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November 25, 2024
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christos Alexopoulos, Richard Brewer, James Burgess, Natacha Clerger, Jesse Gordon, Kevin O'Connell, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Brandon Thompson, Ryan Egan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kevin O'Connell arrived or rejoined after the meeting began (at 5:40 PM).
- Katrina Huff-Larmond arrived or rejoined after the meeting began (at 5:40 PM).
- Brandon Thompson arrived or rejoined after the meeting began (at 5:45 PM).
- Ryan Egan arrived or rejoined after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Start with the presentation by th EPA and DEP concerning Baird McGuire Superfund Site
Councillor Burgess made a motion to start with the presentation by th EPA and DEP concerning Baird McGuire Superfund Site, seconded by Councillor O'Connell.
From the minutes
“Councillor Burgess made a motion to start with the presentation by th EPA and DEP concerning Baird McGuire Superfund Site, seconded by Councillor O'Connell. Roll Call Vote: 7-0-0 (Absent: Egan and Thompson) Motion passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: O'Connell)
Adopt a commercial exemption
Motion made by Councillor Burgess to adopt a commercial exemption, seconded by Councillor C. Alexopoulos.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Burgess to adopt a commercial exemption, seconded by Councillor C. Alexopoulos. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion Passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
Motion made by Councillor Burgess not to adopt a residential exemption, seconded by Councillor Gordon.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Burgess not to adopt a residential exemption, seconded by Councillor Gordon. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion Passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Gordon)
Adopt open space exemption
Motion made by Councillor Burgess to adopt open space exemption, seconded by Councillor Clerger.
Yes: Brewer, Gordon, ThompsonNo: Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Egan, Huff-Larmond, O'ConnellAbstained: Clerger
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councillor Burgess to adopt open space exemption, seconded by Councillor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 3-5-1 (Nays: Alexopoulos, Burgess, Egan, Huff-Larmond; O'Connell; Abstention: Clerger) Motion fails..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Clerger)
Amend the 1.73 tax shift to 1.75
Motion to amend the 1.73 tax shift to 1.75 made by O'Connell, seconded by Councillor Clerger.
The minutes give the count (4-5-0) and name Christos Alexopoulos (voting no), Richard Brewer (voting no), James Burgess (voting no), Ryan Egan (voting no), Katrina Huff-Larmond (voting no) and Kevin O'Connell (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 9 councilors present (Christos Alexopoulos, Richard Brewer, James Burgess, Natacha Clerger, Jesse Gordon, Kevin O'Connell, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Brandon Thompson and Ryan Egan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the 1.73 tax shift to 1.75 made by O'Connell, seconded by Councillor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 4-5-0 (Nays: Alexopoulos, Brewer, Burgess, Egan, Huff-Larmond, O'Connell) Motion fails..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Clerger)
Amend 1.73 to 1.74
Motion to amend 1.73 to 1.74 made by Gordon, seconded by Councillor Huff-Larmond.
The minutes give only the count (4-5-0), not how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend 1.73 to 1.74 made by Gordon, seconded by Councillor Huff-Larmond. Roll Call Vote: 4-5-0 (Thompson, Egan, Burgess, Brewer, Alexopoulos) Motion fails..” (Motion: Gordon, second: Huff-Larmond)
Burgess for a tax rate shift of 1.73
Motion made by Councillor Councillor Burgess for a tax rate shift of 1.73, seconded by Councillor Discussion: Councillor Burgess: I want people to remember that it is the type and quality of a business that will benefit Randolph.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Egan, Gordon, O'Connell, ThompsonNo: Huff-LarmondAbstained: Clerger
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 7-1-1 (Abstention: Clerger; Nays: Huff-Larmond) Motion passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Clerger)
Council Order 2024-061: Acceptance of Local Option Statute M.G.L. Ch. 40, Section 13D Concerning Reserve Fund for Paymen
Approve Council Order 2024-061 as presented
Motion to approve Council Order 2024-061 as presented made by Councillor Burgess, seconded by Councillor Gordon.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Council Order 2024-061 as presented made by Councillor Burgess, seconded by Councillor Gordon. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Gordon)
Council Order 2024-062: Appropriation of Funds to the Reserve Fund for Future Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compens
Approve Council Order 2024-062 as presented
Motion to approve Council Order 2024-062 as presented made by Councillor Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor Clerger.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Council Order 2024-062 as presented made by Councillor Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion passes..” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)
Council Order 2024-060: Establishment and Funding of FY2025 Reserve Fund Council Order 2024-060 was introduced at the To
Approve Council Order 2024-060 as presented
Motion to approve Council Order 2024-060 as presented made by Councillor Burgess, seconded by Councillor Alexopoulos.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Council Order 2024-060 as presented made by Councillor Burgess, seconded by Councillor Alexopoulos. Roll Call Vote: 9-0-0 Motion passes..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Councillor Burgess, seconded by Councillor Clerger.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Gordon, O'ConnellThe minutes list Ryan Egan, Katrina Huff-Larmond and Brandon Thompson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Councillor Burgess, seconded by Councillor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 6-0-0 (Absent: Egan, Huff-Larmond, Thompson).” (Motion: Burgess, second: Clerger)
From the Randolph Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s meetings portal (2022 on) and in its Agenda Center (earlier years). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Randolph (Town Council Member Information page).
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