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Tewksbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 10, 2020

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jay Kelly, Brian H. Dick, Anne Marie Stronach, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

SCHEDULED ITEMS

Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the notice into the record

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the notice into the record. Vice-Chair Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the notice into the record. Vice-Chair Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Stronach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly

Approve the Billboard Special Permit application for 1900 Andover Street with the stipulation that Chair Kelly and Mr. Montouri, Town Manager, work out a host agreement to be returned to the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Billboard Special Permit application for 1900 Andover Street with the stipulation that Chair Kelly and Mr. Montouri, Town Manager, work out a host agreement to be returned to the Select Board for approval. Vice-Chair Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Billboard Special Permit application for 1900 Andover Street with the stipulation that Chair Kelly and Mr. Montouri, Town Manager, work out a host agreement to be returned to the Select Board for approval. Vice-Chair Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)

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

Long Meadow Golf Club - Change of Manager Application

Approve the Change of Manager Application for the Long Meadow Golf Club

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for the Long Meadow Golf Club. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for the Long Meadow Golf Club. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)

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

Special Municipal Employee Request - Stephen M. Powers

Approve the Special Municipal Employee Request from Mr. Stephen M. Powers

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Special Municipal Employee Request from Mr. Stephen M. Powers. Vice-Chair Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Special Municipal Employee Request from Mr. Stephen M. Powers. Vice-Chair Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)

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

Approve the 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Dates

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to approve the 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Dates. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to approve the 2021 Board of Selectmen Meeting Dates. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)

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

Fire Chief Process Update

Approve the Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $1,615.00 for the time period of October 1, 2020 - October 15, 2020

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $1,615.00 for the time period of October 1, 2020 - October 15, 2020. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

The minutes name Mark Kratman as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $1,615.00 for the time period of October 1, 2020 - October 15, 2020. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Senior Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $5,965.00 for the time period of September 2020

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to approve the Senior Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $5,965.00 for the time period of September 2020. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to approve the Senior Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $5,965.00 for the time period of September 2020. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick, & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: At approximately 8:54 p.m. Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.

From the minutes

“MOTION: At approximately 8:54 p.m. Vice-Chair Dick made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Kratman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wellman, Board Member Stronach, 5 Board Member Kratman, Vice-Chair Dick & Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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