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April 9, 2024
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The Town Manager called the meeting to order for the reorganization; the minutes say Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Jayne Wellman and James F. Mackey, III “were also present.”
Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, Eric Ryder, Jayne E. Wellman, James F. Mackey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chair of the Select Board
Elect Patrick Holland as Chair of the Select Board (nominees: Patrick Holland and James F. Mackey, III)
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Holland to the position of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION: Ms. Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Mackey to the position of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Mackey seconded the motion. Mr. Montuori pointed out that because there were two nominations made and two seconds, he would ask for a voice vote from each member. As a point of order, Ms. Wellman asked if the two nominees could hear a brief pitch about why they felt they would be the better Chair. Mr. Mackey stated that coming off of an election the previous Saturday and two years of studying at Mr. Johnson's "elbow," so to speak, he had been working towards becoming Chair. He said he felt that he had a strong handle on the situation, and he had put the time in over the past three years, both with the staff and Mr. Johnson, to learn the ropes. Mr. Holland commented that he felt he had the experience as he had been the Chair of the Conservation Commission for five years, and he felt he had a handle on how to run a meeting and how to control a meeting. A voice vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Mr. Kratman voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Mackey voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Ryder voted for Mr. Holland Ms. Wellman voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Holland voted for himself. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
Two members were nominated for Chair (Patrick Holland, moved by Mark Kratman and seconded by Eric Ryder; James F. Mackey, III, moved by Jayne Wellman and seconded by Mr. Mackey). In the voice vote each member named a choice: “Mr. Kratman voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Mackey voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Ryder voted for Mr. Holland Ms. Wellman voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Holland voted for himself. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.” Each member who voted named the same choice (Patrick Holland).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made a motion to nominate Mr. Holland to the position of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION: Ms. Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Mackey to the position of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Mackey seconded the motion. Mr. Montuori pointed out that because there were two nominations made and two seconds, he would ask for a voice vote from each member. As a point of order, Ms. Wellman asked if the two nominees could hear a brief pitch about why they felt they would be the better Chair. Mr. Mackey stated that coming off of an election the previous Saturday and two years of studying at Mr. Johnson's "elbow," so to speak, he had been working towards becoming Chair. He said he felt that he had a strong handle on the situation, and he had put the time in over the past three years, both with the staff and Mr. Johnson, to learn the ropes. Mr. Holland commented that he felt he had the experience as he had been the Chair of the Conservation Commission for five years, and he felt he had a handle on how to run a meeting and how to control a meeting. A voice vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Mr. Kratman voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Mackey voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Ryder voted for Mr. Holland Ms. Wellman voted for Mr. Holland Mr. Holland voted for himself. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Vice-Chair of the Select Board
Elect Mark Kratman as Vice-Chair of the Select Board (nominees: Mark Kratman and James F. Mackey, III)
MOTION: Mr. Ryder made a motion to nominate Mr. Kratman as Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION: Ms. Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Mackey as Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Mackey seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Mr. Ryder voted for Mr. Kratman Chair Holland voted for Mr. Kratman. Mr. Kratman voted for himself. Ms. Wellman voted for Mr. Mackey Mr. Mackey voted for himself. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0.
Two members were nominated for Vice-Chair (Mark Kratman, moved by Eric Ryder and seconded by Chair Holland; James F. Mackey, III, moved by Jayne Wellman and seconded by Mr. Mackey). The members named different choices: “Mr. Ryder voted for Mr. Kratman Chair Holland voted for Mr. Kratman. Mr. Kratman voted for himself. Ms. Wellman voted for Mr. Mackey Mr. Mackey voted for himself. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0.” A choice between people is shown as the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Ryder made a motion to nominate Mr. Kratman as Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION: Ms. Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Mackey as Vice-Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Mackey seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Mr. Ryder voted for Mr. Kratman Chair Holland voted for Mr. Kratman. Mr. Kratman voted for himself. Ms. Wellman voted for Mr. Mackey Mr. Mackey voted for himself. MOTION CARRIED: 3 - 2 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Clerk of the Select Board
Nominate Mr. Ryder as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: Ms. Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Ryder as Clerk of the Select Board. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wellman made a motion to nominate Mr. Ryder as Clerk of the Select Board. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Origin Thai Bistro LLC - New Common Victualler License (New Owners)
Approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Origin Thai Bistro LLC, located at 1699 Shawsheen Street
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Origin Thai Bistro LLC, located at 1699 Shawsheen Street. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Origin Thai Bistro LLC, located at 1699 Shawsheen Street. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Adult Cardio/Adult Yoga (Evenings)
Award the contract for recreational programs and activities to the Lowell YMCA, to lease the recreation building to them for no more than three years, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the...
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to award the contract for recreational programs and activities to the Lowell YMCA, to lease the recreation building to them for no more than three years, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the lease. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to award the contract for recreational programs and activities to the Lowell YMCA, to lease the recreation building to them for no more than three years, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the lease. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
TOWN MANAGER
Approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,230.00 for the period of March 1, 2024 - March 15, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,230.00 for the period of March 1, 2024 - March 15, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the Town Counsel Invoice in the amount of $3,230.00 for the period of March 1, 2024 - March 15, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the February 13, 2024; March 12, 2024; March 16, 2024; and March 19, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2024; March 12, 2024; March 16, 2024; and March 19, 2024, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1 (Abstained - Board Member Ryder)
Yes: Holland, Kratman, Mackey, WellmanAbstained: Ryder
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2024; March 12, 2024; March 16, 2024; and March 19, 2024, meeting, as presented. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 1 (Abstained - Board Member Ryder).” (Motion: Wellman, second: Kratman)
Collective Bargaining
Enter into a non-public session
MOTION: At 8:08 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to enter into a non-public session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Ryder, Vice-Chair Kratman, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:08 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to enter into a non-public session. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Mackey, Board Member Wellman, 5 Board Member Ryder, Vice-Chair Kratman, & Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
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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