MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 17, 2023
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bryan Sawyer, Andree Jean Jacques, Debra Flagg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a. Reorganization of the Board
Approve the reorganization of the Select Board as of July 31, 2023
Clerk Mr. Sawyer made a motion to vote to approve the reorganization of the Select Board as of July 31, 2023. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Clerk Mr. Sawyer made a motion to vote to approve the reorganization of the Select Board as of July 31, 2023. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Bryan Sawyer, second: Debra Flagg)
b. Financial Year-End Transfers
Approve the Financial Year-End Transfers
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve the Financial Year-End Transfers. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve the Financial Year-End Transfers. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
c. KP Law consent to represent both Town of Shirley and MassDevelopment
Allow KP Law to represent both the Town of Shirley and MassDevelopment
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to allow KP Law to represent both the Town of Shirley and MassDevelopment. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to allow KP Law to represent both the Town of Shirley and MassDevelopment. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Benches for Whitely Park Donated by Fellowship Youth Group and Kris Maille
Accept the donated park benches for Whitely Park
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to accept the donated park benches for Whitely Park. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to accept the donated park benches for Whitely Park. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
e. Senior Work-Off Appointment - Stephen Longley, Carolyn Waite, Charles Waite
Appoint Stephen Longley, Carolyn Waite, and Charles Waite to the Senior Work off Program
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Stephen Longley, Carolyn Waite, and Charles Waite to the Senior Work off Program. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Stephen Longley, Carolyn Waite, and Charles Waite to the Senior Work off Program. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
f. Appointment to the MRPC freight guiding committee - Vote may be taken
Appoint Janet Tice and Ron Banay to the MRPC freight guiding Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Janet Tice and Ron Banay to the MRPC freight guiding Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Janet Tice and Ron Banay to the MRPC freight guiding Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
g. Appointment of Barbara Nole to the Council on Aging
Appoint Barbara Nole to the COA Board
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Barbara Nole to the COA Board. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Barbara Nole to the COA Board. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
i. Appointment of James Edmund as a COA van driver
Appoint James Edmund as a COA van driver
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint James Edmund as a COA van driver. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint James Edmund as a COA van driver. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W23-45.2 No Check in the amount of $861.87
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45.2 No Check in the amount of $861.87. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45.2 No Check in the amount of $861.87. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W24-1 Veterans in the amount of $6,168.42
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 Veterans in the amount of $6,168.42. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 Veterans in the amount of $6,168.42. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W23-45 in the amount of $162,436.77
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45 in the amount of $162,436.77. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45 in the amount of $162,436.77. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W24-1 Nashoba Valley in the amount of $157,730.60
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 Nashoba Valley in the amount of $157,730.60. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 Nashoba Valley in the amount of $157,730.60. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W23-45.2 No Check in the amount of $755.16
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45.2 No Check in the amount of $755.16. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45.2 No Check in the amount of $755.16. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW23-26 in the amount of $141,242.24
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant PRW23-26 in the amount of $141,242.24. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant PRW23-26 in the amount of $141,242.24. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W23-45 No Check in the amount of $919.37
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45 No Check in the amount of $919.37. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-45 No Check in the amount of $919.37. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $1,908,170.24
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $1,908,170.24. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $1,908,170.24. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W23-44 in the amount of $519,411.44
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-44 in the amount of $519,411.44. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-44 in the amount of $519,411.44. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W23-44 No Check in the amount of $5,839.85
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-44 No Check in the amount of $5,839.85. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-44 No Check in the amount of $5,839.85. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW23-25 in the amount of $131,807.12
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant PRW23-25 in the amount of $131,807.12. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant PRW23-25 in the amount of $131,807.12. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W23-44 Veterans in the amount of $1,854.70
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-44 Veterans in the amount of $1,854.70. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W23-44 Veterans in the amount of $1,854.70. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $1,822,959.24
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $1,822,959.24. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $1,822,959.24. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W24-1 in the amount of $125,974.55
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 in the amount of $125,974.55. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 in the amount of $125,974.55. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $830,285.91
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $830,285.91. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant W24-1 No Check in the amount of $830,285.91. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW24-1 in the amount of $164,998.14
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant PRW24-1 in the amount of $164,998.14. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Warrant PRW24-1 in the amount of $164,998.14. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve 6/26/2023 Meeting Minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve 6/26/2023 Meeting Minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve 6/26/2023 Meeting Minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to Adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. 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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