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May 10, 2021
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Margaret Scarsdale, Tony Beattie, Mark Mathews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Accept and release the meeting minutes of March 22, 2021 as written
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the meeting minutes of March 22, 2021 as written.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the meeting minutes of March 22, 2021 as written..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Accept and release the meeting minutes of April 12, 2021 as written
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the meeting minutes of April 12, 2021 as written.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the meeting minutes of April 12, 2021 as written..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
4. APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint Laura Romano to the Disability Commission with the term to expire June 30, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Laura Romano to the Disability Commission with the term to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Laura Romano to the Disability Commission with the term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.2 Select Board's Report
Endorse the request and provide the letter of support requested
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to endorse the request and provide the letter of support requested.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to endorse the request and provide the letter of support requested..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
7.3 Mosquito Spraying Discussion
Have the Town of Pepperell opt-out of all aerial mosquito spraying for the 2021 State Reclamation Mosquito Control Board program
On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to have the Town of Pepperell opt-out of all aerial mosquito spraying for the 2021 State Reclamation Mosquito Control Board program.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to have the Town of Pepperell opt-out of all aerial mosquito spraying for the 2021 State Reclamation Mosquito Control Board program..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Mathews)
ARTICLE X - SCHOOL STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article X, School Stabilization Fund
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, School Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, School Stabilization Fund..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend appropriating $167,428.00 from Free Cash to the FY2021 General Fund to fund the extraordinary costs of snow and ice removal and the emergency sewer line repair at Town Hall
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $167,428.00 from Free Cash to the FY2021 General Fund to fund the extraordinary costs of snow and ice removal and the emergency sewer line repair at Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $167,428.00 from Free Cash to the FY2021 General Fund to fund the extraordinary costs of snow and ice removal and the emergency sewer line repair at Town Hall..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend appropriating $50,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the OPEB Trust
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $50,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the OPEB Trust.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $50,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the OPEB Trust..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend appropriating $25,000.00 from Free Cash for the Master Plan Implementation
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $25,000.00 from Free Cash for the Master Plan Implementation.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $25,000.00 from Free Cash for the Master Plan Implementation..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend appropriating $180,000.00 from Free Cash for the Safety Building Owner's Project Manager costs
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $180,000.00 from Free Cash for the Safety Building Owner's Project Manager costs.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $180,000.00 from Free Cash for the Safety Building Owner's Project Manager costs..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend appropriating $125,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the General Stabilization
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $125,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the General Stabilization.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $125,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the General Stabilization..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend appropriating $50,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the Conservation Trust
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $50,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the Conservation Trust.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend appropriating $50,000.00 from Free Cash and depositing it into the Conservation Trust..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Town General Fund Budget
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Town General Fund Budget.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Town General Fund Budget..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Water Enterprise Fund
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Water Enterprise Fund.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Water Enterprise Fund..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Water Enterprise Fund
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Water Enterprise Fund.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Water Enterprise Fund..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
ARTICLE X - STORM WATER BYLAW
Recommend Article X, Storm Water Bylaw
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Storm Water Bylaw.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Storm Water Bylaw..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
ARTICLE X - AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
Recommend Article X, Affordable Housing Trust
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Affordable Housing Trust..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
ARTICLE X - OUTDOOR LIGHTING BYLAW
Recommend Article X, Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to recommend Article X, Outdoor Lighting Bylaw. Mr. Mathews voted nay.
Yes: Beattie, ScarsdaleNo: MathewsThe minutes name Mark Mathews (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. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to recommend Article X, Outdoor Lighting Bylaw. Mr. Mathews voted nay..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
EARNINGS APPROPRIATIONS
Recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Appropriations
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Appropriations.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article X, Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Appropriations..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
ARTICLE X - ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
Recommend Article 16, Establishment of an Agricultural Commission
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 16, Establishment of an Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 16, Establishment of an Agricultural Commission..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
ARTICLE X - SALARY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Amend the Non-Union Compensation Plan of the Code of the Town of Pepperell, by increasing the current table to reflect a 1.3% cost of living increase effective July 1, 2021
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to to amend the Non-Union Compensation Plan of the Code of the Town of Pepperell, by increasing the current table to reflect a 1.3% cost of living increase effective July 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to to amend the Non-Union Compensation Plan of the Code of the Town of Pepperell, by increasing the current table to reflect a 1.3% cost of living increase effective July 1, 2021..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
7.6 Non- Union Wage COLA
Amend the Non-Union Compensation Plan of the Code of the Town of Pepperell, by increasing the current table to reflect a 1.3% cost of living increase effective July 1, 2021
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to amend the Non-Union Compensation Plan of the Code of the Town of Pepperell, by increasing the current table to reflect a 1.3% cost of living increase effective July 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to amend the Non-Union Compensation Plan of the Code of the Town of Pepperell, by increasing the current table to reflect a 1.3% cost of living increase effective July 1, 2021..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:07 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:07 PM..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
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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