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January 10, 2022
12 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
2. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Approve and release the November 15, 2021 Select Board meeting minutes as written
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve and release the November 15, 2021 Select Board meeting minutes as written.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve and release the November 15, 2021 Select Board meeting minutes as written..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Approve and release the December 13, 2021 joint meeting of the Select Board and Housing Authority minutes as written
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to approve and release the December 13, 2021 joint meeting of the Select Board and Housing Authority minutes as written.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to approve and release the December 13, 2021 joint meeting of the Select Board and Housing Authority minutes as written..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Reappoint Sue Edwards to the Climate Change Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reappoint Sue Edwards to the Climate Change Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to reappoint Sue Edwards to the Climate Change Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Appoint the following applicants to the PFAS Task Force 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 appoint the following applicants to the PFAS Task Force 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 appoint the following applicants to the PFAS Task Force with the term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Appoint Lea Gabriela Gavrilov to the Building Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Lea Gabriela Gavrilov to the Building Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Lea Gabriela Gavrilov to the Building Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2023..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Reduce the size of the ad hoc committee from 11 members to
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reduce the size of the ad hoc committee from 11 members to
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to reduce the size of the ad hoc committee from 11 members to.” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.1 Acceptance of Donations
Accept the equipment donation from Masy Systems on behalf of the Pepperell Police Department
On a motion made by Mr. Mathew and seconded by Mr. Beatie, it was unanimously voted to accept the equipment donation from Masy Systems on behalf of the Pepperell Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathew and seconded by Mr. Beatie, it was unanimously voted to accept the equipment donation from Masy Systems on behalf of the Pepperell Police Department..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.2 FY2023 Budget Message
Table the above motion until discussion regarding a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table is motioned, discussed and voted on
On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to table the above motion until discussion regarding a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table is motioned, discussed and voted on.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to table the above motion until discussion regarding a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table is motioned, discussed and voted on..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Mathews)
Make a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table of 2 % above the current table
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to make a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table of 2 % above the current table.
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 make a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table of 2 % above the current table..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Amend the above motion and to make a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table of 2.5 % above the current table
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to amend the above motion and to make a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table of 2.5 % above the current table.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to amend the above motion and to make a cost of living adjustment for the non-union, non-contract employees salary table of 2.5 % above the current table..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Send the draft budget message to the Town Staff and Finance Committee for their consideration during the budget development process as amended
On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was motioned to send the draft budget message to the Town Staff and Finance Committee for their consideration during the budget development process as amended. Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted aye, Mr. Beattie voted nay.
Yes: Mathews, ScarsdaleNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was motioned to send the draft budget message to the Town Staff and Finance Committee for their consideration during the budget development process as amended. Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted aye, Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Scarsdale, 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 9:44 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 9:44 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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