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June 29, 2020
15 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Three roll calls on the special permit for a convenience store and coffee shop with a 24-hour drive-thru are written as sentences ("voted to approve the special permit"); MassVoter entered them by hand from the minutes.
Present: James Burgess, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Kenrick Clifton, Natacha Clerger, Paul McDermott, Richard Brewer, Ryan Egan, William Alexopoulos, Christos Alexopoulos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the amended special permit (convenience store and coffee shop with 24-hour drive-thru)
Councilor Clerger made a motion to approve the amendment to the Special Permit issued in 2006 and allow the proposed plan to raze the existing building and car wash and redevelop the property with a convenience store and co-brand coffee shop with a 24 hour operation and 24 hour drive thru.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe roll call names eight councilors, each voting to approve (Paul McDermott "with conditions"). Ryan Egan is not listed in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Roll-call Vote on the motion to approve the Special Permit: Councilor Christos Alexpoulos voted to approve the special permit. Councilor William Alexopoulos voted to approve the special permit. Councilor James F. Burgess, Jr. voted to approve the special permit. Councilor Richard Brewer, Jr. voted to approve the special permit. Councilor Natacha Clerger voted to approve the special permit. Councilor Kenrick Clifton voted to approve the special permit. Councilor Katrina Huff-Larmond voted to approve the special permit. Councilor Paul McDermott voted to approve the special permit with conditions..” (Motion: Clerger, second: Clifton)
Find that the special permit use is in harmony with the zoning bylaw
Roll-call Vote on whether the use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning by-law because it does conform with the zoning by-law for issuance of the special permit, and will serve the public good
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe roll call names eight councilors, each voting "to find the use is in harmony with the intent and purpose of the zoning bylaw". Ryan Egan is not listed in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Roll-call Vote on whether the use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning by-law because it does conform with the zoning by-law for issuance of the special permit, and will serve the public good: Councilor Christos Alexpoulos voted to find the use is in harmony with the intent and purpose of the zoning bylaw..”
Approve the special permit with or without conditions
Roll-call Vote on the motion to approve the Special Permit with or without conditions
A choice between approving with or without conditions, not a yes/no vote. The roll call reads: seven councilors (Christos Alexopoulos, William Alexopoulos, James Burgess, Richard Brewer, Kenrick Clifton, Katrina Huff-Larmond and Paul McDermott) "voted to approve the special permit with conditions"; Natacha Clerger "voted to approve the special permit without conditions". Ryan Egan is not listed.
From the minutes
“Roll-call Vote on the motion to approve the Special Permit with or without conditions: Councilor Christos Alexpoulos voted to approve the special permit with conditions..”
Approve the Town Manager's budget as presented
Councilor Clerger - Motion to approve the Town Manager's budget as presented, seconded by Councilor Clifton.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, McDermott, William AlexopoulosNo: Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond
From the minutes
“Roll-call Vote on the amendment to reduce department 640 and department 905: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - No Councilor Clifton - No Councilor Egan - No Councilor Huff-Larmond - No Councilor McDermott - Yes Amendment Passes.” (Motion: Clerger, second: Clifton)
Vote on the main motion with the Amendment
Councilor Clerger made a motion to approve the amendment to the Special Permit issued in 2006 and allow the proposed plan to raze the existing building and car wash and redevelop the property with a convenience store and co-brand coffee shop with a 24 hour operation and 24 hour drive thru.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, McDermott, William AlexopoulosNo: Burgess, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond
From the minutes
“Roll-call Vote on the main motion with the Amendment: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - No Councilor Clerger - No Councilor Clifton - No Councilor Egan - No Councilor Huff-Larmond - No Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion Fails.” (Motion: Clerger, second: Clifton)
Approve Council Order 2020-039 as originally submitted by the Town Manager
Councilor Clifton - Motion to approve Council Order 2020-039 as originally submitted by the Town Manager, seconded by Councilor.
Yes: Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-LarmondNo: Brewer, Burgess, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe minutes do not name a seconder. The minutes record this motion as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Motion to approve Council Order 2020-039 as originally submitted by the Town Manager, seconded by Councilor. Councilor Clifton - We can give him an endorsement by supporting his budget. I am pleading with you to vote on his budget that was submitted. Councilor Huff-Larmond - This conversation has gone in so many different directions and now back to the original vote. The Town Manager is confident in his budget. Going forward with the Town Manager budget is the best deal. Councilor Burgess - Any budget will deal with levy and stabilization so those are all the same discussions. Roll-call Vote on the motion to approve the budget as originally submitted: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - No Councilor Brewer - No Councilor Burgess - No Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - No Motion Fails.” (Motion: Clifton)
Reconsider the budget
Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Motion to reconsider the budget, seconded by Councilor Clerger.
From the minutes
“Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Motion to reconsider the budget, seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll-call Vote on the motion to reconsider the budget: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 9-0-0.” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)
Accept the budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Motion to accept the budget as originally presented by the Town Manager, seconded by Councilor Clerger.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosNo: Burgess, McDermott
From the minutes
“Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Motion to accept the budget as originally presented by the Town Manager, seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll-call Vote on the motion to reconsider the budget: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - No Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - No Motion passes 7-2-0.” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)
Council Order 2020-035: FY21 Randolph Community Preservation Budget and Reserves
Approve Council Order 2020-035 as proposed
Councilor Clifton - Motion to approve Council Order 2020-035 as proposed, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Motion to approve Council Order 2020-035 as proposed, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos. Roll-call Vote: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clifton, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Council Order 2020-040: FY2021 Water & Sewer Enterprise Budget
Approve: Council Order 2020-040: FY2021 Water & Sewer Enterprise Budget
Councilor McDermott - Motion to approve, seconded by Councilor Clerger.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosNo: BurgessThe roll call lists Kenrick Clifton as absent. The minutes list Kenrick Clifton as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor McDermott - Motion to approve, seconded by Councilor Clerger. Councilor Burgess - I do not believe that this budget tries to make a dent in the flushing or sediment program and I do not think we are taking the dirty water seriously. Roll-call Vote: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - No Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Did not vote Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 7-1-0 (Councilor Burgess in the negative. Councilor Clifton did not vote)..” (Motion: McDermott, second: Clerger)
Council Order 2020-030: Licensing for Special Events
The second meeting in July and that Council Orders 2020-037 and 2020-038 be referred to Planning and Ordinance
Moved to the second meeting in July and that Council Orders 2020-037 and 2020-038 be referred to Planning and Ordinance.
From the minutes
“moved to the second meeting in July and that Council Orders 2020-037 and 2020-038 be referred to Planning and Ordinance. Seconded by Councilor McDermott. Roll-call vote: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 9-0-0.” (Motion: William Alexopoulos, second: McDermott)
Council Order 2020-041: Transfer from Retained Earnings for Town Flushing Plan
Vote on Council Order 2020-041: Transfer from Retained Earnings for Town Flushing Plan
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Roll-call Vote: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 9-0-0.”
Council Order 2020-042: FY2021 Revolving Fund Spending Authorizations
Accept the proposal as printed
Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Motion to accept the proposal as printed, seconded by Councilor McDermott.
From the minutes
“Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Motion to accept the proposal as printed, seconded by Councilor McDermott. Roll-call Vote: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 9-0-0.” (Motion: William Alexopoulos, second: McDermott)
Council Order 2020-043: FY20 Budget Transfer
Approve Council Order 2020-043 as presented
Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Motion to approve Council Order 2020-043 as presented.
From the minutes
“Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Motion to approve Council Order 2020-043 as presented. Seconded by Councilor McDermott. Roll-call Vote: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess - Yes Councilor Clerger - Yes Councilor Clifton - Yes Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Yes Councilor McDermott - Yes Motion passes 9-0-0.” (Motion: William Alexopoulos, second: McDermott)
Adjourn
Councilor Clerger made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clerger made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond. Roll-call vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clerger, second: Huff-Larmond)
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