MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 7, 2022
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Debra Flagg, Bryan Sawyer, Andree Jean Jacques
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Appoint David Schwartz as DPW Director
Appoint David Schwartz as DPW Director
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint David Schwartz as DPW Director. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint David Schwartz as DPW Director. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
2. Appoint Jacob Noll as Full-Time Police Officer
Appoint Jacob Noll as Full-Time Police Officer
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Jacob Noll as Full-Time Police Officer. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Jacob Noll as Full-Time Police Officer. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
3. Appoint Patricia MacDonald as Election Worker
Appoint Patricia MacDonald as Election Worker
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Patricia MacDonald as Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Patricia MacDonald as Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
5. Authorize Michael McGovern to submit a letter to the MRPC to pursue the use of District
Authorize Michael McGovern to submit a letter to the MRPC to pursue the use of District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) Program through the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) to...
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize Michael McGovern to submit a letter to the MRPC to pursue the use of District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) Program through the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) to provide technical assistance in the "MBTA Communities" category. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize Michael McGovern to submit a letter to the MRPC to pursue the use of District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) Program through the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) to provide technical assistance in the "MBTA Communities" category. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
6. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) task submittal authorization for Michael
Authorize Michael McGovern to work with Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) task submittal
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize Michael McGovern to work with Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) task submittal. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize Michael McGovern to work with Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) task submittal. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Open Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Town Meeting Warrant until March 7
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to Open the Town Meeting Warrant until March 7. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to Open the Town Meeting Warrant until March 7. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Police: Radar Trailer: $11,287
Authorize use of American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $382,694
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize use of American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $382,694. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize use of American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $382,694. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-16 in the amount of $458,439.02
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-16 in the amount of $458,439.02. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-16 in the amount of $458,439.02. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-05 MRPC in the amount of $6,273.11
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-05 MRPC in the amount of $6,273.11. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-05 MRPC in the amount of $6,273.11. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
From the Shirley 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 (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Lowell Sun / Nashoba Valley Voice — Andree Lourdes Jean Jacques (May 2025, courtesy of the candidate). Debra Flagg and Brian Hildebrant show initials (no named photo found). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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