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November 20, 2023
8 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christos Alexopoulos, William Alexopoulos, Richard Brewer, James Burgess, Natacha Clerger, Ryan Egan, Jesse Gordon, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Kevin O'Connell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
O'Connell for a tax rate shift of 1.75
Motion made by Councillor Councillor O'Connell for a tax rate shift of 1.75, seconded by Councillor Burgess.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Gordon, O'Connell, William AlexopoulosNo: Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Councillor O'Connell for a tax rate shift of 1.75, seconded by Councillor Burgess. Discussion: Councillor Burgess: I want people to remember that it is the type and quality of a business that will benefit Randolph. Attracting a business for business' sake will not do it for us. Councillor Clerger: I was leaning more towards a shift of 1.74. I am always against raising the taxes for our residents. Roll Call Vote: 6-3-0 (Nays: Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond) Motion passes..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Burgess)
Grant the open space exemption
Motion made by Councillor Burgess to grant the open space exemption, seconded by Councillor C> Alexopoulos.
Yes: Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Gordon, O'ConnellNo: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosThe minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Burgess to grant the open space exemption, seconded by Councillor C> Alexopoulos. Roll Call Vote: 4-5-0 (Nays: W. Alexopoulos, Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond) Motion fails..” (Motion: Burgess)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
Motion made by Councillor Burgess not to adopt a residential exemption, seconded by Councillor C. Alexopoulos.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Burgess not to adopt a residential exemption, seconded by Councillor C. Alexopoulos. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion Passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Not to adopt a commercial exemption
Motion made by Councillor Burgess not to adopt a commercial exemption, seconded by Councillor Huff-Larmond.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Burgess not to adopt a commercial exemption, seconded by Councillor Huff-Larmond. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion Passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Huff-Larmond)
I move that that Town Council grant the requested Special Permit pursuant to the Randolph Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable law to permit the construction and operation of a Union Crossing...
I move that that Town Council grant the requested Special Permit pursuant to the Randolph Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable law to permit the construction and operation of a Union Crossing Transit District Project at 502 South Main Street, Randolph, Massachusetts, as described in the Applicant's Application, with the following conditions: Special Permit Extension Condition 1: Within six months, the Applicant shall submit a revised plan to the Town which reflects the private ways that exist within the project.
The minutes do not name the mover.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote 9-0-0 Motion passes..” (second: Burgess)
Council Order 2023-061: Proposed Amendments to Town Council Rules Pertaining to Public Comments
Approve Council Order 2023-061A as presented
Motion to approve Council Order 2023-061A as presented made by Councillor O'Connell, seconded by Councillor Huff-Larmond.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, O'Connell, William AlexopoulosNo: Egan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Council Order 2023-061A as presented made by Councillor O'Connell, seconded by Councillor Huff-Larmond. Discussion: Councillor Gordon made a request that we add in the sentence "Public comments will be conducted as early as feasible" under the public comments section to further imply the intent of wanting to prioritize the public's input. The request was accepted by the Council. Roll Call Vote 8-1-0 (Nays: Egan) Motion passes..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Huff-Larmond)
Approve the amendments made to the Town Manager's contract
Motion to approve the amendments made to the Town Manager's contract made by Councillor Huff- Larmond, seconded by Council Vice President Brewer.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Egan, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, O'Connell, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list James Burgess as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amendments made to the Town Manager's contract made by Councillor Huff- Larmond, seconded by Council Vice President Brewer. Roll Call Vote 8-0-0 (Absent during vote: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Huff-Larmond, second: Brewer)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Councillor Clerger, seconded by Councillor O'Connell.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, O'Connell, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list Ryan Egan as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Councillor Clerger, seconded by Councillor O'Connell. Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Absent: Egan).” (Motion: Clerger, second: O'Connell)
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