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April 9, 2024
16 recorded votes, 2 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 took part remotely.
- David Model arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant for the Historical Commission, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant for the Historical Commission, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of April 10, 2024. ROLL CALL: D. Model - aye, B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye
The minutes name the seconder as “Nathan Model”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Nathan Model, it was unanimously voted to appoint Alanna Lynch to the position of Municipal Assistant for the Historical Commission, pending successful salary negotiations and required hiring administration, with an anticipated start date of April 10, 2024. ROLL CALL: D. Model - aye, B. Arnold - aye, N. Brown - aye, K. Reid - aye, T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold)
Warrant Article Recommendations
Recommend the approval of Article 1 - Consent Agenda as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend the approval of Article 1 - Consent Agenda as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend the approval of Article 1 - Consent Agenda as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 10 - FY 2025 Operating Budget as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 10 - FY 2025 Operating Budget as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 10 - FY 2025 Operating Budget as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 11 - Capital Equipment as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 11 - Capital Equipment as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 11 - Capital Equipment as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 12 - Ongoing Municipal Facilities Maintenance as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 12 - Ongoing Municipal Facilities Maintenance as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 12 - Ongoing Municipal Facilities Maintenance as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 13 - Police Station Renovation as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 13 - Police Station Renovation as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 13 - Police Station Renovation as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Arnold)
Recommend approval of Article 14 - Fire Engine Purchase and Borrowing Approval as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 14 - Fire Engine Purchase and Borrowing Approval as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 14 - Fire Engine Purchase and Borrowing Approval as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 15 - Transfer to Capital Stabilization as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 15 - Transfer to Capital Stabilization as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 15 - Transfer to Capital Stabilization as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Snell)
Recommend approval of Article 16 - GIS Program - Three Year Costs as amended
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 16 - GIS Program - Three Year Costs as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 16 - GIS Program - Three Year Costs as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 17 - Cranberry Bog Maintenance as presented
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 17 - Cranberry Bog Maintenance as presented.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of Article 17 - Cranberry Bog Maintenance as presented..” (Motion: Brown, second: Model)
Handle Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as a Consent Agenda
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to handle Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as a Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to handle Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as a Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as amended (Aye - 4, Abstention - 1)
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was voted to recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as amended (Aye - 4, Abstention - 1). Nathan Brown recused himself, citing he had not been present for the presentations to the Board about the CPC recommendations.
Yes: Arnold, Model, Reid, SnellThe minutes say Nathan Brown stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“on the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was voted to recommend approval of Article 18 - CPA Annual Recommendations as amended (Aye - 4, Abstention - 1). Nathan Brown recused himself, citing he had not been present for the presentations to the Board about the CPC recommendations..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve Town Meeting and Town Election Warrant
Approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2024 in the Corey Auditorium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, MA 01741; allowing for minor grammatical...
On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by xx, it was unanimously voted to approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2024 in the Corey Auditorium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, MA 01741; allowing for minor grammatical changes by the Town Administrator as necessary.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Nathan Brown and seconded by xx, it was unanimously voted to approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2024 in the Corey Auditorium of the Carlisle Public School, 83 School St., Carlisle, MA 01741; allowing for minor grammatical changes by the Town Administrator as necessary..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant with Ballot Questions for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 21, 2024 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford St, Carlisle, MA 01741
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant with Ballot Questions for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 21, 2024 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford St, Carlisle, MA 01741.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant with Ballot Questions for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 21, 2024 in the Clark Room of Town Hall, 66 Westford St, Carlisle, MA 01741..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Review of Minutes and Warrants
Approve the March 26, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as amended
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 26, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 26, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes as amended..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by David Model, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (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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