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September 12, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept the consent agenda with the exception of the August 8, 2022 and August 22, 2022 meeting minutes as presented in the packet. e Charter Communication Memo e Letter to Developer, copied to...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to accept the consent agenda with the exception of the August 8, 2022 and August 22, 2022 meeting minutes as presented in the packet. e Charter Communication Memo e Letter to Developer, copied to Select Board e Vaccine Update e Lawrence Library Events e June 27, 2022 Meeting Minutes e July 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes e August 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes e August 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes e On August 18, 2022 bill warrant # 8B was signed for $349,516.14 e On August 25, 2022 bill warrant # 9B was signed for $54,255.88 e On September 01, 2022 payroll warrant #10A was signed for $311,624.76
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to accept the consent agenda with the exception of the August 8, 2022 and August 22, 2022 meeting minutes as presented in the packet. e Charter Communication Memo e Letter to Developer, copied to Select Board e Vaccine Update e Lawrence Library Events e June 27, 2022 Meeting Minutes e July 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes e August 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes e August 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes e On August 18, 2022 bill warrant # 8B was signed for $349,516.14 e On August 25, 2022 bill warrant # 9B was signed for $54,255.88 e On September 01, 2022 payroll warrant #10A was signed for $311,624.76.” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint Ms. Okano to the Climate Change Council with the term to expire on June 30, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Ms. Okano to the Climate Change Council with the term to expire on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Ms. Okano to the Climate Change Council with the term to expire on June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the Select Board Special permit for 12 Hollis Street for a Boarding House in the Commercial District
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously vote to approve the Select Board Special permit for 12 Hollis Street for a Boarding House in the Commercial District.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously vote to approve the Select Board Special permit for 12 Hollis Street for a Boarding House in the Commercial District..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.2 Solar Project Presentation
Endorse the findings of the Study on Business Models for the Pepperell Landfill Community Solar Project and that the Board authorize the preparation and issuance of a solicitation to implement the...
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted that the Select Board endorse the findings of the Study on Business Models for the Pepperell Landfill Community Solar Project and that the Board authorize the preparation and issuance of a solicitation to implement the Landfill Community Solar Project in a developer-owned business model under the terms recommended in the study, including prioritization of marketing to citizens of Pepperell, a project size of about 1 MW, and participation in the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (or SMART) program.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted that the Select Board endorse the findings of the Study on Business Models for the Pepperell Landfill Community Solar Project and that the Board authorize the preparation and issuance of a solicitation to implement the Landfill Community Solar Project in a developer-owned business model under the terms recommended in the study, including prioritization of marketing to citizens of Pepperell, a project size of about 1 MW, and participation in the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (or SMART) program..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.3 Aerator
Reapportion the existing $325,000 ARPA allocation for a new heavy-duty Highway Dept truck as follows: $115k for the © procurement of a new aeration tower for the Jersey Street Well and $210k for...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to reapportion the existing $325,000 ARPA allocation for a new heavy-duty Highway Dept truck as follows: $115k for the © procurement of a new aeration tower for the Jersey Street Well and $210k for the procurement of two (2) new medium duty trucks.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to reapportion the existing $325,000 ARPA allocation for a new heavy-duty Highway Dept truck as follows: $115k for the © procurement of a new aeration tower for the Jersey Street Well and $210k for the procurement of two (2) new medium duty trucks..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.5 Electronic Warrant
Allow Select Board members to authorize the Town Administrator's Executive Assistant to request approval from each Select Board member to use an electronic signature method or an ink stamp bearing...
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allow Select Board members to authorize the Town Administrator's Executive Assistant to request approval from each Select Board member to use an electronic signature method or an ink stamp bearing the member's signature to approve routine Select Board business.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allow Select Board members to authorize the Town Administrator's Executive Assistant to request approval from each Select Board member to use an electronic signature method or an ink stamp bearing the member's signature to approve routine Select Board business..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.6 CPA Committee Organization Bylaw
Endorse the Community Preservation Committee By-law, created pursuant to GL Chapter 44B, as presented (or as amended)
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to endorse the Community Preservation Committee By-law, created pursuant to GL Chapter 44B, as presented (or as amended).
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to endorse the Community Preservation Committee By-law, created pursuant to GL Chapter 44B, as presented (or as amended)..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.7 October Meeting Dates
Hold a Select Board Meeting on the 11th day of October at 7 pm
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to hold a Select Board Meeting on the 11th day of October at 7 pm.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to hold a Select Board Meeting on the 11th day of October at 7 pm..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
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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