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June 25, 2024
12 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include David Model, who is counted absent.
Present: Kate Reid, Travis Snell, Barney Arnold, Scott Triola
Absent: David Model
During the meeting:
- Scott Triola took part remotely.
- Scott Triola left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Ratify Dispatch Contract (Massachusetts Coalition of Police Union Local 201A)
Ratify the contract agreements for FY24 and FY25 between the Town of Carlisle and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Union Local 201A (dispatch); and further, to authorize the Town...
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to ratify the contract agreements for FY24 and FY25 between the Town of Carlisle and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Union Local 201A (dispatch); and further, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract and make minor administrative changes in consultation with Town Counsel. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to ratify the contract agreements for FY24 and FY25 between the Town of Carlisle and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Union Local 201A (dispatch); and further, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract and make minor administrative changes in consultation with Town Counsel. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Set the Special Town Meeting Date
Schedule the Special (Fall) Town Meeting for Tuesday November 12th, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m
Kate Reid moved to schedule the Special (Fall) Town Meeting for Tuesday November 12th, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Member Kate Reid asked if the Community Preservation Committee might do another funding cycle. McLane summarized that in addition to the Planning Board's potential bylaw changes, the Board may have bylaw changes, depending on their goal setting for FY25. The motion passed unanimously. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved to schedule the Special (Fall) Town Meeting for Tuesday November 12th, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m. Barney Arnold seconded the motion. Member Kate Reid asked if the Community Preservation Committee might do another funding cycle. McLane summarized that in addition to the Planning Board's potential bylaw changes, the Board may have bylaw changes, depending on their goal setting for FY25. The motion passed unanimously. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Close the public hearing
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the petition and plan submitted by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install approximately 6± feet of conduit in South Street
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the petition and plan submitted by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install approximately 6± feet of conduit in South Street. Said work is necessary to upgrade the existing underground electric service to 508 South Street, Carlisle. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to approve the petition and plan submitted by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install approximately 6± feet of conduit in South Street. Said work is necessary to upgrade the existing underground electric service to 508 South Street, Carlisle. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Assistant Town Administrator Report
Authorize the Town Administrator to order the Carlisle flags lowered to half-staff from June 27-28, in honor of Carlisle's second Fire Chief Robert Koning
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to order the Carlisle flags lowered to half-staff from June 27-28, in honor of Carlisle's second Fire Chief Robert Koning. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to order the Carlisle flags lowered to half-staff from June 27-28, in honor of Carlisle's second Fire Chief Robert Koning. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
All activities on the Town Common must be approved by the Town and the First Religious Society
Kate Reid moved that the Select Board vote to approve the request from the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) to use the Town Common on Sunday, August 4th at 4:00pm for a brief ceremony and to raise the flags of India and the U.S to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India. The motion was seconded by Barney Arnold. Chair Travis Snell clarified that per the Flag Policy only the American, United States Military, and Prisoner of War Flags are permitted on Town flagpoles. The India Association of Greater Boston has been instructed to bring their own flagpole (which is not the purview of the Town's policy) and any associated permits to do so. It was also noted that all activities on the Town Common must be approved by the Town and the First Religious Society. The motion passed unanimously. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“Kate Reid moved that the Select Board vote to approve the request from the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) to use the Town Common on Sunday, August 4th at 4:00pm for a brief ceremony and to raise the flags of India and the U.S to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India. The motion was seconded by Barney Arnold. Chair Travis Snell clarified that per the Flag Policy only the American, United States Military, and Prisoner of War Flags are permitted on Town flagpoles. The India Association of Greater Boston has been instructed to bring their own flagpole (which is not the purview of the Town's policy) and any associated permits to do so. It was also noted that all activities on the Town Common must be approved by the Town and the First Religious Society. The motion passed unanimously. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
Proclaim August 15, 2024, as INDIA DAY and encourage all residents of the Town of Carlisle to join the Select Board in raising the flags of India and the United States at the Town Common taking...
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote to proclaim August 15, 2024, as INDIA DAY and encourage all residents of the Town of Carlisle to join the Select Board in raising the flags of India and the United States at the Town Common taking place on Sunday, August 4, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote to proclaim August 15, 2024, as INDIA DAY and encourage all residents of the Town of Carlisle to join the Select Board in raising the flags of India and the United States at the Town Common taking place on Sunday, August 4, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye; S. Triola - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
End of Year Transfers (Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee)
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget as detailed in memo from the Town Accountant dated June 25, 2024
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, the Select Board unanimously voted, pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget as detailed in memo from the Town Accountant dated June 25, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
Yes: Arnold, Reid, SnellScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, the Select Board unanimously voted, pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 33B, to approve year-end transfers between various line items of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget as detailed in memo from the Town Accountant dated June 25, 2024. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Financial Policy Approval
Approve the Employee Reimbursement Policy and Procedures as amended and the Credit Card Purchase Policy as presented
Kate Reid amended her motion; to approve the Employee Reimbursement Policy and Procedures as amended and the Credit Card Purchase Policy as presented. Barney Arnold seconded the amended motion. The Board briefly discussed the Credit Card Purchase Policy. The amended motion was unanimously passed.
Yes: Arnold, Reid, SnellScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Kate Reid amended her motion; to approve the Employee Reimbursement Policy and Procedures as amended and the Credit Card Purchase Policy as presented. Barney Arnold seconded the amended motion. The Board briefly discussed the Credit Card Purchase Policy. The amended motion was unanimously passed..” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
FY25 Appointments
Appoint all of the FY25 Public Body slates as presented, with the exception of the Affordable Housing Trust and the Community Preservation Committee
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to appoint all of the FY25 Public Body slates as presented, with the exception of the Affordable Housing Trust and the Community Preservation Committee. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
Yes: Arnold, Reid, SnellScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to appoint all of the FY25 Public Body slates as presented, with the exception of the Affordable Housing Trust and the Community Preservation Committee. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Approve the updated DPW Policy for Transfer Station Use by Local Private Haulers as presented
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the updated DPW Policy for Transfer Station Use by Local Private Haulers as presented. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
Yes: Arnold, Reid, SnellScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Kate Reid, it was unanimously voted to approve the updated DPW Policy for Transfer Station Use by Local Private Haulers as presented. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Arnold, second: Reid)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye
Yes: Arnold, Reid, SnellScott Triola had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Kate Reid and seconded by Barney Arnold it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: B. Arnold - aye; K. Reid - aye; T. Snell - aye.” (Motion: Reid, second: Arnold)
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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