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November 28, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 10 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept the consent agenda 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 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 as presented in the packet..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4. SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS
Appoint Mr. Guba to the Information Systems Technology Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Guba to the Information Systems Technology Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Guba to the Information Systems Technology Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Appoint Kirianna Campbell to the Historical Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Kirianna Campbell to the Historical Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Kirianna Campbell to the Historical Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.1 Adopt-A-Spot
Endorse the Adopt A Spot program guidelines as presented in the packet for tonight's meeting
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to endorse the Adopt A Spot program guidelines as presented in the packet for tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to endorse the Adopt A Spot program guidelines as presented in the packet for tonight's meeting..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC reasonably meets the franchise and cable- related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town of Pepperell; and...
On motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC reasonably meets the franchise and cable- related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town of Pepperell; and finding that Spectrum's financial and technical qualifications and proposed support for local programming services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs; and move that the Board of Selectmen, as cable license Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept and approve the Renewal License agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC, and execute the renewal license, which License shall be effective November 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC reasonably meets the franchise and cable- related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town of Pepperell; and finding that Spectrum's financial and technical qualifications and proposed support for local programming services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs; and move that the Board of Selectmen, as cable license Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept and approve the Renewal License agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC, and execute the renewal license, which License shall be effective November 28, 2022..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the Class II license for Christopher Fantasia to operate remotely from 63 East Street
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Class II license for Christopher Fantasia to operate remotely from 63 East Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Class II license for Christopher Fantasia to operate remotely from 63 East Street..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.5 PFAS Update and Report Request
Direct the Town Administrator to work with the PFAS Task Force to provide a report, including recommendations, at the January 9, 2023 Select Board meeting
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to direct the Town Administrator to work with the PFAS Task Force to provide a report, including recommendations, at the January 9, 2023 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to direct the Town Administrator to work with the PFAS Task Force to provide a report, including recommendations, at the January 9, 2023 Select Board meeting..” (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 9:15 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 9:15 PM..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Pepperell Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2.1 Board of Public Works Appointment
Appoint Jim MacDonald to the Board of Public Works and to serve until the next Town Election in 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Nephew and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jim MacDonald to the Board of Public Works and to serve until the next Town Election in 2023. Roll Call Vote: Tom Nephew- Aye Joe Mercado- Aye Pat Harrington - Aye Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Mr. Nephew, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Nephew and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jim MacDonald to the Board of Public Works and to serve until the next Town Election in 2023. Roll Call Vote: Tom Nephew- Aye Joe Mercado- Aye Pat Harrington - Aye Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye.” (second: Mathews)
3. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Nephew and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 PM.
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Mr. Nephew, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Nephew and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 PM..” (second: Mathews)
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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