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January 22, 2024
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew Shanahan, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., John Costello
Absent: Justin Paré, Darius Gregory
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes of December 11, 2023
Approve the December 11, 20243 Minutes
To approve the December 11, 20243 Minutes
The minutes give the count (7-0-1), which does not match the 7 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve the December 11, 20243 Minutes. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0-1 . b. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of December 11, 2023 Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve the December.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approve the December 11, 2023 Executive Session Minutes
To approve the December 11, 2023 Executive Session Minutes
The minutes give the count (7-0-1), which does not match the 7 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve the December 11, 2023 Executive Session Minutes. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0-1 . c. Approval of Joint Town Council- School Committee Minutes of January 8, 2024 Councilor Slobogan made a motion to app.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approval of Joint Town Council- School Committee Minutes of January 8, 2024
Approve Joint Town Council-School Committee Minutes of January 8, 2024
To approve Joint Town Council-School Committee Minutes of January 8, 2024
The minutes give the count (6-0-2), which does not match the 7 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Joint Town Council-School Committee Minutes of January 8, 2024. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0-2 ..” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Measure 2024-048- Approval for Elections Department to “Opt Out of Mail in Ballots” for the Upcoming Election in Apri…
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Councilor Sloboagan made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor St. Pierre-YES Councilor Donovan-YES Vice-President Simmons-YES Councilor Slobogan-YES Councilor Shanahan-YES Councilor Gould-YES Councilor Costello-YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Councilor Sloboagan made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor St. Pierre-YES Councilor Donovan-YES Vice-President Simmons-YES Councilor Slobogan-YES Councilor Shanahan-YES Councilor Gould-YES Councilor Costello-YES Motion carried 7-0 . There was discussion amongst Ms. Dolan and the Town Council. This vote to “Opt Out of Mail In Ballots” will only be fo.” (second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-048- Approval for Elections Department to “Opt Out of Mail in Ballots” for the Upcoming Election in April 2024
To approve Measure 2024-048- Approval for Elections Department to “Opt Out of Mail in Ballots” for the Upcoming Election in April 2024
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-048- Approval for Elections Department to “Opt Out of Mail in Ballots” for the Upcoming Election in April 2024. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VII..” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-041- Approval to repurpose remaining funds from previous School Capital Improvement Projects be used for the Early Learning Center Playground Project
To approve Measure 2024-041- Approval to repurpose remaining funds from previous School Capital Improvement Projects be used for the Early Learning Center Playground Project
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-041- Approval to repurpose remaining funds from previous School Capital Improvement Projects be used for the Early Learning Center Playground Project. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . ii. Measure 2024-042- Approval to repurpose remaining funds from previous School Capital Improvement Projects to be us.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-042- Approval to repurpose remaining funds in the amount of $131,802.00 from previous School Capital Improvement Projects to be used for the Purchase of Two F-Series Super Duty Pickup Trucks and Truc
To approve Measure 2024-042- Approval to repurpose remaining funds in the amount of $131,802.00 from previous School Capital Improvement Projects to be used for the Purchase of Two F-Series Super Duty Pickup Trucks and Truck Equipment
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-042- Approval to repurpose remaining funds in the amount of $131,802.00 from previous School Capital Improvement Projects to be used for the Purchase of Two F-Series Super Duty Pickup Trucks and Truck Equipment. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b..” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-036- FY24 Free Cash Strategy Proposal
To approve Measure 2024-036- FY24 Free Cash Strategy Proposal
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-036- FY24 Free Cash Strategy Proposal. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . X..” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2024-045- Request that multiple parcels of land located on Allen Avenue be transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager to the Economic Growth & Sustainability
To refer Measure 2024-045- Request that multiple parcels of land located on Allen Avenue be transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager to the Economic Growth & Sustainability Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to refer Measure 2024-045- Request that multiple parcels of land located on Allen Avenue be transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager to the Economic Growth & Sustainability Sub-Committee. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2024-047- General Government Capital Improvement Plan Projects -FY2024 Free Cash I hereby submit the follow.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2024-047- General Government Capital Improvement Plan Projects- FY24 Free Cash to the Finance Sub-Committee
To refer Measure 2024-047- General Government Capital Improvement Plan Projects- FY24 Free Cash to the Finance Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to refer Measure 2024-047- General Government Capital Improvement Plan Projects- FY24 Free Cash to the Finance Sub-Committee. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . e. Measure 2024-050- Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $8.86 for adjustment for the June B.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-050- Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $8.86 for adjustment for the June Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance for Human Resources
To approve Measure 2024-050- Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $8.86 for adjustment for the June Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance for Human Resources
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-050- Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $8.86 for adjustment for the June Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance for Human Resources. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . f. Measure 2024-051-Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $875.00 for costs associated with se.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-051-Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $875.00 for costs associated with securing the Webster Building for the Building Department
To approve Measure 2024-051-Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $875.00 for costs associated with securing the Webster Building for the Building Department
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-051-Authorization for payment of an FY23 Invoice in the amount of $875.00 for costs associated with securing the Webster Building for the Building Department. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . g. Measure 2024-052- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY23 Retained Earnings for Comcast PEG Access for No.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Shanahan)
Refer Measure 2024-052- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY23 Retained Earnings for Comcast PEG Access for North TV (for additional funding for Measure 2023-073) for the North Attleboro High School Press Box
To refer Measure 2024-052- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY23 Retained Earnings for Comcast PEG Access for North TV (for additional funding for Measure 2023-073) for the North Attleboro High School Press Box in the amount of $8,335.00
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to refer Measure 2024-052- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY23 Retained Earnings for Comcast PEG Access for North TV (for additional funding for Measure 2023-073) for the North Attleboro High School Press Box in the amount of $8,335.00. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . h. Measure 2024-053- Request that Parcel of Land described as Map 34/ Lot 555 be.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Pierre)
Refer Measure 2024-053- Request that Parcel of Land described as Map 34/ Lot 555 be Transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager for the purpose of sale to the Economic Growt
To refer Measure 2024-053- Request that Parcel of Land described as Map 34/ Lot 555 be Transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager for the purpose of sale to the Economic Growth and Sustainability Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to refer Measure 2024-053- Request that Parcel of Land described as Map 34/ Lot 555 be Transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager for the purpose of sale to the Economic Growth and Sustainability Sub-Committee. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . i. Measure 2024-054- Award Sisters at Heart $25,000.00 of ARPA NEU Funding Purpose: The primary purpose of this measur.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2024-054- Award Sisters at Heart $25,000.00 of ARPA NEU Funding to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2024-054- Award Sisters at Heart $25,000.00 of ARPA NEU Funding to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to refer Measure 2024-054- Award Sisters at Heart $25,000.00 of ARPA NEU Funding to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . XI..” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . Meeting adjourned at 9:35PM..” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)
From the North Attleborough Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Justin Paré from a North TV video (“Inside Town Council: Justin Pare”); Laura Wagner from The Sun Chronicle (Feb. 2025); the other seven from their 2025 candidate profiles in the North Star Reporter.
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