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June 26, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Emily Mitchell, who is counted absent.
Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Margot Fleischman, Paul Mortenson
Absent: Emily Mitchell
Every vote, in order
Approve the FY2024 water and sewer rates as follows: Residential and Small Business (Cycles 51 - 56) Semi-Annual Billing Page | 1 Select Board Meeting June 26, 2023 Water - 1st Meter Base...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the FY2024 water and sewer rates as follows: Residential and Small Business (Cycles 51 - 56) Semi-Annual Billing Page | 1 Select Board Meeting June 26, 2023 Water - 1st Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) R1 R2 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet $11.20/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Water - 2nd Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $60.00/yr. or $30.00/billing cycle (6 months) R1 R2 $3.30/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet $16.30/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Commercial Industrial (Cycle 57) and Veteran Administration (Cycle 58 - Sewer Only) Monthly Billing Water - 1st Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) R1 R2 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle $11.20/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle Water - 2nd Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $60.00/yr. or $5.00/billing cycle (monthly) R1 R2 $3.30/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle $16.30/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the FY2024 water and sewer rates as follows: Residential and Small Business (Cycles 51 - 56) Semi-Annual Billing Page | 1 Select Board Meeting June 26, 2023 Water - 1st Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) R1 R2 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet $11.20/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Water - 2nd Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $60.00/yr. or $30.00/billing cycle (6 months) R1 R2 $3.30/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet $16.30/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Commercial Industrial (Cycle 57) and Veteran Administration (Cycle 58 - Sewer Only) Monthly Billing Water - 1st Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) R1 R2 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle $11.20/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle Water - 2nd Meter Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $60.00/yr. or $5.00/billing cycle (monthly) R1 R2 $3.30/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle $16.30/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Adopt the FY2024 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 14, 2023 from Chief David Grunes: BLS $1,674.15 ALS 1 $2,031.83 ALS 2 $2,987.51 Mileage $36.19 Mr. Mortenson seconded
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2024 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 14, 2023 from Chief David Grunes: BLS $1,674.15 ALS 1 $2,031.83 ALS 2 $2,987.51 Mileage $36.19 Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2024 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 14, 2023 from Chief David Grunes: BLS $1,674.15 ALS 1 $2,031.83 ALS 2 $2,987.51 Mileage $36.19 Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Write-off the amount of $26,463.15 in uncollectible ambulance bills, as identified in the memo dated June 21, 2023, from the Finance Director "Ambulance Bills-Uncollectible Write-Offs." Mr....
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board write-off the amount of $26,463.15 in uncollectible ambulance bills, as identified in the memo dated June 21, 2023, from the Finance Director "Ambulance Bills-Uncollectible Write-Offs." Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board write-off the amount of $26,463.15 in uncollectible ambulance bills, as identified in the memo dated June 21, 2023, from the Finance Director "Ambulance Bills-Uncollectible Write-Offs." Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Ron Scaltreto to the Fire Station Building Committee and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ron Scaltreto to the Fire Station Building Committee and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ron Scaltreto to the Fire Station Building Committee and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Appoint Amy Hamilton to the Taxation Aid Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Amy Hamilton to the Taxation Aid Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Amy Hamilton to the Taxation Aid Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mortenson)
Appoint Jennifer McClain as a full member of the Historic District Commission, with 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 appoint Jennifer McClain as a full member of the Historic District Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Jennifer McClain as a full member of the Historic District Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS
Reappoint Molly Haskell to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Molly Haskell to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Molly Haskell to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint Christina Wilgren to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Christina Wilgren to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Christina Wilgren to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint Erin Dorr, Robin Steele, and Christina Wilgren to the Community Preservation Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Erin Dorr, Robin Steele, and Christina Wilgren to the Community Preservation Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Erin Dorr, Robin Steele, and Christina Wilgren to the Community Preservation Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint Thomas Kinzer and Cindy Tulimieri to the Council on Aging Board for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Thomas Kinzer and Cindy Tulimieri to the Council on Aging Board for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Thomas Kinzer and Cindy Tulimieri to the Council on Aging Board for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint James Burton and John Pecora to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint James Burton and John Pecora to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint James Burton and John Pecora to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Reappoint Michael Barbehenn, Tim Brown, Peter Desjardins, and Mark Levine to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Michael Barbehenn, Tim Brown, Peter Desjardins, and Mark Levine to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Michael Barbehenn, Tim Brown, Peter Desjardins, and Mark Levine to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint Sean Laffey and Scott Shaw to the Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Sean Laffey and Scott Shaw to the Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Sean Laffey and Scott Shaw to the Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint Jeffrey Dearing and Robert Kalantari to the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Jeffrey Dearing and Robert Kalantari to the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Jeffrey Dearing and Robert Kalantari to the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms ending June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mortenson)
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
FINAL
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
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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