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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-26 Board of Selectmen Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD APRIL 26, 2021 Call To Order: Chairman Chris Nobile called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. In accordance with Governor Baker’s Executive Order issued on March 12, 2020, suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. ATTENDANCE: Laura Bates, Janice Phillips, Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt, Chairman Chris Nobile, Town Manager Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Director of Administrative Services Laurie Burzlaff and Deputy Town Manger Denise Casey were present. Chairman Nobile read the following statement: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the North Andover Board of Selectmen will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the Town’s website, at www.northandoverma.gov. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on their televisions by tuning to Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon Channel 26 or online at www.northandovercam.org. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of North Andover website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Rodrigues read the public comments as follows: 1) The following list of public comments were received in favor of flying the Gay Pride flag from the month of June: Eileen Kelly, Stephanie Aude, Morean Moller, Hillary Alden, Cheryl Bruce, Karen Barrett, Joanne O’Connell, Kimberly Marroni, Ida Miller, Brittni Brapp, Elisa Goldberg, Hellen Fuller, Michael Lis, Jennifer Fresen, Kathleen Colwell, Mariah Kennedy, Michelle Filler, Joe Hicks, Chris Allen, Brian Hansen, Karie Lochne, Bill Callahan, Declan 2) Bradford Wakeman of Academy Rd regarding Stevens Estate RFP PUBLIC HEARING- POLE PETITION MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open the public hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 166, Section 22, to receive comments regarding the application of National Grid to install underground conduits on Brentwood Circle. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Michelle Spacey from National Grid and Program Manager Chris Wellington from National Grid were present via phone discussing installing underground conduits on Brentwood Circle. Ms. Bates asked if there would be any problems after direct drilling with compaction of soil and settlement. Mr. Wellington explained the process. Mr. Vaillancourt asked what the total distance that will be pulled of the cable. Mr. Wellington stated 425 & 690. Mr. Vaillancourt asked what the proposed date is. Mr. Wellington stated mid-May for 3-5 days. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 166, Section 22, to receive comments regarding the application of National Grid to install underground conduits on Brentwood Circle. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Confirm appointment of Kerry Meisinger as Director of Human Resources MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned confirm the appointment of Kerry Meisinger as the Director of Human Resources. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. LICENSING: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Philips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Application of AIMCO/TTA for a license to store 11,000 gallons of propane on site in 22-500 wg above ground tanks located at 28 Royal Crest Drive MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to open the public hearing in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 13, to receive comme nts regarding the application of AIMCO/TTA for a license to store 11,000 gallons of propane at 28 Royal Crest Drive. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Ms. Rodrigues gave information regarding using above ground tanks rather than using underground tanks. Ms. Rodrigues stated there was no public comment. Jim Blake from Eastern Propane was present via phone and explained the process. Ms. Smedile asked where the tanks will be located. Mr. Blake explained they will be located at least 10 feet away from vehicular traffic and will be going where the underground tanks were. Mr. Vaillancourt asked if the building will need to be evacuated. Mr. Bates stated there would be no need to evacuate. Mr. Vaillancourt asked when it would start. Mr. Blake stated it will be completed before next summer removing 1-2 tanks at a time. Mr. Nobile asked why the fire department sees the tanks being above the ground as an advantage. Mr. Blake stated there is no safety difference between above and underground storage but the installation will be safer since the current lines are being repaired and upgraded. Ms. Bates asked what interruption in service will be. Mr. Blake stated a few hours. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearing in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 13, to receive comments regarding the application of AIMCO/TTA for a license to store 11,000 gallons of propane at 28 Royal Crest Drive. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt- yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Application of AIMCO/TTA for a license to store 15,000 gallons of propane on site in 28-500 wg above ground tanks and one 1000 gallon above ground tank located at 1 Royal Crest Drive MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to open the public hearing in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 13, to receive comments regarding the application of AIMCO/TTA for a license to store 15,000 gallons of propane at 1 Royal Crest Drive. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Ms. Rodrigues stated there were no public comments. MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to close the public hearing in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 13, to receive comments regarding the application of AIMCO/TTA for a license to store 15,000 gallons of propane at 1 Royal Crest Drive. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile- yes. Motion approved 5-0. Vote on applications of AIMCO/TTA for license to store propane in above ground tanks at 28 Royal Crest Drive and 1 Royal Crest Drive MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the requests of AIMCO/TTA for licenses to store propane in above ground tanks located at 28 Royal Crest Drive and 1 Royal Crest drive, as presented. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request from Ashley Piazza of Smolak Farms for two one day wine and malt liquor licenses for events in the Pine Grove tent on May 13, 2021 for a reception from 5:00PM to 8:00PM and on May 20, 2021 for a dinner from 5:00PM- 9:00PM Ms. Bates asked if there are a limit to the one day licenses. Ms. Rodrigues stated there are 30 per calendar year. Ms. Smedile asked if something changes with State regulations how will it change. Ms. Rodrigues stated Steven Casey will do a walk through prior to the event. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request of Ashley Piazza of Smolak Farms for two one day wine and malt liquor licenses for events in the Pine Grove tent on May 13, 2021 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM and on May 20, 2021 from 5:00PM- 9:00PM. Mr. Nobile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Dolly Miller of Psychic Readings, 163 Turnpike Street, for renewal of Fortune Teller’s license Dolly Miller was present at meeting via phone. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the request of Dolly Miller of Psychic Readings, 163 Turnpike Street, for renewal of a Fortune Teller’s license. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Vote on request of National Grid to install underground conduits on Brentwood Circle MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the request of National Grid to install underground conduits on Brentwood Circle, as presented. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile- yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Rick Gorman to set 2021 fees for Stevens Pond Rick Gorman was present via phone to present and explain the 2021 fees for Stevens Pond. Mr. Vaillancourt suggested to keep the fees the same as 2020 due to the pandemic. MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to keep the fees at Stevens Pond the same as in 2020. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Ms. Phillips asked what the limit of passes will be for 2021. Mr. Gorman stated the regulations are different this year, prior years has not been capped but Mr. Gorman stated he will monitor it. Ms. Smedile asked if large groups are limited due to limitation on numbers. Mr. Gorman stated yes so that others aren’t turned away. Ms. Rodrigues mentioned bringing a 5 year plan going forward. Ms. Bates asked when the last time fees were increased. Mr. Gorman stated two years ago the daily adult passes were slightly increased and the season car pass and swimming lessons have not been increased in over 12 years. Ms. Bates asked what other communities are charging for their ponds. Mr. Gorman stated it is very similar in fees but the swimming lessons in North Andover are very low cost in comparison. Ms. Bates stated should look into increasing fees next year to cover increasing costs. Request of Margie Rothschild of the North Andover Farmers Market to close First Street from Main Street to driveway of First & Main Plaza every Sunday from 7:00AM to 2:00PM from June 2, 2021 through October 3, 2021 and place banners on the poles at the Common Margie Rothschild was present, via phone, representing the North Andover Farmers Market. Mr. Vaillancourt asked if there will be any restrictions this year. Ms. Rothschild stated she hopes it will be less restrictive this year according to the State guidelines. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the request of Margie Rothschild of the North Andover Farmers Market to close First Street from Main Street to driveway of First & Main Plaza every Sunday from 7:00AM to 2:00PM from June 2, 2021 through October 3, 2021 and to place the Farmers Market banners on the poles at the common. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Eversource to excavate portions of Salem Street and Marbleridge Road for the purpose of replacing a gas main Ken Wells of Eversource was present, via phone, and gave information for the replacement of the gas main on Salem Street th and Marbleridge Rd. Mr. Nobile asked how long it will take and what the start date will be. Mr. Wells stated May 4 is the start date and it will be a couple of months of work. Ms. Phillips asked if there will be any interruption in service. Mr. Wells stated the customers affected will have interruption of service for about a ½ day to a day and that letters and phone calls will be made to keep the customers informed. Ms. Bates asked if this is the start of the improvement in infostructure. Mr. Wells stated yes. Kyle Benoit of Eversource joined the meeting via phone and gave an update of the upcoming projects. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the request of Eversource to excavate portions of Salem Street and Marbleridge Road for the purpose of replacing a gas main, contingent to bringing the road back to the way it was. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Eversource to excavate a portion of Great Pond Road for the purpose of replacing a gas main Kyle Benoit representing Eversource was present and explained the project of replacing gas main on a portion of Great Pond Rd. Mr. Nobile asked about the timing of the project. Mr. Benoit stated will be starting in early June for about a month. Mr. Vaillancourt asked about Conservation since it is near the lake. Mr. Benoit stated yes there are environmental requirements. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the request of Eversource to excavate a portion of Great Pond Road for the purpose of replacing a gas main, contingent to bringing the road back to the way it was. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. st Request of Jennifer Fresen to raise the LGBTQ+ pride flag from June 1- June 30th Ms. Rodrigues went over the flag raising policy. Ms. Rodrigues read Jennifer Fresen’s public comment regarding LGBTQ+ pride flag raising. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the request of Jennifer Fresen to raise an LGBTQ+ pride flag at the Town th Common from June 1-30, 2021, with the exception of June 14 in accordance with the flag raising policy. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Gregory Minasian for proclamation for Commemoration of Armenian Genocide Ms. Rodrigues stated there is not a proclamation policy and that it could be discussed at a later meeting and come up with a policy. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the proclamation for the Commemoration of Armenian Genocide. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Mr. Vaillancourt read the proclamation for the Commemoration of Armenian Genocide. Appoint Select Board Appointment Subcommittee member Ms. Bates requested to appoint Ms. Phillips as the second member in the Select Board Appointment Subcommittee. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board appoint Janice Phillips to the Select Board Appointment Subcommittee. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Warrant article recommendations- Articles 10-32 Ms. Rodrigues read Warrant Articles 10-32. Article 10: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 10. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 11: Mr. Vaillancourt asked if this passes what the process will be. Ms. Rodrigues stated there still has to be an application but it would only apply to this particular address. Ms. Bates asked if this license is for the address and also the owner. Ms. Rodrigues stated this license would be tied to both the address and the owner. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 11. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 12: th Table until May 10 meeting. Article 32: Joe Finn was present on the call via phone and presented the article regarding Capital Improvement Plan FY22. Ms. Rodrigues asked the Board for the following items: 1) To vote to make the legal opinion public 2) To refer Article 32 to the Planning Board 3) To wait to take a position on the article until the next meeting MOTION: Mr. Bates motioned to make the legal opinion, regarding Article 32, a public document. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Board of Selectmen refer Article 32 to the Planning board and make a recommendation after the Planning Board issues their recommendation. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 13: Ms. Rodrigues explained the reason that Free Cash is being used this year to save debt capacity within the levy so that larger projects can be completed and Free Cash will be replenished with permits received. Mr. Nobile asked if American Recovery will impact Capital Improvement Plan next year. Ms. Rodrigues stated North Andover has not received guidance as to when and how it will be received. MOTION: Ms. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 13. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 14: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 14. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 15: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 15. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 16: Ms. Rodrigues explained the article adding the Stevens Estate revolving account and the Tax Title Revolving Account. Ms. Bates asked what the Tax Title Revolving Account is. Ms. Rodrigues explained it is made up of user receipts for a particular purpose and it can only be spent for a particular purpose. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 16. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 17: Ms. Rodrigues stated no change to the budget and was voted favorable by the Finance Committee. Ms. Bates asked about Meals Tax. Ms. Rodrigues stated will ride it out since people are continuing to order from restaurants in different ways, take out and dine in. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 17. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 18: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 18. Ms. Phillips. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 19: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 19. Ms. Phillips. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 20: Ms. Rodrigues stated budget has been created through October 2021. Ms. Rodrigues explained a Fall Town Meeting would be set if a contract is not signed with Fireside Catering. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 20. Ms. Smedile Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 21: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 21. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 22: Mr. Vaillancourt asked why the Finance Committee has not given their recommendations for articles after Article 20. Ms. th Rodrigues stated they are meeting on May 4 to discuss. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 22. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 23: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 23. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 24: Ms. Rodrigues stated it is being kept on the warrant however as fiscal year is being closed out there is hope not to need it. NO ACTION Article 25: Ms. Rodrigues stated since it is unknown what the funds from the Federal Government will be would like to keep it on the warrant. NO ACTION Article 26: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 26. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 27: MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 27. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 28: MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 28. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 29: MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 29. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 30: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 30. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 31: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 31. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS COVID-19 Update Ms. Rodrigues gave an update on Covid-19 as follows: 1) 70 active cases in Town, had 94 on Thursday with 13 at Merrimack College 2) .8 positivity rate. Second lowest in the county, possibly due to testing at Merrimack 3) North Andover is yellow color in the State’s risk map 4) 51% of residents have been vaccinated once, 34% have been vaccinated twice. 75+ age group 93% have been vaccinated once, 84% fully vaccinated. 2% have been fully vaccinated in the 16+ category Fields Project Update Ms. Rodrigues stated North Andover won summary judgement regarding Community Preservation Committee funds, Plaintiff has filed a motion to reconsider; now waiting for judge’s ruling on the motion. Ms. Bates asked how long to wait on reconsideration. Ms. Rodrigues stated about 90 days. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Ms., Rodrigues gave the following report: - Town Hall has been opened Monday- Thursday - Greeters are available at the front door for contract tracing - Library is open by appointment - Senior Center is running classes - Schools are opening CONSENT ITEMS 1) Accept Grant from Mass Cultural Council in the amount of $500 to Youth & Recreational Services Ms. Bates asked what it will be used toward. Ms. Rodrigues stated toward shows on the Common 2) Accept grant from North Andover Cultural Council in the amount of $1,000 to Youth & Recreational Services 3) Accept grant from Massachusetts Department of Fire Services in the amount of $14,904.90 to the Fire Department 4) Waive right of first refusal for affordable unit at 2602 Tupelo Circle MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve all consent items as presented. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 2021 MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of March 16, 2021. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS None SELECT BOARD UPDATES & COMMENTS - Ms. Phillips thanked the Garden Club for cleanup at the park across from the Library - Mr. Vaillancourt mentioned the tree planting sponsored by High School - Ms. Bates mentioned the town wide cleanup has been postponed st - Mr. Nobile mentioned site visits for the Route 125 Corridor study being held on Saturday May 1 - Ms. Rodrigues mentioned the recent passing of John Graham ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ms. Phillips made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the meeting at 9:38PM. Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant _______________________________ Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Disclosure Memorandum Application for request Warrant articles Warrant Grant Minutes