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Bedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

July 26, 2021

7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Margot Fleischman, Emily Mitchell, William Moonan, Bopha Malone, Edward Pierce

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

3. South Road Sidewalk Construction

Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement request for the projects as outlined in the memo dated July 15, 2021 for a total of $627,425.59 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement request for the projects as outlined in the memo dated July 15, 2021 for a total of $627,425.59 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement request for the projects as outlined in the memo dated July 15, 2021 for a total of $627,425.59 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The sale of the $100,985.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 30, 2021, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan moved that the sale of the $100,985.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 30, 2021, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 beginning on the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Every year beginning with the year 2022 and ending in 2031, in the amount of $10,098.55 each year. Mr. Moonan further moved that each member of the Select Board, 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 vote. Mr. Moonan further certifies 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, 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 that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved that the sale of the $100,985.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated August 30, 2021, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 beginning on the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Every year beginning with the year 2022 and ending in 2031, in the amount of $10,098.55 each year. Mr. Moonan further moved that each member of the Select Board, 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 vote. Mr. Moonan further certifies 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, 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 that 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, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)

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

Appoint Mr. George Epple, Ms. Erin Sandler-Rath, and Ms. Suzanne O'Neil to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the acting Town Manager, Ms. Colleen Doyle, to sign the...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board appoint Mr. George Epple, Ms. Erin Sandler-Rath, and Ms. Suzanne O'Neil to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the acting Town Manager, Ms. Colleen Doyle, to sign the appointment letter on the behalf of the Select Board. In so doing this will mean that the Cultural Council will have 12 members not 11. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board appoint Mr. George Epple, Ms. Erin Sandler-Rath, and Ms. Suzanne O'Neil to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the acting Town Manager, Ms. Colleen Doyle, to sign the appointment letter on the behalf of the Select Board. In so doing this will mean that the Cultural Council will have 12 members not 11. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)

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

Accept the open space as described as the parcel of land shown as "OPEN SPACE 139,924 S.F." on sheet 3 of a plan entitled "Irene Road, Bedford, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) Definitive Cluster...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board accept the open space as described as the parcel of land shown as "OPEN SPACE 139,924 S.F." on sheet 3 of a plan entitled "Irene Road, Bedford, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) Definitive Cluster Subdivision Plan, prepared by Gala Simon Associates, Inc. (3 sheets) and approved by the Bedford Planning Board on December 9, 2014, which plan is recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Parcel No. 1011 of 2014Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board accept the open space as described as the parcel of land shown as "OPEN SPACE 139,924 S.F." on sheet 3 of a plan entitled "Irene Road, Bedford, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) Definitive Cluster Subdivision Plan, prepared by Gala Simon Associates, Inc. (3 sheets) and approved by the Bedford Planning Board on December 9, 2014, which plan is recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Parcel No. 1011 of 2014Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)

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

Approve the minutes for June 21, 2021 and July 12, 2021 as amended

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the minutes for June 21, 2021 and July 12, 2021 as amended. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the minutes for June 21, 2021 and July 12, 2021 as amended. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)

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

Approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manger to sign on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manger to sign on behalf of the Select Board. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell abstain; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Moonan, PierceAbstained: Mitchell

From the minutes

“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manger to sign on behalf of the Select Board. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell abstain; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.” (Motion: Pierce)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Margot Fleischman (abstained), Emily Mitchell (yes), Bopha Malone (yes), William Moonan (yes) and Edward Pierce (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

From the Bedford 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): The Bedford Citizen — Paul Mortenson and Bopha Malone (Piper Pavelich, February 2026), Terrence Parker and Shawn Hanegan (Wayne Braverman, January 2025), Daniel Brosgol (December 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.

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