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December 11, 2024
14 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
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Accept a letter to the Community Preservation Committee to support the efforts of the Pepperell Affordable Housing Committee to foster affordable housing development
A motion was made to accept a letter to the Community Preservation Committee to support the efforts of the Pepperell Affordable Housing Committee to foster affordable housing development. Motion made by Chuck Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to accept a letter to the Community Preservation Committee to support the efforts of the Pepperell Affordable Housing Committee to foster affordable housing development. Motion made by Chuck Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Motion: To approve the consent agenda as presented. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the consent agenda as presented. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4. OPPORTUNITIES / APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Carol Ahdab to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2025
Motion: To appoint Carol Ahdab to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed with a 2-1 vote, with Tony voting against.
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Carol Ahdab to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed with a 2-1 vote, with Tony voting against..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Appoint Michelle Mayer to the Historical Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2025
Motion: To appoint Michelle Mayer to the Historical Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Michelle Mayer to the Historical Commission with a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Reappoint Al Leao as Director of Pepperell Community Media with a term to expire on October 31, 2025
Motion: To reappoint Al Leao as Director of Pepperell Community Media with a term to expire on October 31, 2025. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Al Leao as Director of Pepperell Community Media with a term to expire on October 31, 2025. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Reappoint the following Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee members with terms to expire on December 31, 2025, excluding Lauren Fraser
Motion: To reappoint the following Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee members with terms to expire on December 31, 2025, excluding Lauren Fraser. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint the following Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee members with terms to expire on December 31, 2025, excluding Lauren Fraser. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Approve the ABCC application for Pepperell Quality Market
Motion: To approve the ABCC application for Pepperell Quality Market. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the ABCC application for Pepperell Quality Market. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the revised committee charge for the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee as presented
Motion: To approve the revised committee charge for the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee as presented. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the revised committee charge for the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee as presented. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Approve the Zoning Board of Appeals fee schedule as presented, to take effect January 1, 2025
Motion: To approve the Zoning Board of Appeals fee schedule as presented, to take effect January 1, 2025. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Zoning Board of Appeals fee schedule as presented, to take effect January 1, 2025. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the 2025 local license renewals list as presented, contingent on final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees
Motion: To approve the 2025 local license renewals list as presented, contingent on final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the 2025 local license renewals list as presented, contingent on final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Approve the 2024 alcoholic beverage license renewals as presented, contingent on final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees
Motion: To approve the 2024 alcoholic beverage license renewals as presented, contingent on final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the 2024 alcoholic beverage license renewals as presented, contingent on final tax verification and receipt of all required paperwork and fees. Made by: Tony Beattie Seconded by: Chuck Walkovich The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Authorize Select Board member Mark Mathews to notify the Town Administrator in writing prior to December 31, 2024, that the Select Board intends to enter into successor contract negotiations with him
Motion: To authorize Select Board member Mark Mathews to notify the Town Administrator in writing prior to December 31, 2024, that the Select Board intends to enter into successor contract negotiations with him. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed 2-1, with Tony Beattie voting against.
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize Select Board member Mark Mathews to notify the Town Administrator in writing prior to December 31, 2024, that the Select Board intends to enter into successor contract negotiations with him. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed 2-1, with Tony Beattie voting against..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Authorize Select Board member Mark Mathews to notify the Fire Chief in writing prior to December 31, 2024, that the Select Board intends to enter into successor contract negotiations with him
Motion: To authorize Select Board member Mark Mathews to notify the Fire Chief in writing prior to December 31, 2024, that the Select Board intends to enter into successor contract negotiations with him. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: To authorize Select Board member Mark Mathews to notify the Fire Chief in writing prior to December 31, 2024, that the Select Board intends to enter into successor contract negotiations with him. Made by: Chuck Walkovich Seconded by: Tony Beattie The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
9. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Tony Beattie, seconded by Chuck Walkovich. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Tony Beattie, seconded by Chuck Walkovich. The motion passed unanimously..” (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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