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Dunstable Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

December 3, 2024

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve to establish a single rate residential factor of 1

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve to establish a single rate residential factor of 1. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve to establish a single rate residential factor of 1. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve to approve the application, as presented, from Mirabelle Farm, LLC at 11 Pleasant Street, for a Section 15 - Off Premise All Alcohol License, Manager Amanda Shannon, with hours of...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve to approve the application, as presented, from Mirabelle Farm, LLC at 11 Pleasant Street, for a Section 15 - Off Premise All Alcohol License, Manager Amanda Shannon, with hours of operation from 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Sunday subject to approval from the ABCC, receipt of all applicable sign-offs and permits, all fees paid, and CORI approval.. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve to approve the application, as presented, from Mirabelle Farm, LLC at 11 Pleasant Street, for a Section 15 - Off Premise All Alcohol License, Manager Amanda Shannon, with hours of operation from 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Sunday subject to approval from the ABCC, receipt of all applicable sign-offs and permits, all fees paid, and CORI approval.. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve to approve the meeting minutes from October 22, 2024 and November 12, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve to approve the meeting minutes from October 22, 2024 and November 12, 2024. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve to approve the meeting minutes from October 22, 2024 and November 12, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Request the Select Board's office publicize the committee and board vacancies on the Land Use Committee and Board of Library Trustees on the Town website and social media, and also request the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to request the Select Board's office publicize the committee and board vacancies on the Land Use Committee and Board of Library Trustees on the Town website and social media, and also request the Board of Library Trustees consider candidates and make a recommendation to the Select Board to fill their vacancy. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to request the Select Board's office publicize the committee and board vacancies on the Land Use Committee and Board of Library Trustees on the Town website and social media, and also request the Board of Library Trustees consider candidates and make a recommendation to the Select Board to fill their vacancy. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve the auto dealer licensing process, materials, requirements, and applications as presented, and approve an annual license fee of $200

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, in accordance with Chapter 140 of Massachusetts General Laws, Section 57-59 it was voted to approve the auto dealer licensing process, materials, requirements, and applications as presented, and approve an annual license fee of $200. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, in accordance with Chapter 140 of Massachusetts General Laws, Section 57-59 it was voted to approve the auto dealer licensing process, materials, requirements, and applications as presented, and approve an annual license fee of $200. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Award a professional services contract to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a Feasibility Study and Preliminary Stakeholder Outreach for the Town Center Trail Loop project in the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to award a professional services contract to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a Feasibility Study and Preliminary Stakeholder Outreach for the Town Center Trail Loop project in the amount of $20,000 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to award a professional services contract to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a Feasibility Study and Preliminary Stakeholder Outreach for the Town Center Trail Loop project in the amount of $20,000 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Award a contract for architectural services to Gienapp Architects in the amount of $100,000 to design the exterior restoration of the Union Building and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to award a contract for architectural services to Gienapp Architects in the amount of $100,000 to design the exterior restoration of the Union Building and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to award a contract for architectural services to Gienapp Architects in the amount of $100,000 to design the exterior restoration of the Union Building and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to approve expenditures and/or commit the remaining balance of ARPA funds in the amount of $43,997.08 for the following purposes: ARPA Reporting and Compliance MS4...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to approve expenditures and/or commit the remaining balance of ARPA funds in the amount of $43,997.08 for the following purposes: ARPA Reporting and Compliance MS4 Stormwater Permit General IT/website upgrade Vital Records Fire Reporting System Upgrade and/or fire truck repairs Town Hall Boiler Maintenance contract Town Hall Boiler Circulation Pump Natural Gas Space Heater - Highway The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to approve expenditures and/or commit the remaining balance of ARPA funds in the amount of $43,997.08 for the following purposes: ARPA Reporting and Compliance MS4 Stormwater Permit General IT/website upgrade Vital Records Fire Reporting System Upgrade and/or fire truck repairs Town Hall Boiler Maintenance contract Town Hall Boiler Circulation Pump Natural Gas Space Heater - Highway The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the payment of the Community Outreach stipend in the amount of $2,500 to the Town Administrator for FY25 in accordance with Section V(E): Community Outreach of Town Administrator's contract

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the payment of the Community Outreach stipend in the amount of $2,500 to the Town Administrator for FY25 in accordance with Section V(E): Community Outreach of Town Administrator's contract. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the payment of the Community Outreach stipend in the amount of $2,500 to the Town Administrator for FY25 in accordance with Section V(E): Community Outreach of Town Administrator's contract. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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