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May 13, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with...
A motion was duly made and seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 and further for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to nonunion personnel - Town Manager in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) with the intention to return to open session.
From the minutes
“A motion was duly made and seconded and by the affirmative roll call vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1370 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) 3 and further for the purpose of discussing strategies with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to nonunion personnel - Town Manager in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) with the intention to return to open session..”
Accept Treasury Warrants 2443, 2443W, 2443T, 2443S, 2444, 2444W, 2444T, 2445, 2445W, 2445T and 2445S
A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrants 2443, 2443W, 2443T, 2443S, 2444, 2444W, 2444T, 2445, 2445W, 2445T and 2445S.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Bendel, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board accept Treasury Warrants 2443, 2443W, 2443T, 2443S, 2444, 2444W, 2444T, 2445, 2445W, 2445T and 2445S..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Maselli)
Table approval of the minutes of April 22, 2024 until their meeting of May 28, 2024
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board table approval of the minutes of April 22, 2024 until their meeting of May 28, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board table approval of the minutes of April 22, 2024 until their meeting of May 28, 2024..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Gregory Bendel serve as Chair of the Select Board
With a motion having been made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Gregory Bendel serve as Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“With a motion having been made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Gregory Bendel serve as Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: Caira, second: West)
Grant the request of Bonny Smith, Chairman, Historical Commission, to offer beer tastings at their "Night at the Museum" event on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board grant the request of Bonny Smith, Chairman, Historical Commission, to offer beer tastings at their "Night at the Museum" event on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board grant the request of Bonny Smith, Chairman, Historical Commission, to offer beer tastings at their "Night at the Museum" event on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)
Issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Noel Powell, Winemaker, Aaronap Cellars, LLC to sell wine at the 2024 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 16, 2024
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Noel Powell, Winemaker, Aaronap Cellars, LLC to sell wine at the 2024 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Noel Powell, Winemaker, Aaronap Cellars, LLC to sell wine at the 2024 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 16, 2024..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint Meadery, to sell wine at the 2024 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 9, 2024
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint Meadery, to sell wine at the 2024 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board issue a Farmers Market Winery License to Jeff Venuti, Blisspoint Meadery, to sell wine at the 2024 Wilmington Farmers Market on alternating weeks beginning June 9, 2024..” (Motion: Maselli, second: Caira)
Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and R. Eric Slagle
A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and R. Eric Slagle.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member DePalma, seconded by Select Board Member West and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and R. Eric Slagle..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)
Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Wilmington Police Supervisors Association
A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Wilmington Police Supervisors Association.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and Wilmington Police Supervisors Association..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)
Authorize the sale of the $36,505,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 30, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC, at the price of...
A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board authorize the sale of the $36,505,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 30, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC, at the price of $38,533,739.89 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the principal amounts, and bearing interest at the respective rates as follows: Year Amount Interest Year Amount Interest Rate Rate 2025 $1,460,000 5.00% 2037 $1,460,000 4.00% 2026 1,465,000 5.00 2038 1,460,000 4.00 2027 1,465,000 5.00 2039 1,460,000 4.00 2028 1,465,000 5.00 2040 1,460,000 4.00 2029 1,465,000 5.00 2041 1,460,000 4.00 2030 1,465,000 5.00 2042 1,460,000 4.00 2031 1,465,000 5.00 2043 1,455,000 4.00 2032 1,465,000 5.00 2044 1,455,000 4.00 2033 1,465,000 5.00 2045 1,455,000 4.00 2034 1,460,000 5.00 2047 2,910,000 4.00 2035 1,460,000 4.00 2048 1,455,000 4.00 2036 1,460,000 4.00 2049 1,455,000 4.00 Further, that the Bonds maturing on April 15, 2047 shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: April 15, Amount 2046 $1,455,000 2047* 1,455,000 ____________ *Final Maturity Further, that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 6, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 13, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further, that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further, that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further, that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further, that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further, that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and herby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board authorize the sale of the $36,505,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 30, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC, at the price of $38,533,739.89 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the principal amounts, and bearing interest at the respective rates as follows: Year Amount Interest Year Amount Interest Rate Rate 2025 $1,460,000 5.00% 2037 $1,460,000 4.00% 2026 1,465,000 5.00 2038 1,460,000 4.00 2027 1,465,000 5.00 2039 1,460,000 4.00 2028 1,465,000 5.00 2040 1,460,000 4.00 2029 1,465,000 5.00 2041 1,460,000 4.00 2030 1,465,000 5.00 2042 1,460,000 4.00 2031 1,465,000 5.00 2043 1,455,000 4.00 2032 1,465,000 5.00 2044 1,455,000 4.00 2033 1,465,000 5.00 2045 1,455,000 4.00 2034 1,460,000 5.00 2047 2,910,000 4.00 2035 1,460,000 4.00 2048 1,455,000 4.00 2036 1,460,000 4.00 2049 1,455,000 4.00 Further, that the Bonds maturing on April 15, 2047 shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: April 15, Amount 2046 $1,455,000 2047* 1,455,000 ____________ *Final Maturity Further, that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 6, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 13, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further, that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further, that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further, that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further, that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further, that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and herby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
Appoint Dennis Rooney to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2026
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Dennis Rooney to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Dennis Rooney to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2026..” (Motion: Caira, second: Maselli)
Appoint Sean Milne to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2027
A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Sean Milne to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Select Board Member Caira, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board appoint Sean Milne to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 2027..” (Motion: Caira, second: Maselli)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member Maselli and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board adjourn..” (Motion: West, second: Maselli)
From the Wilmington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Town Manager – Select Board minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Wilmington Annual Town Reports (captioned Select Board photos) — 2023 report: Kevin Caira, Gary DePalma, Lilia Maselli and Frank West; 2025 report: Jacob Gearwar. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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