MassVoter.com← Tewksbury Select BoardTewksbury Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2018
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include David Gay, who is counted absent.
Present: Mark Kratman, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson, Jay Kelly
Absent: David Gay
Every vote, in order
Crystal's Liquor License Transfer Application
Approve the Crystal's Liquor License Transfer Application
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the Crystal's Liquor License Transfer Application; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the Crystal's Liquor License Transfer Application; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Stronach)
Adopt Open Space Regulations
Adopt the Open Space Regulations as presented
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adopt the Open Space Regulations as presented; seconded by Mr. Kelly and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adopt the Open Space Regulations as presented; seconded by Mr. Kelly and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kelly)
Vote on FY2019 Budget
Approve the town manager's recommended FY2019 budget as amended in the amount of $109,067,187
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the town manager's recommended FY2019 budget as amended in the amount of $109,067,187; seconded by Mr. Kelly and motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the town manager's recommended FY2019 budget as amended in the amount of $109,067,187; seconded by Mr. Kelly and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Water Enterprise and Rates
Recommend adoption of the Town Manager's proposed FY2019 Water Enterprise and Rates; which recommends a proposed 3.5% rate adjustment
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of the Town Manager's proposed FY2019 Water Enterprise and Rates; which recommends a proposed 3.5% rate adjustment; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of the Town Manager's proposed FY2019 Water Enterprise and Rates; which recommends a proposed 3.5% rate adjustment; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Sewer Enterprise and Rates
Recommend adoption of the town manager's recommended FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund and Rates, which includes a 0% rate increase
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to recommend adoption of the town manager's recommended FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund and Rates, which includes a 0% rate increase; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to recommend adoption of the town manager's recommended FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund and Rates, which includes a 0% rate increase; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Stronach)
Vote on FY2019 Capital Improvement Plan
Recommend adoption of the Town Manager's FY2019 Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of the Town Manager's FY2019 Capital Improvement Plan, seconded by Mr. Johnson and motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of the Town Manager's FY2019 Capital Improvement Plan, seconded by Mr. Johnson and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)
Verizon Grant of Location (tabled for 90 days)
Approve Verizon Grant of Location
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Verizon Grant of Location; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion carried 3-1.
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Verizon Grant of Location; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion carried 3-1..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)
Town Manager
Approve town counsel invoice dated February 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,422.50
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve town counsel invoice dated February 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,422.50; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve town counsel invoice dated February 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,422.50; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Stronach)
Approve the regular session meeting minutes for January 11, 2018, January 23, 2018, and February 6, 2018
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the regular session meeting minutes for January 11, 2018, January 23, 2018, and February 6, 2018, seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to approve the regular session meeting minutes for January 11, 2018, January 23, 2018, and February 6, 2018, seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Stronach)
Board Member Reports
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to adjourn at 9:39 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kelly made the motion to adjourn at 9:39 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Stronach)
From the Tewksbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — John Lombardo (Peter Currier, April 2026), Richard Russo Jr. (Aaron Curtis, April 2025), Eric Ryder (courtesy photo, April 2024); Tewksbury Town Crier courtesy photos — Mark Kratman (March 2025) and James F. Mackey III (March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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