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October 22, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephanie A. McGowan, William F. Yukna, Deborah A. Giardino, Mark S. Elfman, Dennis Keefe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve interim loan note and bond in connection with Loan Commitment No. DWEC-23-118 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Treatment Plant
Motion to approve interim loan note and bond in connection with Loan Commitment No. DWEC-23-118 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Treatment Plant. Select Board Vote: (1)that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 8, 2023 (Article 7), for planning or construction of drinking water infrastructure (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") (the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved; (3) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement
From the minutes
“** Motion to approve interim loan note and bond in connection with Loan Commitment No. DWEC-23-118 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Treatment Plant. Select Board Vote: (1)that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 8, 2023 (Article 7), for planning or construction of drinking water infrastructure (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust") (the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved; (3) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (6) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; (7) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (8) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement and the Project Regulatory Agreement relating to the Project. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #9: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Accessory Dwelling Units
Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #9: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Accessory Dwelling Units.
From the minutes
“**Motion to recommend approval Special Town Meeting Article #9: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Accessory Dwelling Units. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve the final November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant subject to amending the formal map titles for Articles 6 and 7
Motion to approve the final November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant subject to amending the formal map titles for Articles 6 and 7.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve the final November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant subject to amending the formal map titles for Articles 6 and 7. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the donation from Soonrae Kim in the amount of $1000 to the Boyden Library
Motion to accept the donation from Soonrae Kim in the amount of $1000 to the Boyden Library.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Soonrae Kim in the amount of $1000 to the Boyden Library. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept donations for the Veteran Banner Project in the amount of $650 from the following donors: the Storer Family, the Talbot Family, the Fleming Family, the Sylvestre Family & the Blais Family
Motion to accept donations for the Veteran Banner Project in the amount of $650 from the following donors: the Storer Family, the Talbot Family, the Fleming Family, the Sylvestre Family & the Blais Family.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept donations for the Veteran Banner Project in the amount of $650 from the following donors: the Storer Family, the Talbot Family, the Fleming Family, the Sylvestre Family & the Blais Family. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the donation from Post 93 in the amount of $1500 to the 2025 Foxborough Police Department Youth Program
Motion to accept the donation from Post 93 in the amount of $1500 to the 2025 Foxborough Police Department Youth Program.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Post 93 in the amount of $1500 to the 2025 Foxborough Police Department Youth Program. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the donation from Post 93 in the amount of $899.50 to the Veteran Service's Officer to purchase the book, The Rifle II
Motion to accept the donation from Post 93 in the amount of $899.50 to the Veteran Service's Officer to purchase the book, The Rifle II.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from Post 93 in the amount of $899.50 to the Veteran Service's Officer to purchase the book, The Rifle II. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Accept the donation from William Bristol in the amount of $1000 to the Historical Commission for Town cemetery restoration
Motion to accept the donation from William Bristol in the amount of $1000 to the Historical Commission for Town cemetery restoration.
From the minutes
“**Motion to accept the donation from William Bristol in the amount of $1000 to the Historical Commission for Town cemetery restoration. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2024
Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“**Motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2024. Moved by: Bill Yukna Seconded by: Debbie Giardino Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Yukna, second: Giardino)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
From the minutes
“**Motion to adjourn. Moved by: Debbie Giardino Seconded by: Bill Yukna Yes Stephanie McGowan, Bill Yukna, Debbie Giardino, Mark Elfman, and Dennis Keefe Carried 5-0.” (Motion: Giardino, second: Yukna)
From the Foxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and its Diligent meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: WJAR NBC 10 (Bill Yukna), The Foxboro Reporter, photo by Mark Stockwell (Amy LaBrache), The Sun Chronicle (Mark Elfman), and stills from Foxboro Cable Access videos: “Around Foxborough #44 – Stephanie McGowan for the Foxborough Board of Selectmen” (2020) and the Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night, April 11, 2024 (Deb Giardino).
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