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March 13, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mike Moran, who is counted absent.
Present: Ronald Keohane, Eric Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, Hillari Wennerstrom
Absent: Mike Moran
Every vote, in order
6. New Business
Accept the recommendation of the Capital Asset Management Committee for the FY24 Capital Plan
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board vote to accept the recommendation of the Capital Asset Management Committee for the FY24 Capital Plan; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board vote to accept the recommendation of the Capital Asset Management Committee for the FY24 Capital Plan; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Authorize $1,450,032.57 in ARPA funds be expended by the Town Manager for the FY24 Capital Plan as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board authorize $1,450,032.57 in ARPA funds be expended by the Town Manager for the FY24 Capital Plan as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board authorize $1,450,032.57 in ARPA funds be expended by the Town Manager for the FY24 Capital Plan as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approves the ambulance rate change as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board approves the ambulance rate change as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board approves the ambulance rate change as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the Sponsorship Policy as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the Sponsorship Policy as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the Sponsorship Policy as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the 2023 Seasonal Liquor License renewal as presented
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the 2023 Seasonal Liquor License renewal as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the 2023 Seasonal Liquor License renewal as presented; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Appoint Enrica DePascale as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2026 and Rose Mitchell and Margaret Reppenhagen to the Council on...
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board appoint Enrica DePascale as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2026 and Rose Mitchell and Margaret Reppenhagen to the Council on Aging effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board appoint Enrica DePascale as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2026 and Rose Mitchell and Margaret Reppenhagen to the Council on Aging effective immediately and to expire on June 30, 2025; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve a 1% FY24 COLA for the Town Accountant/Finance Director and a 2.5% COLA for all other non-union staff and further that the contracts for full-time non-union staff be extended for one year,...
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve a 1% FY24 COLA for the Town Accountant/Finance Director and a 2.5% COLA for all other non-union staff and further that the contracts for full-time non-union staff be extended for one year, through June 30, 2026, and amended to include eligibility in longevity at the same rate as the mid-managers Union (this does not apply to the Town Manager); Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve a 1% FY24 COLA for the Town Accountant/Finance Director and a 2.5% COLA for all other non-union staff and further that the contracts for full-time non-union staff be extended for one year, through June 30, 2026, and amended to include eligibility in longevity at the same rate as the mid-managers Union (this does not apply to the Town Manager); Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Approve the FY24-26 salaries listed in the presentation, increase the Emergency Management Director from $1,500 to $3,000 per year, and include eligibility in Longevity at the same rate as the...
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the FY24-26 salaries listed in the presentation, increase the Emergency Management Director from $1,500 to $3,000 per year, and include eligibility in Longevity at the same rate as the Mid-Managers Union and further that the contracts for Wes Russelll, Pat Sands, and Kim Morrison be extended for one year through June 20, 2026; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectperson Wennerstrom abstaining
Yes: Eldridge, Katerina Kalabokis, KeohaneAbstained: Wennerstrom
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Select Board approve the FY24-26 salaries listed in the presentation, increase the Emergency Management Director from $1,500 to $3,000 per year, and include eligibility in Longevity at the same rate as the Mid-Managers Union and further that the contracts for Wes Russelll, Pat Sands, and Kim Morrison be extended for one year through June 20, 2026; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 3-0-1 with Selectperson Wennerstrom abstaining.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
7. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session under exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as open meeting may have a detrimental impact on the bargaining position of the town and...
Selectperson Kalabokis moves at 7:58 PM that the Board enter into Executive Session under exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as open meeting may have a detrimental impact on the bargaining position of the town and the Chair so declares; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves at 7:58 PM that the Board enter into Executive Session under exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as open meeting may have a detrimental impact on the bargaining position of the town and the Chair so declares; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
8. Adjournment
Adjourn from Executive Session at 8:35 PM
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board adjourn from Executive Session at 8:35 PM; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes by roll call vote 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board adjourn from Executive Session at 8:35 PM; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes by roll call vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
Adjourn
Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board adjourn at 8:35 PM; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectperson Kalabokis moves that the Board adjourn at 8:35 PM; Selectperson Eldridge seconds; motion passes 4-0-0.” (Motion: Katerina Kalabokis, second: Eldridge)
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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