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April 11, 2022
37 recorded votes, 6 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 Select Board meeting minutes as amended
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the following Select Board meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to accept and release the following Select Board meeting minutes as amended..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
4.1 Affordable Housing Trust Appointment
Appoint Brian Keating to the Affordable Housing Trust 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 Brian Keating to the Affordable Housing Trust 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 Brian Keating to the Affordable Housing Trust with the term to expire on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
4.2 Minuteman Nashoba Health Group Representative Appointment
Appoint William Schlosstein, Town Finance Director, as the primary representative to the Minuteman-Nashoba Health Group with a term that will end with the severing of employment with the Town of...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint William Schlosstein, Town Finance Director, as the primary representative to the Minuteman-Nashoba Health Group with a term that will end with the severing of employment with the Town of Pepperell or the appointment is superseded by action of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint William Schlosstein, Town Finance Director, as the primary representative to the Minuteman-Nashoba Health Group with a term that will end with the severing of employment with the Town of Pepperell or the appointment is superseded by action of the Select Board..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.1 ARPA Decisions
Allocate an amount of $300,000.00 for Climate Change staffing
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allocate an amount of $300,000.00 for Climate Change staffing. Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. Motion fails.
The minutes name Mark Mathews (no) and Margaret Scarsdale (no) and say the motion failed, but do not say how Tony Beattie voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allocate an amount of $300,000.00 for Climate Change staffing. Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. Motion fails..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $50,000.00 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 $50,000.00 for Fiber for Town Buildings.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $50,000.00 for Fiber for Town Buildings..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate $5,000.00 for Vital Records Binding
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate $5,000.00 for Vital Records Binding.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate $5,000.00 for Vital Records Binding..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $15,000.00 for Poll pads
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 Poll pads.
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 Poll pads..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocated an amount of $90,000.00 for Non-Profit Support
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allocated an amount of $90,000.00 for Non-Profit Support. Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. Motion does not carry.
The minutes name Mark Mathews (no) and Margaret Scarsdale (no) and say the motion failed, but do not say how Tony Beattie voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to allocated an amount of $90,000.00 for Non-Profit Support. Mr. Mathews and Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. Motion does not carry..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Allocate an amount of $100,000.00 for Affordable Housing Development
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to allocate an amount of $100,000.00 for Affordable Housing Development. 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 $100,000.00 for Affordable Housing Development. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Allocate an amount of $100,000.00 for Land Acquisition/ water/well protection
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $100,000.00 for Land Acquisition/ water/well protection.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allocate an amount of $100,000.00 for Land Acquisition/ water/well protection..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Approve the spending of American Rescue Plan funds for the projects listed below and, in the amounts, shown
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to approve the spending of American Rescue Plan funds for the projects listed below and, in the amounts, shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to approve the spending of American Rescue Plan funds for the projects listed below and, in the amounts, shown..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
6.2 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Recommendations
Recommend the 2021 Annual Town Report article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend the 2021 Annual Town Report article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend the 2021 Annual Town Report article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend the Revolving Funds-GL Chapter 44, Section 53E and ½ article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Revolving Funds-GL Chapter 44, Section 53E and ½ article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Revolving Funds-GL Chapter 44, Section 53E and ½ article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Budget article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Budget article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Budget article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend the Fiscal Year 2023 PRECC funding article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Fiscal Year 2023 PRECC funding article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Fiscal Year 2023 PRECC funding article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend the Free Cash Snow and Ice article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Free Cash Snow and Ice article. On motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Free Cash Appropriation Conservation Land article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Free Cash Snow and Ice article. On motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Free Cash Appropriation Conservation Land article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend the Free Cash Appropriation Master Plan Implementation article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie is was unanimously voted to recommend the Free Cash Appropriation Master Plan Implementation article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie is was unanimously voted to recommend the Free Cash Appropriation Master Plan Implementation article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Free Cash Appropriation Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Free Cash Appropriation (Capital) article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation (Capital) article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation (Capital) article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Free Cash Appropriation Affordable Housing Trust article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation Affordable Housing Trust article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation Affordable Housing Trust article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Free Cash Appropriation Library Monday Hours Pilot Program article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation Library Monday Hours Pilot Program article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation Library Monday Hours Pilot Program article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Free Cash Appropriation General Stabilization article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation General Stabilization article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Free Cash Appropriation General Stabilization article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Water Enterprise Fund article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Water Enterprise Fund article. On motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Water Enterprise Fund article. On motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Stormwater Enterprise Fund article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Stormwater Enterprise Fund article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Fiscal Year 2023 Stormwater Enterprise Fund article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Outdoor Lighting Bylaw article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to recommend Outdoor Lighting Bylaw article. 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. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to recommend Outdoor Lighting Bylaw article. Mr. Mathews voted nay..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Adaptive Re- Use By-Law article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to recommend Adaptive Re- Use By-Law article. 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. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was voted to recommend Adaptive Re- Use By-Law article. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Right to Farm By-Law revision article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Right to Farm By-Law revision article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Right to Farm By-Law revision article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Non-Union Compensation Plan article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Non-Union Compensation Plan article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Non-Union Compensation Plan article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Municipal Aggregation article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Municipal Aggregation article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to recommend Municipal Aggregation article..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
Recommend Other Post-Employment Benefits Re-Accept 32B, Section 20 article
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Other Post-Employment Benefits Re-Accept 32B, Section 20 article.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to recommend Other Post-Employment Benefits Re-Accept 32B, Section 20 article..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Mathews)
Recommend Public Safety Infrastructure Improvements article
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to recommend Public Safety Infrastructure Improvements article. 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 recommend Public Safety Infrastructure Improvements article. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.4 Memorandum of Understanding for North Central Change Collaborative (NC4)
Endorse Pepperell being a party to the North Central Climate Change Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to endorse Pepperell being a party to the North Central Climate Change Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to endorse Pepperell being a party to the North Central Climate Change Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.5 Non-Union Step Table
Approve the Non-Union Step table as presented and to be reviewed in three years
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Non-Union Step table as presented and to be reviewed in three years.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Non-Union Step table as presented and to be reviewed in three years..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.6 Town Administrator Contract
Approve a three-year contract for the Town Administrator as negotiated in March 2022 for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as amended on April 11, 2022
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve a three-year contract for the Town Administrator as negotiated in March 2022 for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as amended on April 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve a three-year contract for the Town Administrator as negotiated in March 2022 for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as amended on April 11, 2022..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
6.7 Final AIFF Contract for Signature
Approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Pepperell and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5018 for the term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Pepperell and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5018 for the term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Mathews and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Pepperell and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5018 for the term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024..” (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 9:22 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 9:22 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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