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Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-11-03-agenda-5222.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-11-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-11-03-agenda-5222.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11032020-5222 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, November 3, 2020; 7:00 PM AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open by appointment only. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be broadcast live through local access cable, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 7:05 PM Tax Classification Hearing as required by M.G.L. Ch. 40 § 56 on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the four classes of real and personal property 7:20 PM Hearing on 250 Howard Street right of First Refusal & Vote to Accept portion of property as Conservation Land and sign tri-partite agreement 7:45 PM Notice of Right of First Refusal for Chapter 61A property located at 360 Flat Hill Road 8:00 PM Meeting with Sean O’Neill of Bright Farms re: TIF Agreement at 361 Mass Ave. IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS Resignation from Finance Committee- John Henshaw Ratification of Town Manager Appointment of Alternate Building Inspector- Eric Chartrand Ratification of Town Manager Appointment of DPW Director-Robert Oliva V. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion on Special Town Meeting articles VI. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Disclosure by Non-elected Municipal employee of Financial Interest/Determination Required by MGL 268A,§19- Jeff Viviano-Conservation Commission member 2. Approval of Minutes of September 22 and October 6, 2020 ===PAGE 2=== 3. Warrants: Accounts Payable Warrant #20 21, dated 10/27/2020, in the amount of $255,700.01; Payroll Deduction Warrant #21 21, dated 10/28/2020, in the amount of $269,720.40; Payroll Warrant #9P21, dated 10/29/2020, in the amount of $843,237.38 4. Action Items 5. Committee Reports VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COVID-19 UPDATE VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE November 10, 2020; Special Town Meeting November 17th 7:00 PM IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-11-03-minutes-5222.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-11-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-11-03-minutes-5222.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11032020-5222 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Members present: Tom Alonzo, Chairman; Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Vice Chairman; Katey Adams, Clerk; Todd Dwyer, Jim Marino Also Present: Heather Lemieux, Town Manager; Susan Bryne, Principal Assessor; Brandon Kibbe, Open Space Committee Chairman; Sean Oliva, Rob Oliva Chairman Alonzo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and announced in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg public access channel on Facebook Live and it can also be viewed on the YouTube Lunenburg public access channel within 24 hours after the meeting. Mr. Alonzo read the remote meeting information for anyone who would like to join the meeting via computer or telephone. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. He asked if everyone was present by roll call. He reminded those who hadn't voted yet in the Presidential election to go vote and commended the Lunenburg election workers and all others concerned in the election process. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance that was recited by Ms. Adams. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Adams read a letter from Debra Metcalf Morris, 43 W. Townsend Road, concerning speeding vehicles and large tractor trailer trucks constantly going up and down her road. Mr. Marino reported a history of requests to the DOT regarding that road and their refusal to acknowledge the constant truck traffic. Townsend and Leominster also would not agree to a truck exclusion. He has been in communication with Brad Harris of MRPC for some resolution. Without a truck count it does not look promising. Mike Nault, 56 Brookview Terrace, reported on the success of the Lobsters for Lunenburg fundraiser for the Police and Firefighters Associations. 190 lobster dinners were served. He thanked all the volunteers as well as the sponsors. The total amount collected was $9807.80 and the donation of a picnic table from Maki's. Dave MacDonald, Island Road, introduced Lynnette Valentine of the Salvation Army. She stated the need is greater than ever this year. The Salvation Army will hold a "Rescue Christmas" parade on Saturday, November 14* with military vehicles in Fitchburg, Leominster and Lunenburg locations where people can drop off toys for children or provide a cash donation. The Police Department will be assisting in Lunenburg and the drop off location in town will be on School Street. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Alonzo announced Route 70 is closed due to a four month repair project. He announced the Boston Post Cane presentation was not happening in person this year due to the pandemic. But this year's recipient is Agnes Pierce, who will be 101 years old in February. ===PAGE 2=== public hearing each year to consider the tax rate options available to the municipality under property tax classification. The following is from a handout she provided to the Select Board. The classification hearing is held after the Board of Assessors has determined final values, classified all properties and reported this information to Dept. of Revenue. These values set the parameters for the options the municipality may adopt. Municipalities have several options in distributing the tax levy among taxpayers under property tax classification. Use of these options results in multiple tax rates for different property classes because they change the components used to calculate the rate, i.e., the amount of the tax levy being paid by, or the assessed valuation of, the class. The total tax levy remains the same. Municipalities must decide whether (1) to tax all classes of property at their full and fair cash valuation share of the tax levy, which results in a single tax rate, or (2) to reduce the share of the tax levy paid by the residential and shift those taxes to commercial, industrial and personal property taxpayers, which results in a split tax rate. The Select Board must decide the percentages of the tax levy that each class of real property and personal property will bear. To do so, a residential factor is adopted. The residential factor by Dept. of Revenue (DOR). The MRF represents the maximum shift allowed in the tax levy for the year and establishes the parameters for local decision-making. A residential factor of "1" results in the taxation of all property at the same rate. Each property class pays its full and fair cash valuation share of the tax levy, e.g., if the value of all residential properties make up 80 percent of the total assessed valuation, residential taxpayers will pay 80 percent of the tax levy. A residential factor of less than "1" reduces the share of the tax levy paid by the residential class and increases the share paid by the CIP classes. The result is two tax rates: one for residential properties and a second, higher rate for CIP properties. A factor greater than "1" may be adopted, which would have the opposite effect. The maximum shift in the tax levy allowed for the year is determined as follows: Commercial/industrial/personal property taxpayers cannot pay more than 150% of their full and fair cash value share of the tax levy (single rate share) Residential taxpayers must pay at least 65% of their full and fair cash value share of the levy. Maximum Share of Levy for Classes Three, Four and Personal Property: 150% * 9.0133% (Lines 3C + 4C + 5C) = 13.5200% (Max % Share) Minimum Share of Levy for Classes One and Two: 100% - 13.5200% (Max % Share) = 86.4800% (Min % Share) Minimum Residential Factor (MRF): 86.4800% (Min % Share) / 90.9867% (Lines 1C + 2C) = 95.0469% (Minimum Res. Factor) MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR LA7: 95.0469% ===PAGE 3=== Residential C/1/P 1,481,848,704.00 146,794,885.00 1,628,643,589.00 90.99% 9.01% 100% 86.48% 13.52% 100% Tax Shift CLASS Residential C/1/P Valuation by Class Levy % Levy by Class 1,481,848,704.00 90.99% 26,291,737.88 146,794,885.00 9.01% 2,604,511.94 1,628,643,589.00 100 28,896,249.82 % Shift 150 86.48% 13.52% 100 Levy w/Shift 24,989,476.84 3,906,772.98 Tax Rate w/shift 16.86 26.61 28,896,249.82 The Board of Assessors historically has recommended one tax rate for all four classes of real and personal property. Fiscal Year 2021 Levy Limit To calculate the FY 2021 Levy Limit FY2020 Levy Limit - $25,107,062. Add 2.5% $627,677 Add New Growth $ 308,732. Equals Levy Limit $26,043,470.45 To calculate the FY 2021 Maximum Allowable Levy FY2021 Levy Limit $26,043,470.45 Debt Exclusions $2,852,779.39 FY2021 Maximum Allowable Levy $28,896,249.84 Appropriations June 13, 2020 ATM Vovember 17, 2020 STM* Total Appropriations $40,960,318.77 $1,432,611.59 $42,392,930.36 *if passes Appropriations (pending STM) Tax Rate Summary $42,392,930.36 ===PAGE 4=== 1 olal alloull to be lalseu Less total estimated receipts and other revenue sources* Tax Levy estimate $16,378,582.54 $ 28,896,249.82 * Cherry Sheet Offsets and Receipts amounts based FY2020 as the State has not passed a budget as of yet. ** Cherry Sheet Charges based on Governor's revised budget proposal. Distribution of Tax Rates and Levies CLASS Residential Commercial Industrial Personal Property Totals Levy % 90.9867% 4.5748% 1.5478% Tax Levy times % 26,291,737.88 1,321,939.39 447,262.44 Valuation by Class $1,481,848,704 $74,506,835 $25,208,500 Proposed Tax Rate* 17.74 17.74 17.74 Levy by Class 26,291,737.88 1,321,939.39 447,262.44 2.8907% 100% 835,310.11 $47,079,550 $1,628,643,589 17.74 835,310.11 17.74 | $28,896,249.82 **Subject to DOR approval Excess Levy Capacity Maximum Allowable Levy $28,896,249.84 Estimated Tax Levy $28,896.249.82 Excess Levy Capacity $0.02 EXCESS LEVY CAPACITY FISCAL YEAR 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 $6,400.46 $2,514.52 $3,081.77 $2,252.43 $4,744.40 $201,190.87 $9,786.23 $1,240.11 $928.99 ===PAGE 5=== LULL ASSESSMENTS Residential Commercial Industrial Personal Property Totals FY20 $1,404,806,468 $73,878,632 $25,130,800 $44,440,550 $1,548,256,450 FY21 $1,481,848,704 $74,506,835 $25,208,500 $47,079,550 $1,628,643,589 Increase $77,042,236 $628,203 $77,700 $2,639,000 $80,387,139 % Increase 5.48% 0.85% 0.31% 5.94% 5.19% FY2021 REAL ESTATE VALUES BY CLASS Property Type Count Single Family 3,558 Condominiums 438 Two Family 86 Three Family 4 Apartments 4 + units 5 Mobile homes/Multi Houses 39 Vacant Land 465 Commercial 133 Industrial 31 Chapter land Mixed Use Total Taxable Real Estate Total Exempt Real Estate 34 4,883 184 Assessment $1,250,130,900 $118,425,800 $28,632,100 $1,232,000 $17,286,200 $16,513,400 $25,601,600 $65,501,700 $25,148,800 $1,494,735 $31,596,804 $1,581,564,039 $84,021,600 FY2021 PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUES BY CLASS ===PAGE 6=== Cellular Companies Solar/Renewable Energy Total Personal Property 4 3 247 $1,326,430 $6,854,890 $47,079,550 FY2021 List of the Top Ten Taxpayers Name Emerald Place Development Corp. Unitil Whalom Road, LLC Great Bridge Lunenburg Inc. Keating Trust Centro GA Lunenburg Crossing Quill Lunenburg Realty LLC Nugen Capital Management LLC Tennessee Gas Pipeline Comcast Total Nature of Business Condos Utility Company Apartment Complex Apartment Complex Sand/Gravel Quarry Shopping Center Manufacturing Solar Project Utility Company Cable Utility FY 2021 Assessed Valuation $42,114,500 $22,330,010 $15,559,600 $10,363,000 $10,350,500 $9,519,600 $5,649,000 $4,614,270 $4,559,100 $2,942,370 $128,001,950 Percent of Total Valuation 2.59% 1.37% 0.96% 0.64% 0.64% 0.58% 0.35% 0.28% 0.28% 0.18% 7.86% AVERAGE SINGLE FAMILY HOME AVERAGE SFH FISCAL YEAR 2017 2018 2019 2020 TAX RATE 19.98 19.70 18.68 18.12 ASSESSMENT 267,200.00 283,000.00 308,900.00 332,400.00 2021 17.74** 351,400.00 AVERAGE SH TAX BILL 5,338.66 5,575.10 5,770.25 6,023.09 6,233.84 ===PAGE 7=== vee e e e e e vo o H s ca dan cac, cc percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2021 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending approval of the town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Vote: Mr. Jeffreys- aye, Mr. Marino- aye, Mr. Dwyer- aye, Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Mr. Alonzo thanked Ms. Byrne for her presentation. Hearing on 250 Howard Street Right of First Refusal & Vote to Accept a portion of the property as Conservation Land and sign tri-partite agreement Ms. Lemieux reported town counsel had drafted the agreement for all parties to sign and the buyer and seller have already signed the agreement. The Chair would sign on behalt of the Town and the Board if they vote to accept the agreement. It lists the obligations of all the parties which includes conveyance of a portion of donated land to Conservation and the Town waiving the Right of First Refusal, and would do so within ten days of signing this agreement and Town Meeting votes in favor. If the sale falls through, the First Right of Refusal process would start again on the property. Interested parties attending the meeting tonight are Cesira Newcomb and Joel Normandin (buyers) and Brandon Kibbe (ad hoc Open Space Committee Chairman). Ms. Adams believed it was a good process for everyone involved. Mr. Marino asked the buyers and Mr. Kibbe if they were satisfied with the agreement. They stated they were. The rest of the Board also supported the agreement. 2nd.K. Adams Motion: J. Marino To vote to accept and sign the tripartite agreement Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Motion: K. Adams 2nd: J. Marino To waive the Right of First Refusal for the property located at 250 Howard Street Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Dwyer- aye, Mr. Marino- aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Ms. Newcomb and Mr. Normandin exited the meeting. Notice of Right of First Refusal for Chapter 61A property located at 360 Flat Hill Road Ms. Lemieux reported this property has been reviewed by the Open Space Committee, Planning Board and the Conservation Commission. Mr. Alonzo stated the Conservation Commission voted to recommend the Select Board not exercise their Right of First Refusal. ===PAGE 8=== present tonight as he did not agree with his determination. Mr. Alonzo asked if this was a bona fide offer what would have been the notification date. Ms. Lemieux stated September 25th ' Further discussion ensued about options for obtaining the land, such as assigning it to a land trust organization. Suggestion was made to postpone until the Open Space Committee discusses further and provides more feedback. Meeting with Sean O'Neill of Bright Farms re: TIF Agreement at 361 Mass Ave. Ms. Lemieux stated after the last meeting, the revisions the Select Board had discussed were made. She referred to draft #4 in the Board's meeting packet. Specifically the paragraph regarding jobs and holding job fairs. There is another change under Section A, 2, regarding the base valuation, reduced to $547,400, as they are only purchasing 45 acres. Mr. O'Neill has provided a document with their comments. He noted there are administrative changes. There are two important changes; they are coming in with a commitment to create 65 jobs. But if some jobs are reduced we will increase the hourly wage rate. We don't want to be penalized for that. Discussion occurred about this change. Mr. O'Neill stated in the future they might build an additional greenhouse (Phase II) which is not addressed in this agreement. A clause allows them to come back if this happens and renegotiate for the same tax incentive. Discussion ensued about the possible benefits to the town as a result. The end result would be less jobs but higher paid workers. It was decided to limit the reduction of jobs by a percentage. Mr. O'Neill offered to come back with a percentage number and to change wording that would allow future negotiations be considered for Phase II TIF agreement if it happens. Another section states the company may sell its interests without permission from the town. Mr. Alonzo stated he wanted Town Counsel to look over the changes and draft something that would satisfy both parties. Ms. Lemieux noted the state would have to approve all of this as well. Mr. Alonzo thanked Mr. O'Neill and the board for their questions. Resignation from Finance Committee- John Henshaw Mr. Alonzo noted Mr. Henshaw has served seven years and brought a wealth of information and analysis and leadership to the committee. He thanked him for all his work and stated he would be missed. The rest of the board concurred. Ratification of Town Manager Appointments: M. Lemieux stated the Alternate Building Inspector covers for the Building Commissioner in his absence. Townsend's Building Inspector Eric Chartrand would fulfill this occasional need. ===PAGE 9=== Board ratify my appointment of Robert Oliva as the Director of the Department of Public Works. As the Board is aware, after receiving the current DPW Director's written notice on September 21st that his last day before retirement would be on October 30th, the Assistant Town Manager/HR Director advertised the position that same week on the town website, the American Public Works Association, the newspaper and on Indeed.com with a preference given to applicants that submitted applications by October 14th. We received a total of 7 applications and after pre-screening the applications to determine if they qualified, we scheduled interviews the week of October 19th with four of the candidates. We ultimately interviewed two of the four candidates, as two withdrew their applications. The Assistant Town Manager/HR Director and I were very impressed with how Rob presented himself during the interview and the level of experience he would bring to Lunenburg. Rob comes highly qualified with 25 years of experience as a civil engineer and has worked the last 3 years in municipal government. Rob attended the University of Massachusetts at Lowell where he received a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He then went on to work for two different engineering firms, Hamwey Engineering and David E. Ross Associates, where he was responsible for all planning and design aspects for site development projects of various sizes, including local, state, and federal permitting processes, and was a Senior Project Manager for 8 years that also included consulting for the Lunenburg Planning Board on various projects. Rob is currently the Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works for the City of Gardner, where he has worked the last three years. In that position he is responsible for the day to day operation of the Water and Sewer Divisions and assists with the management of the Highway, Parks, and Cemetery Divisions under the DPW. Overall, his decades of civil engineering experience dealing with roads, infrastructure, storm water, water, sewer, and site plan review, as well as municipal experience on assisting with managing cemeteries, parks, budgeting, capital planning, and experience working with the union make him an ideal candidate. Speaking with his references and others that have worked with Rob, we heard repeated comments about how he is easy to work with, that he is a good communicator, and he would be an asset to the Town. Given Rob's extensive background in civil engineering, municipal experience, and personality that would be a good fit to lead the Department of Public Works, I respectfully request that you ratify my appointment of Robert Oliva as the next Director of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Oliva introduced himself and thanked Ms. Lemieux and HR Director Belliveau for the great interview and was excited about this opportunity and new challenges ahead. The Board members welcomed him to the town. Motion: K. Adams 2nº: T. Dwyer To ratify the appointment of Rob Oliva as DPW Director effective November 13, 2020 Vote: Mr. Marino-aye, Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye ===PAGE 10=== CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Disclosure by Non-elected Municipal employee of Financial Interest/Determination Required by MGL 268A,819- Jeff Viviano-Conservation Commission member Mr. Viviano stated he filed because he lives on Lake Shirley, has a financial interest and has a relative who holds a financial interest but is seeking permission from the appointing authority to not recuse himself on matters involving the lake. Motion: K. Adams 2n°: J. Marino To accept the disclosure and agree Mr. Viviano would be impartial in decisions and could vote on such issues involving Lake Shirley Vote: Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Ms. Adams-aye,Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Alonzo- aye Approval of Minutes of September 22 and October 6, 2020 Motion: K. Adams 2nd:J. Marino To approve the minutes of September 22 and October 6, 2020 as presented Vote: Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Ms. Adams-aye ,Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Alonzo- aye Warrants: Mr. Alonzo reported he signed the following warrants: Accounts Payable Warrant #20 21, dated 10/27/2020, in the amount of $255,700.01; Payroll Deduction Warrant #21 21, dated 10/28/2020, in the amount of $269,720.40 Payroll Warrant #9P21, dated 10/29/2020, in the amount of $843,237.38 Action Items- none this evening Committee Reports Mr. Jeffreys reported the TCP Building Design Committee has a report to present to Special Town Meeting. They have completed the overall schematic design after reaching out to stakeholders to get a better understanding of how the space can best be utilized. Storage is a great need. All will be presented at town meeting on the 13th. Ms. Adams requested the Select Board goal concerning the Old Primary School be placed on a future agenda so it can be shared with the public. ===PAGE 11=== • Parks Commission (1 vacancy) • TCP Building Design Committee (1 vacancy appointed by Select Board and Town Moderator for member at large) • Zoning Board of Appeals (1 Associate vacancy) Interested persons can find application forms on the Town Website and completed forms can be sent to the Select Board's Office. Pleasant Street over Pearl Hill Brook Bridge Replacement Sealed bids for the Pleasant Street Bridge over Pearl Brook bridge replacement project will accepted until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18". ". Subsequently, ourconsultant, VHB, will reviewallbidsand recommendthequalifiedbidderto award the projectto andacontractwillbe executedbymid- December. Construction will commence in the spring with all work estimated to be complete by the end of October 2021. Senior Center Front Entrance Roof Project: Bids for the Senior Center Front Entrance Roofing project came in on Thursday, October 29th and we received 7 bids. Thearchitecthasreviewedthebidsandthelowbidderwasdeterminedtobea responsible, eligible bidder so we will proceed with awarding the bidto The Aulson Company, LLC for $14,850. Onceall the contract documentsare signed the contractor willhave 20 daysto completethe project. 925 Mass Ave (TM Goal #1): The consultant that performed the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment has completed the draft written report that identifies hazardousbuilding materialsand contamination thatexceedsMassDEP standards identified in the soiland groundwater. Thereport willremain a draft until the EPA doestheir review and was approved will be finalized. Since the scopeof a PhaseIlistoidentify the locationandtype of hazardous materialsand note recommendationsaboutpossible funding sourcesto remediate the property and estimated costsfor cleanup, afterI spokewiththe consultantaboutthese questions the consultantreachedout to Montachusett Regional Planning Commission about possible additional funding to conduct a Phase III, which would cover remedial and re-use planning aspects. There is a Montachusett Brownfields Committeetomorrow at 1 p.m. whichI willbeattending to see if the Committee will approve $6, 000 in fundinga PhaseIII for this site can be granted with the currentround ofbrownfields funding. Remote Learning Infrastructure: Last month I reported to the Board that the IT Director was going to apply to the Community Compact IT grant for remote learning infrastructure needed at the school. The IT Director reported to the Superintendent and I that last month he misread the deadline for the grant and when he went to submit the application it was past the submission deadline. As it turns out ===PAGE 12=== Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. This grant can be used for such things as compost bins, outreach, recycling education and otherrecycling/PAYT/compostrelated expenses. Sale of Surplus Police Cruisers through Municibid: The Department ofPublic Works Administrative Assistant advertised the surplus police cruisers on Municibid and 10 vehicles were sold foratotalof$10,411. This willbea general fund receipt and will be considered surplusrevenue taken in during FY21. Meetings, Events and Other Announcements: The SchoolCommitteewillbe meeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. The Conservation Commission will bemeeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. The Green Communities Task Forcewillbemeeting on Thursday, November that 7:00 p.m. The TCP Building Design Committeewillbe meeting on Monday, November9th at 5:30 p.m. The Parks Commission ismeeting on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. The Planning Board willbemeeting on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. The Sewer Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:00 p.m. The Capital Planning Committeewillbemeeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:15 p.m. All the above meetings will be meeting via Zoom. Asareminder, Town Offices willbe closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observanceof Veterans Day. The Special Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM, check- in time will begin at 5:30 PM. COVID-19 Update November 3, 2020 COVID-19 in Lunenburg: The Board of Health issued their weekly update and the cumulative laboratory confirmed number of COVID-19 cases reported to the Town is 97 as of October 30th and one death. The State report shows 89 as of October 28th. The 97 number is the total number of positive cases reported in Lunenburg to our Board by our health agents, the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, since the State began keeping track last spring. The reports are then transmitted to the Mass Department of Public Health who backtrack each incident for accuracy. Sometimes it turns out that the COVID-19 test was a false positive, perhaps was reported twice, or a wrong address. These errors are removed from the state list. The DPW crunches the numbers for all 351 cities and towns using a semi-complicated formula. The formula combines the current and previous week's reports, population and other factors, and assigns a ranking to the municipality. Based on the reporting dates of October 11th through October 25"h and that we had 6 additional cases in that 2 week time-frame, we moved from "Grey" to ===PAGE 13=== Governor Baker announced new Orders & Advisories on November 2, 2020: Each of the following Orders & Advisory will be effective Friday, November 6'at 12:01 AM. Stay At Home Advisory: The Administration issued a revised Stay At Home Advisory to ensure residents avoid unnecessary activities that can lead to increased COVID-19 transmission. The revised Stay At Home Advisory instructs residents to stay home between 10 PM and 5 AM. The Advisory allows for activities such as going to work, running critical errands to get groceries and address health needs, and taking a walk. Order Requiring Early Closure of Businesses and Activities (COVID-19 Order No. 53): Governor Baker issued a new executive order that requires the early closure of certain businesses and activities each night at 9:30 PM. The 9:30 PM closure requirement is aligned with the Stay At Home Advisory and together the two new initiatives are designed to further limit activities that could lead to COVID-19 transmission. Effective November 6, the following businesses and activities must close to the public each day between the hours of 9:30 PM and 5:00 AM. • Restaurants (in-person dining must cease at 9:30 PM, although takeout and delivery may continue for food and non-alcoholic beverages, but not alcohol • Liquor stores and other retail establishments that sell alcohol must cease alcohol sales at 9:30 PM (but may continue to sell other products) • Adult-use marijuana sales must cease at 9:30 PM (not including medical marijuana) • Indoor & outdoor events • Theaters/movie theaters (including drive-in movie theaters), and performance venues (indoor and outdoor) • Youth and adult amateur sports activities • Golf facilities • Recreational boating and boating businesses • Outdoor recreational experiences • Casinos and horse tracks/simulcast facilities • Driving and flight schools • Zoos, botanical gardens, wildlife reserves, nature centers • Close contact personal services (such as hair and nail salons) • Gyms, Fitness Centers and Health Clubs • Indoor and outdoor pools • Museums/cultural & historical facilities/guided tours ===PAGE 14=== Revised Order on Gatherings (COVID-19 Order No. 54): Governor Baker also signed an updated order restricting gatherings. The new gatherings order reduces the gathering size limit for gatherings at private residences: indoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 10 people and outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to 25 people. The limit on gatherings held in public spaces and at event venues (e.g. wedding venues) remains the same. The new order also requires that all gatherings (regardless of size or location) must end and disperse by 9:30 PM. The new gatherings order also requires that organizers of gatherings report known positive COVID-19 cases to the local health department in that community and requires organizers to cooperate with contact tracing. The gatherings order authorizes continued enforcement by local health and police departments and specifies that fines for violating the gathering order will be $500 for each person above the limit at a particular gathering. Discussion ensued about enforcement of the above and the implications. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Adams read a quote by Thomas Jefferson in regards to the election, adding we (elected officials) are representing everyone, not just people who agree with them. Motion: J. Marino 2n: T. Dwyer To adjourn the meeting at 9:31 PM Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Respectfully submitted, Claim. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-11-10-agenda-5223.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-11-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-11-10-agenda-5223.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11102020-5223 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:00 PM AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open during limited hours and by appointment only. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be broadcast live through local access cable, on Fac ebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to jo in the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 7:05 PM Mary Bentley of Green Leak Botanicals, Inc. to discuss holding a Community Meeting and Host Community Agreement for Adult Retail Cannabis License 7:30 PM Meeting with Brian Marchetti of McCarty Companies re: Flat Hill Road Drainage Discussion 8:30 PM Meeting with Sean O’Neill of Bright Farms re: TIF Agreement at 361 Mass Ave. IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS V. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Temporary Telework Policy 2. Approval of Minutes – October 13, 2020 3. Warrants/Action Items 4. Committee Reports VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Select Board Goal Discussion on the Old Primary Building 2. Discussion on Special Town Meeting articles and Vote on Consent Calendar ===PAGE 2=== VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COVID-19 UPDATE VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE November 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-11-10-minutes-5223.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-11-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-11-10-minutes-5223.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11102020-5223 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Director; Mary Bentley and Constant Poholek, Jr. Esq.,Green Leaf Botanicals; Brian Marchetti, McCarty Engineering; Susan Whalen, Sean O'Neill, Bright Farms Chairman Alonzo called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and announced in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg public access channel. In accordance with the Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. Mr. Alonzo read the remote meeting information for anyone who would like to join the meeting. He asked if everyone was present by roll call. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance that was recited by Ms. Adams. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Adams wished everyone a nice Veterans Day tomorrow and thanked them for their service. Dave MacDonald, Island Road, thanked all the military people serving our country. He reminded the public about the Salvation Army's Holiday parade. From 8 am to Noon on November 14h a military or state trooper vehicle will be located next to the Ritter Building for the drop off of toys for children in need. The theme of the parade taking place at noon is "Rescue Christmas." This is also the kickoff of the for Veterans Day aloud. A Proclamation Whereas, Since the Commonwealth's colonial days, thousands of men and women have served our country in defense of freedom and fiberty: and Whereas, On November uth, 1918, the Armistice was signed in the Forest of Compigne by the Allied Nations and Germany, ending World War 1, "The War to End Ail Wars,' after four years of conflict; and Whereas, Since that day, every November people from around the nation have gathered to honor our veterans; and Whereas, There are approximately 388,000 veterans fiving in Massachusetts; and Whereas, Today we are reminded of the great sacrifices and contributions our veterans have made to our country; and Whereas, We honor and salute those who served our country throughout the generations with honor, patriotism and courage; and Whereas, It is appropriate that aff Massachusetts cittzens remember the bravery of those who served their country, so that their dedication and sacrifices serve as a reminder of the cost of our freedom; and Whereas, In November 2020, the world will commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in World War 1 at g:oo a.m. November 11, 1918 - the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Now, Therefore, 1, Charles D. Baker, Governor of the Commonweafth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim November n', 2020 to be, VETERANS DAY And urge aff the citizens of the Commonweaftfi to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance. Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this eleve ti day of November, in the year two thousand and twenty, and o fe Independence of the United States of America, the twe hundred and forty-fourt NOELLENCY Charbor But GOVERNOR OF Pizzalo LT. GOVERNOR ===PAGE 2=== at 935 CMR 500.000 et seg. Green Leaf has assembled an experienced team of professionals with a diverse set of talents to operate an adult use marijuana dispensary. The team's combined experience includes retail, public health, data analytics, legal and marketing. Ms. Bentley presented her background. Mary Bentley, PhD, MPH Education • University of Mass. Medical School, Worcester, MA (PhD-Public Health) • University of Mass. School of Public Health, Amherst, MA (MPH) • Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA (BS Biology) Work Experience • Public Health Practitioner and Biostatistician for over 20 Years • Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, C1 • Associate Research Scientist-researched anti-social behavior in children and adolescents • University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA • Small business owner/operator in Massachusetts since 2015 • Consultant for Green River Cannabis Co., Greenfield, MA since 2019 Attorney Poholek presented his background. Constant S. Poholek, Jr., Co-Founder Education • New England School of Law, Boston, MA (Law Degree) • University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (BA Political Science) Work Experience • Attorney licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 30 years • Litigation in the area of land use planning and business development • Cannabis consultant for Green River Cannabis Co, Greenfield, MA and several other cannabis facilities. • Golf course facilities owner since 1982 specializing in all aspects of the golf industry including management, food and beverage licensing, merchandising and marketing. The Proposed Marijuana Establishment Facility • Green Leaf proposes to renovate an existing 1900 square foot unit in a building located at 88 Massachusetts Avenue for use as a Marijuana Retailer Establishment. • No cultivation or manufacturing operations will occur at the proposed facility in Lunenburg. • Marijuana and marijuana products will be transported to the Retailer Establishment in Lunenburg from other licensed Marijuana Establishments in the Commonwealth. • No on-site consumption will occur at the site. Ms. Bentley presented a site plan showing the 39 available parking spaces. Some security points were presented as well as a conceptual design of the interior. Compliance with Zoning • In compliance with Lunenburg's Zoning By-law, Green Leaf's proposed Marijuana Establishment is located in the Commercial Zoning District designated for Marijuana Retailer Establishments. • In accordance with the Lunenburg Zoning By-law, Green Leaf's proposed Marijuana Retailer Establishment is not located within 300 feet of a pre-existing public or private school providing ===PAGE 3=== proposed facility complies with all state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes with respect to construction, design, operation and security. Benefits to the Town of Lunenburg Green Leaf looks forward to working cooperatively with the Town of Lunenburg to ensure that Green Leaf operates as a responsible, contributing member of the local community. Green Leaf intends to positively impact the community in several ways, including but not limited to the following: JOBS. A Marijuana Retailer Facility will add at least 8-10 full-time/part time jobs, in addition to hiring qualified, local contractors and vendors. HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT. A Host Community Agreement with significant monetary payments would provide Lunenburg with additional financial benefits beyond local property taxes to address any impacts on the community and support local programs, services, or organizations ACCESS TO QUALITY, LEGAL PRODUCT FOR QUALIFIED CONSUMERS. Green Leaf will ensure only qualified consumers ages 21 and over are able to purchase consistent, high-quality marijuana and marijuana products that are regulated and tested for cannabinoid content and contaminants. This will help to eliminate the current black market, in which consumers are not required to verify their age and marijuana products are not tested LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE. The Town of Lunenburg can receive additional tax revenue through the adoption of a local sales tax of up to 3% on each retail sale to consumers. CONTROL. In addition to the Commission, the Lunenburg Police Department and other municipal departments will have oversight over Green Leaf's security systems and processes. RESPONSIBILITY. Green Leaf is comprised of experienced professionals who will be thoroughly background checked and scrutinized by the Commission. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Green Leaf's renovation of the building will revitalize the area and contribute to the overall economic development of the local community. Concerns: Security Customer arrives outside of dispensary Customer is guided to a door to exit, which is locked and does not allow re- entry Security personnel checks customer ID outside dispensary Customer goes to a sales clerk to review a menu of products*, place an order, and pay Customer enters a secure area where ID is scanned Customer enters main retail area *All products will be locked behind the cashier tables and not physically accessible to customers Concerns: • Diversion to Minors: Green Leaf's trained dispensary agents will ensure that only consumers 21 ===PAGE 4=== • Submit a complete application • Obtain a provisional license • Submit architectural plans for Commission approval • Build out location and pass several Commission inspections • Obtain a final license • Undergo regular surprise and scheduled inspections by the Commission At the Municipal Level: • Obtain a Host Community Agreement • Conduct a Community Outreach Meeting • Special Permit from the Planning Board • Work with local law enforcement on its security plans • Ongoing coordination and oversight from various municipal departments (Police, Fire, Building, etc.) Proposed Project Timeline December Hos Commun January 2021 October CCC waiting period November 2021 Provisional obtained obtained December 2021 Architectural & engineering commenesd • February 2022 Build out bigs • March 2022 PostProvisions License Inspection -May 2022 Operasions Commence December 2020 Outreach January 2021 Applcation December Bullding February 2022 CCC Review March Buld Out Complete •May 2022 Final License 2020 2021 2022 The application process timeline would place the doors opening sometime around May of 2022. Ms. Bentley requested to hold the community outreach meeting in December. Attorney Polotek noted he had provided a draft host community agreement. It was suggested to hold the outreach meeting in January to allow for proper advertisement time. Mr. Jeffreys believed the plan presented was put together well and thorough and could see himself following a community meeting supporting such an agreement. Mr. Alonzo commended their introduction and stated they would look over the community host agreement and discuss further. Land Use Director Burney will contact them about a future date for January 2021. Bentley and Polotek thanked the Board and exited the meeting. Meeting re: Flat Hill Road Drainage Discussion ===PAGE 5=== meeting and Mr. O'Neill showed some slides regarding site selection, jobs and wages and corporate citizenship. The discussion moved on to the amended TIF agreement. Ms. Lemieux noted the changes made by Town counsel. In general, the wording was acceptable to the Board as long as town counsel finds it so. Mr. Marino expressed that he did not want to hold the company hostage on the number of available jobs. Suggestion was made to hold a short meeting before Special Town Meeting to view the final draft. Ms. Lemieux requested meeting on the Monday before so she could update her slides before the meeting and circulate it to the Finance Committee. Mr. O'Neill will also attend the meeting. I. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Covid-19 Temporary Telework Policy Ms. Lemieux reported this policy was drafted to have something in place since staff had to work at home this past spring, so it lays out work expectations, eligibility etc. Mr. Alonzo suggested making the policy more general than addressing Covid-19 situations only. Further discussion ensued about this and other possible situations causing staff to work from home temporarily. Ms. Lemieux suggested they could amend it if other situations come up later. Motion: M. Jeffreys 2°: T. Dwyer To approve the Temporary Telework Policy as presented Vote: Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye 2. Approval of Minutes - October 13, 2020 Motion: M. Jeffreys To approve the minutes of October 13, 2020 as presented Vote: Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Mr. Alonzo thanked Executive Assistant Elaine Peterson for keeping up with their minutes. 2n: T. Dwyer 3. Warrants/Action Items- there were none this evening 4. Committee Reports Mr. Jeffreys reported the TCP Building Design Committee met to review the committee report that is going to be presented at Special Town Meeting. They welcomed new member Matt Allison, appointed by the Planning Board. There will also be a handout available for the voters. Mr. Alonzo informed the Board that the Conservation Commission is going to be reviewing their land use policy at their November 18 meeting and part of that discussion will be the use of firearms for hunting. They will be reviewing the wording with Town counsel. A public hearing will be held on December 2nd. He noted this topic could be coming back to this Board for further discussion. ===PAGE 6=== eventually it would have to be demolished. Some uses for the property could be municipal parking, space for the Farmers Market and a larger gathering area for concerts. We will need to meet with the Architectural Preservation District Commission (APDC) to discuss as we would like to place a warrant article on the 2021 Annual Town Meeting to request funding to move forward. It was suggested to hold a workshop with the Historical Commission and APDC in early January. An appeal went out to anyone watching tonight if they had any pro bono artistic skills they would like to provide to the Town. 2. Discussion on Special Town Meeting articles and Vote on Consent Calendar Ms. Lemieux stated the following, if approved, would be included in the Consent Calendar: • Article 3 is the payment of prior year expenses ($150) and requires a 9/10's vote. • Article 10 is the 2021 PEG Access Capital Expenses transfer of $120,000 from their retained earnings; • Article 11 is the Sewer Reserve Capacity Stabilization Fund transfer of $68,097.59 from their retained earnings; • Article 12 is the appropriation of bond premiums, re-voting of prior borrowing and reserve portion of future bond for future capital per M.G.L. c. 40, § 20; • Article 13 amends the Salary Administration Plan (SAP) by adding the position of Intermittent Heavy Equipment Operator (Grade 9) and Principal Assessor (Grade 15) • Article 14 would be tabled and be included in the consent calendar. (the motion would be to pass over Article 14). Motion: J. Marino 2nd: M. Jeffreys To approve the Consent Calendar as presented Vote: Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys- aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Mr. Alonzo noted the importance of this Special Town Meeting due to needed budget adjustments etc. and urged voters to attend. It will be run similar to the Annual Town Meeting and there would be a location designated for people who cannot or choose not to wear face masks where the meeting will be televised. Safety measures will be taken as before and a sanitizing spray will used for the microphones. The town is looking to make the meeting as expeditious and efficient as possible. He urged people to allow time to check in for the meeting. TOWN MANAGER COVID-19 UPDATE As of November 6" there were 108 Covid-19 cases in Lunenburg and 1 death. The state report shows 98 cases as of November 4". The state has changed their metrics for cities and towns for the number of cases that move a community from gray to green to yellow to red levels of risk. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Announcement on Existing Vacancies: The following is a list of vacancies on the following committees: • Architectural Preservation District Commission (1 vacancy) • Cultural Council (1 vacancy) • Finance Committee (1 vacancy) ===PAGE 7=== 925 Mass Ave (TM Goal #1): On Wednesday, November 4th I attended the Montachusett Brownfields Committee meeting and the Committee voted to approve an additional $6,000 in funding to conduct a Phase Ill for 925 Mass Ave. The Phase III will include an evaluation of remedial alternative with respect to the reuse plans for the site. Will include discussions/meetings to position the site for applying for cleanup costs and will include a deliverable of a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) plan for submittalto MassDEP. I will keep the board updated as I receive any updates. Remote Learning Infrastructure: At the end of last week I spoke with the Superintendent and School Business Manager regarding the remote learning infrastructure. After additional conversations she has had with the school leadership team and teaching staff, the equipment needed for improved remote learning has been changed from high end cameras to upgraded laptops, additional monitors, docking stations, microphones, and stylus pads that will be charged to the Town's CARES Act funding. Overall, the total cost of this equipment will be $113,488. Status of FY 2021 Capital Projects Approved at the Annual Town Meeting: Town Hall ADA Ramp: This project will be included in the Complete Streets project and bid as part of the larger project. The Engineer is currently working on putting bid documents for this project that will be ready for construction to start in spring of 2021. • Flat Hill Culvert Design: An engineering firm is under contract for this project and has begun the survey work for this project. The engineer will also prepare an application for the Small Bridge Program to apply for construction funding. • THES Asbestos Abatement: This project is substantially complete; the School Facilities Director is just waiting on documentation to issue final payment. • Marked Police Cruiser: This vehicle has been ordered; estimated delivery in January 2021. • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus: This equipment was ordered and has been received. • ALSEquipmentPhase 1: Themonitor wasableto becovered by CARES Actfunding; the other related equipment purchase (vending machine/drugs) has been purchased and received • ACO Vehicle: This vehicle has been ordered; estimated delivery spring of 2021. • Midlife Overhaul of Squad 3: Partially complete; pump project is underway and once complete the dealership that supplied the unit will do the remaining work. • Portable Radios: Equipment ordered; received about 80% of radios. • AC Design for Primary: In progress. DiGiorgio Associates will be doing the design/cost estimate. • Senior Center Front Entrance Reconfiguration: In progress; Bid awarded to contractor last week. ===PAGE 8=== Zoom, the remote learning infrastructure previously discussed, the ALS monitor/detibrillator, and electronic voting keypads for town meetings. We had included $95,000 for the school's chromebooks in our last submission but this will have to be amended to go towards the School's DESE CvRF as they were given an exemption if the School does not receive those by December 30th, where we do not have such an exemption under the Town's CvRF. Meetings, Events and Other Announcements: • As a reminder, Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. • The Finance Committee will be meeting through Zoom on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 • The Board of Health will be meeting through Zoom on Monday, November 16th at 7 p.m. • The Special Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:30p.m. • Cub Scout Pack 1728 will hold their annual coat drive on the Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 9 am until 2 pm on the Ritter lawn. All COVID-19 related safety protocols will be followed. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE • Monday November 16 at 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM • Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Special Town Meeting at the Middle/High School PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Jeffreys thanked everyone who has served our nation in the military and the law enforcement field. He asked everyone to reach out to anyone they knew and be supportive. Mr. Alonzo thanked Mr. Jeffreys and Mr. Dwyer for their service as veterans of the military. Motion: I. Dwyer To adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys- aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Alonzo -aye 2n: J. Marino Respectfully submitted. Elaine m. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-11-16-agenda-5224.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-11-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-11-16-agenda-5224.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11162020-5224 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Monday, November 16, 2020; 6:30 PM Via Zoom AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open during limited hours and by appointment only. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be broadcast live through local access cable, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. APPOINTMENTS Meeting with Sean O’Neill of Bright Farms re: TIF Agreement at 361 Mass Ave. III. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-11-16-minutes-5224.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-11-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-11-16-minutes-5224.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11162020-5224 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Members present: Tom Alonzo, Chairman; Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Vice Chairman; Todd Dwyer, Jim Marino Member not present: Katey Adams, Clerk Also Present: Heather Lemieux, Town Manager Chairman Alonzo called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and announced in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg public access channel. In accordance with the Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. Mr. Alonzo read the remote meeting information for anyone who would like to join the meeting. He asked if everyone was present by roll call. Mr. Alonzo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment: there was none The Board discussed Draft #7 of the Tax Increment Finance Agreement with Bright Farms, also known as MA Greenhouse LLC. Two amended items were permanent, full-time employees could not be reduced to lower than 48 people or the company would be considered in non-compliance of the agreement and in the event of a future Phase II project, the Town would consider the possibility of additional TIF support. Ms. Lemieux added there were some other changes concerning the maximum exemption; once it has reached $996,000 or eight years, the exemption ends at the end of the current fiscal year. Another change was to the project completion date, which would be December 31, 2021 rather than June 30". Some other minor wording changes were made. Motion: J. Marino 2nd: T. Dwyer To accept the TIF agreement as amended for Bright Farms and recommend approval of the warrant article to Special Town Meeting Vote: Mr. Marino-aye, Mr. Dwyer- aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Public Comment: there was none Mr. Alonzo reminded Special Town Meeting is tomorrow and check in starts at 5:30 p.m. Motion: J. Marino To adjourn the meeting Vote: Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Marino-aye, Mir. Alonzo-aye 2nd: M. Jeffreys The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted. She is ecson elerson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-12-01-agenda-5225.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-12-01 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-12-01-agenda-5225.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12012020-5225 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:00 PM AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open during limited hours and by appointment outside of the limited hours. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be broadcast live through local access cable, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 7:05 PM J Tollbooth Fundraiser Request by Salvation Army for Dec. 12 (10 am -2 pm) Main St. & Electric Ave/Whalom Rd. intersections 7:10 PM Joint meeting of the Select Board and Parks Commission to determine appointment of Ana Lockwood (91 Main Street) 7:15 PM Joint meeting of the Select Board and Parks Commission to meet with Lunenburg Skate Board Park Group including revisiting location of the skate park, the size of the proposed skate park, the current status/update on the group’s fundraising, and next steps at conclusion of meeting. IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS Resignation from Sr. Citizen Property Tax Work Off Committee- Sue Doherty –effective December 31, 2020. V. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion on request to lowering license fees due to COVID -19 operating hour restrictions 2. Annual License Renewals 3. Midyear Update from Town Manager on Annual Goals ===PAGE 2=== 4. Minutes-October 20, 2020 5. Warrants- 2nd Quarter Water Commitment $8814.48: Accounts Payable Warrant #22 21, dated 11/10/2020, in the amount of $1,034,984.19; Payroll Deduction Warrant #23 21, dated 11/11/2020, in the amount of $44,413.34; Payroll Warrant #10P 21, dated 11/12/2020, in the amount of $890,718.15 6. Action Items 7. Committee Reports VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Select Board Committee Appointment to MART VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COVID-19 UPDATE VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-12-08-agenda-5226.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-12-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-12-08-agenda-5226.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12082020-5226 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, December 8, 2020 7:00 PM AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open during limited hours and by appointment only outside those hours. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be broadcast live through local access cable, on FacebookLive on the Pu blic Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeti ng webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 7:05 PM Notice of First Right of Refusal for Chapter 61A property located at 360 Flat Hill Road 7:10 PM Review Draft Host Community Agreement for Adult Retail Cannabis License with Green Leaf Botanicals, Inc. IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointments of Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Thibodeau, Police Sergeant Joshua Mathieu, Full Time Police Officer Jeffrey Hill (effective April 25, 2021) and Full Time Police Officer Nicholas Marino (effective April 25, 2021) V. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion on FY21 BOS Goal to review the re-appointment process for annual Select Board appointments 2. FY 2022 Budget Priorities Discussion 3. Minutes/Warrants/Action Items 4. Committee Reports VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Annual License Renewals ===PAGE 2=== VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COVID-19 UPDATE VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE December 15, 2020 IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-12-15-agenda-5227.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-12-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-12-15-agenda-5227.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12152020-5227 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, December 15, 2020 7:00 PM AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are open by appointment only. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remo tely. This meeting will be broadcast live through local access cable, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or From a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS Revote the Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointments of Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Thibodeau, Police Sergeant Joshua Mathieu, Full Time Police Officer Jeffrey Hill (effective April 25, 2021) and Full Time Police Officer Nicholas Marino (effective April 25, 2021) V. OLD BUSINESS 1. Remaining Annual License Renewals (Continued) VI. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Request to Issue Proclamation recognizing January 24-30, 2021 as School Choice Week 2. Discussion of future agenda topics 3. Approval of October 31, 2020 Minutes 4. Warrants: Accounts Payable Warrant #26 21, dated 12/8/2020, in the amount of $531,746.32; Payroll Deduction Warrant #27 21, dated 12/9/2020, in the amount of $594,135.92; Payroll Warrant #12P21, dated 12/10/2020, in the amount of $899,626.01 5. Action Items 6. Committee Reports ===PAGE 2=== VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COVID-19 UPDATE VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE January 5th, January 12th (Workshop), January 19th IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2020-12-15-minutes-5227.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2020-12-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2020-12-15-minutes-5227.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12152020-5227 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Members present: Tom Alonzo, Chairman; Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Vice Chairman; Katey Adams, Clerk; Todd Dwyer, Jim Marino Also Present: Heather Lemieux, Town Manager Chairman Alonzo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and announced in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg public access channel. In accordance with the Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely: Mr. Alonzo read the remote meeting information for anyone who would like to join the meeting. He asked if everyone was present by roll call. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance that was recited by Ms. Adams. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mir. Jeffreys announced he would only be attending the meeting until 8:00 p.m. Ms. Adams had noticed the Town Hall front window boxes and thanked whoever filled and decorated them for the season. Mr. Alonzo commended the Salvation Army on their very successful tollbooth fundraiser last Saturday and their organizers, bringing in around $8,000. He also thanked the people who donated to it. He then thanked the Police, Fire and School departments for their 1s Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru Event. Ms. Lemieux noted Town offices are closed effective yesterday, to the public except by appointment. APPOINTMENTS: 1. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS Revote the Ratification of the Town Manager's Appointments of Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Thibodeau, Police Sergeant Joshua Mathieu, Full Time Police Officer Jeffrey Hill (elective April 25,2021) and Full Time Police Officer Nicholas Marino (effective April 25, Ms. Lemieux noted this is being voted on again as the appointments were not posted according to the Charter. Motion: M. Jeffreys 2°°: T. Dwyer To ratify the Town Manager's Appointments of Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Thibodeau, Police Sergeant Joshua Mathieu and Full Time Police Officer Jeffrey Hill (effective April 25, 2021 Vote: Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Marino- aye, Mr. Jeffreys -aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye ===PAGE 2=== Mr. Alonzo stated Conrad's Drive-In was renewing their common victualler license for 2021. Motion: K. Adams 2nd; J. Marino To approve the renewal of the common victualler license for for Conrad's Drive In Inc. d/b/a Conrad's, 835 Massachusetts Avenue Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mir. Marino-aye, Mr. Jeffreys -aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye Licensees that did not renew were Dippin Donuts (common victualler), 455 Mass Ave. and KB Agyeman d/b/a KB Cars LLC (Class II Auto dealer), 555 Chase Road. I. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Request to Issue Proclamation recognizing January 24-30, 2021 as School Choice Week This request was sent via email to Mr. Alonzo from Andrew Campanella, President of National School Choice Week of Southlake, Texas, asking to raise awareness by issuing a proclamation. After some discussion, it was decided to take no action. 2. Discussion of future agenda topies Ms. Adams requested discussing maintenance of town building envelopes (roofing and facades) in order to prevent further deterioration. Mr. Jeffreys wanted to discuss a process where residents can come to this board to request permission to hunt on Town property and what the approval process would be. Ms. Adams requested land transfers as a discussion topic. 3. Approval of October 31, 2020 Minutes Motion: J. Marino 2nd: K. Adams To approve the October 31, 2020 Minutes as presented Vote: Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. Dwyer-aye, Mr. Marino- aye, Mr. Jeffreys-aye, Mr. Alonzo-aye 4. Warrants- Mr. Alonzo reported he signed the following warrants last week; Accounts Payable Warrant #26 21, dated 12/8/2020, in the amount of $531,746.32 • Payroll Deduction Warrant #27 21, dated 12/9/2020, in the amount of $594,135.92 • Payroll Warrant #12P21, dated 12/10/2020, in the amount of $899,626.01 5. Action Items Mr. Alonzo stated the Board had waived the Right of First Refusal on Chapter 61 property located on Holman Street and Northfield Road but the property owner is requesting the Town to acknowledge four lots rather than one lot on the document and the purchase price per lot, which ===PAGE 3=== int Jery reported the CP Building eign Committe continues to mutand are delving costs reasonable. They meet again Thursday. The Library Trustees will be meeting Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Use of the library continues and they have implemented a share drive for library communication purposes. The trustees had a performance evaluation with Library Director Muir Haman and are very pleased with his work. TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COVID-19 UPDATE Announcement on Existing Vacancies: The following is a list of vacancies on the following committees: • Architectural Preservation District Commission (1 vacancy) • Cultural Council (1 vacancy) • Historical Commission (1 vacancy) • TCP Building Design Committee (1 vacancy appointed by Select Board and Town Moderator for member at large) Zoning Board of Appeals (1 Associate vacancy) Interested persons can find application forms on the Town Website and completed forms can be sent to the Select Board's Office. Purchase of Streetlights from Unitil: Wehave received an updated value of the street lighting assets from Unitilasof November 30, 2020. The valueis $89,161.56. Unitilrelayed thatthis valuewillchange(upordown) untilthetransferoftitle on the assets which has been recorded and there will be a "trueing up" of the final cost after the transfer, which could take an additional outo 120 days. Ifthetown owes Unitil torany additional cost Unitil will bill the town. If the town is due a credit, Unitil will then issue the town a check for the difference. As part of the next step of the process, I have provided Unitil with our legal counsel's contact information so that Unitil's legal counsel can communicate directly regarding necessary documentation. 925 Mass Ave. (TM Goal #1) I received notification from MassDevelopmentthat we did not receive funding forthegrantapplication I submitted in September through the Brownfields Redevelopment Funding program. I spoke with MassDevelopmentabout the process forresubmitting an application and they are very interested in this site as a project but weare not yetat a point that we are eligible for funding. I will continueto work with MassDevelopment and submit an application again in concert with their guidance. FY 2021 State BudgetUpdate: The Governorsigned the FY2021 budget on Friday, December 1 I th and the Division of Local Services will be sending out Charry Sheets by this Thursday. We were notified by Rep. Sena's office that Lunenburg was the recipient of one earmark for $25,000 towards upgrading the fire alarm system at the Primary School. As you may recall, $100,000 for a fire alarm upgrade at the Primary School was included in a Bond Bill of Chapter 151 of the Acts of 2020. ===PAGE 4=== at 671 West Street. This was advertised in the local newspaper and the person that originally inquired about purchasingtheland and theotherdirectabutterto thisparcel werenotified that it was out to bid. Today was the due date for bids and wedid notreceiveany bids. Dueto the lack ofresponse from theoriginal party that inquiredabout purchasing theproperty wewillnot proceed any further. Meetings, Events and Other Announcements: TheSchoolCommitteehas a meetingthrough Zoomon Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30p.m. • The Conservation Commission has a meeting through Zoomon Wednesday, December 16th at 7 p.m. • The APDC has a meeting through Zoom on Wednesday, December 16th at 7 p.m. • TheTCP Building Design Committee hasa meetingthrough Zoomon Thursday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. • The Library Board of Trustees hasa meeting through Zoomon Thursday, December 17th at 6:45 p.m. • TheHistoricalCommission hasa meetingthrough Zoomon Thursday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Lemieux wanted to thank Mr. Marino and Chief Gammel's spouse who connected them to the CAD instructor at Monty Tech who will draft the conceptual drawing of the old Primary School grounds. Mr. Alonzo suggested compiling their comments as a result of the site walk and inviting the CAD instructor to walk the grounds as well. Ms. Lemieux also noted the Holiday Drive-Thru and Salvation Army tollbooth fundraiser were both huge successes. She thanked Board members Alonzo and Dwyer, the Police, Fire and School departments, business owners and the Recreation Director for all their work as well. COVID-19 in Lunenburg: The Board of Health issued their weekly update and the cumulative laboratory confirmed number of COVID-19 cases reported to the Town was 280 as of December 11"". The State report shows 259 as of December 8th Town facilities are closed to the public and are open by appointment only, this was done as a precautionary measure in response to the increase in positive Covid-19 cases generally, as well asimon so se contact. So for the health and safety of both employees and the public, it was deemed to be the best Action at this time. This went into effect on December 14th and for anyone who wants to visit town offices, contact information is on the town website (www.lunenburgma.gov). This will be in effect until further notice. Upcoming Meetings The Board meets again on January 5, 12 and 19, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Adams gave a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year shout out to everyone. ===PAGE 5=== Respectfully submitted, Elaine m. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager