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February 11, 2020
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Luke Ascolillo, who is counted absent.
Present: Kate Reid, Alan Lewis, Nathan Brown, Barney Arnold
Absent: Luke Ascolillo
Every vote, in order
Storage Tank Removal/Installation - Fire Station
Approve the contract submitted by CommTank dated January 30, 2020 for closure in place of one (1) 10-gallon aboveground storage day tank and the installation of one (1) 300-gallon tank at the 80...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was VOTED [3-1] to approve the contract submitted by CommTank dated January 30, 2020 for closure in place of one (1) 10-gallon aboveground storage day tank and the installation of one (1) 300-gallon tank at the 80 Westford Street in the amount not to exceed $13,125. It was a majority vote in favor of the motion, opposed was Nathan Brown
Yes: Arnold, Lewis, ReidNo: Brown
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was VOTED [3-1] to approve the contract submitted by CommTank dated January 30, 2020 for closure in place of one (1) 10-gallon aboveground storage day tank and the installation of one (1) 300-gallon tank at the 80 Westford Street in the amount not to exceed $13,125. It was a majority vote in favor of the motion, opposed was Nathan Brown.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Lewis)
Other warrant articles
Approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.0% increase for FY21 for non-contract town employees
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.0% increase for FY21 for non-contract town employees.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.0% increase for FY21 for non-contract town employees..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
FY21 Personnel Changes/Staffing
Not to approve the request for a Project/Procurement Specialist
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED not to approve the request for a Project/Procurement Specialist.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED not to approve the request for a Project/Procurement Specialist..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Approve the request for a Council on Aging Outreach/Social Worker
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for a Council on Aging Outreach/Social Worker.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for a Council on Aging Outreach/Social Worker..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Approve the request for the Assistant to Health Agent
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for the Assistant to Health Agent.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for the Assistant to Health Agent..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Approve the requested grade change for the Police Department Admin Assistant
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the requested grade change for the Police Department Admin Assistant.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the requested grade change for the Police Department Admin Assistant..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Approve the requested for 6 additional hours for the Facilities Manager
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED [3-0-1] to approve the requested for 6 additional hours for the Facilities Manager. Nathan Brown abstained from voting.
Yes: Arnold, Lewis, ReidAbstained: Brown
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was VOTED [3-0-1] to approve the requested for 6 additional hours for the Facilities Manager. Nathan Brown abstained from voting..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Arnold)
Not to approve the request for 6 additional hours for the Assistant Town Clerk
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED not to approve the request for 6 additional hours for the Assistant Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED not to approve the request for 6 additional hours for the Assistant Town Clerk..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Brown)
Approve the request for 5 additional hours for the Assistant to the Conservation Commission Administrator (This position will be evaluated each year as part of the budget planning process to...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for 5 additional hours for the Assistant to the Conservation Commission Administrator (This position will be evaluated each year as part of the budget planning process to adjust hours based on any decrease in application filing fees).
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request for 5 additional hours for the Assistant to the Conservation Commission Administrator (This position will be evaluated each year as part of the budget planning process to adjust hours based on any decrease in application filing fees)..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Brown)
Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure
Adopt the Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure as voted at the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Alan, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure as voted at the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
The minutes name the seconder as “Barney Alan”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Barney Alan, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Right to Farm Bylaw Disclosure as voted at the April 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Lewis)
Town Administrator's Report
Pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, the Board of Selectmen grant a license to the Carlisle DPW for a 10' x 40' temporary trailer at the DPW facility on Morse Road, for the purposes of providing additional...
On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, the Board of Selectmen grant a license to the Carlisle DPW for a 10' x 40' temporary trailer at the DPW facility on Morse Road, for the purposes of providing additional office space and sleeping quarters for DPW personnel during snow removal operations.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Alan Lewis and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, the Board of Selectmen grant a license to the Carlisle DPW for a 10' x 40' temporary trailer at the DPW facility on Morse Road, for the purposes of providing additional office space and sleeping quarters for DPW personnel during snow removal operations..” (Motion: Lewis, second: Brown)
Approve the Master Planning Committee's request to hang a banner starting February 17, 2020 and ending on June 5, 2020
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Master Planning Committee's request to hang a banner starting February 17, 2020 and ending on June 5, 2020.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Master Planning Committee's request to hang a banner starting February 17, 2020 and ending on June 5, 2020..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
March 10. 2020
Approve the January 28, 2020 minutes as amended
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the January 28, 2020 minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Alan Lewis, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the January 28, 2020 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Lewis)
Adjourn
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Brown, 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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