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July 23, 2024
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman, Eric Ryder
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter a non-public session to discuss Collective Bargaining and the Lazy River contract
MOTION: At 8:16 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to enter a non-public session to discuss Collective Bargaining and the Lazy River contract. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Ryder, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:16 p.m., Board Member Wellman made a motion to enter a non-public session to discuss Collective Bargaining and the Lazy River contract. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Vice-Chair Kratman, Board Member Mackey, 5 Board Member Wellman, Board Member Ryder, and Chair Holland Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
American Outside Advertising LLC - Special Permit Application for a Billboard
Continue the matter until the August 6, 2024, meeting at 7:10 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to continue the matter until the August 6, 2024, meeting at 7:10 p.m. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. *MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Jayne E. Wellman and Eric Ryder). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to continue the matter until the August 6, 2024, meeting at 7:10 p.m. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. *MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Run for Recovery Road Race Approval
Approve the Run for Recovery Road Race
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Run for Recovery Road Race. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Run for Recovery Road Race. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Buydown Participation at 74 Cinnamon Circle
Approve the usage of $140,010 out of the Affordable Housing Trust for the purpose of securing the deed rider for 74 Cinnamon Circle to maintain the property as affordable in perpetuity
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the usage of $140,010 out of the Affordable Housing Trust for the purpose of securing the deed rider for 74 Cinnamon Circle to maintain the property as affordable in perpetuity. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve the usage of $140,010 out of the Affordable Housing Trust for the purpose of securing the deed rider for 74 Cinnamon Circle to maintain the property as affordable in perpetuity. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Switchbox Art Approval
Approve the switch box art
MOTION: Board Member Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the switch box art. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the switch box art. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Schedule Special Town Meeting Date
Approve Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as the date for the Special Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as the date for the Special Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as the date for the Special Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Board Member Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting starting Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and to close on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12:30 p.m
MOTION: Board Member Board Member Ryder made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting starting Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and to close on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Board Member Ryder made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting starting Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and to close on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Wellman)
Kevin Anderson Coleen Noble Kathleen Seville
Approve the above Tewksbury registered Republicans to be appointed as election officers, as submitted by the Town Clerk
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the above Tewksbury registered Republicans to be appointed as election officers, as submitted by the Town Clerk. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the above Tewksbury registered Republicans to be appointed as election officers, as submitted by the Town Clerk. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Approve the election staff appointments for 2024 - 2025 as presented by the Town Clerk
MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the election staff appointments for 2024 - 2025 as presented by the Town Clerk. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Kratman made a motion to approve the election staff appointments for 2024 - 2025 as presented by the Town Clerk. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Designate the police chief as having the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability for the elections
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to designate the police chief as having the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability for the elections. Board Member Mackey Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to designate the police chief as having the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability for the elections. Board Member Mackey Seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Historic District Commission
Appoint Douglas Sears and William J. Wyatt to the Historic District Commission
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Douglas Sears and William J. Wyatt to the Historic District Commission. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint Douglas Sears and William J. Wyatt to the Historic District Commission. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Mackey)
Economic Development Committee
Appoint John Lombardo to the Economic Development Committee
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint John Lombardo to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to appoint John Lombardo to the Economic Development Committee. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Town Manager Screening Committee Appointments
Appoint the following to the Town Manager Screening Committee: Erin Wortman Kenneth Lombardi Yvette Story Paul O'Keefe Jay Kelly
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint the following to the Town Manager Screening Committee: Erin Wortman Kenneth Lombardi Yvette Story Paul O'Keefe Jay Kelly Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. The Select Board collectively thanked everyone who expressed interest in serving on the committee. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to appoint the following to the Town Manager Screening Committee: Erin Wortman Kenneth Lombardi Yvette Story Paul O'Keefe Jay Kelly Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. The Select Board collectively thanked everyone who expressed interest in serving on the committee. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
Town Manager Contract Compensation
Approve the 2.5% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) to Mr. Montuori's salary, effective July 1, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the 2.5% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) to Mr. Montuori's salary, effective July 1, 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 2.5% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) to Mr. Montuori's salary, effective July 1, 2024. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Community Host Agreement - Lazy River Products
Approve the changes to the Community Host Agreement, as amended
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the changes to the Community Host Agreement, as amended. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to approve the changes to the Community Host Agreement, as amended. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Wellman)
June 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from June 1, 2024, through June 15, 2024, in the amount of $4,717.50
MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from June 1, 2024, through June 15, 2024, in the amount of $4,717.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wellman made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from June 1, 2024, through June 15, 2024, in the amount of $4,717.50. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Ryder)
June 16, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Approve Town Counsel's Invoice from June 16, 2024, through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from June 16, 2024, through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve Town Counsel's Invoice from June 16, 2024, through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,527.50. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
June 4, 2024
Approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024, meeting, as presented
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024, meeting, as presented. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 7:35 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 5 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 7:35 p.m., Board Member Mackey made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Wellman seconded the motion. 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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