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Tewksbury Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

September 25, 2018

32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mark Kratman, who is counted absent.

Present: Jay Kelly, Anne Marie Stronach, Todd R. Johnson, Brian H. Dick

Absent: Mark Kratman

Every vote, in order

Tewksbury Habitat Build - 1660 Main Street

Authorize the distribution of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Tewksbury Habitat Build for the project located at 1660 Main Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to authorize the distribution of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Tewksbury Habitat Build for the project located at 1660 Main Street; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to authorize the distribution of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Tewksbury Habitat Build for the project located at 1660 Main Street; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

State Election Warrant to be signed

Execute the warrant for the State Election

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to execute the warrant for the State Election; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to execute the warrant for the State Election; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Town Breakdown

Recommend adoption of Article 1

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 1; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 2

Recommend adoption of Article 2

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 2; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 3

Recommend adoption of Article 3

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 3; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 4

Recommend adoption of Article 4

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 4; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 5

Recommend adoption of Article 5

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 5; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article 6

Recommend adoption of Article 6

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 6; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article 7

Recommend adoption of Article 7

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 7; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 7; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article 8

Recommend adoption of Article 8

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 8; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 8; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article 9

Recommend adoption of Article 9

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 9; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 9; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article 10

Recommend adoption of Article 10

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 10; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 10; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article 11

Recommend adoption of Article 11

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 11; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 11; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article 12

Recommend adoption of Article 12

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 12; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 12; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article 13

Recommend adoption of Article 13

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 13; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 13; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article 14

Recommend adoption of Article 14

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 14; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 14; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article 15

Recommend adoption of Article 15

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 15; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 15; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 16

Recommend adoption of Article 16

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 16; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 16; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 17

Recommend adoption of Article 17

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 17; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 17; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article 18

Recommend adoption of Article 18

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 18; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 18; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Article 19

Recommend adoption of Article 19

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 19; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 19; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Article 20 and 21

Recommend adoption of Articles 20 and 21

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 20 and 21; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 20 and 21; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Article 22 and 23

Recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 3–1

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously 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: Ms. Stronach made the motion to recommend adoption of Articles 22 and 23; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 3-1..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Article 24

Recommend adoption of Article 24 as amended

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 24 as amended; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 24 as amended; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Article 25

Recommend adoption of Article 25

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 25; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 25; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Article 26

Recommend adoption of Article 26

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 26; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 26; seconded by Mr. Johnson and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Article 27

Recommend adoption of Article 27

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 27; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to recommend adoption of Article 27; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Article 28

For no recommendation on Article 28

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion for no recommendation on Article 28; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion for no recommendation on Article 28; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve the Halloween Trick or Treat hours for October 31, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Halloween Trick or Treat hours for October 31, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Johnson and motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the Halloween Trick or Treat hours for October 31, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Johnson and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Proposed Street Name - Sophie Way

Approve the proposed street name of Sophie Way as recommended by the Assistant Town Manager

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the proposed street name of Sophie Way as recommended by the Assistant Town Manager; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve the proposed street name of Sophie Way as recommended by the Assistant Town Manager; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Town Counsel Invoice - August 16, 2018 - August 31, 2018

Approve Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2018 in the amount of $3,145.00

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2018 in the amount of $3,145.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Johnson made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice for July, 2018 in the amount of $3,145.00; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Board Member Reports

Adjourn

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

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