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January 24, 2024
12 recorded votes, 2 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. 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)
4.2 Appointments
Appoint the following resident to the Climate Change Committee: o Mary Feeley- Term to expire June 30, 2024 o Alexandra van Overbeeke-Costello- Term to expire June 30, 2025 o Robert Cataldo - Term...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following resident to the Climate Change Committee: o Mary Feeley- Term to expire June 30, 2024 o Alexandra van Overbeeke-Costello- Term to expire June 30, 2025 o Robert Cataldo - Term to expire June 30, 2026 o Wayne Burton - Term to expire June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to appoint the following resident to the Climate Change Committee: o Mary Feeley- Term to expire June 30, 2024 o Alexandra van Overbeeke-Costello- Term to expire June 30, 2025 o Robert Cataldo - Term to expire June 30, 2026 o Wayne Burton - Term to expire June 30, 2026.” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.3 Town Clerk Police Detail Approvals for 2024 Elections
Approve the request to have Police Details available for all elections in the Town of Pepperell in 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the request to have Police Details available for all elections in the Town of Pepperell in 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to approve the request to have Police Details available for all elections in the Town of Pepperell in 2024..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.4 Select Board Annual Report
Approve the Select Board Annual report as written
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Select Board Annual report as written.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Select Board Annual report as written..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.5 FY2024 Budget Update
Have a Special Town Meeting on March 18, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to have a Special Town Meeting on March 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to have a Special Town Meeting on March 18, 2024..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
5.6 Food Hub and Commercial Kitchen Spending Authorization
Approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development for a Food Hub/commercial kitchen in the amount of $17,700.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development for a Food Hub/commercial kitchen in the amount of $17,700.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of Pepperell. Mr. Walkovich voted nay. Motion carries, 2-1.
Yes: Beattie, MathewsNo: Walkovich
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development for a Food Hub/commercial kitchen in the amount of $17,700.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of Pepperell. Mr. Walkovich voted nay. Motion carries, 2-1..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Approve the Fitzpatrick Collaborative's application for equipment and services for Phase 1 development of a commercial kitchen to be located at the town's Peter Fitzpatrick School, property, in...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Fitzpatrick Collaborative's application for equipment and services for Phase 1 development of a commercial kitchen to be located at the town's Peter Fitzpatrick School, property, in the amount of $332,000.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of Pepperell.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to approve the Fitzpatrick Collaborative's application for equipment and services for Phase 1 development of a commercial kitchen to be located at the town's Peter Fitzpatrick School, property, in the amount of $332,000.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of Pepperell..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.7 ARPA Spending Reallocations
Allocate ARPA funds for the Maverick Culvert in the amount of $ 33,050.98
On a motion made Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to allocate ARPA funds for the Maverick Culvert in the amount of $ 33,050.98.
From the minutes
“On a motion made Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to allocate ARPA funds for the Maverick Culvert in the amount of $ 33,050.98..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Allocate ARPA funds for the COA Dishwasher in the amount of $12,500.00
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to allocate ARPA funds for the COA Dishwasher in the amount of $12,500.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to allocate ARPA funds for the COA Dishwasher in the amount of $12,500.00..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Allocate ARPA funds for the Truck for the DPW in the amount of $58,000.00
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to allocate ARPA funds for the Truck for the DPW in the amount of $58,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was unanimously voted to allocate ARPA funds for the Truck for the DPW in the amount of $58,000.00..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5.8 Pepperell - Groton - Dunstable IMA
Accept the Inter-municipal Agreement between Pepperell, Groton, and Dunstable, as presented
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept the Inter-municipal Agreement between Pepperell, Groton, and Dunstable, as presented.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to accept the Inter-municipal Agreement between Pepperell, Groton, and Dunstable, as presented..” (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 9:21 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 9:21 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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