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May 8, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Doug Leab, Jessica Kallin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Payroll Warrant W24-22P in the amount of $85,452.96
Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-22P in the amount of $85,452.96. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-22P in the amount of $85,452.96. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Vendor Warrant W24-22 in the amount of $1,290.208.78 of which $1,191,230.25 is for North Middlesex Assessment
Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-22 in the amount of $1,290.208.78 of which $1,191,230.25 is for North Middlesex Assessment. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-22 in the amount of $1,290.208.78 of which $1,191,230.25 is for North Middlesex Assessment. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the minutes of 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Authorize Elizabeth Wood to submit the Mass Development grant for the Grant on behalf of the Selectboard
Doug moved to authorize Elizabeth Wood to submit the Mass Development grant for the Grant on behalf of the Selectboard. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize Elizabeth Wood to submit the Mass Development grant for the Grant on behalf of the Selectboard. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Authorize use of ARPA funds to pay off the 2022 International 6-wheeler with wing plow from ARPA for approximately $118K, where the final number is to be determined
Doug moved to authorize use of ARPA funds to pay off the 2022 International 6-wheeler with wing plow from ARPA for approximately $118K, where the final number is to be determined.. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize use of ARPA funds to pay off the 2022 International 6-wheeler with wing plow from ARPA for approximately $118K, where the final number is to be determined.. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Authorize use of ARPA funds to pay off the approximately $20K of the police leased vehicle
Doug moved to authorize use of ARPA funds to pay off the approximately $20K of the police leased vehicle. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize use of ARPA funds to pay off the approximately $20K of the police leased vehicle. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Authorize the use of $6K of APRA funds to pay off the final payment on the Tasers for the Police Department
David moved to authorize the use of $6K of APRA funds to pay off the final payment on the Tasers for the Police Department. Seconded by Doug. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“David moved to authorize the use of $6K of APRA funds to pay off the final payment on the Tasers for the Police Department. Seconded by Doug. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Allocate $20K of ARPA funds to go to the reclamation of the tennis and basketball courts
David moved to allocate $20K of ARPA funds to go to the reclamation of the tennis and basketball courts. Seconded by Doug. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“David moved to allocate $20K of ARPA funds to go to the reclamation of the tennis and basketball courts. Seconded by Doug. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Authorize $10K of ARPA funds to the Highway Department for the purchase of the Scag mower
Doug moved to authorize $10K of ARPA funds to the Highway Department for the purchase of the Scag mower. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize $10K of ARPA funds to the Highway Department for the purchase of the Scag mower. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Authorize the use of $20K of APRA funds to the Highway Department for materials
Doug moved to authorize the use of $20K of APRA funds to the Highway Department for materials. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize the use of $20K of APRA funds to the Highway Department for materials. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Call a Special Town Election on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a Proposition 2 4 Override for North Middlesex Regional School District
Doug moved to call a Special Town Election on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a Proposition 2 4 Override for North Middlesex Regional School District. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to call a Special Town Election on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a Proposition 2 4 Override for North Middlesex Regional School District. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Sign the letter notifying the Town Clerk of the call for a Special Town Election on Tuesday June 18. 2024 from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for Proposition 2 2 Override for the North Middlesex Regional...
Doug moved to sign the letter notifying the Town Clerk of the call for a Special Town Election on Tuesday June 18. 2024 from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for Proposition 2 2 Override for the North Middlesex Regional School District. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to sign the letter notifying the Town Clerk of the call for a Special Town Election on Tuesday June 18. 2024 from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM for Proposition 2 2 Override for the North Middlesex Regional School District. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a), Reason #3; To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Doug moved to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a), Reason #3; To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; The Police Union. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a), Reason #3; To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; The Police Union. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 1, to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint against the Board, filed by Patrick McPhee on April 30, 2024, concerning...
Doug moved to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 1, to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint against the Board, filed by Patrick McPhee on April 30, 2024, concerning the release of executive session minutes from the Board's February 1, 2024 meeting. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 1, to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint against the Board, filed by Patrick McPhee on April 30, 2024, concerning the release of executive session minutes from the Board's February 1, 2024 meeting. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 8:55PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 8:55PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
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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