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April 25, 2023
14 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, David Model, Nathan Brown, Kate Reid, Travis Snell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments - Employee(s)
Appoint James Hall to be the Town of Carlisle Dept of Public Works Director
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint James Hall to be the Town of Carlisle Dept of Public Works Director.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint James Hall to be the Town of Carlisle Dept of Public Works Director..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Appoint Jose Ramos (Billerica, MA) to the Carlisle Police Department to serve as a Part-time Officer pending successful salary negotiations and background check
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Jose Ramos (Billerica, MA) to the Carlisle Police Department to serve as a Part-time Officer pending successful salary negotiations and background check.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to appoint Jose Ramos (Billerica, MA) to the Carlisle Police Department to serve as a Part-time Officer pending successful salary negotiations and background check..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Center Park Sign Request
Approve the request from the Friends of Center for a new sign
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it unanimously VOTED to approve the request from the Friends of Center for a new sign.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it unanimously VOTED to approve the request from the Friends of Center for a new sign..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Chart of Accounts Update/Expansion
Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to update and expand the Town general ledger chart of accounts
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to update and expand the Town general ledger chart of accounts.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to update and expand the Town general ledger chart of accounts..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Carlisle Public School Grant - Elevator Modernization
Approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the CPS Grant elevator
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the CPS Grant elevator.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $140,480 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the CPS Grant elevator..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Carlisle Public School Wastewater Treatment Plan MUA
Approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace the CPS wastewater treatment plant makeup. air units
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace the CPS wastewater treatment plant makeup. air units.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $58,362 in ARPA funds to remove and replace the CPS wastewater treatment plant makeup. air units..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Refrigerator/Freezer RTU
Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the existing walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the CPS kitchen
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the existing walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the CPS kitchen.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to modernize the existing walk-in refrigerator and freezer units in the CPS kitchen..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
DPW Sand Body & Dump Truck/Plow Purchase
Approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to purchase a sander for the new DPW dump truck (pending approval of dump truck purchase at Town Meeting) and to be used for the purchase of the new dump...
On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to purchase a sander for the new DPW dump truck (pending approval of dump truck purchase at Town Meeting) and to be used for the purchase of the new dump truck/plow if the cost exceeds the amount approved at Town Meeting.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was VOTED [4-0-1] to approve $40,000 in ARPA funds to be used to purchase a sander for the new DPW dump truck (pending approval of dump truck purchase at Town Meeting) and to be used for the purchase of the new dump truck/plow if the cost exceeds the amount approved at Town Meeting..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Employment Agreement - Fire Chief
Approve and execute the employment contract between the Town of Carlisle and Bryan Sorrows for the position of Fire Chief commencing on July 1, 2023, and expire as of the end of the day on June...
On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and execute the employment contract between the Town of Carlisle and Bryan Sorrows for the position of Fire Chief commencing on July 1, 2023, and expire as of the end of the day on June 30, 2026.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion made Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to approve and execute the employment contract between the Town of Carlisle and Bryan Sorrows for the position of Fire Chief commencing on July 1, 2023, and expire as of the end of the day on June 30, 2026..” (second: Model)
Overlay Policy
Adopt the Overlay Policy as presented on April 25, 2023
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Overlay Policy as presented on April 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously VOTED to adopt the Overlay Policy as presented on April 25, 2023..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
MVP Letter of Support
Support the Planning Board's application for an action grant studying climate resilience best practice as it relates to land use policies, regulations, and bylaws and further vote to authorize the...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to support the Planning Board's application for an action grant studying climate resilience best practice as it relates to land use policies, regulations, and bylaws and further vote to authorize the Chair or Town Administrator to draft a letter of support on behalf of the Select Board.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to support the Planning Board's application for an action grant studying climate resilience best practice as it relates to land use policies, regulations, and bylaws and further vote to authorize the Chair or Town Administrator to draft a letter of support on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Use of the Town Common - 2023 Race Amity Day
Support the use of the Town Common and to have a member of the Select Board (Barney Arnold) read the annual proclamation designating the 2nd Sunday in June as "Race Amity Day" in the Town of Carlisle
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to support the use of the Town Common and to have a member of the Select Board (Barney Arnold) read the annual proclamation designating the 2nd Sunday in June as "Race Amity Day" in the Town of Carlisle.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to support the use of the Town Common and to have a member of the Select Board (Barney Arnold) read the annual proclamation designating the 2nd Sunday in June as "Race Amity Day" in the Town of Carlisle..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Letter of Support - Town of Lexington
Authorize the Chair or Town Administrator to prepare a letter from the Carlisle Select Board in support of the Town of Lexington's restructuring project of Route 4 and Route 225 at the interchange...
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Chair or Town Administrator to prepare a letter from the Carlisle Select Board in support of the Town of Lexington's restructuring project of Route 4 and Route 225 at the interchange around the Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue area and Route 128.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Chair or Town Administrator to prepare a letter from the Carlisle Select Board in support of the Town of Lexington's restructuring project of Route 4 and Route 225 at the interchange around the Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue area and Route 128..” (Motion: Reid, second: Model)
Adjourn
On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Kate Reid and seconded by David Model, it was 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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