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February 16, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Karen Gately Herrick, Vanessa Alvarado, Carlo Bacci, Anne Landry
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini BHPK Law), Jody Mills ( MIIA) and Ivria Fried ( Miyares & Harrington); and staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella, in...
Carlo Bacci moved to go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini BHPK Law), Jody Mills ( MIIA) and Ivria Fried ( Miyares & Harrington); and staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella, in order to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and pending actions involving 59 Middlesex Road and that the Select Board Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7: 45 PM. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to go into Executive Session including Counsel Greg Pagnini BHPK Law), Jody Mills ( MIIA) and Ivria Fried ( Miyares & Harrington); and staff members Bob LeLacheur and Caitlin Saunders Nocella, in order to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and pending actions involving 59 Middlesex Road and that the Select Board Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7: 45 PM. The motion was seconded by Anne Landry and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Landry)
Close the hearing
Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing, with a second from Karen Herrick the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bocci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing, with a second from Karen Herrick the motion passed with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bocci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve Amendment Number 2021- 01 of the Traffic and Parking Regulations as presented
Carlo Bacci moved to approve Amendment Number 2021- 01 of the Traffic and Parking Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve Amendment Number 2021- 01 of the Traffic and Parking Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing
Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and the motion was approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and the motion was approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the Change of Manager request for an Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Bertucci' s Restaurant, 45 Walkers Brook Drive
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Change of Manager request for an Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Bertucci' s Restaurant, 45 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Change of Manager request for an Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Bertucci' s Restaurant, 45 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Alvarado - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Appoint: Linda Harrison for a full membership on CPDC; term expiring June 30, 2021 Alex Normandin for an associate membership on ZBA; term expiring June 30, 2021 Chris Emilius for an associate...
Carlo Bacci moved to appoint: Linda Harrison for a full membership on CPDC; term expiring June 30, 2021 Alex Normandin for an associate membership on ZBA; term expiring June 30, 2021 Chris Emilius for an associate membership on ZBA; term expiring June 30, 2021 Ashley Gross for a full membership on HRAC; term expiring June 30, 2021 The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to appoint: Linda Harrison for a full membership on CPDC; term expiring June 30, 2021 Alex Normandin for an associate membership on ZBA; term expiring June 30, 2021 Chris Emilius for an associate membership on ZBA; term expiring June 30, 2021 Ashley Gross for a full membership on HRAC; term expiring June 30, 2021 The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Appoint Madeline Herrick for an associate membership on HRAC; term expiring June 30, 2021
Carlo Bacci moved to appoint Madeline Herrick for an associate membership on HRAC; term expiring June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
Yes: Alvarado, Bacci, Dockser, LandryThe minutes say “Karen Herrick recused herself for the following vote”; the roll call lists the other four members, all yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to appoint Madeline Herrick for an associate membership on HRAC; term expiring June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Vanessa Alvarado and approved with the following roll call vote: Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Alvarado)
Approve the Select Board Policy Article 1 Section 1. 4 Communication as amended
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Select Board Policy Article 1 Section 1. 4 Communication as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the Select Board Policy Article 1 Section 1. 4 Communication as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes from January 19th, 2021 as amended
Carlo Bacci moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 19th, 2021 as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 19th, 2021 as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 05 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 11: 05 PM. The motion was seconded by Karen Herrick and approved with the following roll call vote: Herrick - yes; Landry - yes; Bacci - yes; Alvarado - yes; Dockser - yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Herrick)
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