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Acton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 19, 2020

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Joan Gardner, Jon Benson, Dean A. Charter, Peter J. Berry, David D. Martin

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

3. Town of Acton Note Sale: Approve Sale and Issuance of #13,627,378 Bond Anticipation

Approve the sale of $13,627,378 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to TD Securities LLC, and the related bond votes

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Martin moves to approve the sale of $13,627,378 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated May 26, 2020, and payable March 16, 2021, at an interest rate of 1.25%, to TD Securities LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $54,918.34 and further move the additional items as follows (Further Voted: ...). Mr. Berry seconds.

From the minutes

“Mr. Martin moves to approve the sale of $13,627,378 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated May 26, 2020, and payable March 16, 2021, at an interest rate of 1.25%, to TD Securities LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $54,918.34 and further move the additional items as follows Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 4, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated May 11, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public; that no vote was taken by secret ballot; that a notice stating the place (or method of accessing), date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building at which the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting; and that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended and in accordance with the Governor's emergency order dated March 12, 2020 authorizing remote meetings during the Covid-19 related state of emergency, if applicable. Mr. Berry seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: MR. Martin - aye Mr. Benson- aye Mr. Berry- aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Berry)

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

5. Discussion of Proposed Communication Plan Request for Extension of Site Plan Special

Approving the extension with the following conditions The permit extension would run as far as the Conservation Commission permit runs Communication plan be implemented A full set of revised plans...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Charter moves to approving the extension with the following conditions The permit extension would run as far as the Conservation Commission permit runs Communication plan be implemented A full set of revised plans should be submitted Mr. Martin seconds, Mr. Charter

From the minutes

“Mr. Charter moves to approving the extension with the following conditions The permit extension would run as far as the Conservation Commission permit runs Communication plan be implemented A full set of revised plans should be submitted Mr. Martin seconds, Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry- aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye That Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

6. Consider Request for Letter of Support for the Article 97 Bill for Acton Water District's

Support Article 97 Bill request and authorize the Chair to sign the letter when developed

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Charter moves to support Article 97 Bill request and authorize the Chair to sign the letter when developed. Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter

From the minutes

“Mr. Charter moves to support Article 97 Bill request and authorize the Chair to sign the letter when developed. Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called the roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Charter, second: Benson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

7. Presentation of Recommendation for Annual Town Meeting Date, Location, and Warrant

Schedule Annual Town Meeting Monday, June 29th at the ABRHF

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Benson moves to schedule Annual Town Meeting Monday, June 29th at the ABRHF, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter

From the minutes

“Mr. Benson moves to schedule Annual Town Meeting Monday, June 29th at the ABRHF, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye MR. Berry - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Benson, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

9. Discussion of Preliminary Phased Reopening Plan for Town Operations

Accept consent item 10

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Martin moves to accept consent item 10, Mr. Berry seconds. Mr. Charter

From the minutes

“Mr. Martin moves to accept consent item 10, Mr. Berry seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Berry)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Benson moves to adjourn, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter

From the minutes

“Mr. Benson moves to adjourn, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Benson, second: Martin)

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

From the Acton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Archive Center (Select Board Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Acton Exchange candidate profiles (Francesca Arsenault, April 2024, photo courtesy of Barrett Sotheby’s Realty; David D. Martin, April 2025; Alissa Nicol, April 2026; Pam Nourse, April 2026, photo by Maddie Freeman); Dean A. Charter from the Town of Acton’s Select Board group photo (May 11, 2026).

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