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October 25, 2021
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Margaret Scarsdale, Tony Beattie, Mark Mathews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint Mallory Morrill to the Council on Aging with the term to expire on June 30, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Mallory Morrill to the Council on Aging with the term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Mallory Morrill to the Council on Aging with the term to expire on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Appoint Tereze Stokes to the Affordable Housing Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Tereze Stokes to the Affordable Housing Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Tereze Stokes to the Affordable Housing Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.1 Re-Precinting The Town
Accept the re- precincting recommendation as provided by the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Law
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept the re- precincting recommendation as provided by the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Law.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept the re- precincting recommendation as provided by the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Law..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.2 Change of Polling Location
Set the polling location for all Pepperell precincts to be at the Nissitissit Middle School
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to set the polling location for all Pepperell precincts to be at the Nissitissit Middle School.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to set the polling location for all Pepperell precincts to be at the Nissitissit Middle School..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.3 Vaccination Discussion
Adopt a Select Board COVID-19 vaccination/testing mandate for town employees
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, the following motion was made and failed. Mr. Beattie voted aye, Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay Select Board Covid 19 Vaccination/Testing Mandate Whereas, vaccination is the most effective tool for combating Covid 19 Whereas, widespread vaccination is the only means the Town of Pepperell has over the long term to ensure protection from Covid 19 and all of its variations and to end the negative consequences Covid 19 produces in our lives, Whereas Covid 19 vaccines are safe and effective, as evidenced by the fact that Covid 19 vaccines satisfied the US Food and Drug Administration's rigorous scientific standards for safety.
Yes: BeattieNo: Mathews, Scarsdale
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, the following motion was made and failed. Mr. Beattie voted aye, Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay Select Board Covid 19 Vaccination/Testing Mandate Whereas, vaccination is the most effective tool for combating Covid 19 Whereas, widespread vaccination is the only means the Town of Pepperell has over the long term to ensure protection from Covid 19 and all of its variations and to end the negative consequences Covid 19 produces in our lives, Whereas Covid 19 vaccines are safe and effective, as evidenced by the fact that Covid 19 vaccines satisfied the US Food and Drug Administration's rigorous scientific standards for safety..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.4 Municipal Electric Aggregation
Have the Town Administrator and Climate Change Council move forward with determining a scope of work and hiring decision for a municipal aggregation consultant
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to have the Town Administrator and Climate Change Council move forward with determining a scope of work and hiring decision for a municipal aggregation consultant.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to have the Town Administrator and Climate Change Council move forward with determining a scope of work and hiring decision for a municipal aggregation consultant..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.6 Special Town Meeting Article Recommendations
Recommend Article 1, 2020 Annual Town Report
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 1, 2020 Annual Town Report.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 1, 2020 Annual Town Report..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 2, Acceptance of Crawford Way and Red Pepper Lane as A Public Way
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 2, Acceptance of Crawford Way and Red Pepper Lane as A Public Way.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 2, Acceptance of Crawford Way and Red Pepper Lane as A Public Way..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
PROCESS ENDED
Recommend Article 3, Fund Collective Bargaining Contract Settled After Budget Process
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 3, Fund Collective Bargaining Contract Settled After Budget Process.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 3, Fund Collective Bargaining Contract Settled After Budget Process..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 4, Fund Collective Bargaining Contract Settled After Budget Process Ended
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to recommend Article 4, Fund Collective Bargaining Contract Settled After Budget Process Ended. Ms. Scarsdale abstained from the vote.
Yes: Beattie, MathewsAbstained: ScarsdaleThe minutes say Margaret Scarsdale abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present 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 4, Fund Collective Bargaining Contract Settled After Budget Process Ended. Ms. Scarsdale abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
EXPENSES
Recommend Article 5, Provide Funding For Police Department Post-Employment Expenses
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 5, Provide Funding For Police Department Post-Employment Expenses.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 5, Provide Funding For Police Department Post-Employment Expenses..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
CONVERSION PROJECT
Recommend Article 6, Approve Multi-Year Financing Plan For Street Light Conversion Project
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 6, Approve Multi-Year Financing Plan For Street Light Conversion Project.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 6, Approve Multi-Year Financing Plan For Street Light Conversion Project..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 7, Street Light Conversion Project, Alternative Funding
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 7, Street Light Conversion Project, Alternative Funding.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 7, Street Light Conversion Project, Alternative Funding..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 8, Lease Purchase Financing Agreement, Per G.L. c
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 8, Lease Purchase Financing Agreement, Per G.L. c.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 8, Lease Purchase Financing Agreement, Per G.L. c..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Article 9, Lease Purchase Financing Agreement, Per G.L. c
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 9, Lease Purchase Financing Agreement, Per G.L. c.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 9, Lease Purchase Financing Agreement, Per G.L. c..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
EARNINGS APPROPRIATION
Recommend Article 10, FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget Amendment, Retained Earnings Appropriation. (article 11 is not needed if Article 10 passes) ARTICLE 11 - FY2022 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND...
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 10, FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget Amendment, Retained Earnings Appropriation. (article 11 is not needed if Article 10 passes) ARTICLE 11 - FY2022 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET REDUCTION To see if the Town will vote to reduce the fiscal year 2022 Water Enterprise Fund budget, or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 10, FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget Amendment, Retained Earnings Appropriation. (article 11 is not needed if Article 10 passes) ARTICLE 11 - FY2022 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET REDUCTION To see if the Town will vote to reduce the fiscal year 2022 Water Enterprise Fund budget, or take any other action relative thereto..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 11, FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget Reduction
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 11, FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget Reduction.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 11, FY2022 Water Enterprise Fund Budget Reduction..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Article 12, Approve Community Preservation Act
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 12, Approve Community Preservation Act.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 12, Approve Community Preservation Act..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 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 10:00 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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