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Wilmington Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 24, 2024

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Gary B. DePalma, Lilia Maselli, Frank J. West

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - 64 Wildwood Street and 333 Andover Street 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 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - 64 Wildwood Street and 333 Andover Street with the intention to return to open session..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept Treasury Warrants 2450, 2450W, 2450T, 2450S, 2450MS 2451, 2451W, 2451T and 2451S

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 accept Treasury Warrants 2450, 2450W, 2450T, 2450S, 2450MS 2451, 2451W, 2451T and 2451S.

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 accept Treasury Warrants 2450, 2450W, 2450T, 2450S, 2450MS 2451, 2451W, 2451T and 2451S..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the minutes of their meeting held June 10, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 accept the minutes of their meeting held June 10, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.

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 accept the minutes of their meeting held June 10, 2024 and that all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request of Police Chief Joseph Desmond to use Rotary Park on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the National Night Out

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 approve the request of Police Chief Joseph Desmond to use Rotary Park on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the National Night Out.

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 approve the request of Police Chief Joseph Desmond to use Rotary Park on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the National Night Out..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the request of Police Chief Joseph Desmond to place banners on Town property promoting the National Night Out event

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 approve the request of Police Chief Joseph Desmond to place banners on Town property promoting the National Night Out event.

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 approve the request of Police Chief Joseph Desmond to place banners on Town property promoting the National Night Out event..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) with Garden Homes for the West Street project subject to the execution of the MOU acceptable to both the town Manager and Town...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) with Garden Homes for the West Street project subject to the execution of the MOU acceptable to both the town Manager and Town Counsel which includes an additional $200,000 to the Town for intersection improvements above what was required in the permit; acceleration of all $325,000 in payment s under both the MOU and the permit to be due at the time or issuance of the first building permit or the project and the movement of the ev charging station to the exterior of parking structure.

Yes: Bendel, DePalma, Maselli, WestNo: Caira

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member Maselli, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of four with Select Board Member Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Select Board authorize Select Board Chair to Sign Local Initiative Program (LIP) with Garden Homes for the West Street project subject to the execution of the MOU acceptable to both the town Manager and Town Counsel which includes an additional $200,000 to the Town for intersection improvements above what was required in the permit; acceleration of all $325,000 in payment s under both the MOU and the permit to be due at the time or issuance of the first building permit or the project and the movement of the ev charging station to the exterior of parking structure..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the in person early voting schedule as presented by the Town Clerk

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 approve the in person early voting schedule as presented by the Town Clerk.

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 approve the in person early voting schedule as presented by the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Sign the deed for ways accepted at the May 4, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article 29 - Green Meadow Drive

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 sign the deed for ways accepted at the May 4, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article 29 - Green Meadow Drive.

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 sign the deed for ways accepted at the May 4, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Article 29 - Green Meadow Drive..” (Motion: DePalma, second: West)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Sign the contract with KP Law for Town Counsel services for Fiscal Year 2025

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 sign the contract with KP Law for Town Counsel services for Fiscal Year 2025.

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 sign the contract with KP Law for Town Counsel services for Fiscal Year 2025..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Request Town Counsel provide training relative to Procurement and Contracting and conducting efficient meetings

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 request Town Counsel provide training relative to Procurement and Contracting and conducting efficient meetings.

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 request Town Counsel provide training relative to Procurement and Contracting and conducting efficient meetings..” (Motion: Maselli, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Issue a Hawk & Pedle Licese to sell ice cream to Abdallah K. Alhazaimeh, Tony's Ice Cream

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 issue a Hawk & Pedle Licese to sell ice cream to Abdallah K. Alhazaimeh, Tony's Ice Cream.

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 issue a Hawk & Pedle Licese to sell ice cream to Abdallah K. Alhazaimeh, Tony's Ice Cream..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Take a five (5) minute recess

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board take a five (5) minute recess.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Select Board Member West, seconded by Select Board Member DePalma and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Select Board take a five (5) minute recess..” (Motion: West, second: DePalma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 adjourn.

From the minutes

“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 adjourn..” (Motion: DePalma, second: Maselli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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