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July 24, 2023
16 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 as presented in the packet
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.
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..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.3 Appointments
Appoint Diane Temple and Trevor Berens to the Cultural Council with the term to expire on June 30, 2026
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Diane Temple and Trevor Berens to the Cultural Council with the term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Diane Temple and Trevor Berens to the Cultural Council with the term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Appoint Police Chief Todd Blain to the Local Emergency Preparedness Council for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint Police Chief Todd Blain to the Local Emergency Preparedness Council for a term expiring 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 Police Chief Todd Blain to the Local Emergency Preparedness Council for a term expiring on June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Appoint Jenny Gingras and Cherie Farina to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jenny Gingras and Cherie Farina to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint Jenny Gingras and Cherie Farina to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Appoint the slate of election workers listed below by Precinct until August 14, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the slate of election workers listed below by Precinct until August 14, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to appoint the slate of election workers listed below by Precinct until August 14, 2024..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.1 Friends of the Lawrence Library Charity Wine One Day Liquor License
Approve the One Day Liquor License for the Friends of Lawrence Library for their Wine Tasting on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 PM at 15 Main Street, Lawrence Library
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the One Day Liquor License for the Friends of Lawrence Library for their Wine Tasting on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 PM at 15 Main Street, Lawrence Library.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the One Day Liquor License for the Friends of Lawrence Library for their Wine Tasting on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 PM at 15 Main Street, Lawrence Library..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.2 Pepperell Town Field Naming Request
Take no action
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to take no action.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to take no action..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.3 Purple Heart Proclamation
The Pepperell Select Board Proclaim that Pepperell, Massachusetts is a Purple Heart Town which honors the service and sacrifice of those wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect our...
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Pepperell Select Board Proclaim that Pepperell, Massachusetts is a Purple Heart Town which honors the service and sacrifice of those wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect our freedoms.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted that the Pepperell Select Board Proclaim that Pepperell, Massachusetts is a Purple Heart Town which honors the service and sacrifice of those wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect our freedoms..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.4 VFW Liquor License Amendment
Approve the VFW's request to extend their liquor license to include their outdoor grove area until April 1, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the VFW's request to extend their liquor license to include their outdoor grove area until April 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the VFW's request to extend their liquor license to include their outdoor grove area until April 1, 2024..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.6 Police Contracts
Approve the contract between the Town and Chief Todd Blain as presented at this meeting
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the contract between the Town and Chief Todd Blain as presented at this meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the contract between the Town and Chief Todd Blain as presented at this meeting..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Approve the Pepperell Superior Officer Collective Bargaining agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Pepperell Superior Officer Collective Bargaining agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the Pepperell Superior Officer Collective Bargaining agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the Patrol Officer Collective Bargaining agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Patrol Officer Collective Bargaining agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Patrol Officer Collective Bargaining agreement for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.7 Select Board Goals for FY2024
Adopt the goals presented for the fiscal year 2024 as amended
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adopt the goals presented for the fiscal year 2024 as amended.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adopt the goals presented for the fiscal year 2024 as amended..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.8 Town Administrator Goals for FY2024
Adopt the goals presented here for the fiscal year 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adopt the goals presented here for the fiscal year 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to adopt the goals presented here for the fiscal year 2024..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.9 Health Insurance Market Quotes
Allow the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group to release Pepperell health claims data to competing health groups and networks in order to solicit competitive pricing for future insurance plan years
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allow the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group to release Pepperell health claims data to competing health groups and networks in order to solicit competitive pricing for future insurance plan years.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to allow the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group to release Pepperell health claims data to competing health groups and networks in order to solicit competitive pricing for future insurance plan years..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 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 9:57 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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