MassVoter.com← Tewksbury Select BoardTewksbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2019
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Anne Marie Stronach, who is counted absent.
Present: Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Brian H. Dick, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: Anne Marie Stronach
Every vote, in order
Tree Removal Hearing - 3 Darby Street
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
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“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
The tree located in the town's right of way at 3 Darby Way shall not be taken down
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion that the tree located in the town's right of way at 3 Darby Way shall not be taken down; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
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“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion that the tree located in the town's right of way at 3 Darby Way shall not be taken down; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Board and Committee Appointments
Reappoint all of the applicants for the Boards they currently serve, term to expire per the date listed on the appointment
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to reappoint all of the applicants for the Boards they currently serve, term to expire per the date listed on the appointment; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4- 0.
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“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to reappoint all of the applicants for the Boards they currently serve, term to expire per the date listed on the appointment; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4- 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Appoint Jayne Miller as the Board's representative to Northern Middlesex Council of Government (NMCOG)
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to appoint Jayne Miller as the Board's representative to Northern Middlesex Council of Government (NMCOG); seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to appoint Jayne Miller as the Board's representative to Northern Middlesex Council of Government (NMCOG); seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Appoint Mark Kratman as the Board's representative on the Lowell Regional Transit Authority, Economic Development Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Subcommittee
MOTION: Mr. Dick made motion to appoint Mark Kratman as the Board's representative on the Lowell Regional Transit Authority, Economic Development Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Subcommittee; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made motion to appoint Mark Kratman as the Board's representative on the Lowell Regional Transit Authority, Economic Development Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Subcommittee; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Appoint Jayne Miller as the Board's representative on the Beautification Committee
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to appoint Jayne Miller as the Board's representative on the Beautification Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
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“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to appoint Jayne Miller as the Board's representative on the Beautification Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
Appoint Jay Kelly as the Board's representative to the Community Preservation Committee
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to appoint Jay Kelly as the Board's representative to the Community Preservation Committee; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to appoint Jay Kelly as the Board's representative to the Community Preservation Committee; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Dick)
Appoint Brian Dick as the Board's representative on the School Athletic Field Committee
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to appoint Brian Dick as the Board's representative on the School Athletic Field Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to appoint Brian Dick as the Board's representative on the School Athletic Field Committee; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Appoint Ms. Stronach as the Board's representative on the Local Housing Partnership, Public Events and Celebration Committee, and Elementary School Building Committee
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint Ms. Stronach as the Board's representative on the Local Housing Partnership, Public Events and Celebration Committee, and Elementary School Building Committee; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to appoint Ms. Stronach as the Board's representative on the Local Housing Partnership, Public Events and Celebration Committee, and Elementary School Building Committee; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
Appoint Mr. Kelly as the Board's representative on the Tewksbury North and Trahan Reuse Committee
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to appoint Mr. Kelly as the Board's representative on the Tewksbury North and Trahan Reuse Committee; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to appoint Mr. Kelly as the Board's representative on the Tewksbury North and Trahan Reuse Committee; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Town Manager
Authorize the borrowing in the amount of $499,000 as a bond
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to authorize the borrowing in the amount of $499,000 as a bond; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
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“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to authorize the borrowing in the amount of $499,000 as a bond; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice dated March, 2019 in the amount of $9,521.83
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice dated March, 2019 in the amount of $9,521.83; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
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“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice dated March, 2019 in the amount of $9,521.83; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for April 1, 2019 - April 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,720.00 and April 16, 2019 - April 30, 2019 in the amount of $3,145.00
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for April 1, 2019 - April 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,720.00 and April 16, 2019 - April 30, 2019 in the amount of $3,145.00; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Brian H. Dick and Jayne E. Wellman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve Senior Town Counsel Invoice for April 1, 2019 - April 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,720.00 and April 16, 2019 - April 30, 2019 in the amount of $3,145.00; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Approval of Meeting Minutes - February 11, 2019 (regular session)
Approve the February 11, 2019 regular session meeting minutes
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve the February 11, 2019 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to approve the February 11, 2019 regular session meeting minutes; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Board Member Reports
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 4-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
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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