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March 26, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, Nathan Brown, David Model
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint Billie Jo Kelly (148 Greystone Ln) as a member of the Youth Commission, term to end June 30, 2026
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Billie Jo Kelly (148 Greystone Ln) as a member of the Youth Commission, term to end June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Billie Jo Kelly (148 Greystone Ln) as a member of the Youth Commission, term to end June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Appoint Brooke Mackintosh (303 Russell St) as a member of the Youth Commission, term to end June 30, 2026
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Brooke Mackintosh (303 Russell St) as a member of the Youth Commission, term to end June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Brown, it was unanimously voted to appoint Brooke Mackintosh (303 Russell St) as a member of the Youth Commission, term to end June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Brown)
Cemetery Deed Transfer Request
Transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 817 - Lot D415, graves 1, 2, and 3 to Karen James-Rumore (former resident) Approval of Minutes
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 817 - Lot D415, graves 1, 2, and 3 to Karen James-Rumore (former resident) Approval of Minutes
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to transfer land in the public burial ground at the Green Cemetery described as follows: Deed 817 - Lot D415, graves 1, 2, and 3 to Karen James-Rumore (former resident) Approval of Minutes.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 26, 2024 (Land Use Summit) meeting minutes as presented
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 26, 2024 (Land Use Summit) 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 26, 2024 (Land Use Summit) meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
Barney Arnold made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. David Model seconded. The Board held a short discussion regarding how they would like submitted written comments to appear in the Minutes. It was voted (4 aye, 1 abstention) to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Nathan Brown abstained as he was absent at the March 12th meeting.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellAbstained: Brown
From the minutes
“Barney Arnold made a motion to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. David Model seconded. The Board held a short discussion regarding how they would like submitted written comments to appear in the Minutes. It was voted (4 aye, 1 abstention) to approve the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Nathan Brown abstained as he was absent at the March 12th meeting..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Transfer Station Action Committee
Authorize the expenditure of up to $2,196 in FY24 for the expansion of the Curbside Compost subsidy program
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,196 in FY24 for the expansion of the Curbside Compost subsidy program.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,196 in FY24 for the expansion of the Curbside Compost subsidy program..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Adopt the Transfer Station Regulations and Polices amendments as amended during the meeting
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Transfer Station Regulations and Polices amendments as amended during the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Transfer Station Regulations and Polices amendments as amended during the meeting..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Maintain the Town Health Insurance split for all retirees at 56% (town)/44% (employees) and to increase the split for active employees by 1% to 57% (town)/43% (employees)
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to maintain the Town Health Insurance split for all retirees at 56% (town)/44% (employees) and to increase the split for active employees by 1% to 57% (town)/43% (employees).
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to maintain the Town Health Insurance split for all retirees at 56% (town)/44% (employees) and to increase the split for active employees by 1% to 57% (town)/43% (employees)..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Unspent Bonds Proceeds Reappropriation
Pursuant to G.L. c. 44, § 20, to authorize the payment of indebtedness, specifically the long-term debt line in the Town's operating budget, with the transfer and application of unspent proceeds...
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted, pursuant to G.L. c. 44, § 20, to authorize the payment of indebtedness, specifically the long-term debt line in the Town's operating budget, with the transfer and application of unspent proceeds of borrowing for certain completed projects which are not in excess of $50,000 as follows: 60900 Pathways $49,632.26 60410 Ladder Truck $2,264.00 60400 O'Rourke Land $635.76 61300 Roll-Off Truck TM0509 $107.82 61600 Communications Project $21,586.35 61810 Remove Underground Tank Generator $10,879.75 60300 Small School Project $5,471.39 61700 One Ton Truck TM0419 $2,249.76 60500 Banta Davis Fields $1,520.77 60420 Tanker Truck TM0415 $509.44 Total $94,857.30 FinCom adjourned their meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted, pursuant to G.L. c. 44, § 20, to authorize the payment of indebtedness, specifically the long-term debt line in the Town's operating budget, with the transfer and application of unspent proceeds of borrowing for certain completed projects which are not in excess of $50,000 as follows: 60900 Pathways $49,632.26 60410 Ladder Truck $2,264.00 60400 O'Rourke Land $635.76 61300 Roll-Off Truck TM0509 $107.82 61600 Communications Project $21,586.35 61810 Remove Underground Tank Generator $10,879.75 60300 Small School Project $5,471.39 61700 One Ton Truck TM0419 $2,249.76 60500 Banta Davis Fields $1,520.77 60420 Tanker Truck TM0415 $509.44 Total $94,857.30 FinCom adjourned their meeting..” (Motion: Model, second: Arnold)
Town Administrator Report
Approve the request of the New England Chapter of the American Diabetes Association for use of Town roads during the annual Tour de Cure on August 18, 2024, between 7am and 4pm
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to approve the request of the New England Chapter of the American Diabetes Association for use of Town roads during the annual Tour de Cure on August 18, 2024, between 7am and 4pm.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to approve the request of the New England Chapter of the American Diabetes Association for use of Town roads during the annual Tour de Cure on August 18, 2024, between 7am and 4pm..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Approve the request of the National Brain Tumor Society Ride for use of Town roads for their annual bike ride on May 19, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the request of the National Brain Tumor Society Ride for use of Town roads for their annual bike ride on May 19, 2024.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the request of the National Brain Tumor Society Ride for use of Town roads for their annual bike ride on May 19, 2024..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approval of Minutes (Resumed)
Approve the February 27, 2024 Minutes as sent to the Board by the Executive Assistant
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 27, 2024 Minutes as sent to the Board by the Executive Assistant.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 27, 2024 Minutes as sent to the Board by the Executive Assistant..” (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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