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May 28, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone, Daniel Brosgol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Renewal of the Material/Service Bid Contracts for FY25
Approve the following bidders in the memo dated May 28, 2024 to supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders in the memo dated May 28, 2024 to supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. 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. The Department of Public Works wishes to exercise the option of an extension for year three through June 30, 2025 at the current unit prices. And have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders in the memo dated May 28, 2024 to supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. 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. The Department of Public Works wishes to exercise the option of an extension for year three through June 30, 2025 at the current unit prices. And have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
2. FY2024 Large Dump Truck Replacement Re-Bid-Item taken out of order 7:04 PM
Approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer MA at the net Bid Price of $247,911.00 and have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer MA at the net Bid Price of $247,911.00 and have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer MA at the net Bid Price of $247,911.00 and have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
3. FY2025 Vehicles and Large Equipment Replacement (A-F)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Utility Body Truck with Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $91,023.06 and have the Town Manager...
Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Utility Body Truck with Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $91,023.06 and have the Town Manager sign behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Utility Body Truck with Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $91,023.06 and have the Town Manager sign behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Extended Cab Pickup Truck with Liftgate and Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $81,131.21 and...
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Extended Cab Pickup Truck with Liftgate and Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $81,131.21 and have the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Extended Cab Pickup Truck with Liftgate and Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $81,131.21 and have the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mitchell)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 2 Utility Body Truck to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $56,949.27
Ms. Mitchell moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 2 Utility Body Truck to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $56,949.27. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 2 Utility Body Truck to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $56,949.27. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Regular Cab Pickup Truck with Flat-bed and Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $78,053.06 and have...
Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Regular Cab Pickup Truck with Flat-bed and Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $78,053.06 and have the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4 x 4 Regular Cab Pickup Truck with Flat-bed and Plow to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 at the net bid price of $78,053.06 and have the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the purchase of one (1) CAT 430 Backhoe with hydraulic thumb to Southworth-Milton, Inc., 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA 01757 at the net bid price of $110,300.00 and have the Town manager...
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) CAT 430 Backhoe with hydraulic thumb to Southworth-Milton, Inc., 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA 01757 at the net bid price of $110,300.00 and have the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) CAT 430 Backhoe with hydraulic thumb to Southworth-Milton, Inc., 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA 01757 at the net bid price of $110,300.00 and have the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Mobile Column Vehicle Repair Lift to Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp., P.O. Box 972, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 at the net bid price of $48,444.00 and have the...
Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Mobile Column Vehicle Repair Lift to Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp., P.O. Box 972, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 at the net bid price of $48,444.00 and have the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Mobile Column Vehicle Repair Lift to Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp., P.O. Box 972, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 at the net bid price of $48,444.00 and have the Town manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
1. FY2024 Large Dump Truck Replacement Re-Bid-Item taken out of order
Approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer MA at the net Bid Price of $247,911.00 and have the Town Manager sign behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer MA at the net Bid Price of $247,911.00 and have the Town Manager sign behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer MA at the net Bid Price of $247,911.00 and have the Town Manager sign behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
2. DEI Training Contract
Authorize the University of Massachusetts, through the Collins Center for Public Management, to complete the services detailed in the professional services agreement dated May 3rd, 2024, and...
Ms. Malone move that the Board vote to authorize the University of Massachusetts, through the Collins Center for Public Management, to complete the services detailed in the professional services agreement dated May 3rd, 2024, and further authorize the Town Manager to approve and sign any contracts or documents to that effect. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone move that the Board vote to authorize the University of Massachusetts, through the Collins Center for Public Management, to complete the services detailed in the professional services agreement dated May 3rd, 2024, and further authorize the Town Manager to approve and sign any contracts or documents to that effect. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Malone, second: Mortenson)
3. DOR Financial Review
Votes to authorize the Department of Revenue to conduct a Financial Management Review of the school department's budget and internal financial management procedures and controls
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board votes to authorize the Department of Revenue to conduct a Financial Management Review of the school department's budget and internal financial management procedures and controls. Ms. Mitchell Seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board votes to authorize the Department of Revenue to conduct a Financial Management Review of the school department's budget and internal financial management procedures and controls. Ms. Mitchell Seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
5. Consent
Approve the Select Board minutes for May 13, 2024
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the Select Board minutes for May 13, 2024. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the Select Board minutes for May 13, 2024. Mr. Mortenson seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
The approve the appointments of Sarah Blackman, Emily Mitchell, Howard Sumner, Amy Kelly, Gyasi Burks-Abbott, Ann Guay as members of the Disability Commission with terms expiring as listed in the...
Ms. Mitchell moved the approve the appointments of Sarah Blackman, Emily Mitchell, Howard Sumner, Amy Kelly, Gyasi Burks-Abbott, Ann Guay as members of the Disability Commission with terms expiring as listed in the memo dated May 28, 2024 and further to have the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the approve the appointments of Sarah Blackman, Emily Mitchell, Howard Sumner, Amy Kelly, Gyasi Burks-Abbott, Ann Guay as members of the Disability Commission with terms expiring as listed in the memo dated May 28, 2024 and further to have the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
8. Adjournment to move to Executive Session
Adjourn into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and not to return to open session
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and not to return to open session. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and not to return to open session. Ms. Malone seconded. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, 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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