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May 11, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Hillari Wennerstrom, David Robson, Richard Reault, Steven Nocco, Ronald Keohane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Meeting Minutes
Approve the regular session meeting minutes from April 27, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from April 27, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session meeting minutes from April 27, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from April 27, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from April 27, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve but not release the executive session meeting minutes from April 27, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Offer a 20% reduction in the monthly lease price for June and a 10% reduction for July
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen offer a 20% reduction in the monthly lease price for June and a 10% reduction for July; Selectman Robson seconds; a. Discussion: b. Selectman Keohane notes that he still believes it is too early for June and especially too early for July. c. Selectman Nocco agrees with Selectman Keohane as it relates to July. He suggests addressing the June reduction tonight and revisiting the July payment tonight. d. Angela Rufo notes that rent is due on the first of the month and that April and May have already been paid. She further notes that if the Board pushes the reduction off and continues to use the current data, there will be no reduction. e. Selectman Reault agrees with Selectman Keohane and amends his motion to include only a reduction of 20% for June; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: NO; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-1-0
Yes: Nocco, Reault, Robson, WennerstromNo: Keohane
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen offer a 20% reduction in the monthly lease price for June and a 10% reduction for July; Selectman Robson seconds; a. Discussion: b. Selectman Keohane notes that he still believes it is too early for June and especially too early for July. c. Selectman Nocco agrees with Selectman Keohane as it relates to July. He suggests addressing the June reduction tonight and revisiting the July payment tonight. d. Angela Rufo notes that rent is due on the first of the month and that April and May have already been paid. She further notes that if the Board pushes the reduction off and continues to use the current data, there will be no reduction. e. Selectman Reault agrees with Selectman Keohane and amends his motion to include only a reduction of 20% for June; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: NO; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 4-1-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the use of the Compensated Absence Fund in the amount of $31,644.06
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the use of the Compensated Absence Fund in the amount of $31,644.06; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the use of the Compensated Absence Fund in the amount of $31,644.06; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Confirm that the boundaries are correct and authorize the Chair to sign a document reflecting as such
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen confirm that the boundaries are correct and authorize the Chair to sign a document reflecting as such; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen confirm that the boundaries are correct and authorize the Chair to sign a document reflecting as such; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Approve the Recycling IQ Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Recycling IQ Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the Recycling IQ Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint using the statements of facts outlined this evening; Selectman Robson
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint using the statements of facts outlined this evening; Selectman Robson; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint using the statements of facts outlined this evening; Selectman Robson; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault)
5. Old Business
Set the Annual Town Election Date for June 30, 2020
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman set the Annual Town Election Date for June 30, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman set the Annual Town Election Date for June 30, 2020; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Support the OSRP as presented and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen support the OSRP as presented and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen support the OSRP as presented and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
Adopt the Engineering Standards as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Engineering Standards as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Engineering Standards as presented; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
6. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen accept the correspondence included in the packet tonight; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
8. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position and the chair so declares - Assistant Town Administrator and IT Director, and under exemption 3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union negotiations as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position and the chair so declares - NEPBA Local 8A Grievance; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position and the chair so declares - Assistant Town Administrator and IT Director, and under exemption 3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union negotiations as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position and the chair so declares - NEPBA Local 8A Grievance; Selectman Robson seconds; ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
10. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 9:46 PM; Selectman Robson seconds ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at 9:46 PM; Selectman Robson seconds ROLL CALL: Selectman Keohane: YES; Selectman Nocco: YES; Selectman Reault: YES; Selectman Robson: YES; Selectman Wennerstrom: YES; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Robson)
From the Tyngsborough 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): The Lowell Sun — Nate Marino and Konstantinos Kalabokis (Rony Camille/Town of Tyngsboro, May 2026), Adele Coughlin (courtesy photo, May 2025), Jackie Geilfuss (courtesy photo, May 2024), Eric Eldridge (June 2021). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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