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January 25, 2021
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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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 meeting minutes of January 11, 2021
Councilor Huff-Larmond made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 11, 2021, seconded by Councilor Clifton.
Yes: Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list Richard Brewer as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Huff-Larmond made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 11, 2021, seconded by Councilor Clifton. Roll-call vote: 8-0-0 (Councilor Brewer was not on line at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Huff-Larmond, second: Clifton)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 28, 2020
Councilor Huff-Larmond made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 28, 2020, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos.
Yes: Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list Richard Brewer as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Huff-Larmond made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 28, 2020, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos. Roll-call vote: 8-0-0 (Councilor Brewer was not on line at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Huff-Larmond, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 30, 2020
Councilor Huff-Larmond made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos.
Yes: Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosNo: BurgessAbstained: McDermottThe minutes list Richard Brewer as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Huff-Larmond made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos. Councilor Burgess - This was an illegal meeting held by the Town Council, I will not be voting for an illegal meeting. Roll-call vote: 6-1-1 (Councilor Burgess in the negative. Councilor McDermott abstained. Councilor Brewer not on line at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Huff-Larmond, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Continue the Public Hearing to February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Councilor Huff-Larmond - I second that motion
Councilor Clifton - Motion to continue the Public Hearing to February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Councilor Huff-Larmond - I second that motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Motion to continue the Public Hearing to February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Councilor Huff-Larmond - I second that motion. Councilor Burgess - The legal notice that went out to the proposal. A letter be sent to the physical people in those businesses every day saying they are discussing this issue. Councilor W. Alexopoulos - I don't think anyone is looking to flush anyone down the drain. Arthur Goldstein - All of the property owners have been notified. Councilor W. Alexopoulos - I think we should send it out to the property owners. Councilor Burgess - I will send one out to the tenants myself. Councilor W. Alexopoulos - The Town will send to the property owners within the district. Councilor Huff-Larmond - Important you had a meeting with the residents and having a meeting with the business owners is equally important. Councilor W. Alexopoulos - I think getting this process going and off the ground is a good step. We talked about Sudbury Farms and the Burger King area, I want to make sure we get it right. Arthur Goldstein - This was a public meeting and the public comments portion has been closed if you send these letters out can they speak at the meeting? Vote on the continuance of the Public Hearing: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clifton, second: Huff-Larmond)
Council Order 2021-003: Transfer of General Fund Free Cash to Stabilization Fund
Approve Council Order 2021-003
Councilor Egan - Motion to approve Council Order 2021-003.
Yes: Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list Richard Brewer as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Roll-call vote on the motion to approve Council Order 2021-003: 8-0-0 (Councilor Brewer not on line at the time of the vote).” (Motion: Egan, second: Clerger)
Council Order 2021-004: Transfer of Free Cash and Enterprise Retained Earnings into OPEB Stabilization Account
Approve Council Order 2021-004 Councilor Clerger - Second that motion
Councilor Clifton - Motion to approve Council Order 2021-004 Councilor Clerger - Second that motion.
Yes: Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list Richard Brewer as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Motion to approve Council Order 2021-004 Councilor Clerger - Second that motion. Councilor Clifton - Can you clarify what it means that it reflects strong financial strength. Ms. Smith - Even though we are still in the pandemic and have limited revenues coming in. We have had to make reductions and so on. When I say financial strength I mean what we do with our financial commitment among the town manager and myself. Ms. Smith - This is other than retirement. Current employees when they retire. Councilor Burgess - Most communities hold. We are one of the few communities putting money into a fund. In reality if you look across the Commonwealth we are actually pretty good. Ms. Smith - I do not know how many communities are funding at this point. Most communities are trying to fund something. Trying to put something each year according to the policy we adopted to continue our commitment. Roll-call vote on the motion to approve Council Order 2021-004: 8-0-0 (Councilor Brewer not on line at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Clifton, second: Clerger)
Council Order 2020-005: FY20 Unpaid Bills
Approve: Council Order 2020-005: FY20 Unpaid Bills
Motion to approve.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Huff-Larmond, McDermott, William AlexopoulosNo: Burgess
From the minutes
“Roll-call on the Town Attorney's contract: 8-1-0 (Councilor Burgess in the negative)..” (Motion: Huff-Larmond, second: Brewer)
Accept all of these collectively
Councilor Clifton - Motion that we accept all of these collectively.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Motion that we accept all of these collectively. Councilor Egan - I second that. Roll-call vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clifton, second: Egan)
Approve these proposals Councilor Egan - I second that
Councilor Clifton - Motion that we approve these proposals Councilor Egan - I second that.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Motion that we approve these proposals Councilor Egan - I second that. Roll-call vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clifton, second: Egan)
Adjourn
Councilor Clerger made a motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Councilor Clerger made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor McDermott. Vote: 9-0-0.” (Motion: Clerger, second: McDermott)
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