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November 12, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 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
FY20 Tax Classification Hearing
Continue the FY20 Tax Classification Hearing to Tuesday, November 26, 7:30PM in the Clark Room, Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA
On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to continue the FY20 Tax Classification Hearing to Tuesday, November 26, 7:30PM in the Clark Room, Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Luke Ascolillo and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to continue the FY20 Tax Classification Hearing to Tuesday, November 26, 7:30PM in the Clark Room, Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA..” (Motion: Ascolillo, second: Arnold)
Public Hearing Continuation - Pole location on Curve Street
Approve the petition submitted Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy (NSTAR Electrical) dated September 25, 2019 and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Order for Joint Pole Location...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy (NSTAR Electrical) dated September 25, 2019 and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Order for Joint Pole Location on Curve Street on behalf of the Board of Selectmen provided that before beginning this work Verizon New England and Eversource Energy will consult with the Town of Carlisle Police Department on traffic safety issues and Department of Public Works regarding a performance bond.
The minutes name the seconder as “Alan Brown”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the petition submitted Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy (NSTAR Electrical) dated September 25, 2019 and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Order for Joint Pole Location on Curve Street on behalf of the Board of Selectmen provided that before beginning this work Verizon New England and Eversource Energy will consult with the Town of Carlisle Police Department on traffic safety issues and Department of Public Works regarding a performance bond..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to close the public hearing.
The minutes name the seconder as “Alan Brown”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Brown)
Discussion - New telecommunications tower /1110 Westford Street
Move forward with the new tower location at 1110 Westford Street
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to move forward with the new tower location at 1110 Westford Street.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to move forward with the new tower location at 1110 Westford Street..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Brown)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve the sale of $3,809,125 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated November 21, 2019, and payable November 20, 2020, to Piper Jaffray & Co. at...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the sale of $3,809,125 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated November 21, 2019, and payable November 20, 2020, to Piper Jaffray & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $25,711.60.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the sale of $3,809,125 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated November 21, 2019, and payable November 20, 2020, to Piper Jaffray & Co. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $25,711.60..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Brown)
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 29, 2019, and a final Official...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 29, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated November 5, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 29, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated November 5, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
Each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Ascolillo)
SITE HOST AGREEMENT
Execute the Site Host Agreement between NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, 247 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090 and Town of Carlisle to install an Electric Vehicle Charger in the...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the Site Host Agreement between NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, 247 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090 and Town of Carlisle to install an Electric Vehicle Charger in the Carlisle Public School parking lot for the property located 83 School Street, Carlisle MA (Assessor's Parcel #14-29-0/14-28-0 ) at no cost to the Town and to authorize the chair or Town Administrator to sign contract documents.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to execute the Site Host Agreement between NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, 247 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090 and Town of Carlisle to install an Electric Vehicle Charger in the Carlisle Public School parking lot for the property located 83 School Street, Carlisle MA (Assessor's Parcel #14-29-0/14-28-0 ) at no cost to the Town and to authorize the chair or Town Administrator to sign contract documents..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Additional hours for Conscom Admin Asst - RECOMMENDED
Support the recommendations of the Town Administrator as presented pending further input from the Finance Committee on the financial impacts
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support the recommendations of the Town Administrator as presented pending further input from the Finance Committee on the financial impacts.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Luke Ascolillo, it was unanimously VOTED to support the recommendations of the Town Administrator as presented pending further input from the Finance Committee on the financial impacts..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ascolillo)
Carlisle Youth Commission
Appoint the following individuals: Cady Audette (43 East Street) Durairaj Babu (101 Hanover Road) Stefani Keene (123 Ember Lane) Kathy MacDonald (33 Nowell Farme Road) Amy Smack (114 Red Pine...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint the following individuals: Cady Audette (43 East Street) Durairaj Babu (101 Hanover Road) Stefani Keene (123 Ember Lane) Kathy MacDonald (33 Nowell Farme Road) Amy Smack (114 Red Pine Drive) to serve on the Carlisle Youth Commission with terms that will expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint the following individuals: Cady Audette (43 East Street) Durairaj Babu (101 Hanover Road) Stefani Keene (123 Ember Lane) Kathy MacDonald (33 Nowell Farme Road) Amy Smack (114 Red Pine Drive) to serve on the Carlisle Youth Commission with terms that will expire on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from October 8, 2019 and November 4, 2019 as presented this evening
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes from October 8, 2019 and November 4, 2019 as presented this evening.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the minutes from October 8, 2019 and November 4, 2019 as presented this evening..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of approving Executive Session minutes and to exit for the purposes of adjournment
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of approving Executive Session minutes and to exit for the purposes of adjournment. ROLL CALL VOTE: L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold -Aye, N. Brown-Aye and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of approving Executive Session minutes and to exit for the purposes of adjournment. ROLL CALL VOTE: L. Ascolillo-Aye, A. Lewis-Aye, B. Arnold -Aye, N. Brown-Aye and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
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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