MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 31, 2022
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
Approve Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) Contract Amendment 15 dated October 1st, 2021 in the amount of $55,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 21st, 2022, and authorize the...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) Contract Amendment 15 dated October 1st, 2021 in the amount of $55,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 21st, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. 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 Town approve Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) Contract Amendment 15 dated October 1st, 2021 in the amount of $55,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 21st, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. 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)
Approve the attached contract with Weston and Sampson for engineering services related to the Middlesex Turnpike pump station and force main in the amount of $273,900 as described on the Public...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve the attached contract with Weston and Sampson for engineering services related to the Middlesex Turnpike pump station and force main in the amount of $273,900 as described on the Public Works memo dated January 26, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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 Town approve the attached contract with Weston and Sampson for engineering services related to the Middlesex Turnpike pump station and force main in the amount of $273,900 as described on the Public Works memo dated January 26, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
15 Cover Memo 2022-01-24, total design fee per town 011422, Middlesex
Approve the 2022 Election Warrant
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the 2022 Election Warrant. 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. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the 2022 Election Warrant. 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: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
(i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at...
Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe roll call lists “Mr. Moonan (recused)”, so William Moonan is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, MitchellNo: Moonan, Pierce
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. 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 approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. 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)
Adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. 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 to adjourn. 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)
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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