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February 14, 2022
24 recorded votes, 3 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
Determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property,...
Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property, including the uniquely situated location of the Property. Specifically, the Property (i) consists of a single parcel of land of approximately 60,000+ square feet that has a structure which is not occupied for residential purposes, (ii) provides dispersal through the main roads of Route 62 East and West, Route 4 East and West and Route 225 East and West, which minimizes impact to the neighborhoods and allows for a safer travel for emergency apparatus, and (iii) does not extend the response time more than 1 minute from baseline to any section of populated town. As such, the Property meets the lot size and emergency response time requirements for the location of a fire station. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this agenda item.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property, including the uniquely situated location of the Property. Specifically, the Property (i) consists of a single parcel of land of approximately 60,000+ square feet that has a structure which is not occupied for residential purposes, (ii) provides dispersal through the main roads of Route 62 East and West, Route 4 East and West and Route 225 East and West, which minimizes impact to the neighborhoods and allows for a safer travel for emergency apparatus, and (iii) does not extend the response time more than 1 minute from baseline to any section of populated town. As such, the Property meets the lot size and emergency response time requirements for the location of a fire station. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this agenda item..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Recommend approval of Article 3, the consent article
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 3, the consent article. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 3, the consent article. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Give a recommendation at Town Meeting for Article 4
Mr. Pierce moved to give a recommendation at Town Meeting for Article 4. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to give a recommendation at Town Meeting for Article 4. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 5, Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 5, Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 5, Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 6, Community Preservation Budget
Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 6, Community Preservation Budget. Mr. Pierce seconded. Mr. Pierce asked about if the phrase "in fee" in the description is correct. Ms. Stanton stated it was correct, and Ms. Fleischman suggested adding clarifying language about that phrase in the article's description. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 6, Community Preservation Budget. Mr. Pierce seconded. Mr. Pierce asked about if the phrase "in fee" in the description is correct. Ms. Stanton stated it was correct, and Ms. Fleischman suggested adding clarifying language about that phrase in the article's description. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 7, Proposed FY23 Capital Projects Plan
Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 7, Proposed FY23 Capital Projects Plan. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 7, Proposed FY23 Capital Projects Plan. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 10, Bond Authorization for Inflow and Infiltration
Mr. Moonan moved to recommend approval of Article 10, Bond Authorization for Inflow and Infiltration. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to recommend approval of Article 10, Bond Authorization for Inflow and Infiltration. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 11, Minuteman Bikeway Extension
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 11, Minuteman Bikeway Extension. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 11, Minuteman Bikeway Extension. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Recommend approval of Article 13, the PEG Access budget
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 13, the PEG Access budget. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 13, the PEG Access budget. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Give its recommendation for Article 14, supplemental budget, at Town Meeting
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board give its recommendation for Article 14, supplemental budget, at Town Meeting. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board give its recommendation for Article 14, supplemental budget, at Town Meeting. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Recommend approval of Article 16, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw
Mr. Moonan moved to recommend approval of Article 16, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to recommend approval of Article 16, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Recommended approval of Article 18, Ambulance Enterprise Budget
Mr. Moonan moved to recommended approval of Article 18, Ambulance Enterprise Budget. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to recommended approval of Article 18, Ambulance Enterprise Budget. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 19, Salary Plan Additional Funding
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 19, Salary Plan Additional Funding. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 19, Salary Plan Additional Funding. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Give its recommendation on Article 20, collective bargaining, at Town Meeting
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board give its recommendation on Article 20, collective bargaining, at Town Meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board give its recommendation on Article 20, collective bargaining, at Town Meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval for Article 21, Supplemental Accrued Leave Fund
Mr. Moonan moved to recommend approval for Article 21, Supplemental Accrued Leave Fund. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to recommend approval for Article 21, Supplemental Accrued Leave Fund. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Ask the Finance Committee to consider moving up to $1,000,000 into Stabilization from its reserve fund in FY22 if it is determined to be legal to do so
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board ask the Finance Committee to consider moving up to $1,000,000 into Stabilization from its reserve fund in FY22 if it is determined to be legal to do so. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board ask the Finance Committee to consider moving up to $1,000,000 into Stabilization from its reserve fund in FY22 if it is determined to be legal to do so. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 22, Stabilization Fund
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 22, Stabilization Fund. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 22, Stabilization Fund. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 23
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Mr. Pierce seconded. Mr. Moonan asked about the tax impact of this article. Ms. Stanton said that it depends on where it is funded out of. For instance, if it is from free cash as has been past practice, there is no tax impact. Mr. Moonan urged the committee to revisit this topic Page | 6 next week. Ms. Stanton mentioned that Finance Committee is looking for guidance from the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman reminded Select Board members that in 2020 the plan was to go with $969,000, and she urges the board to go back to $969,000 as a minimum for FY23. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Mr. Pierce seconded. Mr. Moonan asked about the tax impact of this article. Ms. Stanton said that it depends on where it is funded out of. For instance, if it is from free cash as has been past practice, there is no tax impact. Mr. Moonan urged the committee to revisit this topic Page | 6 next week. Ms. Stanton mentioned that Finance Committee is looking for guidance from the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman reminded Select Board members that in 2020 the plan was to go with $969,000, and she urges the board to go back to $969,000 as a minimum for FY23. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Give its recommendation on Article 26, Free Cash, at Town Meeting
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board give its recommendation on Article 26, Free Cash, at Town Meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board give its recommendation on Article 26, Free Cash, at Town Meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Accept the regular session minutes of February 7, 2022 as amended
Mr. Moonan moved to accept the regular session minutes of February 7, 2022 as amended. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to accept the regular session minutes of February 7, 2022 as amended. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Accept the two AP/Payroll warrants as listed in the Consent Agenda and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Select Board's behalf
Mr. Pierce moved to accept the two AP/Payroll warrants as listed in the Consent Agenda and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to accept the two AP/Payroll warrants as listed in the Consent Agenda and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
Mr. Moonan moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, not to return to regular session. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, not to return to regular session. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman 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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