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September 24, 2019
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Alan Lewis, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, Luke Ascolillo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Award Contract - Carlisle Public School Parking Lot Reconstruction
Award contract to Sunshine Paving Corporation (89 Meadowbrook Road, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts) in the amount of $220,000.00 and to authorize the chair or Town Administrator to sign contract...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to award contract to Sunshine Paving Corporation (89 Meadowbrook Road, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts) in the amount of $220,000.00 and to authorize the chair or Town Administrator to sign contract documents.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to award contract to Sunshine Paving Corporation (89 Meadowbrook Road, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts) in the amount of $220,000.00 and to authorize the chair or Town Administrator to sign contract documents..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Board of Health - Public Health Nurse
Move the Board of Health personnel request to the Personnel Board pending job description and grade evaluation and come back to the Board of Selectmen
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED (4-1) to move the Board of Health personnel request to the Personnel Board pending job description and grade evaluation and come back to the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was VOTED (4-1) to move the Board of Health personnel request to the Personnel Board pending job description and grade evaluation and come back to the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Planning Board - Additional Staff Hours
Not to forward the Planning Board's request to the Personnel Board
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED not to forward the Planning Board's request to the Personnel Board.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED not to forward the Planning Board's request to the Personnel Board..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Vote to support/not support Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Support Warrant Article 1 - Adjustments to FY2020 Operating budget in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 1 - Adjustments to FY2020 Operating budget in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 1 - Adjustments to FY2020 Operating budget in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
ARTICLE 1 - Adjustments to FY2020 Operating budget
Support Warrant Article 2 - Acceptance of fourth paragraph of M.G.L. c. 41, § 111F, Injured on duty indemnity fund in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 2 - Acceptance of fourth paragraph of M.G.L. c. 41, § 111F, Injured on duty indemnity fund in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 2 - Acceptance of fourth paragraph of M.G.L. c. 41, § 111F, Injured on duty indemnity fund in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Laws as follows
Support Warrant Article 3 - Department Revolving Funds Bylaw in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 3 - Department Revolving Funds Bylaw in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 3 - Department Revolving Funds Bylaw in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Hunting Revolving Fund as follows
Support Warrant Article 4 - Capital Equipment in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 4 - Capital Equipment in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 4 - Capital Equipment in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
FY2020 Project/Program Amount Appropriation Expires
Support Warrant Article 5 -Public Safety Communications project in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 5 -Public Safety Communications project in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to support Warrant Article 5 -Public Safety Communications project in the October 7, 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Mileage Rate
The Mileage Rate Reimbursement Policy be replaced in its entirety with the following revised policy statement below: Mileage Rate: Transportation expenses, paid or incurred by departments under...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Mileage Rate Reimbursement Policy be replaced in its entirety with the following revised policy statement below: Mileage Rate: Transportation expenses, paid or incurred by departments under the authority of the Board of Selectmen shall be reimbursed at the current IRS Standard Mileage Rate.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED that the Mileage Rate Reimbursement Policy be replaced in its entirety with the following revised policy statement below: Mileage Rate: Transportation expenses, paid or incurred by departments under the authority of the Board of Selectmen shall be reimbursed at the current IRS Standard Mileage Rate..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Insurance Advisory Committee
Approve the establishment of an Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) to consist of the following 12 positions: A. One (1) Town Administrator including his role as Personnel Director B. One (1)...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the establishment of an Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) to consist of the following 12 positions: A. One (1) Town Administrator including his role as Personnel Director B. One (1) Finance Director to serve as IAC Chair (non-voting), C. One (1) Active employee from each of the three (3) unions- each Designee to be duly elected by those Unions D. One (1) Active Non-Union Management Representation elected from within the Town Hall E. One (1) Active Non-Union Non-Management Representation elected from within the Town Hall F. One (1) Active Non-Union Representation elected from Department of Public Works Staff G. One (1) member who shall be a retiree of the Town of Carlisle appointed by the Board of Selectmen H. One (1) member of the Finance Committee to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen I. One (1) member of the Board of Selectmen to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen The committee shall provide recommendations on group health insurance plans to the Board of Selectmen and provide information to and recommendations from municipal employees on group health plan benefits.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the establishment of an Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) to consist of the following 12 positions: A. One (1) Town Administrator including his role as Personnel Director B. One (1) Finance Director to serve as IAC Chair (non-voting), C. One (1) Active employee from each of the three (3) unions- each Designee to be duly elected by those Unions D. One (1) Active Non-Union Management Representation elected from within the Town Hall E. One (1) Active Non-Union Non-Management Representation elected from within the Town Hall F. One (1) Active Non-Union Representation elected from Department of Public Works Staff G. One (1) member who shall be a retiree of the Town of Carlisle appointed by the Board of Selectmen H. One (1) member of the Finance Committee to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen I. One (1) member of the Board of Selectmen to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen The committee shall provide recommendations on group health insurance plans to the Board of Selectmen and provide information to and recommendations from municipal employees on group health plan benefits..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Resignation - Jonathan Stevens (Planning Board)
Accept the letter of resignation as submitted by Jonathan Stevens effective October 3, 2019
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously VOTED to accept the letter of resignation as submitted by Jonathan Stevens effective October 3, 2019.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously VOTED to accept the letter of resignation as submitted by Jonathan Stevens effective October 3, 2019..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Cemetery Deeds
Transfer land in the public burial ground to Geoffrey Freeman and Marjorie Findlay (245 Rockland Road) at the Green Cemetery Lot D197, Graves 1, 2 and 3
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Geoffrey Freeman and Marjorie Findlay (245 Rockland Road) at the Green Cemetery Lot D197, Graves 1, 2 and 3.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground to Geoffrey Freeman and Marjorie Findlay (245 Rockland Road) at the Green Cemetery Lot D197, Graves 1, 2 and 3..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Town Administrator's Report
Grant two (2) one day licenses for two events to be held at 201 Bedford Road on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30pm - 6:30pm and Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm subject to the applicant...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to grant two (2) one day licenses for two events to be held at 201 Bedford Road on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30pm - 6:30pm and Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm subject to the applicant providing a host liquor liability insurance Certificate.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to grant two (2) one day licenses for two events to be held at 201 Bedford Road on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30pm - 6:30pm and Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm subject to the applicant providing a host liquor liability insurance Certificate..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Approve the banner measuring 2 feet by 16 feet be placed across School Street opposite the War Memorial by the Savoyard Light Opera Company from September 30 through November 4, 2019
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the banner measuring 2 feet by 16 feet be placed across School Street opposite the War Memorial by the Savoyard Light Opera Company from September 30 through November 4, 2019.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the banner measuring 2 feet by 16 feet be placed across School Street opposite the War Memorial by the Savoyard Light Opera Company from September 30 through November 4, 2019..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Liaison Reports
Adjourn
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Brown)
From the Carlisle 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 Carlisle Mosquito — Rebekah Vieira (Melinda Lindquist) and David Thomas (Beth Clarke), May 2026; Christine Stevens and Travis Snell (Melinda Lindquist, May 2025); Scott Triola (Nancy Hartle, May 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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