MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 12, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bopha Malone, Emily Mitchell, Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Margot Fleischman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. Randi Currier- Interviewed 2/12
Appoint Randi Currier to the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan, for a one-year term ending 6/30/24, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint Randi Currier to the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan, for a one-year term ending 6/30/24, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint Randi Currier to the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan, for a one-year term ending 6/30/24, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Appoint Arthur Smith as an Alternate to the HDC for a two-year term, ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved to appoint Arthur Smith as an Alternate to the HDC for a two-year term, ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to appoint Arthur Smith as an Alternate to the HDC for a two-year term, ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Appoint the DPW Director, David Manugian, as a non -voting member to the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan and Karen Kalil-Brown as a HDC Representative to the same committee, and authorize the Town manager...
Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint the DPW Director, David Manugian, as a non -voting member to the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan and Karen Kalil-Brown as a HDC Representative to the same committee, and authorize the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint the DPW Director, David Manugian, as a non -voting member to the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan and Karen Kalil-Brown as a HDC Representative to the same committee, and authorize the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Approve and sign the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant for posting by the constable
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve and sign the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant for posting by the constable. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve and sign the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant for posting by the constable. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Appoint Beatrice Brunkhorst, Giullia Caico (pending confirmation of eligibility), Daniel Eppelsheimer, Deborah Quinn, Mark Quinn, Luana Reed, and Carey Scafidi as Town Elections Workers with a...
Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint Beatrice Brunkhorst, Giullia Caico (pending confirmation of eligibility), Daniel Eppelsheimer, Deborah Quinn, Mark Quinn, Luana Reed, and Carey Scafidi as Town Elections Workers with a term ending August 14, 2024. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint Beatrice Brunkhorst, Giullia Caico (pending confirmation of eligibility), Daniel Eppelsheimer, Deborah Quinn, Mark Quinn, Luana Reed, and Carey Scafidi as Town Elections Workers with a term ending August 14, 2024. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Add to the spring town meeting warrant an article to amend article 13.4.5 to add Section 13.4.5.13, Stormwater Revolving Fund
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Board add to the spring town meeting warrant an article to amend article 13.4.5 to add Section 13.4.5.13, Stormwater Revolving Fund. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Board add to the spring town meeting warrant an article to amend article 13.4.5 to add Section 13.4.5.13, Stormwater Revolving Fund. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the FY25 PEG access budget in a total amount of $286,376, which is allocated $241,235 to operating, $35,000 for rent, and $10,141 for capital
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the FY25 PEG access budget in a total amount of $286,376, which is allocated $241,235 to operating, $35,000 for rent, and $10,141 for capital. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the FY25 PEG access budget in a total amount of $286,376, which is allocated $241,235 to operating, $35,000 for rent, and $10,141 for capital. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Open the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Public Hearing
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Public Hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Public Hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
Close the Public Hearing for Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Process
Ms. Mitchell moved to close the Public Hearing for Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Process. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to close the Public Hearing for Comcast Cable Television License Renewal Process. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
That, acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television license Issuing Authority pursuant to Mass
Ms. Mitchell moved that, acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television license Issuing Authority pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 166A, and finding that the cable license renewal proposal of Comcast, the Town's current cable Licensee, reasonably meets the license and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and finding that Comcast's financial and technical qualifications, and local support for the local programming channels, studio, facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable license needs; and based on the recommendation of the Town's renewal negotiations counsel, the Select Board hereby approves the Comcast-proposed non-exclusive renewal license effective April 7, 2024, immediately following the expiration of the current license on April 6, 2024. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that, acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television license Issuing Authority pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 166A, and finding that the cable license renewal proposal of Comcast, the Town's current cable Licensee, reasonably meets the license and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and finding that Comcast's financial and technical qualifications, and local support for the local programming channels, studio, facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable license needs; and based on the recommendation of the Town's renewal negotiations counsel, the Select Board hereby approves the Comcast-proposed non-exclusive renewal license effective April 7, 2024, immediately following the expiration of the current license on April 6, 2024. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
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Ratify the appointment of James Bailey as the new Chief of Bedford Fire Department, and to appoint him as a member of the Fire Station Building Committee and authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
Mr. Mortenson moved to ratify the appointment of James Bailey as the new Chief of Bedford Fire Department, and to appoint him as a member of the Fire Station Building Committee and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to ratify the appointment of James Bailey as the new Chief of Bedford Fire Department, and to appoint him as a member of the Fire Station Building Committee and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Approve the consent agenda as amended
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, 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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