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July 22, 2024
22 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: Andree Jean Jacques, Brian Hildebrant
Absent: Debra Flagg
Every vote, in order
c. Appointment of Rosalind Ferguson to Election Warden
Appoint Rosalind Ferguson as Election Warden
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Rosalind Ferguson as Election Warden. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Rosalind Ferguson as Election Warden. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
d. Appointment of Laurie Witherell to Election Clerk
Appoint Laurie Witherell as Election Clerk
Clerk Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Laurie Witherell as Election Clerk. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Clerk Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Laurie Witherell as Election Clerk. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
e. Appointment of John Harrington to Registrar - Republican
Appoint John Harrington as Registrar - Republican
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint John Harrington as Registrar - Republican. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint John Harrington as Registrar - Republican. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
f. Appointment of Libby Haycock to Registrar - Democrat
Appoint Libby Haycock as Registrar - Democrat
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Libby Haycock as Registrar - Democrat. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Libby Haycock as Registrar - Democrat. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
g. Appointment of Robert Huxley to Registrar - Democrat
Appoint Robert Huxley as Registrar - Democrat
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Robert Huxley as Registrar - Democrat. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Robert Huxley as Registrar - Democrat. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
h. Appointment of William Oelfke to the Government Study Bylaw sub Committee
Appoint William Oelfke to the Government Study Bylaw Sub Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint William Oelfke to the Government Study Bylaw Sub Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint William Oelfke to the Government Study Bylaw Sub Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
i. Appointment of Holly Haase to the Cultural Council
Appoint Holly Haase as Cultural Council
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Holly Haase as Cultural Council. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Holly Haase as Cultural Council. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
r. Appointment of John Wilson to the STAC
Appoint Theresa Richards, Robert Adam, Virginia Aguirre, Ron Banay, Tristum Darby, Bill Hotz Jr., Janet Tice, Diana Samfield, and John Wilson to the STAC
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Theresa Richards, Robert Adam, Virginia Aguirre, Ron Banay, Tristum Darby, Bill Hotz Jr., Janet Tice, Diana Samfield, and John Wilson to the STAC. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Theresa Richards, Robert Adam, Virginia Aguirre, Ron Banay, Tristum Darby, Bill Hotz Jr., Janet Tice, Diana Samfield, and John Wilson to the STAC. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
u. Appointment of Ann Dempsey to the Historic Commission
Appoint Paul Przybyla, Donna DiRusso, and Ann Dempsey to the Historic Commission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Paul Przybyla, Donna DiRusso, and Ann Dempsey to the Historic Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Paul Przybyla, Donna DiRusso, and Ann Dempsey to the Historic Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
v. Appointment of James Thibault to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee
Appoint James Thibault to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint James Thibault to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint James Thibault to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
w. Appointment of Hugh Muffoletto to the Sewer Commission
Appoint Hugh Muffoletto to the Sewer Commission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Hugh Muffoletto to the Sewer Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Hugh Muffoletto to the Sewer Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
x. Appointment of Bryan Sawyer to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework
Appoint Bryan Sawyer to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Bryan Sawyer to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to appoint Bryan Sawyer to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W25-3 for the amount of $113,904.83
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-3 for the amount of $113,904.83. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-3 for the amount of $113,904.83. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve Warrant W25-3 No Check for the amount of $1,091.90
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-3 No Check for the amount of $1,091.90. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-3 No Check for the amount of $1,091.90. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve Warrant W25-2 for the amount of $76,002.24
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-2 for the amount of $76,002.24. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-2 for the amount of $76,002.24. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve Warrant W25-2 No Check for the amount of $835,124.25
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-2 No Check for the amount of $835,124.25. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-2 No Check for the amount of $835,124.25. Ms. Jean Jacque seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve 6/3/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 6/3/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 6/3/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve 6/10/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 6/10/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 6/10/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve 6/17/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 6/17/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 6/17/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve 7/8/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 7/8/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 7/8/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve 7/15/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 7/15/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve 7/15/2024 meeting minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
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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