MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 20, 2022
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Yolanda Greaves, Steve Mitchell, Joseph Magnani, Robert Scherer
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert Scherer took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Open the public hearing
Yolanda made a motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to open the public hearing. Seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the request for the change of ownership for Universal Auto Repair and Sales to Summer Street Automotive LLC and approve the Class II License for7 vehicles
Yolanda made a motion approve the request for the change of ownership for Universal Auto Repair and Sales to Summer Street Automotive LLC and approve the Class II License for7 vehicles. This motion was seconded by Rob with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0. .
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion approve the request for the change of ownership for Universal Auto Repair and Sales to Summer Street Automotive LLC and approve the Class II License for7 vehicles. This motion was seconded by Rob with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0. ..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Dangerous Dog Hearing
Pause the hearing
Steve made a motion to pause the hearing seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to pause the hearing seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Continue the hearing
Steve made a motion to continue the hearing seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to continue the hearing seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Close the hearing seconded Steve
Brandi made a motion to close the hearing seconded Steve with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Brandi made a motion to close the hearing seconded Steve with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Mitchell)
Determine that Atlas is a "Dangerous Dog" for the purpose of the hearing
Steve made a motion to determine that Atlas is a "Dangerous Dog" for the purpose of the hearing. This was seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to determine that Atlas is a "Dangerous Dog" for the purpose of the hearing. This was seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Use include items two thru 6 as presented by Attorney Kennefick as it applies to Atlas and the Selby's and that they continue to work with the dog trainer and that our Animal Control Officer...
Yolanda made a motion to use include items two thru 6 as presented by Attorney Kennefick as it applies to Atlas and the Selby's and that they continue to work with the dog trainer and that our Animal Control Officer continue to monitor the situation. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0- Ascertainment Hearing Joe read the Legal Notice to open the public hearing as written below.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to use include items two thru 6 as presented by Attorney Kennefick as it applies to Atlas and the Selby's and that they continue to work with the dog trainer and that our Animal Control Officer continue to monitor the situation. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0- Ascertainment Hearing Joe read the Legal Notice to open the public hearing as written below..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Ascertainment Hearing
Continue the hearing
Steve made a motion to continue the hearing seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to continue the hearing seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Re-open the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Proceeding
Steve made a motion to re-open the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Proceeding seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to re-open the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Proceeding seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Enter the written statements from the community members as exhibit #2
Steve made a motion to enter the written statements from the community members as exhibit #2. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to enter the written statements from the community members as exhibit #2. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Enter the Capital Budget as exhibit #3
Steve made a motion to enter the Capital Budget as exhibit #3. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to enter the Capital Budget as exhibit #3. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Enter the Town of Ashland and Access Provider PEG Access Operational Needs and Overview as exhibit #4
Steve made a motion enter the Town of Ashland and Access Provider PEG Access Operational Needs and Overview as exhibit #4. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion enter the Town of Ashland and Access Provider PEG Access Operational Needs and Overview as exhibit #4. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
For the purposed of informal license renewal negotiations with Verizon and Comcast, The Select Board, in its capacity as the cable television license Issuing Authority, authorizes the use of the...
Brandi made a motion for the purposed of informal license renewal negotiations with Verizon and Comcast, The Select Board, in its capacity as the cable television license Issuing Authority, authorizes the use of the attached "Public, Educational and government (PEG) Access Capital Equipment Needs and Itemized Budge" and "Town of Ashland and Access Provider PEG Access Operational Needs" for use in the license renewal negotiation process to identify the Town' cable renewal community needs during negotiations. The foregoing is subject to the Town reserving the right to modify these findings at any time during and/or after the renewal process subject to applicable law. This was seconded by Steve with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Brandi made a motion for the purposed of informal license renewal negotiations with Verizon and Comcast, The Select Board, in its capacity as the cable television license Issuing Authority, authorizes the use of the attached "Public, Educational and government (PEG) Access Capital Equipment Needs and Itemized Budge" and "Town of Ashland and Access Provider PEG Access Operational Needs" for use in the license renewal negotiation process to identify the Town' cable renewal community needs during negotiations. The foregoing is subject to the Town reserving the right to modify these findings at any time during and/or after the renewal process subject to applicable law. This was seconded by Steve with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Mitchell)
Election Warrant
Vote and sign the Election Warrant
Yolanda made a motion to vote and sign the Election Warrant. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to vote and sign the Election Warrant. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Term Limits
Extend the meeting past 10:00 pm
Steve made a motion to extend the meeting past 10:00 pm seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to extend the meeting past 10:00 pm seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Water/Sewer Rates
Accept the Water/Sewer Rates increases as presented which equates to 5% increase on the water rates in 2023, 2.5% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025
Steve made a motion to accept the Water/Sewer Rates increases as presented which equates to 5% increase on the water rates in 2023, 2.5% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025. The sewer rates we will have no change for 2023, a 1% increase for 2024 and a 1/5% in 2025. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of 4-1- 0(Scherer) Select Board Scholarship Joe announced that the Select Board Scholarship Application are due May 15, 2022.
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, MitchellNo: SchererThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-1- 0(Scherer)”); Robert Scherer is shown as voting no and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to accept the Water/Sewer Rates increases as presented which equates to 5% increase on the water rates in 2023, 2.5% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025. The sewer rates we will have no change for 2023, a 1% increase for 2024 and a 1/5% in 2025. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of 4-1- 0(Scherer) Select Board Scholarship Joe announced that the Select Board Scholarship Application are due May 15, 2022..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
BAA Grants
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Trash Contract
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a 5-year contract for a waste disposal contract
Steve made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a 5-year contract for a waste disposal contract. This was seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a 5-year contract for a waste disposal contract. This was seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Joe Magnani
Adjourn
Yolanda made a motion to adjourn seconded by Rob with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0. '
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to adjourn seconded by Rob with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0. '.” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
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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