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May 29, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Justin Paré, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., Darius Gregory, John Costello
Absent: Andrew Shanahan, Andrea Slobogan
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of May 13, 2024
Approve the Minutes of May 13, 2024
To approve the Minutes of May 13, 2024
The minutes give the count (6-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to approve the Minutes of May 13, 2024. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0-1 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Measure 2024-117-Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, & Commissions
Approve Measure 2024-117- Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions with respective terms to expire listed above
To approve Measure 2024-117- Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions with respective terms to expire listed above
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-117- Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions with respective terms to expire listed above. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b. Measure 2024-118-Confirmation of Appointment of Town Attorney KP Law for Fiscal Year 2025 Measure 2024-118-Confirma.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Approve Measure 2024-118-Confirmation of Appointment of Town Attorney KP Law for Fiscal Year 2025
To approve Measure 2024-118-Confirmation of Appointment of Town Attorney KP Law for Fiscal Year 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-118-Confirmation of Appointment of Town Attorney KP Law for Fiscal Year 2025. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2024-120- Confirmation of Appointment of Special Police Officers
To approve Measure 2024-120- Confirmation of Appointment of Special Police Officers
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-120- Confirmation of Appointment of Special Police Officers. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VII. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2024-115- Approval to Repurpose Funds in the amount of $30,000 to pur.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-115Approval 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 approve Measure 2024-115Approval 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. AMENDED
The minutes give the count (6-1) but do not say who voted no, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-115Approval 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. AMENDED Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 . ii. Measure 2024-113- Appropriation request for use of FY24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Approve Measure 2024-113- Appropriation request for use of FY24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of $34,499.28 for North TV Production Van refurbishment
To approve Measure 2024-113- Appropriation request for use of FY24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of $34,499.28 for North TV Production Van refurbishment
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-113- Appropriation request for use of FY24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of $34,499.28 for North TV Production Van refurbishment. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Have the First Reading of this Bylaw at tonight’s meeting
To have the First Reading of this Bylaw at tonight’s meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor Gould made a motion to have the First Reading of this Bylaw at tonight’s meeting. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the First Reading..” (Motion: Gould, second: Gregory)
Waive the First Reading
To waive the First Reading
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the First Reading. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b. Measure 2024-121 Creation of a Town Audit Sub- Committee Measure 2024-121 Creation of a Town Auditor Committee Town.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gould)
To waive the First Reading
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the First Reading. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gould)
Measure 2024-119-Contract Approval - Appointment of Town Auditor - CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) for Fiscal Year 2025
Refer Measure 2024-119- Contract ApprovalAppointment of Town Auditor- CLA (CliftonLarsonAllenLLP) for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2024-119- Contract ApprovalAppointment of Town Auditor- CLA (CliftonLarsonAllenLLP) for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-119- Contract ApprovalAppointment of Town Auditor- CLA (CliftonLarsonAllenLLP) for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2024-122- Authorization to repurpose CIP Funds in the amount of $30,000 for the Department of Public Works.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Refer Measure 2024-122-Repurpose of CIP Funds to DPW Admin.- CIP- Electronic Document Filing Project – From Server Upgrade $20,254.64 - 30155165- 585118 & from Vehicle Replacement Conservation $9,745.36 - 30171362-585100
To refer Measure 2024-122-Repurpose of CIP Funds to DPW Admin.- CIP- Electronic Document Filing Project – From Server Upgrade $20,254.64 - 30155165- 585118 & from Vehicle Replacement Conservation $9,745.36 - 30171362-585100 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-122-Repurpose of CIP Funds to DPW Admin.- CIP- Electronic Document Filing Project – From Server Upgrade $20,254.64 - 30155165- 585118 & from Vehicle Replacement Conservation $9,745.36 - 30171362-585100 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . e. Update: Councilor Town Charter Feedback President Pare’ requested that any input that the Town Councilors had in re.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Update:
Enter into Executive Session at 9:09 PM with a Roll Call Vote
To enter into Executive Session at 9:09 PM with a Roll Call Vote
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 9:09 PM with a Roll Call Vote. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: President Pare’ Vice-President Simmons Yes Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Gould Yes Councilor Gregory Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor St. Pierre Yes Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2024-124 NAPD to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2024-124 NAPD to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-124 NAPD to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: President Pare’ Yes Vice-President Simmons Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Gould Yes Councilor Gregory Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor St. Pierre Yes Motion carried 7-0 . Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
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 Gregory Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor St. Pierre Yes Motion carried 7-0 ..” (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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