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January 17, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Travis Snell
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) Purpose No. 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: FY24 Non-Union Wage...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) Purpose No. 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: FY24 Non-Union Wage and Classification and Fire Chief Bryan Sorrows, and to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position: Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 201A. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) Purpose No. 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: FY24 Non-Union Wage and Classification and Fire Chief Bryan Sorrows, and to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position: Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 201A. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Full-time Police Officer
Accept the recommendation of the Interim Chief of Police Kenneth Fong to appoint Eric Koukos of Lowell, MA to serve as a Full-time Police Officer with the Carlisle Police Department subject to...
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the recommendation of the Interim Chief of Police Kenneth Fong to appoint Eric Koukos of Lowell, MA to serve as a Full-time Police Officer with the Carlisle Police Department subject to successful negotiations. Note: No background check is required because Mr. Koukus is already serving on the Carlisle Police Department at a Part-time Police Officer. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to accept the recommendation of the Interim Chief of Police Kenneth Fong to appoint Eric Koukos of Lowell, MA to serve as a Full-time Police Officer with the Carlisle Police Department subject to successful negotiations. Note: No background check is required because Mr. Koukus is already serving on the Carlisle Police Department at a Part-time Police Officer. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Reid)
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Support the suggested changes to 3.23 Council on Aging and Human Services 3.23.1 of the Town Bylaws as presented
On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to support the suggested changes to 3.23 Council on Aging and Human Services 3.23.1 of the Town Bylaws as presented.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Nathan Brown and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously VOTED to support the suggested changes to 3.23 Council on Aging and Human Services 3.23.1 of the Town Bylaws as presented..” (Motion: Brown, second: Reid)
Action Items
Approve the Carlisle Designer Selection Procedures adopted by the Select Board on June 24, 2008, with the revisions as presented to be effective 1/17/2023
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Carlisle Designer Selection Procedures adopted by the Select Board on June 24, 2008, with the revisions as presented to be effective 1/17/2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the Carlisle Designer Selection Procedures adopted by the Select Board on June 24, 2008, with the revisions as presented to be effective 1/17/2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Approve the use of the Town Common for the 2023 Carlisle Garden Club Tour on Friday, June 9, 2023, and Saturday, June 10, 2023
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the use of the Town Common for the 2023 Carlisle Garden Club Tour on Friday, June 9, 2023, and Saturday, June 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the use of the Town Common for the 2023 Carlisle Garden Club Tour on Friday, June 9, 2023, and Saturday, June 10, 2023..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Approve the request to hold the 2023 Old Home Day event on June 24, 2023, and June 25, 2023, and authorize the use of the Town Center, Spaulding Field, portions of the school and grounds, the Fire...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request to hold the 2023 Old Home Day event on June 24, 2023, and June 25, 2023, and authorize the use of the Town Center, Spaulding Field, portions of the school and grounds, the Fire Station, Town Hall, and the roads and byways necessary to complete the annual foot races. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve the request to hold the 2023 Old Home Day event on June 24, 2023, and June 25, 2023, and authorize the use of the Town Center, Spaulding Field, portions of the school and grounds, the Fire Station, Town Hall, and the roads and byways necessary to complete the annual foot races. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, N. Brown-Aye D. Model-Aye, K. Reid-Aye, and T. Snell-Aye..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Cemetery Deed No. 794
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described in Deed No. 794 as Lot D Section 336, Grave No. 3 to David E. Sanderson 70 Forest Park Drive, Carlisle, MA
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described in Deed No. 794 as Lot D Section 336, Grave No. 3 to David E. Sanderson 70 Forest Park Drive, Carlisle, MA.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously VOTED to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described in Deed No. 794 as Lot D Section 336, Grave No. 3 to David E. Sanderson 70 Forest Park Drive, Carlisle, MA..” (Motion: Reid, second: Brown)
The following FY2023 Expense Warrants were approved on 1/3/23 as follows
Adjourn
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
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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