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October 21, 2024
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list names only Brian Hildebrant and Andree Jean Jacques, but the minutes say Chair Debra Flagg called the meeting to order, note her question on the Planning Board appointment (“Ms. Flagged advised…”) and record the votes 3-0, so Debra Flagg is counted present.
Present: Debra Flagg, Brian Hildebrant, Andree Jean Jacques
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
c. Appoint Shaun Bries to the Cultural Council
Appoint Shaun Bries to the Cultural Council
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to appoint Shaun Bries to the Cultural Council. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to appoint Shaun Bries to the Cultural Council. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
d. Vote to approve the purchase of the Farrar property through the Land Acquisition
Approve the purchase of the Farrar property through the Land Acquisition Fund
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve the purchase of the Farrar property through the Land Acquisition Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve the purchase of the Farrar property through the Land Acquisition Fund. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
e. Vote to approve the official name of the trail surrounding the pond at Fredonian
Approve the official name of the trail surrounding the pond at Fredonian Park as the Robert "Bob" Burkhardt Trail
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve the official name of the trail surrounding the pond at Fredonian Park as the Robert "Bob" Burkhardt Trail. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve the official name of the trail surrounding the pond at Fredonian Park as the Robert "Bob" Burkhardt Trail. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
f. Vote to rescind ARPA Funds - Benjamin Hill Pool $1,640.00, Architectural
Rescind the following ARPA Funds - Benjamin Hill Pool $1,640.00, Architectural Services CTH and Library Roof $5,750.00 PEG Access Allocation $27,402.26, Administrative Costs $8,750.12, heating...
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to rescind the following ARPA Funds - Benjamin Hill Pool $1,640.00, Architectural Services CTH and Library Roof $5,750.00 PEG Access Allocation $27,402.26, Administrative Costs $8,750.12, heating controls A/B Conference room $140.64. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to rescind the following ARPA Funds - Benjamin Hill Pool $1,640.00, Architectural Services CTH and Library Roof $5,750.00 PEG Access Allocation $27,402.26, Administrative Costs $8,750.12, heating controls A/B Conference room $140.64. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
g. Vote to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 18, 2024
Approve the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W25-10 No Check for the amount of $721,187.33
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10 No Check for the amount of $721,187.33. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10 No Check for the amount of $721,187.33. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
Approve Warrant W25-10 for the amount of $345,306.11
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10 for the amount of $345,306.11. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10 for the amount of $345,306.11. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve 10/7/2024 Executive Session meeting minutes
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve 10/7/2024 Executive Session meeting minutes. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to approve 10/7/2024 Executive Session meeting minutes. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, second: Andree Jean Jacques)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hildebrant made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Jean Jacques seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Brian Hildebrant, 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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