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Dunstable Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

December 20, 2022

8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Create a Union Building Rehabilitation Committee to adopt the charge of the Committee and with the changes noted above

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanesl, it was VOTED: To create a Union Building Rehabilitation Committee to adopt the charge of the Committee and with the changes noted above.

The minutes record the result (“it was VOTED”) but no count or names. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanesl, it was VOTED: To create a Union Building Rehabilitation Committee to adopt the charge of the Committee and with the changes noted above..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Authorize the Conservation Commission to expend $10,500 from the Wetland Protection Act funds for an inspection and report on the Mill Street Dam

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To authorize the Conservation Commission to expend $10,500 from the Wetland Protection Act funds for an inspection and report on the Mill Street Dam. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To authorize the Conservation Commission to expend $10,500 from the Wetland Protection Act funds for an inspection and report on the Mill Street Dam. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Allow Erin Cielakie to hold her wedding ceremony at the Town Gazebo on Sunday, April 16, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–1

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To allow Erin Cielakie to hold her wedding ceremony at the Town Gazebo on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The vote was 2 to 1, with Selectman Kieran Meehan objecting.

Yes: Basbanes, MikolNo: MeehanThe minutes give the vote as 2 to 1 with Kieran Meehan objecting; the other members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To allow Erin Cielakie to hold her wedding ceremony at the Town Gazebo on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The vote was 2 to 1, with Selectman Kieran Meehan objecting..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Declare the old Police Department generator surplus equipment available for disposal in accordance with M.G.L. 30B

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To declare the old Police Department generator surplus equipment available for disposal in accordance with M.G.L. 30B. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To declare the old Police Department generator surplus equipment available for disposal in accordance with M.G.L. 30B. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21 (a), Purpose 7, to comply with or act under the authority of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21 (a), Purpose 7, to comply with or act under the authority of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. Sec. 22(f), (g), to review executive session minutes for possible release or continued withholding. * On a roll call vote: Meehan -AYE, Mikol - AYE, and Basbanes - AYE. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21 (a), Purpose 7, to comply with or act under the authority of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. Sec. 22(f), (g), to review executive session minutes for possible release or continued withholding. * On a roll call vote: Meehan -AYE, Mikol - AYE, and Basbanes - AYE. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Exit the Executive Session

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To exit the Executive Session. . On a roll call vote: Aye - Meehan Aye - Mikol - Aye, and Basbanes -AYE The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To exit the Executive Session. . On a roll call vote: Aye - Meehan Aye - Mikol - Aye, and Basbanes -AYE The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

From the Dunstable Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and in its older minutes archive. 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): Town of Dunstable Select Board meeting video — Ron Mikol (May 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.

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