MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2022
32 recorded votes, 1 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. Appointment of Stuart Sears to Conservation Commission
Appoint Stuart Sears to Conservation Commission
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to appoint Stuart Sears to Conservation Commission. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to appoint Stuart Sears to Conservation Commission. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
2. Continued PUBLIC HEARING for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for
Reopen the Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to reopen the Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to reopen the Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 2-0, Mr. Sawyer abstained.
Yes: Flagg, JacquesAbstained: Sawyer
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 2-0, Mr. Sawyer abstained..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Close the Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to close the Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to close the Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
4. Recommendation from Personnel Board representative on the FY22 Salary Classification and
Accept the recommendation on the FY22 Salary Classification and Wage Scale
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to accept the recommendation on the FY22 Salary Classification and Wage Scale. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to accept the recommendation on the FY22 Salary Classification and Wage Scale. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
5. Vote to approve Annual Town Report
Approve the Annual Town Report
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve the Annual Town Report. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve the Annual Town Report. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
6. Vote to make recommendations on Annual Town Warrant articles
Recommend favorable action on Article 1 Annual Town Report
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 1 Annual Town Report. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 1 Annual Town Report. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 2 Rescind "Article 6: Appropriate Capital Items for FY2022
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 2 Rescind "Article 6: Appropriate Capital Items for FY2022". Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 2 Rescind "Article 6: Appropriate Capital Items for FY2022". Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3 Salary Classification Plan & FY2023 Wage Scale
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 3 Salary Classification Plan & FY2023 Wage Scale. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 3 Salary Classification Plan & FY2023 Wage Scale. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4 Omnibus Operating Budget for FY2023
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 4 Omnibus Operating Budget for FY2023. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 4 Omnibus Operating Budget for FY2023. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5 Five-Year Capital Plan
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 5 Five-Year Capital Plan. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 5 Five-Year Capital Plan. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6 FY23 Capital Items
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 6 FY23 Capital Items. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 6 FY23 Capital Items. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 7 Sewer Enterprise Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 7 Sewer Enterprise Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 7 Sewer Enterprise Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 8 Ambulance Enterprise Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 8 Ambulance Enterprise Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 8 Ambulance Enterprise Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 9 Solid Waste and Recycling Enterprise Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 9 Solid Waste and Recycling Enterprise Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3- 0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 9 Solid Waste and Recycling Enterprise Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3- 0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Replace "Conservation Commission" with "the Town" in the summary section of Article 10 Fredonian Park
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to replace "Conservation Commission" with "the Town" in the summary section of Article 10 Fredonian Park. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to replace "Conservation Commission" with "the Town" in the summary section of Article 10 Fredonian Park. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 10 Fredonian Park
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 10 Fredonian Park. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 10 Fredonian Park. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 11 OPEB
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 11 OPEB. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 11 OPEB. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12 Fire Communications
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 12 Fire Communications. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 12 Fire Communications. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 13 Town Master Box Fire Alarm Cable and Center Town Hall Alarm Box
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 13 Town Master Box Fire Alarm Cable and Center Town Hall Alarm Box. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 13 Town Master Box Fire Alarm Cable and Center Town Hall Alarm Box. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 14 Establish Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 14 Establish Special Purpose Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 14 Establish Special Purpose Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15 Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 15 Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 15 Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 16 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 16 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 16 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 17 Transfer to Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 17 Transfer to Special Purpose Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 17 Transfer to Special Purpose Stabilization Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 18 Chapter 90 Funds
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 18 Chapter 90 Funds. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 18 Chapter 90 Funds. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 19 PEG Access Receipt Reserved for Appropriation
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 19 PEG Access Receipt Reserved for Appropriation. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 19 PEG Access Receipt Reserved for Appropriation. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Recommend favorable action on Article 20 Income Limit Increase for Senior Tax Deferral
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 20 Income Limit Increase for Senior Tax Deferral. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 20 Income Limit Increase for Senior Tax Deferral. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
7. Vote to approve Annual Town Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Warrant
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve the Annual Town Warrant. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve the Annual Town Warrant. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 NO CHECK in the amount of $312.69
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 NO CHECK in the amount of $312.69. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 NO CHECK in the amount of $312.69. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 REISSUE in the amount of $123,533.76
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 REISSUE in the amount of $123,533.76. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 REISSUE in the amount of $123,533.76. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 in the amount of $191,332.76
Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 in the amount of $191,332.76. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Sawyer made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-25 in the amount of $191,332.76. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Vice Bryan Sawyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Bryan Sawyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
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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