MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2018
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Se TR
Close the hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Accept the Board of Assessor's recommendation of a single tax rate for the FY2019 in the amount of $16.28 per thous
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the Board of Assessor's recommendation of a single tax rate for the FY2019 in the amount of $16.28 per thousand. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the Board of Assessor's recommendation of a single tax rate for the FY2019 in the amount of $16.28 per thousand. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Accept the recommendation by the Library Board of Trustee to name the large room the Robert E Schiesske Meeting Room
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the recommendation by the Library Board of Trustee to name the large room the Robert E Schiesske Meeting Room. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the recommendation by the Library Board of Trustee to name the large room the Robert E Schiesske Meeting Room. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Accept the consent agenda as presented
Steve Mitchell made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Create a Land Use and Development Liaison Committee
Appoint Steve Mitchell and Yolanda Greaves to the UGC working group to discuss the development agreement
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Steve Mitchell and Yolanda Greaves to the UGC working group to discuss the development agreement. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Steve Mitchell and Yolanda Greaves to the UGC working group to discuss the development agreement. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the All Alcohol and Restaurant List as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the All Alcohol and Restaurant List as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the All Alcohol and Restaurant List as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Club Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Club Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Club Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Amusement Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Amusement Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Amusement Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Billiards License as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Billiards License as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Billiards License as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Class II Licenses minus the JC Auto Sales
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II Licenses minus the JC Auto Sales. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II Licenses minus the JC Auto Sales. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II License for JC Auto Sales for 30 days
Yolanda Greaves made a motion Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II License for JC Auto Sales for 30 days. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II License for JC Auto Sales for 30 days. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Class Hl list as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class Hl list as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Class Hl list as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Hobby Shop License as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Hobby Shop License as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Hobby Shop License as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve Lodging License as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve Lodging License as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve Lodging License as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Designer Selection Review Policy
Reaffirm the Designer Selection Procedures as presented and appoint Jenn Ball to manage the process
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to reaffirm the Designer Selection Procedures as presented and appoint Jenn Ball to manage the process. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to reaffirm the Designer Selection Procedures as presented and appoint Jenn Ball to manage the process. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Rob Scherer
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
From the Ashland Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): WACA-TV Ashland videos — Brandi Kinsman (July 2026), Makeda Keegan (September 2026), Joseph Magnani (May 2026), Yolanda Greaves (May 2025) and Claudia Bennett (March 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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