use Limitations
Accept order as printed
Councilor Burgess - Moved to accept order as printed, seconded by Councilor Egan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess - Moved to accept order as printed, seconded by Councilor Egan. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Burgess, second: Egan)
Council Order 2018-027: FY 19 Community Preservation Program
Take Council Order 2018-027 out of order
Councilor W. Alexopoulos made a motion to take Council Order 2018-027 out of order, seconded by Councilor Burgess.
From the minutes
“Councilor W. Alexopoulos made a motion to take Council Order 2018-027 out of order, seconded by Councilor Burgess. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: William Alexopoulos, second: Burgess)
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