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June 24, 2025
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Barney Arnold, Christine Stevens, Scott Triola, David Model, Travis Snell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments and Resignations
Appoint Geoffrey Kotowski as the town of Carlisle representative to the Lowell Regional Transit Advisory Board
Barney Arnold moved to appoint Geoffrey Kotowski as the town of Carlisle representative to the Lowell Regional Transit Advisory Board. The motion was seconded by Travis Snell, and after brief discussion noting that Jeff is the director of COAHS, the board voted unanimously to approve the appointment.
From the minutes
“Barney Arnold moved to appoint Geoffrey Kotowski as the town of Carlisle representative to the Lowell Regional Transit Advisory Board. The motion was seconded by Travis Snell, and after brief discussion noting that Jeff is the director of COAHS, the board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Snell)
Appoint four volunteers to various committees: Andrew Rogers to the Agricultural Commission (term ending 2028) Chris Geggis as the Planning Board representative to the Conservation Restriction...
Barney Arnold moved to appoint four volunteers to various committees: Andrew Rogers to the Agricultural Commission (term ending 2028) Chris Geggis as the Planning Board representative to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee Mark Lemere as the Trails Committee representative to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee Sarah Smith as the Planning Board representative to the Historical Commission The motion was seconded by David Model, and after no further discussion, the board voted unanimously to approve all four appointments.
From the minutes
“Barney Arnold moved to appoint four volunteers to various committees: Andrew Rogers to the Agricultural Commission (term ending 2028) Chris Geggis as the Planning Board representative to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee Mark Lemere as the Trails Committee representative to the Conservation Restriction Advisory Committee Sarah Smith as the Planning Board representative to the Historical Commission The motion was seconded by David Model, and after no further discussion, the board voted unanimously to approve all four appointments..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Model)
Approve the sale of $2,000,000 5.25 percent General Obligation bond anticipation note of the town dated June 30th, 2025 and payable December 19th, 2025 to Fidelity Capital markets, if any, plus a...
Motion: "I move to approve the sale of $2,000,000 5.25 percent General Obligation bond anticipation note of the town dated June 30th, 2025 and payable December 19th, 2025 to Fidelity Capital markets, if any, plus a premium of $15,820 along with the provisions provided in the Select Board packet." The motion was seconded by Scott Triola. After a brief discussion about the interest costs and how they would be accounted for, the board voted unanimously to approve the motion.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“motion: "I move to approve the sale of $2,000,000 5.25 percent General Obligation bond anticipation note of the town dated June 30th, 2025 and payable December 19th, 2025 to Fidelity Capital markets, if any, plus a premium of $15,820 along with the provisions provided in the Select Board packet." The motion was seconded by Scott Triola. After a brief discussion about the interest costs and how they would be accounted for, the board voted unanimously to approve the motion..” (second: Triola)
Town Administrator Ryan McLane highlighted the main areas of concern
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 44, section 3 33 B approve year-end transfers between various line items of the fiscal year 2025 budget as detailed in memo from the town accountant...
Motion: "I move that the Select Board vote pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 44, section 3 33 B approve year-end transfers between various line items of the fiscal year 2025 budget as detailed in memo from the town accountant dated June 24th, 2025." The motion was seconded by David Model, and it was voted unanimously to approve.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“motion: "I move that the Select Board vote pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 44, section 3 33 B approve year-end transfers between various line items of the fiscal year 2025 budget as detailed in memo from the town accountant dated June 24th, 2025." The motion was seconded by David Model, and it was voted unanimously to approve..” (second: Model)
Town Administrator Report
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with MRI to support the work of the Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee at a rate of $135 per hour, with services not to exceed a total of $5,000
On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Christine Stevens, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with MRI to support the work of the Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee at a rate of $135 per hour, with services not to exceed a total of $5,000.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Barney Arnold and seconded by Christine Stevens, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with MRI to support the work of the Fire Apparatus Assessment Committee at a rate of $135 per hour, with services not to exceed a total of $5,000..” (Motion: Arnold, second: Stevens)
Review of Warrant and Minutes
Approve the minutes of the May 13th, 2025 and June 11th, 2025 meetings
David Model moved to approve the minutes of the May 13th, 2025 and June 11th, 2025 meetings. Travis Snell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“David Model moved to approve the minutes of the May 13th, 2025 and June 11th, 2025 meetings. Travis Snell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On the motion of David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On the motion of David Model and seconded by Travis Snell, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Model, second: Snell)
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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