MassVoter.com← Carlisle Select BoardCarlisle Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 27, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Nathan Brown and Travis Snell, who are counted absent.
Present: Kate Reid, Barney Arnold, David Model
Absent: Nathan Brown, Travis Snell
During the meeting:
- David Model took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Ariella Rebbi (52 Indian Hill Road) to serve on the Cranberry Bog Working Group with an indefinite term
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Ariella Rebbi (52 Indian Hill Road) to serve on the Cranberry Bog Working Group with an indefinite term. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Ariella Rebbi (52 Indian Hill Road) to serve on the Cranberry Bog Working Group with an indefinite term. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Appoint Craig Leelman (266 East Street) to serve on the Finance Committee with a term that will expire on June 30, 2026
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Craig Leelman (266 East Street) to serve on the Finance Committee with a term that will expire on June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Craig Leelman (266 East Street) to serve on the Finance Committee with a term that will expire on June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the recommendation of the Historical Commission to appoint Alternate members Ed Rolfe (916 Maple St) and Colby Mauke (180 Concord St) to serve as F/T members with terms that will expire on...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the recommendation of the Historical Commission to appoint Alternate members Ed Rolfe (916 Maple St) and Colby Mauke (180 Concord St) to serve as F/T members with terms that will expire on June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the recommendation of the Historical Commission to appoint Alternate members Ed Rolfe (916 Maple St) and Colby Mauke (180 Concord St) to serve as F/T members with terms that will expire on June 30, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Employee Appointment
Appoint Tyler Sponaugle to the Laborer/Driver position with the Department of Public Works subject to successful salary negotiations
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Tyler Sponaugle to the Laborer/Driver position with the Department of Public Works subject to successful salary negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to appoint Tyler Sponaugle to the Laborer/Driver position with the Department of Public Works subject to successful salary negotiations. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Annual Appointments
Approve the FY24 List of Appointments as presented
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the FY24 List of Appointments as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the FY24 List of Appointments as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Vote To Open Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the October 16, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close the warrant on August 8, 2023
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to open the October 16, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close the warrant on August 8, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to open the October 16, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant and to close the warrant on August 8, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Minutes
Approve the following Select Board meeting minutes as presented on 6/27/2023: March 28, 2023 May 8, 2023 (Pre-Town Meeting) April 11, 2023 May 9, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 23, 2023 April 25, 2023...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the following Select Board meeting minutes as presented on 6/27/2023: March 28, 2023 May 8, 2023 (Pre-Town Meeting) April 11, 2023 May 9, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 23, 2023 April 25, 2023 June 13, 2023 ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the following Select Board meeting minutes as presented on 6/27/2023: March 28, 2023 May 8, 2023 (Pre-Town Meeting) April 11, 2023 May 9, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 23, 2023 April 25, 2023 June 13, 2023 ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Department Increase
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget as detailed in a memo from the Town Accountant dated June 27, 2023
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, the Select Board VOTED pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget as detailed in a memo from the Town Accountant dated June 27, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, the Select Board VOTED pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget as detailed in a memo from the Town Accountant dated June 27, 2023. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Ferns Country Store, 8 Lowell St
Approve the application for a Transfer of Retail Package Goods Store License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premise at 8 Lowell...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the application for a Transfer of Retail Package Goods Store License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premise at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle MA 01741 from Berry Barns LLC Store License, Matthew Herweck, Manager d/b/a Ferns Country Store to Art's Specialties, LLC, Jennifer Bonislawski, Manager d/b/a Ferns Country Store. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the application for a Transfer of Retail Package Goods Store License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premise at 8 Lowell Street, Carlisle MA 01741 from Berry Barns LLC Store License, Matthew Herweck, Manager d/b/a Ferns Country Store to Art's Specialties, LLC, Jennifer Bonislawski, Manager d/b/a Ferns Country Store. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Center Park Sign & Funding Approval
Approve the sign and funding request as presented by the Friends of Center Park on 6/27/23 and further described in the Historical Commission Certificate of Appropriateness amended on 5/17/23
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the sign and funding request as presented by the Friends of Center Park on 6/27/23 and further described in the Historical Commission Certificate of Appropriateness amended on 5/17/23. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to approve the sign and funding request as presented by the Friends of Center Park on 6/27/23 and further described in the Historical Commission Certificate of Appropriateness amended on 5/17/23. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
SCOPE OF WORK
Authorize the Town Administrator to consult with TBA Architects to amend the construction documents prepared in 2019 for the Police Station to reflect the new scope of work
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, the Select Board VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to consult with TBA Architects to amend the construction documents prepared in 2019 for the Police Station to reflect the new scope of work. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, the Select Board VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to consult with TBA Architects to amend the construction documents prepared in 2019 for the Police Station to reflect the new scope of work. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
SCOPE OF WORK / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Authorize the Town Administrator to solicit requests from qualified firms for designs to renovate the Fire Station
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit requests from qualified firms for designs to renovate the Fire Station. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit requests from qualified firms for designs to renovate the Fire Station. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Authorize the Town Administrator to establish a Selection Committee to be comprised of members of the Municipal Facilities Committee, town staff, a local architect, and any citizens who served on...
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to establish a Selection Committee to be comprised of members of the Municipal Facilities Committee, town staff, a local architect, and any citizens who served on the Public Safety Facilities Task Force. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to establish a Selection Committee to be comprised of members of the Municipal Facilities Committee, town staff, a local architect, and any citizens who served on the Public Safety Facilities Task Force. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
SCOPE OF WORK
Authorize the Town Administrator to solicit quotes on the scope of work for a parking analysis of the Town Center
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit quotes on the scope of work for a parking analysis of the Town Center. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit quotes on the scope of work for a parking analysis of the Town Center. ROLL CALL VOTE: B. Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn
On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to adjourn. ROLL CALL VOTE: B.Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was VOTED to adjourn. ROLL CALL VOTE: B.Arnold-Aye, D. Model-Aye, and K. Reid-Aye.” (Motion: Arnold, 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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