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June 12, 2023
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Emily Mitchell, Margot Fleischman, Paul Mortenson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. FY24 Material/Service Bid Contract Extension
Approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2023 ATM. The initial term of the contract was for one year with the option to renew for an additional two years in one-year increments contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. We are moving to exercise the option of an extension for year two through June 30, 2024 at the current unit prices. For the items and bidders, a referenced in the memo dated June 12, 2023 from Karen Kennedy FY2023 Material/Service Bid Contract Extension. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2023 ATM. The initial term of the contract was for one year with the option to renew for an additional two years in one-year increments contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. We are moving to exercise the option of an extension for year two through June 30, 2024 at the current unit prices. For the items and bidders, a referenced in the memo dated June 12, 2023 from Karen Kennedy FY2023 Material/Service Bid Contract Extension. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
2. MTP Gravity Sewer Upgrades Phase II
Approve the D'Allessandro Corp contract for the MTP Gravity Sewer upgrades for the amount of $226,552.73
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the D'Allessandro Corp contract for the MTP Gravity Sewer upgrades for the amount of $226,552.73. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the D'Allessandro Corp contract for the MTP Gravity Sewer upgrades for the amount of $226,552.73. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
3. Solid Waste and Recycling Fees
Approve the changes to bulky item fees according to memo from DPW Director David Munugian dated April 27, 2023
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the changes to bulky item fees according to memo from DPW Director David Munugian dated April 27, 2023. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the changes to bulky item fees according to memo from DPW Director David Munugian dated April 27, 2023. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Mitchell moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Approve the transfer of Alcohol License TUF Enterprises LLC dba Gulf Bedford Express to Roshani Enterprise 2 Inc
Mr. Hanegan made a motion to approve the transfer of Alcohol License TUF Enterprises LLC dba Gulf Bedford Express to Roshani Enterprise 2 Inc. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan made a motion to approve the transfer of Alcohol License TUF Enterprises LLC dba Gulf Bedford Express to Roshani Enterprise 2 Inc. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
1. David Santos (Council on Aging Board)
Appoint David Santos to the COA Board for a term ending June 30, 2025, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved to appoint David Santos to the COA Board for a term ending June 30, 2025, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to appoint David Santos to the COA Board for a term ending June 30, 2025, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
2. Town Counsel Reappointment
Appoint Nina Pickering-Cook (Anderson Krieger) as Town Counsel for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved to appoint Nina Pickering-Cook (Anderson Krieger) as Town Counsel for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to appoint Nina Pickering-Cook (Anderson Krieger) as Town Counsel for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
3. Reappointments
Reappoint Roberta Ennis, Cheryl Milroy, Peter Ricci, Ronald Richter, and Mike Rosenberg to the 300th Anniversary Committee for a term ending Page | 3 Select Board Meeting June 12, 2023 June 30,...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Roberta Ennis, Cheryl Milroy, Peter Ricci, Ronald Richter, and Mike Rosenberg to the 300th Anniversary Committee for a term ending Page | 3 Select Board Meeting June 12, 2023 June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Roberta Ennis, Cheryl Milroy, Peter Ricci, Ronald Richter, and Mike Rosenberg to the 300th Anniversary Committee for a term ending Page | 3 Select Board Meeting June 12, 2023 June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint Peter Weichman to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and t authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Peter Weichman to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and t authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Peter Weichman to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and t authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint Bryan Carr and Mark Guetersloh to the Community Media Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Bryan Carr and Mark Guetersloh to the Community Media Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Bryan Carr and Mark Guetersloh to the Community Media Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint Stephanie Kane and Stacey Katz to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Stephanie Kane and Stacey Katz to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Stephanie Kane and Stacey Katz to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint William Deen, Steve Hagan, and Joseph Piantedosi to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint William Deen, Steve Hagan, and Joseph Piantedosi to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint William Deen, Steve Hagan, and Joseph Piantedosi to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint Ali Hon-Anderson to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Ali Hon-Anderson to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Ali Hon-Anderson to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Ask the Volunteer Coordinating Committee to seek a new Historic District Commission member to succeed William Moonan
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board ask the Volunteer Coordinating Committee to seek a new Historic District Commission member to succeed William Moonan. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board ask the Volunteer Coordinating Committee to seek a new Historic District Commission member to succeed William Moonan. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Stephanie Keep and John Linz to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Stephanie Keep and John Linz to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Stephanie Keep and John Linz to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Heidi Trockman to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Heidi Trockman to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Heidi Trockman to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Jennifer Kelley and Kelly Korenak to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Jennifer Kelley and Kelly Korenak to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Jennifer Kelley and Kelly Korenak to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Paul Purchia as the Veterans Grave Officer for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia as the Veterans Grave Officer for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia as the Veterans Grave Officer for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint Shirley Fan Chan to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Shirley Fan Chan to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0.
The minutes name Paul Mortenson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Shirley Fan Chan to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson)
Approve the Inter Municipal Agreement for the RHSO, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Inter Municipal Agreement for the RHSO, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Inter Municipal Agreement for the RHSO, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of item #3
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item #3. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item #3. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the ethics disclosure for Walter St. Onge and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the ethics disclosure for Walter St. Onge and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the ethics disclosure for Walter St. Onge and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Authorize Ms. Mitchell to submit the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize Ms. Mitchell to submit the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize Ms. Mitchell to submit the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Manager provide the Select Board's feedback to the consultant about the position profile and to add in "Supports DEI goals." Ms. Fleischman seconded
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town Manager provide the Select Board's feedback to the consultant about the position profile and to add in "Supports DEI goals." Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town Manager provide the Select Board's feedback to the consultant about the position profile and to add in "Supports DEI goals." Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Fleischman)
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
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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