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Ward Councilors Councilors-at-Large Ward 1 – Mark A. Vital Sean A. Navin Ward 2 – David Doucette Mark A. Oram Ward 3 – Robert Preciado Michael H. Ossing Ward 4 – Teona C. Brown Kathleen D. Robey Ward 5 – John J. Irish Ward 6 – A. Trey Fuccillo Ward 7 – VACANT Council President Council Vice-President Michael H. Ossing Kathleen D. Robey CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, City Hall. City Councilors Present: Ossing, Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, & Robey. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM. City Council President Ossing expressed his sorrow on the passing of Ward 7 City Councilor Donald R. Landers, Sr. and a moment of silence was observed in his memory. Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, MARCH 10, 2025, FILE; adopted. That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from Green Meadows Farms, LLC, to allow for Medical Marijuana sales in addition to Adult Use Marijuana sales at a facility to be located at 239 Boston Post Road West, Order No. 25- 1009378, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:12 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. That the CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from Raimundo Neto, Owner of 36 Jefferson Street, to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 153 from “Residence B (RB)” to “Neighborhood Business District (NB)”, Order No. 24/25-1009330B, CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 14, 2025, AT 8:00 PM; adopted. a) Request from Attorney James McMahon on behalf of Raimundo Neto to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to the April 14, 2025, City Council Meeting. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Council President Ossing, re: Revised City Council Committee Assignments, FILE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – March 2025 Update, FILE; adopted. IN CITY COUNCIL 2 MARCH 24, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $41,533.50 (Forty-one thousand five hundred thirty-three dollars and fifty cents) for the Recreation Department, which moves funds from Senior Clerk to Equipment & Supplies-Youth Activities to fund equipment and field upgrades, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Recreation Department FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $41,533.50 $41,533.50 14920002 50770 Sr. Clerk $41,533.50 14920007 53610 Equip & Supplies-Youth Activities $15,228.09 Reason: Funds available Additional funds needed for equipment & field upgrades at city facilities $41,533.50 Total $41,533.50 Total $15,228.09 IN CITY COUNCIL 3 MARCH 24, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $364,051.93 (Three hundred sixty-four thousand, fifty-one dollars and ninety-three cents) from Reserve for Salaries to various accounts to fund the collective bargaining agreements with the Engineers, Foreman and Patrol unions, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $872,925.00 $364,051.93 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $112,273.46 12100001 50420 Police Officers $1,053,148.60 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $914.34 12100001 50435 Police Specialist $30,780.20 Reason: Contractual Obligation $15,986.72 12100003 51310 Overtime Regular $54,548.48 Reason: Contractual Obligation $129.16 12100003 51319 Overtime Cell Watch $4,851.44 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,393.57 12100003 51320 Overtime Court $86,891.85 Reason: Contractual Obligation $347.85 12100003 51329 On-Call Pay $5,648.84 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,842.22 12100003 51360 Overtime Training $352.95 Reason: Contractual Obligation $78,336.17 12100003 51440 Educational Incentive $238,184.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $821.44 12100003 51450 Night Shift Differential $67,464.20 Reason: Contractual Obligation $7,645.73 12100003 51490 Holiday $75,742.80 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,211.42 12100003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $44,752.68 Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,585.82 14001301 50690 General Foreman $28,140.44 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,687.74 14001401 50690 Foreman $25,354.34 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,375.47 14001501 50690 General Foreman $35,300.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,687.73 14003001 50690 Foreman $23,454.39 Reason: Contractual Obligation $10,747.21 61090001 50690 Foreman $94,367.04 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,687.74 61090001 50780 Chief Pumping St $23,454.34 Reason: Contractual Obligation $884.64 14001303 51310 Overtime Regular $20,055.29 Reason: Contractual Obligation $266.49 14001403 51310 Overtime Regular $4,539.57 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,238.53 14001503 51310 Overtime Regular $22,209.41 Reason: Contractual Obligation IN CITY COUNCIL 4 MARCH 24, 2025 $1,028.06 14003003 51310 Overtime Regular $6,290.68 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,419.00 61090003 51310 Overtime Regular $110,350.23 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,791.82 14001303 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $136.48 Reason: Contractual Obligation $298.64 14001503 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $8,363.62 Reason: Contractual Obligation $149.32 14003003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $81.81 Reason: Contractual Obligation $121.32 61090003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $979.58 Reason: Contractual Obligation $297.48 14001303 51430 Longevity $170.30 . Reason: Contractual Obligation $129.41 14001403 51430 Longevity $141.70 Reason: Contractual Obligation $258.82 14001503 51430 Longevity $1,004.77 Reason: Contractual Obligation $51.76 14003003 51430 Longevity $74.54 Reason: Contractual Obligation $129.41 61090003 51430 Longevity $124.12 Reason: Contractual Obligation $74.98 14001303 51470 Interim Foreman $9,058.53 Reason: Contractual Obligation $71.71 14001403 51470 Interim Foreman $4,244.63 Reason: Contractual Obligation $529.62 14001503 51470 Interim Foreman $13,079.64 Reason: Contractual Obligation $48.46 61090003 51470 Interim Foreman $1,542.68 Reason: Contractual Obligation $100.00 14001303 51440 Educational Incentive $2,000.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $100.00 14001403 51440 Educational Incentive $3,300.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $400.00 14001503 51440 Educational Incentive $0.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $700.00 14003003 51440 Educational Incentive $400.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $28,669.23 11990006 51500 Fringes $0.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,227.17 13032002 50680 General Foreman $28,007.52 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,712.77 14001101 50108 GIS Administrator $23,567.06 IN CITY COUNCIL 5 MARCH 24, 2025 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,783.80 14001101 50700 Grade 2 Engineer $16,627.72 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,877.98 14001101 50705 Asst Civil Engineer $24,991.76 Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,090.18 14001101 50710 Junior Civil Engineer $96,741.71 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,225.49 14001301 50660 General Foreman $28,140.44 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,225.49 14001401 50692 Supt of Automotive $28,140.46 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,656.78 60080001 50570 Chemist $23,180.54 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,997.11 60080001 50580 Asst Chemist $17,354.28 Reason: Contractual Obligation $12,071.67 60081001 50850 Sewage Tr Plt Operator $106,783.68 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,146.98 60081001 50910 Head Treatment Plant $24,085.13 Reason: Contractual Obligation $9,548.76 60085001 50850 Sewage Tr Plt Operator $88,293.53 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,142.84 60085001 50910 Head Treatment Plant $29,976.95 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,225.49 61090001 50680 General Foreman $28,140.47 Reason: Contractual Obligation $179.19 11920003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $3,228.43 Reason: Contractual Obligation $285.71 14001103 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,050.90 Reason: Contractual Obligation $149.51 14001303 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $136.48 Reason: Contractual Obligation $316.22 60081003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,972.80 Reason: Contractual Obligation $163.51 61090003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $979.58 Reason: Contractual Obligation $361.40 14001103 51310 Overtime Regular $6,888.76 Reason: Contractual Obligation $139.92 60080003 51310 Overtime Regular $890.72 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,571.52 60081003 51310 Overtime Regular $29,134.55 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,448.37 60085003 51310 Overtime Regular $21,456.14 Reason: Contractual Obligation IN CITY COUNCIL 6 MARCH 24, 2025 $93.18 11920003 51430 Longevity $1,021.06 Reason: Contractual Obligation $186.04 14001103 51430 Longevity $5,798.58 Reason: Contractual Obligation $155.30 14001303 51430 Longevity $170.30 Reason: Contractual Obligation $155.30 14001403 51430 Longevity $141.70 Reason: Contractual Obligation $76.75 60080003 51430 Longevity $141.62 Reason: Contractual Obligation $268.09 60081003 51430 Longevity $463.59 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,568.46 60085003 51430 Longevity $26.41 Reason: Contractual Obligation $62.12 61090003 51430 Longevity $124.12 Reason: Contractual Obligation $71.34 60080003 51470 Interim Foreman $1,371.29 Reason: Contractual Obligation $58.91 60081003 51470 Interim Foreman $4,112.47 Reason: Contractual Obligation $76.09 60085003 51470 Interim Foreman $544.32 Reason: Contractual Obligation $100.00 14001403 51440 Educational Incentive $3,300.00 . Reason: Contractual Obligation $100.00 60081003 51440 Educational Incentive $0.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $100.00 61090003 51440 Educational Incentive $1,200.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $364,051.93 $364,051.93 IN CITY COUNCIL 7 MARCH 24, 2025 Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Draft Open Space Plan for 2025-2032 for public review and comment, referred to OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Report of Cemeteries and Perpetual Care Trust Fund Guidelines pursuant to Order No. 25-1009345A, FILE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Testing Laboratories, FILE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request by the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia for a Temporary Sign at the corner of Route 20 and Hagar Road from September 20, 2025, to September 28, 2025, for the 2025 Colonial Faire and Muster at the Wayside Inn, APPROVED; adopted. Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special Permit from 27 Curtis Ave LLC, for the Proposed Renovation and Reconstruction of a pre-existing non-conforming Car Wash located at 27 Curtis Avenue, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) Conservation Commission, February 20, 2025. b) Council on Aging, February 11, 2025. c) Historical Commission, January 16, 2025. d) Library Trustees, February 4, 2025. e) Planning Board, February 10, 2025. Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Samantha Almeida, 8 Kings View Road, pothole or other road defect. b) Paul Carucci, 18 Mohican Path, pothole or other road defect. c) Luca Chiodelli, 30 Summit Lane, Ashland, pothole or other road defect. d) Darren Cormier, 42 Daniels Road, pothole or other road defect. e) Jenna Schlehuber, 419 Stearns Road, pothole or other road defect. f) Jessica Slaybi, 160 Evelina Drive, residential mailbox claim (2b). IN CITY COUNCIL 8 MARCH 24, 2025 Councilor Fuccillo reported the following out of the Public Services Committee: City Council Public Services Committee March 19, 2025 Minutes and Report This meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chamber and was open to the public. The meeting was televised on WMCT-TV (Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon/Fios Channel 34) and available for viewing on their website, https://www.wmct-tv.com. The meeting may be viewed on the city’s website, www.marlborough-ma.gov. Voting members present were Chair Fuccillo, Councilor Irish, and Councilor Doucette. Non-voting members present were Council President Ossing, Councilor Robey, Councilor Navin, and Councilor Brown. Councilor Vital arrived at 7:05 PM. Order No. 25-1009377: Application for Taxi/Livery License from Luiz de Lima Gomez d/b/a/ Skyline Limo Service, Inc. to operate a Livery Service with one (1) vehicle at 2312 Mayflower Circle. The Chair opened the meeting with a moment of silence to remember Ward 7 Councilor and former Public Services Committee Chair Donald R. Landers. Chair Fuccillo introduced the voting members of the committee. He then read an email from Police Chief David Giorgi, dated February 26, 2025, that confirmed the CORI report was submitted to Chief Giorgi, and he is without objection to the issuance of the livery license. Councilor Irish asked Mr. Gomez what vehicle he would be using. Petitioner responded that he will be using a 2025 Tesla Model Y. Responding to Councilor Irish, Mr. Gomez confirmed that he had spoke to the property management at 2312 Mayflower Circle about his livery service and confirmed that he had adequate space for the vehicle. Councilor Doucette asked the petitioner about his experience in the livery business. Mr. Gomez explained that prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic he was in the business for four (4) years. Petitioner stated that he plans to concentrate his livery service on private clients going back and forth to airports. On a motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair, the committee recommends approval of the Taxi/Livery License to Luiz de Lima Gomez d/b/a Skyline Limo Service, Inc. to operate a Livery Service with one (1) vehicle at 2312 Mayflower Circle. On a motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair, the meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM. Councilor Robey reported the following out of the Urban Affairs Committee: City Council Urban Affairs & Housing Committee March 19, 2025 Minutes and Report This meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chamber and was open to the public. The meeting was televised on WMCT-TV (Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon/Fios Channel 34) and available for viewing on their website, https://www.wmct-tv.com. The meeting may be viewed on the city’s website, www.marlborough-ma.gov. Voting members present: Chairman Katie Robey, Councilor Navin, Councilor Doucette, Councilor Fuccillo and Councilor Preciado. IN CITY COUNCIL 9 MARCH 24, 2025 Reports of Committee Continued: Also present: Councilors Brown, Irish, Ossing and Vital. Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Chair announced that with the passing of Councilor Landers, who was a member of this committee, President Ossing has appointed Councilor Fuccillo as a member. The Chair announced that the committee would take the orders as on the agenda as Councilor Doucette will have to recuse himself from the Special Permit for McDonald's. Order No. 25-1009351: Communication from Asst. City Solicitor Jeremy McManus on behalf of Councilor Ossing re: Proposed Zoning Amendment relative to Medical and Adult Use Marijuana re: Independent Testing Laboratory The chair read the letter from the Planning Board which sent a favorable recommendation on this Zoning change, voting 5-0. She stated the change would allow four independent testing laboratories in the city. The order is in proper form. Councilor Navin moved to approve the order, it was seconded, and the vote carried 5-0. Order No. 25-1009353: Application for Special Permit from McDonald's USA, LLC, for a proposed Restaurant with a Drive-Thru Facility use within the Wayside Zoning District located at 735 Boston Post Road East. The chair stated that Councilor Doucette was recusing himself from this discussion. Ann Sabolewski, on behalf of McDonald's introduced herself, Eric Dubrule from Bohler Engineering, and Shaun Kelly from Chappell Engineering. The chair read through the comments from the Department Heads and then began reviewing the draft special permit. The chair noted a typo in finding of Facts #3, repeating "existing building” in 1st line. As the Chair read through the Conditions, Councilor Navin asked about #5-Sign and Awnings and asked what the sign would look like. Ms. Sabolewski handed out a photo of the sign (4 ft X 4 ft) which has the arch internally lit. Councilor Navin stated he wanted to make sure the applicant followed the sign requirements in the Wayside District. The committee confirmed the need for a sign permit and a detailed discussion at a later date. It was asked what hours other McDonald's are open and the chair responded 24 hours where this one will not be 24 hours. The chair pointed out a typo in #10 Parking Area Rules- delete "in" between modified and during in 2nd sentence. #15 Lighting was revised to delete the word "unreasonable" before light trespass to match the suggestion of Ms. Ryder. #16 Landscaping was amended as suggested by Ms. Ryder to add to end of last sentence, "as may be amended during Site Plan Review." #19 Severability of Conditions The chair suggested based on a prior ruling of the Solicitor that this be deleted, the applicant agreed. Councilor Preciado asked if this would be owned by McDonald’s corporate and the response was that prior to building, it would be placed with a franchise with a lease of unknown years. Councilor Navin moved to approve the draft Special Permit for a drive-thru service window for McDonald's as amended, it was seconded and the vote carried 4-0 with Councilor Doucette recused. Councilor Navin moved to adjourn, it was seconded and carried 4-0. the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM. IN CITY COUNCIL 10 MARCH 24, 2025 Reports of Committee Continued: Councilor Navin reported the following out of the Veterans Affairs Committee: City Council Veterans Affairs Committee March 19, 2025 Minutes and Report This meeting convened at 7:30 PM and was held in the City Council Chamber and open to the public. The meeting was televised on WMCT-TV (Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon/Fios Channel 34) and available for viewing on their website https://www.wmct-tv.com/watch Voting Members: Chair Navin, Councilor Brown and Councilor Vital Non-Voting Members: Councilors Ossing, Fuccillo, Irish, Robey, Preciado and Doucette Present to discuss the Order: Veterans Director Michael Hennessy and Matthew Sargent Order No. 25-1009385: Communication from Mayor Dumais regarding proposed Order on the Naming of Veteran City Squares throughout the city. Chair Navin read the Mayor’s letter and the accompanying Order for the naming of the squares and places for Phillip David Brodeur Square, Clarence Hinkson Square, Amedee L’Ecuyer Square, Mark Joseph Cintolo Square, Charles Demeter Cosma Square, Alfred Desmarais Square, Arthur Charles Beausoleil Square, David H. Bishop Square and Gold Star Families Plaza. Director Hennessy and Matt Sargent explained the process that resulted in this request that will recognize Marlborough veterans, both past and present. John Manning, President of the Marlborough Veterans Council informed Mayor Dumais in writing that the Veterans Council met and agreed to the naming of eight city squares to be named for individual veterans, saying the veterans chosen were picked from the master list of deceased Marlborough veterans. Additionally, the Veterans Council supports the naming of the plaza behind City Hall in honor of Gold Star Families. Councilors were in support of the Mayor’s request. On a motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by Chair Navin, the committee recommends approval of the Order as submitted. Vote 3-0 On a motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by Chair Navin, the committee adjourned at 7:56 PM. Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, to move the recommendation of the Public Services Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Luiz de Lima Gomes d/b/a Skyline Limo Service, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle at, 2312 Mayflower Circle, APPROVED; adopted. IN CITY COUNCIL 11 MARCH 24, 2025 Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from McDonald’s USA, LLC, for a Proposed Restaurant with a Drive-Thru Facility within the Wayside District at 735 Boston Post Road East, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE APRIL 14, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Councilor Doucette Recused. Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Veterans Services Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That pursuant to City Ordinance Sec. 551-1, the City Council hereby approves the naming of the following public City Squares and Places: (i) The corner of Farm Road and Broadmeadow Road, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as the Phillip David Brodeur Square. Said naming is in honor of Marlborough High School Graduate and United States Naval Aviator Phillip David Brodeur; and (ii) The corner of Bolton Street and Union Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as the Clarence Hinkson Square. Said naming is in honor of Clarence Hinkson who served in the United States Coast Guard; and (iii) The corner of Lincoln Street and Highland Avenue, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as the Amedee L’Ecuyer Square. Said naming is in honor of Amedee L’Ecuyer, Killed in Action during World War I; and (iv) The corner of Main Street and Hildreth Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as Mark Joseph Cintolo Square. Said naming is in honor of Marlborough High School Graduate Mark Joseph Cintolo who served in the United States Army; and (v) The corner of Bolton Street and Reservoir Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as Charles Demeter Cosma. Said naming is in honor of Charles Demeter Cosma, Killed in Action in Vignot, France; and (vi) The corner of South Bolton Street and Bridge Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as Alfred Desmarais Square. Said naming is in honor of Alfred Desmarais who served in the Canadian Army; and (vii) The corner of Stevens Street and Old Charter Road, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as Arthur Charles Beausoleil Square. Said naming is in honor of Arthur Charles Beausoleil who served in the United States Army; and (viii) The corner of Stevens Street and Union Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as David H. Bishop Square. Said naming is in honor of David H. Bishop who served in the United States Army; and (ix) The plaza behind City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be named and known as the Gold Star Families Plaza. Said naming is in honor of the Marlborough Gold Star Families. APPROVED; adopted. IN CITY COUNCIL 12 MARCH 24, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Order relative to Municipal Aggregation that was approved by the City Council on April 8, 2019 (Order No. 19-1007578B) is hereby replaced and the following adopted in place thereof: 1. This order supersedes Order No. 19-1007578B dated April 8, 2019. 2. The goal of the Municipal Aggregation Committee is to obtain competitive electric supply offers that will provide stability and predictability to participants in the program. Additionally, the Municipal Aggregation Committee will focus on obtaining rates that are lower than the National Grid Fixed Basic Service Rate. 3. Establish a Municipal Aggregation Committee that will review competitive electric supply agreements and make recommendations to the Mayor. The Municipal Aggregation Committee will consist of 5 members including: ▪ The Mayor ▪ Two City Councilors (appointed by the City Council President) ▪ The Chief Procurement Officer ▪ The DPW Commissioner (or designee) ▪ A quorum shall consist of a minimum of 3 members 4. The Municipal Aggregation Committee will provide periodic updates to the City Council on Municipal Aggregation implementation. 5. All suppliers of electricity licensed by the Department of Public Utilities and qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can participate in the City’s Municipal Aggregation Program. APPROVED; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $626,812.24 (Six hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred twelve dollars and twenty-four cents) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operating and capital budgets of WMCT-TV for FY2026, APPROVED. Councilor Ossing filed a Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $937,128.26 $626,812.24 27000099 47750 Receipts Reserved-PEG Funds $626,812.24 89000 25581 Marlboro Cable Trust $0.00 Reason: To fund WMCT'S FY26 Budget $626,812.24 Total $626,812.24 Total IN CITY COUNCIL 13 MARCH 24, 2025 Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:32 PM; adopted.