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March 2, 2022
18 recorded votes, 5 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 following minutes as amended
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews 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 Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the following minutes as amended:.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint Stephen Themelis to the PFAS Task Force with the 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 Stephen Themelis to the PFAS Task Force with the 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 Stephen Themelis to the PFAS Task Force with the term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Appoint Marc Basti to the Invasive and Native 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 appoint Marc Basti to the Invasive and Native 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 appoint Marc Basti to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee with the term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.2 ARPA Budget Decision Process
Authorize the spending of up to $130,702.00 of American Rescue Plan Funds on the following initiatives: 1. $6002.00 for COVID-19 Antigen kits 2. $59,700.00 for Engineered plans for the rotary...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to authorize the spending of up to $130,702.00 of American Rescue Plan Funds on the following initiatives: 1. $6002.00 for COVID-19 Antigen kits 2. $59,700.00 for Engineered plans for the rotary Complete Streets grant application 3. $50,000.00 for the Massachusetts Historical Commission Capital Grant match 4. $15,000.00 for Capital Strategic Consulting for ARPA consulting and compliance (Authorization of spending on these items was time sensitive.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to authorize the spending of up to $130,702.00 of American Rescue Plan Funds on the following initiatives: 1. $6002.00 for COVID-19 Antigen kits 2. $59,700.00 for Engineered plans for the rotary Complete Streets grant application 3. $50,000.00 for the Massachusetts Historical Commission Capital Grant match 4. $15,000.00 for Capital Strategic Consulting for ARPA consulting and compliance (Authorization of spending on these items was time sensitive..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Move the spending of $1.8 million of the ARPA funds to the Town Meeting
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to move the spending of $1.8 million of the ARPA funds to the Town Meeting. Ms. Scarsdale and Mr. Mathews- Nay, Mr. Beattie - Aye. Motion does not carry.
Yes: BeattieNo: Mathews, Scarsdale
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to move the spending of $1.8 million of the ARPA funds to the Town Meeting. Ms. Scarsdale and Mr. Mathews- Nay, Mr. Beattie - Aye. Motion does not carry..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Scarsdale)
6.2 ARPA Funds
Authorize $1.8 million of ARPA funds to cover the second step of planning the safety complex
The Board returned to the first motion. Ms. Scarsdale and Mr. Mathews - Aye, Mr. Beattie- Nay. Motion carries.
Yes: Mathews, ScarsdaleNo: BeattieVote on the first motion (“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was moved to authorize $1.8 million of the ARPA funds to cover the second step of the planning of the safety complex”), taken after the amendment to send the spending to Town Meeting failed. The minutes say: “The Board returned to the first motion. Ms. Scarsdale and Mr. Mathews – Aye, Mr. Beattie- Nay. Motion carries.”
From the minutes
“The Board returned to the first motion. Ms. Scarsdale and Mr. Mathews - Aye, Mr. Beattie- Nay. Motion carries..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.2 ARPA Budget Decision Process
Prioritize one-time items like capital equipment or infrastructure upgrades
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to prioritize one-time items like capital equipment or infrastructure upgrades.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to prioritize one-time items like capital equipment or infrastructure upgrades..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Consider items that require annual funding like increased staffing
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to consider items that require annual funding like increased staffing.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to consider items that require annual funding like increased staffing..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Spending that is eligible for other grant funding is not considered to be having ARPA funds used
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that spending that is eligible for other grant funding is not considered to be having ARPA funds used.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that spending that is eligible for other grant funding is not considered to be having ARPA funds used..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Utilize the Master Plan spending as the Board prioritizes the ARPA funds
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to utilize the Master Plan spending as the Board prioritizes the ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to utilize the Master Plan spending as the Board prioritizes the ARPA funds..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Not give ARPA monies to businesses
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to not give ARPA monies to businesses.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to not give ARPA monies to businesses..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Support non-profits with ARPA money
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to support non-profits with ARPA money. Mr. Beattie and Ms. Scarsdale- aye, Mr. Mathews - nay. Motion carries.
Yes: Beattie, ScarsdaleNo: Mathews
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to support non-profits with ARPA money. Mr. Beattie and Ms. Scarsdale- aye, Mr. Mathews - nay. Motion carries..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Use ARPA funds for premium pay
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to use ARPA funds for premium pay. Mr. Mathews and Mr. Beattie - nay, Ms. Scarsdale abstained 6.3 Annual Town Meeting Start Time On 02/14/2022 the Select Board set the Annual Town Meeting dates for May 9th and 10th.
No: Beattie, MathewsAbstained: Scarsdale
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to use ARPA funds for premium pay. Mr. Mathews and Mr. Beattie - nay, Ms. Scarsdale abstained 6.3 Annual Town Meeting Start Time On 02/14/2022 the Select Board set the Annual Town Meeting dates for May 9th and 10th..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.3 Annual Town Meeting Start Time
Set the Annual Town Meeting start time at 7:00 PM on May 9th and May 10th, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Mathew and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to set the Annual Town Meeting start time at 7:00 PM on May 9th and May 10th, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathew and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to set the Annual Town Meeting start time at 7:00 PM on May 9th and May 10th, 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.4 Permission to Deficit Spend Snow and Ice Budget
Allow the Town to deficit spend the Snow and Ice account for Fiscal Year 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allow the Town to deficit spend the Snow and Ice account for Fiscal Year 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allow the Town to deficit spend the Snow and Ice account for Fiscal Year 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.45 Two Items Not Anticipated But Time Sensitive
Have the Board provide edits to this draft letter to the Town Administrator, that the final draft be reviewed by the Board individually, before it is sent to DOER and the legislative committee Chairs
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to have the Board provide edits to this draft letter to the Town Administrator, that the final draft be reviewed by the Board individually, before it is sent to DOER and the legislative committee Chairs.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to have the Board provide edits to this draft letter to the Town Administrator, that the final draft be reviewed by the Board individually, before it is sent to DOER and the legislative committee Chairs..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Direct the Town Administrator to create a letter to the North Middlesex Regional School District school committee advocating for a more appropriate budget for FY2023 using the outline provided tonight
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to direct the Town Administrator to create a letter to the North Middlesex Regional School District school committee advocating for a more appropriate budget for FY2023 using the outline provided tonight.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to direct the Town Administrator to create a letter to the North Middlesex Regional School District school committee advocating for a more appropriate budget for FY2023 using the outline provided tonight..” (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 9:51 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 9:51 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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