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February 9, 2021
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Brian H. Dick, Anne Marie Stronach, Mark Kratman, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reduce the fees (one-time only) by 50% to include all alcoholic licenses in restaurants (24), wine and malt liquor licenses (6), and (4) club licenses
Board Member Kratman made a motion to reduce the fees (one-time only) by 50% to include all alcoholic licenses in restaurants (24), wine and malt liquor licenses (6), and (4) club licenses. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Montuori commented the total revenue for alcoholic licenses if there was a 50% reduction would be $44,500. He said to date the Town had waived fees for the entertainment licenses for 23 businesses, noting amusement licenses were also waived at $75.00 per device. He also said they had helped businesses streamline permitting by waiving fees and allowing outdoor seating. Board Member Stronach said while the Town was trying to be flexible and make adjustments for everyone, she said she felt it was important to note that everyone had been touched by COVID financially. She also said she felt it was important to look at the community as a whole. Board Member Stronach said they had already waived the fee for entertainment licenses and was concerned about places like pizza restaurants that did not serve alcohol that were also impacted. She said while she was not opposed to supporting businesses, she felt there needed to be more of a process to determine who needed the most help. She asked if there was a way to think about some type of hardship waiver. Board Member Stronach said her concern was that by carving out individuals they would be creating some special interests. Board Member Wellman commente
From the minutes
“Board Member Kratman made a motion to reduce the fees (one-time only) by 50% to include all alcoholic licenses in restaurants (24), wine and malt liquor licenses (6), and (4) club licenses. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Montuori commented the total revenue for alcoholic licenses if there was a 50% reduction would be $44,500. He said to date the Town had waived fees for the entertainment licenses for 23 businesses, noting amusement licenses were also waived at $75.00 per device. He also said they had helped businesses streamline permitting by waiving fees and allowing outdoor seating. Board Member Stronach said while the Town was trying to be flexible and make adjustments for everyone, she said she felt it was important to note that everyone had been touched by COVID financially. She also said she felt it was important to look at the community as a whole. Board Member Stronach said they had already waived the fee for entertainment licenses and was concerned about places like pizza restaurants that did not serve alcohol that were also impacted. She said while she was not opposed to supporting businesses, she felt there needed to be more of a process to determine who needed the most help. She asked if there was a way to think about some type of hardship waiver. Board Member Stronach said her concern was that by carving out individuals they would be creating some special interests. Board Member Wellman commented that she felt there were multiple approaches to the problems they were trying to alleviate and to Board Member Stronach''s point, some businesses were experiencing more hardship than others. She said she supported Board Member Kratman's proposal. She further said she had looked into some other towns that had put together some grant funding programs with other neighboring communities for businesses that were funded through the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. Board Member Wellman also said she felt Board Member Stronach had a good proposal in creating a hardship waiver for a period of time on an as-needed basis. Board Member Dick commented that he felt the Select Board had been sympathetic and he said he supported the 50% reduction in license fees, but he was not currently in favor of waiving licensing fees. Chair Kelly commented he felt the Board needed to focus more on taxes, water, and sewer over the next ninety days. He said it was a balancing act in that they had to think about businesses but also the 30,000 residents that lived in Tewksbury. LY HWW V1 OMY Gate WH'AMMESAMAL WITd RM a2 A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Table the item to a date certain of February 23, 2021, that would include comments from the Board
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table the item to a date certain of February 23, 2021, that would include comments from the Board. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. LE stiWY LL ONY God Vi AUNESHMAL suvdigigad 40 deWoe Pages elf WHIT NAO Discussion: Board Member Kratman said he was not comfortable voting on the item unless it was first posted on the website for public viewing and comments. Mr. Montuori suggested the document be posted, as is, on the website and then public comments could be incorporated along with the Board's comments to be discussed at the February 23, 2021, meeting. Board Member Dick said he felt very confident with Board Member Wellman's proposal regarding the group of individuals who were selected to sit on the committee and would not be in favor of posting it on the website as is. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Kratman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4-1-0
Yes: Dick, Kelly, Stronach, WellmanNo: Kratman
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to table the item to a date certain of February 23, 2021, that would include comments from the Board. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. LE stiWY LL ONY God Vi AUNESHMAL suvdigigad 40 deWoe Pages elf WHIT NAO Discussion: Board Member Kratman said he was not comfortable voting on the item unless it was first posted on the website for public viewing and comments. Mr. Montuori suggested the document be posted, as is, on the website and then public comments could be incorporated along with the Board's comments to be discussed at the February 23, 2021, meeting. Board Member Dick said he felt very confident with Board Member Wellman's proposal regarding the group of individuals who were selected to sit on the committee and would not be in favor of posting it on the website as is. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Stronach, 4 Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: Board Member Kratman 1 MOTION CARRIED: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $3,357.50
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $3,357.50. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Li HWY 11 SAY gage SHV ISIO3Y 4O GNVOS WHIVD NMO! Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's invoice in the amount of $3,357.50. Board Member Dick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Li HWY 11 SAY gage SHV ISIO3Y 4O GNVOS WHIVD NMO! Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kratman, second: Dick)
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Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:00 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. Little Ul SAY code VA 'ANMESHMAL WH3ID HAO) A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:00 p.m. Board Member Wellman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Stronach seconded the motion. Little Ul SAY code VA 'ANMESHMAL WH3ID HAO) A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Dick, Board Member Kratman, 5 Board Member Stronach, Board Member Wellman, and Chair Kelly Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wellman, 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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