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February 27, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, David Model
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Anthony Bertilaccini to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Anthony Bertilaccini to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start day of February 27, 2024.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to appoint Anthony Bertilaccini to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start day of February 27, 2024..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Continued Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing
Open the continued Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to open the continued Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to open the continued Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Close the Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to close the Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to close the Nuisance Dog Order Violation Hearing, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140, s. 157 and Section 14.6.5.1 of the General Bylaws..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
The following clarifications were offered during discussion
Transfer $3500 from the funds received from ARPA for the Mental Health Program to the Rental Assistance Program; and further to approve $8500 in additional ARPA funds for the Rental Assistance Program
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to transfer $3500 from the funds received from ARPA for the Mental Health Program to the Rental Assistance Program; and further to approve $8500 in additional ARPA funds for the Rental Assistance Program.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to transfer $3500 from the funds received from ARPA for the Mental Health Program to the Rental Assistance Program; and further to approve $8500 in additional ARPA funds for the Rental Assistance Program..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Cemetery Task Force and Safety Committee Charter Approvals
Adopt the Cemetery Task Force Charter as presented in the packet
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Cemetery Task Force Charter as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Cemetery Task Force Charter as presented in the packet..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Approve the Safety Committee Charter as amended during the meeting
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Safety Committee Charter as amended during the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Safety Committee Charter as amended during the meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Policy Acceptances
Approve the Reconciliations Policy and the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy as presented in the packet
Brown amended his motion to remove the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy and Arnold agreed to the friendly amendment. It was unanimously voted to approve the Reconciliations Policy and the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“Brown amended his motion to remove the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy and Arnold agreed to the friendly amendment. It was unanimously voted to approve the Reconciliations Policy and the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy as presented in the packet..” (Motion: Brown)
Adopt the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy draft as presented in the packet, with the exclusion of the "Option for Carlisle" section
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy draft as presented in the packet, with the exclusion of the "Option for Carlisle" section.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy draft as presented in the packet, with the exclusion of the "Option for Carlisle" section..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Town Administrator Report
Endorse the Small Town Administrator's of Massachusetts 2024 Legislative Priorities as presented in the Town Administrator's Report and authorize the Town Administrator to communicate the...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to endorse the Small Town Administrator's of Massachusetts 2024 Legislative Priorities as presented in the Town Administrator's Report and authorize the Town Administrator to communicate the priorities to Carlisle's legislative delegation.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to endorse the Small Town Administrator's of Massachusetts 2024 Legislative Priorities as presented in the Town Administrator's Report and authorize the Town Administrator to communicate the priorities to Carlisle's legislative delegation..” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
Approve the request of the Gleason Public Library Board of Trustees to hang a banner over School St. February 28th through March 15th, 2024, subject to Fire Department Schedule, to advertise the...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the request of the Gleason Public Library Board of Trustees to hang a banner over School St. February 28th through March 15th, 2024, subject to Fire Department Schedule, to advertise the Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser event.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the request of the Gleason Public Library Board of Trustees to hang a banner over School St. February 28th through March 15th, 2024, subject to Fire Department Schedule, to advertise the Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser event..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the February 13, 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes as presented
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 13, 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 13, 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes as presented..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the January 23, 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes as presented
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 23, 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 23, 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes as presented..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn..” (Motion: Brown, 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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