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December 13, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 19 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Margaret Scarsdale, Tony Beattie, Mark Mathews
Absent: None
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Approve and release the December 7, 2021 Select Board Workshop meeting minutes as written
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was voted to approve and release the December 7, 2021 Select Board Workshop meeting minutes as written.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was voted to approve and release the December 7, 2021 Select Board Workshop meeting minutes as written..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Rename the Climate Change Council to Climate Change Committee and establish its appointments on a three-year staggered terms basis
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to rename the Climate Change Council to Climate Change Committee and establish its appointments on a three-year staggered terms basis.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to rename the Climate Change Council to Climate Change Committee and establish its appointments on a three-year staggered terms basis..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2022: Robert Cataldo Renee D'Argento
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2022: Robert Cataldo Renee D'Argento
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2022: Robert Cataldo Renee D'Argento.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2023: Elizabeth Faxon Ken Hartlage James Scarsdale
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2023: Elizabeth Faxon Ken Hartlage James Scarsdale
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2023: Elizabeth Faxon Ken Hartlage James Scarsdale.” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2024: Jason Veysey Jessica Veysey-Powell Charles Walkovich The Climate Change Committee also presented to the Board a summary of...
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2024: Jason Veysey Jessica Veysey-Powell Charles Walkovich The Climate Change Committee also presented to the Board a summary of their work in 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following citizens with the term to expire on June 30, 2024: Jason Veysey Jessica Veysey-Powell Charles Walkovich The Climate Change Committee also presented to the Board a summary of their work in 2021..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Reappoint the following citizens to the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following citizens to the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following citizens to the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Rename the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to rename the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to rename the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Reduce the Committee membership from 13 to 7 members on the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reduce the Committee membership from 13 to 7 members on the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reduce the Committee membership from 13 to 7 members on the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Reappoint the following citizens to the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following citizens to the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reappoint the following citizens to the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Appoint April Healey to the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint April Healey to the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint April Healey to the Light, Air and Noise By-Law Committee with a term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Reappoint Alan Leao to the Pepperell Community Media Board of Directors with a term to expire on October 31, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reappoint Alan Leao to the Pepperell Community Media Board of Directors with a term to expire on October 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reappoint Alan Leao to the Pepperell Community Media Board of Directors with a term to expire on October 31, 2024..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.2 Licensing Authority: 2022 Annual License Renewals
Approve the Common Victuallar's, Lodging House, Denatured Alcohol, All Package Store, Automatic Amusement Device, Public Entertainment, and All Alcohol Club License
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Common Victuallar's, Lodging House, Denatured Alcohol, All Package Store, Automatic Amusement Device, Public Entertainment, and All Alcohol Club License.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Common Victuallar's, Lodging House, Denatured Alcohol, All Package Store, Automatic Amusement Device, Public Entertainment, and All Alcohol Club License..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Approve the Class II and Class III Licenses
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to approve the Class II and Class III Licenses.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to approve the Class II and Class III Licenses..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.3 Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licensees
Adopt the new Pepperell Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licensing
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adopt the new Pepperell Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licensing.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adopt the new Pepperell Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Licensing..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.4 Code of Conduct Policy Adoption
Adopt the Code of Conduct Policy for the Town of Pepperell
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Code of Conduct Policy for the Town of Pepperell.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adopt the Code of Conduct Policy for the Town of Pepperell..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.6 Authorization to Join Multi District Lawsuit on PFAS
Authorize the Town Administrator to engage with Napoli-Shkolnik in a multi-district lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers and contaminators
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to engage with Napoli-Shkolnik in a multi-district lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers and contaminators.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to engage with Napoli-Shkolnik in a multi-district lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers and contaminators..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Pepperell Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Margaret Scarsdale, Tony Beattie, Mark Mathews
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2.1 Housing Authority Appointment
Appoint Marilyn Tremblay to the vacant Housing Authority seat with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 25, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Haskins and seconded by Ms. Torpey, it was unanimously voted to appoint Marilyn Tremblay to the vacant Housing Authority seat with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 25, 2022.
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes add: “Select Board vote 3-0, Planning Board vote 3-0. Both votes were conducted by a roll call.” The motion was made by Mr. Haskins, who is not a Select Board member. It was seconded by Ms. Torpey, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Haskins and seconded by Ms. Torpey, it was unanimously voted to appoint Marilyn Tremblay to the vacant Housing Authority seat with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 25, 2022..”
9. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 PM..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Mathews)
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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