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May 13, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., John Costello
Absent: Darius Gregory
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of April 22, 2024 Approval of Town Council Minutes of April 24, 2024
Approve the April 24, 2024 Minutes
To approve the April 24, 2024 Minutes
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve the April 24, 2024 Minutes. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Measure 2024-111-Confirmation of Bryan Flynn to the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2024-111- Confirmation of Appointment of Bryan Flynn to the Conservation Commission. His term will expire on June 30, 2027
To approve Measure 2024-111- Confirmation of Appointment of Bryan Flynn to the Conservation Commission. His term will expire on June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-111- Confirmation of Appointment of Bryan Flynn to the Conservation Commission. His term will expire on June 30, 2027. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2024-110- Confirmation of Appointment of Andrew Dubois as Animal Control Officer Measure 2024-110- Confirma.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-110- Confirmation of Appointment of Andrew Dubois as the new Animal Control Officer
To approve Measure 2024-110- Confirmation of Appointment of Andrew Dubois as the new Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-110- Confirmation of Appointment of Andrew Dubois as the new Animal Control Officer. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . c. Measure 2024-112-Confirmation of Cheryl Butts as the Human Resources Director Measure 2024-112-Confirmation of Appo.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Approve Measure 2024-112- Confirmation of Appointment of Cheryl Butts as the new Human Resources Director
To approve Measure 2024-112- Confirmation of Appointment of Cheryl Butts as the new Human Resources Director
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-112- Confirmation of Appointment of Cheryl Butts as the new Human Resources Director. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
FY2025 Town Annual Budget FY2024 Town Annual Budget
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello- YES Councilor Gould -YES Councilor Shanahan -YES Councilor Donovan -YES Vice-President Simmons -YES President Pare’ -YES Councilor Slobogan – YES Councilor Pierre -YES Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello- YES Councilor Gould -YES Councilor Shanahan -YES Councilor Donovan -YES Vice-President Simmons -YES President Pare’ -YES Councilor Slobogan – YES Councilor Pierre -YES Motion carried 8-0 . VIII. Sub-Committee Reports.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2024-111-Confirmation of Bryan Flynn to the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000.00
To approve Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000.00
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000.00. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. Measure 2024-089- Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be fu.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-089-Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be funded by FY24 Free Cash
To approve Measure 2024-089-Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be funded by FY24 Free Cash
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-089-Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be funded by FY24 Free Cash Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works Week
To approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works Week
The minutes give the count (6-1-1) but do not say who voted no or abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works Week. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1-1 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Refer Measure 2024-113-Appropriation request for use of FY'24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of $34,499.28 for North TV Production Van refurbishment to the Finance Sub-Committee for further discu
To refer Measure 2024-113-Appropriation request for use of FY'24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of $34,499.28 for North TV Production Van refurbishment to the Finance Sub-Committee for further discussion and review
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-113-Appropriation request for use of FY'24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of $34,499.28 for North TV Production Van refurbishment to the Finance Sub-Committee for further discussion and review. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2024-114- Authorization to Repurpose Funds for Metasource for Town Clerk in the amount of $3,500 Measure 20.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-114- Authorization to repurpose funds in the amount of $3,500.00 for Metasource, LLC. for the CIP Record Digitization Project for the Town Clerk
To approve Measure 2024-114- Authorization to repurpose funds in the amount of $3,500.00 for Metasource, LLC. for the CIP Record Digitization Project for the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-114- Authorization to repurpose funds in the amount of $3,500.00 for Metasource, LLC. for the CIP Record Digitization Project for the Town Clerk. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . e. Measure 2024-115- Approval to Repurpose Funds in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishing.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2024-115- Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated for a server upgrade (IT) in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishings including a desk, table, podium, glass whiteboa
To refer Measure 2024-115- Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated for a server upgrade (IT) in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishings including a desk, table, podium, glass whiteboard, and other décor to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-115- Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated for a server upgrade (IT) in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishings including a desk, table, podium, glass whiteboard, and other décor to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a), Sec.3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:30PM with a Roll Call Vote
To enter into Executive Session at 8:30PM with a Roll Call Vote
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 8:30PM with a Roll Call Vote. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello- YES Councilor Gould -YES Councilor Shanahan -YES Councilor Donovan -YES Vice-President Simmons -YES President Pare’ -YES Councilor Slobogan – YES Councilor Pierre -YES Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: President Pare’ Yes Vice-President Simmons Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Gould Yes Councilor Slobogan Yes Councilor Shanahan Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor St. Pierre Yes 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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