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March 16, 2022
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Cathy Biliouris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes of February 2, 2022 as written
Cathy Biliouris moved to approve minutes of February 2, 2022 as written. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to approve minutes of February 2, 2022 as written. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve Payroll Warrant W22-19P in the amount of $58,062.44
Cathy Biliouris moved to approve Payroll Warrant W22-19P in the amount of $58,062.44. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to approve Payroll Warrant W22-19P in the amount of $58,062.44. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve Vendor Warrant W22-19 in the amount of $614,828.62
Cathy Biliouris moved to approve Vendor Warrant W22-19 in the amount of $614,828.62. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to approve Vendor Warrant W22-19 in the amount of $614,828.62. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Mike Savageau as Building Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23
Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Mike Savageau as Building Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Mike Savageau as Building Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23
Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Steve Dubois, Jr. as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23
Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Steve Dubois, Jr. as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Steve Dubois, Jr. as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23
Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Emma Jack as Broadcast Technician intern, part-time not to exceed 19 hours/week, effective 3/16/22, with a probationary period of one year
Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Emma Jack as Broadcast Technician intern, part-time not to exceed 19 hours/week, effective 3/16/22, with a probationary period of one year. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to appoint Emma Jack as Broadcast Technician intern, part-time not to exceed 19 hours/week, effective 3/16/22, with a probationary period of one year. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Authorize $450 for a detailed assessment of the Town Clock to include determination of repairs with funds to be appropriated from Municipal Bldgs. repair account
Cathy Biliouris moved to authorize $450 for a detailed assessment of the Town Clock to include determination of repairs with funds to be appropriated from Municipal Bldgs. repair account. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to authorize $450 for a detailed assessment of the Town Clock to include determination of repairs with funds to be appropriated from Municipal Bldgs. repair account. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Authorize funds for repair of the Town Bell cradle not to exceed $9,000
Cathy Biliouris moved to authorize funds for repair of the Town Bell cradle not to exceed $9,000. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to authorize funds for repair of the Town Bell cradle not to exceed $9,000. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Authorize premium pay from ARPA fund for Fire Dept. employees due to COVID-19 emergency not to exceed $12,000
Cathy Biliouris moved to authorize premium pay from ARPA fund for Fire Dept. employees due to COVID-19 emergency not to exceed $12,000. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to authorize premium pay from ARPA fund for Fire Dept. employees due to COVID-19 emergency not to exceed $12,000. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Rescind OBRA policy approved by Board in FY08
Cathy Biliouris moved to rescind OBRA policy approved by Board in FY08. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to rescind OBRA policy approved by Board in FY08. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Change the Town Hall mask policy from "mandated" to "encouraged
Cathy Biliouris moved to change the Town Hall mask policy from "mandated" to "encouraged". Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to change the Town Hall mask policy from "mandated" to "encouraged". Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve funds from ARPA in the amount of $4,465 to complete the capital project at the Highway building
Cathy Biliouris moved to approve funds from ARPA in the amount of $4,465 to complete the capital project at the Highway building. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to approve funds from ARPA in the amount of $4,465 to complete the capital project at the Highway building. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve Modular Communications Antenna Tower Proposal for Public Safety Building in the amount of $53,446.70
Cathy Biliouris moved to approve Modular Communications Antenna Tower Proposal for Public Safety Building in the amount of $53,446.70. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to approve Modular Communications Antenna Tower Proposal for Public Safety Building in the amount of $53,446.70. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Cathy Biliouris moved to adjourn the meeting. David Nadeau second. Vote is unanimous
From the minutes
“Cathy Biliouris moved to adjourn the meeting. David Nadeau second. Vote is unanimous.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
From the Ashby Selectboard’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Selectboard Meeting Agendas and Minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectboard members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Selectboard photos): Ashby MA Studio “Knowing Your Town” interviews — David Nadeau and Jessica Kallin (2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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