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Pepperell Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 14, 2023

11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

3. CONSENT AGENDA

Accept the consent agenda as presented in the packet. e May 15, 2023 meeting minutes of Joint meeting with Planning Board e May 25, 2023 bill payable warrant #48B was signed for $493,375.28 e June...

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to accept the consent agenda as presented in the packet. e May 15, 2023 meeting minutes of Joint meeting with Planning Board e May 25, 2023 bill payable warrant #48B was signed for $493,375.28 e June 08, 2023 payroll warrant #50A was signed for $340,087.19 e June 1, 2023 bill payable warrant #49B was signed for $56,180.28

The minutes record the result but no count or names.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to accept the consent agenda as presented in the packet. e May 15, 2023 meeting minutes of Joint meeting with Planning Board e May 25, 2023 bill payable warrant #48B was signed for $493,375.28 e June 08, 2023 payroll warrant #50A was signed for $340,087.19 e June 1, 2023 bill payable warrant #49B was signed for $56,180.28.” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

4.3 Appointments

Appoint Susan McCarthy to the Trustees of the Brooks Education and Entertainment Fund with the term to expire on June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Susan McCarthy to the Trustees of the Brooks Education and Entertainment Fund with the term to expire on June 30, 2026.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Susan McCarthy to the Trustees of the Brooks Education and Entertainment Fund with the term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board Special permit indefinitely for 4 Hunt Club Way for an Accessory Pet Daycare Facility in the Rural Residence District

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Select Board Special permit indefinitely for 4 Hunt Club Way for an Accessory Pet Daycare Facility in the Rural Residence District.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Select Board Special permit indefinitely for 4 Hunt Club Way for an Accessory Pet Daycare Facility in the Rural Residence District..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5.4 Annual Committee Re-Appointments

Appoint the slate of names for the 2023 reappointments except the Affordable Housing Committee members and to remove Brian Keating from the Affordable Housing Trust appointment list

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint the slate of names for the 2023 reappointments except the Affordable Housing Committee members and to remove Brian Keating from the Affordable Housing Trust appointment list.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint the slate of names for the 2023 reappointments except the Affordable Housing Committee members and to remove Brian Keating from the Affordable Housing Trust appointment list..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5.5 Affordable Housing Trust Declaration Changes

Adopt the amended version of the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 2–1

On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to adopt the amended version of the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration. Mr. Beattie - Nay 5.6 Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) Memorandum of Understanding NMCOG is pursuing a round of funding through the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Regional Energy Planning Assistance (REPA) Grant.

Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: 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. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted to adopt the amended version of the Affordable Housing Trust Declaration. Mr. Beattie - Nay 5.6 Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) Memorandum of Understanding NMCOG is pursuing a round of funding through the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Regional Energy Planning Assistance (REPA) Grant..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

5.6 Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) Memorandum of Understanding

Approve an Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a two year Regional Energy Planning Assistance Grant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimousy voted to approve an Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a two year Regional Energy Planning Assistance Grant.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimousy voted to approve an Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a two year Regional Energy Planning Assistance Grant..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

5.7 Flag Policy

Approve the flag policy as presented at this meeting with the additional edits of having a unanimous approval of the Board is required to approve flag requests and this policy becomes effective on...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the flag policy as presented at this meeting with the additional edits of having a unanimous approval of the Board is required to approve flag requests and this policy becomes effective on July 1, 2023.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the flag policy as presented at this meeting with the additional edits of having a unanimous approval of the Board is required to approve flag requests and this policy becomes effective on July 1, 2023..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

5.8 Dates for Special Town Meeting (s)

Set the date for Pepperell's Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting to be November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM and to be held at the Nissitissit Middle School

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to set the date for Pepperell's Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting to be November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM and to be held at the Nissitissit Middle School.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to set the date for Pepperell's Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting to be November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM and to be held at the Nissitissit Middle School..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Hold a Special Town Meeting for FY2024 budget appropriations on June 28, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Nissitissit Middle School

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to hold a Special Town Meeting for FY2024 budget appropriations on June 28, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Nissitissit Middle School.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to hold a Special Town Meeting for FY2024 budget appropriations on June 28, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Nissitissit Middle School..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

8. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 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 9:30 PM..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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