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April 26, 2022
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, John Cunningham, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road
Approve the application from Regency Inn and Conference Center to change the manager of their All Alcohol, Chapter 138, § 12 inn holder license to Mark Waxler
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from Regency Inn and Conference Center to change the manager of their All Alcohol, Chapter 138, § 12 inn holder license to Mark Waxler.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from Regency Inn and Conference Center to change the manager of their All Alcohol, Chapter 138, § 12 inn holder license to Mark Waxler..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Sunday , June 12, 2022 at 9;00 Am)
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 2
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 15
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 15.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 15..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Recommend Article 16
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
General Bylaw Amendments
Recommend Article 17
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Requests to Determine Allocations
Approve Cameron Senior Center HVAC System request in the amount of $500,000
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Cameron Senior Center HVAC System request in the amount of $500,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Cameron Senior Center HVAC System request in the amount of $500,000..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve 51 Main Street Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Proposal in the amount of $92,000
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE 51 Main Street Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Proposal in the amount of $92,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE 51 Main Street Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Proposal in the amount of $92,000..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the Police Electric Vehicle request in the amount of $57,895.00
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO APPROVE the Police Electric Vehicle request in the amount of $57,895.00.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Tonakarn-Nguyen
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO APPROVE the Police Electric Vehicle request in the amount of $57,895.00..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Grant a compensatory day off for town employees
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO GRANT a compensatory day off for town employees.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO GRANT a compensatory day off for town employees..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Appropriate $21,059 to fund the day off
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROPRIATE $21,059 to fund the day off.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROPRIATE $21,059 to fund the day off..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the requests for FY22 Substitute Daily Rate Increase in the amount of $67,070, the Safety Care Training in the amount of $$10,880, the design plan for the Nabnasset walkway and car path in...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the requests for FY22 Substitute Daily Rate Increase in the amount of $67,070, the Safety Care Training in the amount of $$10,880, the design plan for the Nabnasset walkway and car path in the amount of $50,385, and the request to provide access to after-school care and summer camp for low-income families in the amount of $30,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the requests for FY22 Substitute Daily Rate Increase in the amount of $67,070, the Safety Care Training in the amount of $$10,880, the design plan for the Nabnasset walkway and car path in the amount of $50,385, and the request to provide access to after-school care and summer camp for low-income families in the amount of $30,000..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Old/New Business
Approve the draft letter to the Chelmsford Select Board
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft letter to the Chelmsford Select Board.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft letter to the Chelmsford Select Board..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Support the regional application for Complete Neighborhoods Partnership Grant
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the regional application for Complete Neighborhoods Partnership Grant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the regional application for Complete Neighborhoods Partnership Grant..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the following as election officers with terms expiring July 31, 2022
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following as election officers with terms expiring July 31, 2022:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following as election officers with terms expiring July 31, 2022:.” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the FY23 non-union pay classification plan
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY23 non-union pay classification plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY23 non-union pay classification plan..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the contracts as purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:34 pm
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:34 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:34 pm..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
From the Westford Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s document archive (“View all meeting minutes” on the Select Board page) and, for recent meetings, its Agenda Center. 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 only an unnamed group photo): League of Women Voters of Westford Voters’ Guides — Chris Barrett, Tom Clay and Elizabeth Sawyer (2026); Sean Kelly and Noëlle Donovan (2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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