MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 6, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Debra Flagg, who is counted absent.
Present: Bryan Sawyer, Andree Jean Jacques
Absent: Debra Flagg
Every vote, in order
1. Reappointment of Brian Fulmer to Neshoba Valley Technical School District as a full
Reappoint Brian Fulmer to Neshoba Valley Technical School District as a full member
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to reappoint Brian Fulmer to Neshoba Valley Technical School District as a full member. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to reappoint Brian Fulmer to Neshoba Valley Technical School District as a full member. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
2. Appointment of Klevis Nako as a full-time police officer
Appoint Klevis Nako as a full-time police officer
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Klevis Nako as a full-time police officer. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Klevis Nako as a full-time police officer. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
3. Appointment of Michael Lupisella as a Reserve Police Officer
Appoint Michael Lupisella as a reserve police officer
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Michael Lupisella as a reserve police officer. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Michael Lupisella as a reserve police officer. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
c. Contract period April through November (8 Months)
Approve the new Aggregation Agreement
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve the new Aggregation Agreement. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve the new Aggregation Agreement. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
b. Previous owner had Class II license
Approve a Class II License for Certified Welding
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve a Class II License for Certified Welding. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve a Class II License for Certified Welding. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
a. Dates: 3/9/23, 3/21/23, 4/13/23, 5/11/23, 6/8/23, 7/13/23, 8/10/23, 8/12/23, 9/14/23,
Approve a one-day liquor license for Shirley Rod and Gun Club
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve a one-day liquor license for Shirley Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve a one-day liquor license for Shirley Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
a. One time COLA increase from 3% to 5%
Accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, related to Middlesex Retirement COLA
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, related to Middlesex Retirement COLA. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, related to Middlesex Retirement COLA. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
9. Vote to Surplus 2013 Fire Cruiser
Approve surplus for a new fire Cruiser
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve surplus for a new fire Cruiser. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve surplus for a new fire Cruiser. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
10. Vote to expand ARPA funds for Fire Cruiser $75,000. Removed off FY23 capital
Approve ARPA funds for a new fire cruiser of $75,000
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve ARPA funds for a new fire cruiser of $75,000. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve ARPA funds for a new fire cruiser of $75,000. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
11. Appointment of Barbara Reichert to Senior Work-off Program
Appoint Barbara Reichert to the Senior Work- off Program
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Barbara Reichert to the Senior Work- off Program. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Barbara Reichert to the Senior Work- off Program. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Bryan Sawyer)
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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