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October 24, 2022
13 recorded votes, 3 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
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.
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..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Vote not to establish an Open Space exemption
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote not to establish an Open Space exemption.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote not to establish an Open Space exemption..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Vote not to establish a small residential exemption
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote not to establish a small residential exemption.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote not to establish a small residential exemption..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Vote not to establish a small commercial exemption
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote not to establish a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote not to establish a small commercial exemption..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Establish a residential tax factor of 1.0
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote to establish a residential tax factor of 1.0.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Select Board vote to establish a residential tax factor of 1.0..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.2 Special Town Meeting Article Recommendations
Recommend Article 1, Community Preservation Committee Bylaw
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 1, Community Preservation Committee Bylaw.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 1, Community Preservation Committee Bylaw..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Recommend Article 2, Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Appropriation
On a motion made by Mr.Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 2, Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Appropriation.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr.Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 2, Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Appropriation..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 3, Water Enterprise Fund Budget Adjustments
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 3, Water Enterprise Fund Budget Adjustments.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 3, Water Enterprise Fund Budget Adjustments..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
7. Budget Procedures
Recommend Article 4, Pepperell Home Rule Charter Revisions
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was voted to recommend Article 4, Pepperell Home Rule Charter Revisions. Mr. Walkovich abstained.
Yes: Beattie, MathewsAbstained: WalkovichThe minutes say Chuck Walkovich abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was voted to recommend Article 4, Pepperell Home Rule Charter Revisions. Mr. Walkovich abstained..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 5, Personnel Bylaw Revisions
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 5, Personnel Bylaw Revisions.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 5, Personnel Bylaw Revisions..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Recommend Article 6, Proposed 40R Zoning Bylaw
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 6, Proposed 40R Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Beattie abstained.
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichAbstained: BeattieThe minutes say Tony Beattie abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 6, Proposed 40R Zoning Bylaw. Mr. Beattie abstained..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Recommend Article 7, Zoning Edits
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 7, Zoning Edits.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie it was unanimously voted to recommend Article 7, Zoning Edits..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 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 8:28 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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