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February 26, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Darius Gregory, John Costello
Absent: Mark Gould Jr.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of February 12, 2024 Approval of Town Council Minutes of February 12, 2024
Approve the February 12, 2024 Minutes
To approve the February 12, 2024 Minutes
The minutes give the count (6-0-2) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve the February 12, 2024 Minutes. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0-2 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gregory)
Approve Measure 2024-059- Confirmation of Appointment of John Guion as member of the Cultural Council
To approve Measure 2024-059- Confirmation of Appointment of John Guion as member of the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-059- Confirmation of Appointment of John Guion as member of the Cultural Council. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2024-060-Confirmation of Appointment of Hong Li as Building Commissioner An interview with Hong Li was cond.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Approve Measure 2024-061- Confirmation of Appointment of Tim Chouinard as Public Facilities Director for the Town of North Attleborough
To approve Measure 2024-061- Confirmation of Appointment of Tim Chouinard as Public Facilities Director for the Town of North Attleborough
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-061- Confirmation of Appointment of Tim Chouinard as Public Facilities Director for the Town of North Attleborough. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2024-070-Confirmation of Appointment of Melissa Bingham as Veterans Agent The Town Manager and Assistant To.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-070-Confirmation of Appointment of Melissa Bingham as Veterans Agent
To approve Measure 2024-070-Confirmation of Appointment of Melissa Bingham as Veterans Agent
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-070-Confirmation of Appointment of Melissa Bingham as Veterans Agent. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . VII. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2024-058- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY24 Retained.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2024-058- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY24 Retained Earnings from Verizon PEG Access Account to purchase New Server Equipment for North T.V. in the amount of $16,259.70
To approve Measure 2024-058- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY24 Retained Earnings from Verizon PEG Access Account to purchase New Server Equipment for North T.V. in the amount of $16,259.70
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-058- Appropriation request for the utilization of FY24 Retained Earnings from Verizon PEG Access Account to purchase New Server Equipment for North T.V. in the amount of $16,259.70. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. Measure 2024-057-Authorization to transfer $3 million dollars of FY24 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabili.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-057-Authorization to transfer $3 million dollars of FY24 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review
To approve Measure 2024-057-Authorization to transfer $3 million dollars of FY24 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-057-Authorization to transfer $3 million dollars of FY24 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve 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 approve 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
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve 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. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-066-Request that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents fo
To approve Measure 2024-066-Request that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents for grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise, to act as the authorized representative of the Town in connection with activities relative to Water Pollution Abatement Projects and Drinking Water Projects
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-066-Request that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents for grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise, to act as the authorized representative of the Town in connection with activities relative to Water Pollution Abatement Projects and Drinking Water Projects. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2024-063- Authorization of payment of an FY23 Invoice for HUB Technologies in the amount of $1,891.50 for t.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-063- Authorization of payment of an FY23 Invoice for HUB Technologies in the amount of $1,891.50 for the Information Technology Department
To approve Measure 2024-063- Authorization of payment of an FY23 Invoice for HUB Technologies in the amount of $1,891.50 for the Information Technology Department
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-063- Authorization of payment of an FY23 Invoice for HUB Technologies in the amount of $1,891.50 for the Information Technology Department. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . c. Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonded/borrowed Capital Projects to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review an
To refer Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonded/borrowed Capital Projects to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonded/borrowed Capital Projects to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . e. Measure 2024-069- Approval to transfer $60,000.00 ARPA NEU Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund Purpos.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Amend and replace the funding source of Measure 2024-069 from $60,000.00 of ARPA Funds of to $60,000.00 of FY24 Free Cash to fund the Special Education Stabilization Fund
To amend and replace the funding source of Measure 2024-069 from $60,000.00 of ARPA Funds of to $60,000.00 of FY24 Free Cash to fund the Special Education Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to amend and replace the funding source of Measure 2024-069 from $60,000.00 of ARPA Funds of to $60,000.00 of FY24 Free Cash to fund the Special Education Stabilization Fund. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Amended Measure 2024-069- Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Amended Measure 2024-069- Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Amended Measure 2024-069- Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Amended Measure 2024-069- Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Sloboan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . f. Measure 2024-062 Safety & Security Project To see if the Town Council will approve the expenditure of $180,000 of F.” (Motion: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2024-062 Safety & Security Project to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2024-062 Safety & Security Project to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-062 Safety & Security Project to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . g. Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedu.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal use Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels... and Selected words and terms; Ani
To refer Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal use Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels... and Selected words and terms; Animal Kennel, or Hospital to the Planning Board and the Bylaw Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal use Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels... and Selected words and terms; Animal Kennel, or Hospital to the Planning Board and the Bylaw Sub-Committee. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . h. Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Refer Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals to the Bylaw Sub-Committee
To refer Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals to the Bylaw Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals to the Bylaw Sub-Committee. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, 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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