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March 28, 2022
27 recorded votes, 13 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. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint Vanessa McDevitt to the position of Election Worker with the term to expire on August 31, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Vanessa McDevitt to the position of Election Worker with the term to expire on August 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Vanessa McDevitt to the position of Election Worker with the term to expire on August 31, 2022..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.1 ARPA Discussion / Decisions
Have the Town Finance Committee review the Select Board's allocations of ARPA funds
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to have the Town Finance Committee review the Select Board's allocations of ARPA funds. 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. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to have the Town Finance Committee review the Select Board's allocations of ARPA funds. Mr. Mathews voted nay..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $5,000.00 for Council on Aging Programs
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $5,000.00 for Council on Aging Programs.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $5,000.00 for Council on Aging Programs..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $15,000.00 for Staff Development funds
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $15,000.00 for Staff Development funds. Mr. Beattie voted nay.
The minutes say the vote was unanimous but also say Tony Beattie voted no. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $15,000.00 for Staff Development funds. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $350,000.00 to Land Acquisition water / well protection
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to allocate an amount of $350,000.00 to Land Acquisition water / well protection.
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 allocate an amount of $350,000.00 to Land Acquisition water / well protection..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $32, 500.00 to upgrade the Town email server
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to allocate an amount of $32, 500.00 to upgrade the Town email server. Mr. Beattie voted nay.
Yes: Mathews, ScarsdaleNo: BeattieThe minutes name Tony Beattie (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 allocate an amount of $32, 500.00 to upgrade the Town email server. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate $5,000.00 for Vital Records binding
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathew, it was voted to allocate $5,000.00 for Vital Records binding. Mr. Beattie and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. Motion failed.
The minutes name Tony Beattie (no) and Margaret Scarsdale (no) and say the motion failed, but do not say how Mark Mathews voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathew, it was voted to allocate $5,000.00 for Vital Records binding. Mr. Beattie and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. Motion failed..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $227,000.00 for a Wireless Fire Alarm System upgrade
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $227,000.00 for a Wireless Fire Alarm System upgrade. Mr. Beattie voted nay.
The minutes say the vote was unanimous but also say Tony Beattie voted no. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $227,000.00 for a Wireless Fire Alarm System upgrade. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $40,000.00 for Tax and Budget software
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $40,000.00 for Tax and Budget software. Mr. Beattie voted nay.
The minutes say the vote was unanimous but also say Tony Beattie voted no. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $40,000.00 for Tax and Budget software. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $325,000.00 for Six-wheel dump/plow
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $325,000.00 for Six-wheel dump/plow.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $325,000.00 for Six-wheel dump/plow..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Set aside the allocation of funds for the compact bailer at the Transfer Station
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to set aside the allocation of funds for the compact bailer at the Transfer Station.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to set aside the allocation of funds for the compact bailer at the Transfer Station..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $77,000.00 Fire Command vehicle
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $77,000.00 Fire Command vehicle.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $77,000.00 Fire Command vehicle..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Take off the table any allocation funds for the Covered Bridge fire protection coating
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to take off the table any allocation funds for the Covered Bridge fire protection coating.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to take off the table any allocation funds for the Covered Bridge fire protection coating..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Green Communities Grant match
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Green Communities Grant match.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Green Communities Grant match..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate $15,000.00 for Voting Management equipment
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to allocate $15,000.00 for Voting Management equipment. All voted nay. Motion failed.
No: Beattie, Mathews, ScarsdaleThe minutes say “All voted nay.”
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to allocate $15,000.00 for Voting Management equipment. All voted nay. Motion failed..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $75,000.00 for FY2023 Engineering
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $75,000.00 for FY2023 Engineering.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $75,000.00 for FY2023 Engineering..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $200,000.00 for Affordable Housing
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $200,000.00 for Affordable Housing.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $200,000.00 for Affordable Housing..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Ambulance staff
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Ambulance staff.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Ambulance staff..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $39,000.00 for Open Library on Monday's Pilot
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allocate an amount of $39,000.00 for Open Library on Monday's Pilot. All voted nay. Motion failed.
No: Beattie, Mathews, ScarsdaleThe minutes say “All voted nay.”
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allocate an amount of $39,000.00 for Open Library on Monday's Pilot. All voted nay. Motion failed..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $250,000.00 for Fiber for Town Buildings
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $250,000.00 for Fiber for Town Buildings. All voted nay. Motion failed.
The minutes say both that it was “unanimously voted” to approve and that “All voted nay. Motion failed.” Showing the result only (failed).
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $250,000.00 for Fiber for Town Buildings. All voted nay. Motion failed..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $200,000.00 for Town Hall video programming
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $200,000.00 for Town Hall video programming. All voted nay. Motion failed
The minutes say both that it was “unanimously voted” to approve and that “All voted nay. Motion failed.” Showing the result only (failed).
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $200,000.00 for Town Hall video programming. All voted nay. Motion failed.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Downtown planters/flags
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Downtown planters/flags. All voted nay. Motion failed.
The minutes say both that it was “unanimously voted” to approve and that “All voted nay. Motion failed.” Showing the result only (failed).
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $25,000.00 for Downtown planters/flags. All voted nay. Motion failed..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $45,000.00 for a Library Generator
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $45,000.00 for a Library Generator. All voted nay. Motion failed.
The minutes say both that it was “unanimously voted” to approve and that “All voted nay. Motion failed.” Showing the result only (failed).
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $45,000.00 for a Library Generator. All voted nay. Motion failed..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $75,000.00 for FY24 Engineering
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $75,000.00 for FY24 Engineering.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $75,000.00 for FY24 Engineering..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
14. Retained Earnings Appropriation - Transfer Station
Move the slate of 16 articles listed below to the Town Meeting 2022 Warrant
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to move the slate of 16 articles listed below to the Town Meeting 2022 Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to move the slate of 16 articles listed below to the Town Meeting 2022 Warrant..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.3 Acceptance of Reedy Meadows Deed
Accept the Easement Deed provided by Reedy Meadow, LLC, for Crawford Way and the Pepperell portion of Red Pepper Lane, as described in the Easement Deed
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept the Easement Deed provided by Reedy Meadow, LLC, for Crawford Way and the Pepperell portion of Red Pepper Lane, as described in the Easement Deed.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept the Easement Deed provided by Reedy Meadow, LLC, for Crawford Way and the Pepperell portion of Red Pepper Lane, as described in the Easement Deed..” (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 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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