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January 9, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Nathan Brown, Barney Arnold, David Model
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model took part remotely.
- Barney Arnold arrived after the meeting began.
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint John Ballantine (268 Fiske St) as the Resident Representative to the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust, term to end June 30, 2025
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to appoint John Ballantine (268 Fiske St) as the Resident Representative to the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to appoint John Ballantine (268 Fiske St) as the Resident Representative to the Carlisle Affordable Housing Trust, term to end June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
Appoint Richard Hisey (439 Stearns St) as an Associate Member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, term to end June 30, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Richard Hisey (439 Stearns St) as an Associate Member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, term to end June 30, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Richard Hisey (439 Stearns St) as an Associate Member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, term to end June 30, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Appoint Thomas McConnon as a temporary Department of Public Works General Laborer/Driver
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Thomas McConnon as a temporary Department of Public Works General Laborer/Driver. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Thomas McConnon as a temporary Department of Public Works General Laborer/Driver. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 12, 2023 as presented in the packet
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 12, 2023 as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 12, 2023 as presented in the packet. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 19, 2023 as corrected
On the motion of Natthan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 19, 2023 as corrected. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Natthan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 19, 2023 as corrected. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, D. Model - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
ADDITIONAL ARPA REQUESTS (no position taken by ARPA Committee)
Approve $103,250 for the Police Station Renovation Design Project to be paid for using ARPA finds
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to approve $103,250 for the Police Station Renovation Design Project to be paid for using ARPA finds.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to approve $103,250 for the Police Station Renovation Design Project to be paid for using ARPA finds..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Police Renovation Project
Approve the Police Station Renovation Building Committee Charter as amended at the meeting
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Police Station Renovation Building Committee Charter as amended at the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Police Station Renovation Building Committee Charter as amended at the meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Police and Fire Chief Evaluation Process
Delegate the authority for the evaluations of the Fire Chief and Police Chief to the Town Administrator
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to delegate the authority for the evaluations of the Fire Chief and Police Chief to the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to delegate the authority for the evaluations of the Fire Chief and Police Chief to the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Carlisle Police Unit, Local 201 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Carlisle Police Unit, Local 201 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Carlisle Police Unit, Local 201 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Rotary Sign Policy Discussion (Placement of Private Signs on Town Property)
Adopt the Placement of Private Signs on Town Property policy as included in the packet
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously voted to adopt the Placement of Private Signs on Town Property policy as included in the packet.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown it was unanimously voted to adopt the Placement of Private Signs on Town Property policy as included in the packet..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Town Administrator Report
Set the date for the Annual Town Meeting to Monday, May 13, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to set the date for the Annual Town Meeting to Monday, May 13, 2024.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to set the date for the Annual Town Meeting to Monday, May 13, 2024..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to adjourn..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
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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