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October 29, 2018
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Roland P. Nutter, Lisa M. Ferolito, Bill Greathead
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.1 April 30, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of April 30, 2018 as submitted
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of April 30, 2018 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of April 30, 2018 as submitted..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
1.2 September 24, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of September 24, 2018 as submitted
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of September 24, 2018 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of September 24, 2018 as submitted..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
1.3 October 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 as submitted
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted to accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 as submitted..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Read a letter addressed to the Selectmen from The Candle
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was vote to read a letter addressed to the Selectman from The Candle. Mr. Nutter was not in favor of reading the letter at this time as he had not had a chance to read the letter.
The minutes say “it was vote to read a letter” and add that “Mr. Nutter was not in favor of reading the letter at this time”; they give no count, so we show the result only. The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was vote to read a letter addressed to the Selectman from The Candle. Mr. Nutter was not in favor of reading the letter at this time as he had not had a chance to read the letter..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
5.2 Resignation of Pepperell Historical Commission / Cory Minichino
Accept the resignation of Cory Minichino as a member of the Pepperell Historical Commission
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Ms. Ferolito it was unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Cory Minichino as a member of the Pepperell Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Ms. Ferolito it was unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Cory Minichino as a member of the Pepperell Historical Commission..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Ferolito)
6.1 Contract Confirmation for New Town Administrator
Accept the contract between the Town and Andrew MacLean for the Town Administrator position
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to accept the contract between the Town and Andrew MacLean for the Town Administrator position.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to accept the contract between the Town and Andrew MacLean for the Town Administrator position..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
Appoint David Scott, Chief of Police, as acting town administrator effective October 30, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. through Monday, November 5, 2018 at 8:00 a.m
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted that the Board appoint David Scott, Chief of Police, as acting town administrator effective October 30, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. through Monday, November 5, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. In the event that Andrew MacLean does not start as town administrator on November 5, 2018, then the police chief shall continue serving as acting town administrator until the time the Andrew MacLean starts serving as town administrator at town hall. Further, under no circumstance shall any member of the Board of Selectmen conduct ANY town business during the period the police chief is serving as acting town administrator unless said business is done at a posted meeting of the Board of Selectmen with all members present.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted that the Board appoint David Scott, Chief of Police, as acting town administrator effective October 30, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. through Monday, November 5, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. In the event that Andrew MacLean does not start as town administrator on November 5, 2018, then the police chief shall continue serving as acting town administrator until the time the Andrew MacLean starts serving as town administrator at town hall. Further, under no circumstance shall any member of the Board of Selectmen conduct ANY town business during the period the police chief is serving as acting town administrator unless said business is done at a posted meeting of the Board of Selectmen with all members present..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
6.3 Authorize Transfer from Reserve Fund for Unemployment Payment
Make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee reserve fund for the purpose of paying unemployment insurance
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr. Nutter out of necessity, it was voted to make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee reserve fund for the purpose of paying unemployment insurance. Ms. Ferolito opposed.
Yes: Greathead, NutterNo: FerolitoThe minutes name Lisa M. Ferolito (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr. Nutter out of necessity, it was voted to make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee reserve fund for the purpose of paying unemployment insurance. Ms. Ferolito opposed..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
6.4 Renewal of Police Chief Contract
Accept the Police Chief contract as written with the exception of the amended dates to July 1, 2018- June 30, 2021
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Ms. Ferolito, it was unanimously voted to accept the Police Chief contract as written with the exception of the amended dates to July 1, 2018- June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Ms. Ferolito, it was unanimously voted to accept the Police Chief contract as written with the exception of the amended dates to July 1, 2018- June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Ferolito)
6.5 Determination on Dog Nuisance Hearing of 50 Blood Street
Direct the Town Administrator to do additional research with Town Counsel and the Animal Control Officer for the legal options and enforcement options for the November 5, 2018 meeting
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Ms. Ferolito it was unanimously voted to direct the Town Administrator to do additional research with Town Counsel and the Animal Control Officer for the legal options and enforcement options for the November 5, 2018 meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Ms. Ferolito it was unanimously voted to direct the Town Administrator to do additional research with Town Counsel and the Animal Control Officer for the legal options and enforcement options for the November 5, 2018 meeting..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Ferolito)
NEW BUSINESS
The chair must place on the agenda any requests brought by any member of the Board of Selectmen
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted that the chair must place on the agenda any requests brought by any member of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was unanimously voted that the chair must place on the agenda any requests brought by any member of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms. Ferolito, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms. Ferolito, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 PM..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Ferolito)
From the Pepperell 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: Tony Beattie from his campaign website (Anthony Beattie for Pepperell Selectman); Mark Mathews from the Nashoba Valley Voice / Lowell Sun (April 30, 2021). No photo found for Chuck Walkovich.
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