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November 27, 2018
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Susan G. Falkoff arrived late (7:22 p.m.). Anthony Palomba arrived late (7:29 p.m.).
Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris, Susan G. Falkoff, Anthony Palomba
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the November 13, 2018 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes of November 13, 2018 as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the November 13, 2018 Town Council Meeting Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes of November 13, 2018 as written;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Susan G. Falkoff and Anthony Palomba arrived late (7:22 p.m., 7:29 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Public Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the Replacement of the Adult Use Marijuana Moratorium with Regulations for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments and to Modify
Councilor Piccirilli amended his motion to strike the word “food” in page 2 of 2 and to replace it with the words “edible cannabis”;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous, but Anthony Palomba arrived late (7:29 p.m.) and the minutes do not show whether before or after this vote, so MassVoter cannot tell who voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (second: Woodland)
Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the Replacement of the Adult Use Marijuana...
Expand Note (16) in §5.03 to include the following: The maximum number of marijuana retailers as identified within §8.04 C Definitions-Marijuana Establishment, shall be limited to 20% of the...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to expand Note (16) in §5.03 to include the following: The maximum number of marijuana retailers as identified within §8.04 C Definitions-Marijuana Establishment, shall be limited to 20% of the liquor licenses issued pursuant to M.G.L.
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Palomba, Woodland
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 7-2..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Delete the word “Retail” in the Section Title: Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the Replacement of the Adult Use Marijuana Moratorium with Regulations for...
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to delete the word “Retail” in the Section Title;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Public Hearings
Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the Replacement of the Adult Use Marijuana Moratorium with Regulations for Adult Use Marijuana Establishments and to Modify
To clarify this, Councilor Piccirilli amended his motion to strike the words “Marijuana Testing Laboratories” from 5 e in §5.01 and to add a new row – 5 m – and insert the words “Marijuana Testing Laboratories” permitted in the I1, I2, I3, PSCD, and RMUD zones and requiring a Special Permit regardless of the square footage, and to list N in the other district zones.
Yes: Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Piccirilli, SiderisNo: Bays, Palomba, Woodland
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 6-3..” (second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the Replacement of the Adult Use Marijuana...
Adopt the Ordinance as amended: Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the Replacement of the Adult Use Marijuana Moratorium with Regulations for Adult Use...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the Ordinance as amended;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Kounelis
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on a roll call vote of 8-1..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments to Create
Adopt the zoning amendment for solar energy as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the zoning amendment for solar energy as presented;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating
Adopt the zoning amendment to require LEED Silver Certifiability as presented
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the zoning amendment to require LEED Silver Certifiability as presented;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisThe minutes say Kenneth M. Woodland did not take part in this vote; left out.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote of 8-0..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
For the Town Council meeting to continue beyond 10:30 p.m
Councilor Piccirilli made a motion for the Town Council meeting to continue beyond 10:30 p.m.;
Yes: Bays, Donato, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris, WoodlandNo: Falkoff
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on an 8-1 voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding Recommendations on the FY 2020 Budget Priority...
Table the Committee Reports for Items 7A and 7C until the December 11, 2018 Town Council meeting
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding Recommendations on the FY 2020 Budget Priority Guidelines – Vincent Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Adopt the FY 2020 Budget Policy Guidelines as Compiled by the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Councilor Piccirilli moved to table the Committee Reports for Items 7A and 7C until the December 11, 2018 Town Council meeting;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Appointment of Michael Brangwynne to the Zoning...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Appointment of Michael Brangwynne to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member Term that Expires on...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Woodland)
Reports Of Committees
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Appointment of Michael Brangwynne to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member Term that Expires on February 15, 2020...
Councilor Woodland move that the Town Council confirm Michael Brangwynne for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member for a term that expires on February 15, 2020;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (second: Piccirilli)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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