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William Moonan

At-large · 3 terms in this record

William S. Moonan; Bill Moonan

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

33 of 33meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
271votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
3 of 7split votes where Moonan was in the minority · whole board 29%
1abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Moonan voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Moonan as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (33)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Feb 14Determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Not recorded

February 14, 2022: 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,...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 14Recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Not recorded

February 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 14Recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Not recorded

February 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 7Approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5%…Failed 2–3 · Moonan: Yes

February 7, 2022: Approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Moonan, PierceNo: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 31(i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Not recorded

January 31, 2022: (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page |…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe roll call lists “Mr. Moonan (recused)”, so William Moonan is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jan 31Approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget…Motion: Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's…Passed 3–2 · Moonan: No

January 31, 2022: Approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0.

Voted: No

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, MitchellNo: Moonan, Pierce

From the minutes

“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Jan 18Authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Yes

January 18, 2022: Authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 18Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Yes

January 18, 2022: Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye.; The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye.; The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 18Approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amendedMotion: Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022…Passed 4–0 · Moonan: Yes

January 18, 2022: Approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Oct 25Reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission (term ending…Motion: Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Moonan: Yes

October 25, 2021: Reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission (term ending June 30, 2024)

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

Voted: Yes

The minutes read “Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger”; they do not name the member who made the motion.

From the minutes

“Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (247)

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