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Pepperell Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Joint meeting

December 14, 2020

23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bill Greathead, Margaret Scarsdale, Tony Beattie

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

2. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

Accept and release the following minutes as amended

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the following minutes as amended.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the following minutes as amended..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS

Appoint Joyce Morrow to the full Planning Board member seat with the term to expire at the next Town Election, April 26, 2021

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted by both the Select Board and Planning Board members to appoint Joyce Morrow to the full Planning Board member seat with the term to expire at the next Town Election, April 26, 2021.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted by both the Select Board and Planning Board members to appoint Joyce Morrow to the full Planning Board member seat with the term to expire at the next Town Election, April 26, 2021..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Appoint Jennifer Gingras to the Associate Member seat with the term to expire on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Gingras to the Associate Member seat with the term to expire on June 30, 2021.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Gingras to the Associate Member seat with the term to expire on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Scarsdale)

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

4.2 Building Committee Reappointments

Reappoint the following Building Committee Members with the term to expire on December 31, 2021: Joseph LoBuono Catherine Lundeen David Querze David Scott, Police Chief Brian Borneman, Fire Chief...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following Building Committee Members with the term to expire on December 31, 2021: Joseph LoBuono Catherine Lundeen David Querze David Scott, Police Chief Brian Borneman, Fire Chief David Stairs, Communications Director Taya Dixon, Capital Program Committee Representative Andrew MacLean, TA / Facilities Manager 4.3 Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee Reappointments On January 14, 2019, the Select Board appointed citizens to the Light, Air and Noise Committee with a one- year term to expire on December 31 of that year.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following Building Committee Members with the term to expire on December 31, 2021: Joseph LoBuono Catherine Lundeen David Querze David Scott, Police Chief Brian Borneman, Fire Chief David Stairs, Communications Director Taya Dixon, Capital Program Committee Representative Andrew MacLean, TA / Facilities Manager 4.3 Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee Reappointments On January 14, 2019, the Select Board appointed citizens to the Light, Air and Noise Committee with a one- year term to expire on December 31 of that year..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Scarsdale)

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

4.3 Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee Reappointments

Reappoint the following citizens to the Light, Air and Noise Committee for the term to expire on December 31, 2021: Sherrill Rosoff Renee D'Argento Ronald Karr Patricia Kenneally Mark Little Vince...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following citizens to the Light, Air and Noise Committee for the term to expire on December 31, 2021: Sherrill Rosoff Renee D'Argento Ronald Karr Patricia Kenneally Mark Little Vince Premus Harvey Serreze Michael Veit 4.4 Information Systems Technology Appointment Applicant withdrew application.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following citizens to the Light, Air and Noise Committee for the term to expire on December 31, 2021: Sherrill Rosoff Renee D'Argento Ronald Karr Patricia Kenneally Mark Little Vince Premus Harvey Serreze Michael Veit 4.4 Information Systems Technology Appointment Applicant withdrew application..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

4.5 Climate Change Council Appointments

Appoint all applicants except Jim Scarsdale to the Climate Council with the term to expire on December 31, 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to appoint all applicants except Jim Scarsdale to the Climate Council with the term to expire on December 31, 2021.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to appoint all applicants except Jim Scarsdale to the Climate Council with the term to expire on December 31, 2021..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Scarsdale)

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

Appoint Jim Scarsdale to the Climate Council with the term to expire on December 31, 2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 2–0

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was voted 2-0 to appoint Jim Scarsdale to the Climate Council with the term to expire on December 31, 2021. Ms. Scarsdale abstained.

Yes: Beattie, GreatheadAbstained: Scarsdale

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was voted 2-0 to appoint Jim Scarsdale to the Climate Council with the term to expire on December 31, 2021. Ms. Scarsdale abstained..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Greathead)

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

7.3 Discussion of Licensing Fees for Calendar 2021 (Continued)

Reduce the permit fees listed below by 100 % for calendar year 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reduce the permit fees listed below by 100 % for calendar year 2021.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reduce the permit fees listed below by 100 % for calendar year 2021..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

7.4 Licensing Authority: 2021 Annual License Renewals

Approve the following Common Victuallar's Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Common Victuallar's Tea Café Cumberland Farms 7-Eleven Dr. Davis Ice Cream Donelan's Supermarket...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Common Victuallar's Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Common Victuallar's Tea Café Cumberland Farms 7-Eleven Dr. Davis Ice Cream Donelan's Supermarket Dunkin' Donuts Breen's Diner Mariano's Italian, LLC Common Victuallar's (cont) C & S Pizza Pizza Pizzazz Charlotte's Cozy Kitchen & Catering McNabb's General Store The Lazy Bubble

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Common Victuallar's Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Common Victuallar's Tea Café Cumberland Farms 7-Eleven Dr. Davis Ice Cream Donelan's Supermarket Dunkin' Donuts Breen's Diner Mariano's Italian, LLC Common Victuallar's (cont) C & S Pizza Pizza Pizzazz Charlotte's Cozy Kitchen & Catering McNabb's General Store The Lazy Bubble.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Approve the following Lodging House Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Lodging House J.E. Eshleman Lodging House Maplewood Farm Independent Living Facility at 12 Hollis Street,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Lodging House Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Lodging House J.E. Eshleman Lodging House Maplewood Farm Independent Living Facility at 12 Hollis Street, Inc. Janet Cramb 17 Park Street Janet Cramb 113-115 Main Street

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Lodging House Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Lodging House J.E. Eshleman Lodging House Maplewood Farm Independent Living Facility at 12 Hollis Street, Inc. Janet Cramb 17 Park Street Janet Cramb 113-115 Main Street.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Approve the following Class II Licenses with an expiration date of January 1, 2022: Class II (Expires 1/1/22) Vintage Motors LLC Pepperell Auto Sales Countryside Automotive Sales Kirk Motor Works,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Class II Licenses with an expiration date of January 1, 2022: Class II (Expires 1/1/22) Vintage Motors LLC Pepperell Auto Sales Countryside Automotive Sales Kirk Motor Works, Inc. Burton Frame & Trailer, Inc. Parsons Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Clarks Auto Sales A-1 Auto Nashoba Valley Auto Body, Inc. Green Cars, LLC

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Class II Licenses with an expiration date of January 1, 2022: Class II (Expires 1/1/22) Vintage Motors LLC Pepperell Auto Sales Countryside Automotive Sales Kirk Motor Works, Inc. Burton Frame & Trailer, Inc. Parsons Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Clarks Auto Sales A-1 Auto Nashoba Valley Auto Body, Inc. Green Cars, LLC.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Approve the following Class III Licenses with an expiration date of January 1, 2022: Class III (Expires 1/1/22) R.H. Wilson, Inc. Vivian & David Wheeler

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Class III Licenses with an expiration date of January 1, 2022: Class III (Expires 1/1/22) R.H. Wilson, Inc. Vivian & David Wheeler

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Class III Licenses with an expiration date of January 1, 2022: Class III (Expires 1/1/22) R.H. Wilson, Inc. Vivian & David Wheeler.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Approve the following Denatured Alcohol License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Denatured Alcohol Lorden's True Value Hardware

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Denatured Alcohol License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Denatured Alcohol Lorden's True Value Hardware

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Denatured Alcohol License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Denatured Alcohol Lorden's True Value Hardware.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Approve the following All Alcohol Package Store Liquor Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Liquor License All Alcohol Package Store Ram Ram Corp., d/b/a Sunny's Liquor Store...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following All Alcohol Package Store Liquor Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Liquor License All Alcohol Package Store Ram Ram Corp., d/b/a Sunny's Liquor Store Paras Corp., d/b/a Pepperell Beverage Meldi Corp., d/b/a Ray's Package Store

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following All Alcohol Package Store Liquor Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Liquor License All Alcohol Package Store Ram Ram Corp., d/b/a Sunny's Liquor Store Paras Corp., d/b/a Pepperell Beverage Meldi Corp., d/b/a Ray's Package Store.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

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

Approve the following Automatic Amusement Device License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Automatic Amusement Device VFW

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Automatic Amusement Device License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Automatic Amusement Device VFW

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Automatic Amusement Device License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Automatic Amusement Device VFW.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the following Public Entertainment Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Public Entertainment VFW The Lazy Bubble

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Public Entertainment Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Public Entertainment VFW The Lazy Bubble

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Public Entertainment Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Public Entertainment VFW The Lazy Bubble.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the following All Alcohol on Premises Liquor Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Liquor License All Alcohol on Premises Tea Café, Inc. Mariano's Italian LLC The Lazy Bubble

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following All Alcohol on Premises Liquor Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Liquor License All Alcohol on Premises Tea Café, Inc. Mariano's Italian LLC The Lazy Bubble

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following All Alcohol on Premises Liquor Licenses with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Liquor License All Alcohol on Premises Tea Café, Inc. Mariano's Italian LLC The Lazy Bubble.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the following Wine & Malt on Premises Liquor License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Wine & Malt on Premises Pizza Pizzazz

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Wine & Malt on Premises Liquor License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Wine & Malt on Premises Pizza Pizzazz

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following Wine & Malt on Premises Liquor License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: Wine & Malt on Premises Pizza Pizzazz.” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the following All Alcohol Club Liquor License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: All Alcohol Club License VFW 7.5 Select Board Priorities Acceptance At a Special Select Board...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following All Alcohol Club Liquor License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: All Alcohol Club License VFW 7.5 Select Board Priorities Acceptance At a Special Select Board meeting held on August 29, 2020, the Select Board invited members of the Planning Board, the Finance Committee, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee to contribute their perspective on goals and priorities for the Town.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the following All Alcohol Club Liquor License with an expiration date of December 31, 2021: All Alcohol Club License VFW 7.5 Select Board Priorities Acceptance At a Special Select Board meeting held on August 29, 2020, the Select Board invited members of the Planning Board, the Finance Committee, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee to contribute their perspective on goals and priorities for the Town..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

7.5 Select Board Priorities Acceptance

Adopt the Select Board Priorities 2021

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Select Board Priorities 2021.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Select Board Priorities 2021..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Scarsdale)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

7.6 Surplus Property Policy Revised

Adopt the revised Surplus Property Policy

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to adopt the revised Surplus Property Policy.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was unanimously voted to adopt the revised Surplus Property Policy..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Scarsdale)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

7.7 Local Rapid Recovery Planning (LRRP) Grant Submission

Sign a letter of support from the Town of Pepperell Select Board to be included with the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant Application

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to sign a letter of support from the Town of Pepperell Select Board to be included with the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant Application. Further discussion with the Board and TA about moving the next scheduled meeting on December 28, 2020 to December 29, 2020 given the holidays and agenda deadlines.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to sign a letter of support from the Town of Pepperell Select Board to be included with the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Grant Application. Further discussion with the Board and TA about moving the next scheduled meeting on December 28, 2020 to December 29, 2020 given the holidays and agenda deadlines..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

8. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 PM.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 PM..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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