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August 23, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held with the Library Trustees to fill a vacancy.
Present: Brian Kelly, Jeff Johnson, Stanley Widak
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda Review
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and to approve the minutes of the Regular, Joint Meeting and Special meetings of the Select Board for July 19, 2021, August 16, 2021 Joint Meeting, August...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a Second by Mr. Widak: I move to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and to approve the minutes of the Regular, Joint Meeting and Special meetings of the Select Board for July 19, 2021, August 16, 2021 Joint Meeting, August 16, 2021 Special Meeting. PASSED: Unanimously
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a Second by Mr. Widak: I move to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and to approve the minutes of the Regular, Joint Meeting and Special meetings of the Select Board for July 19, 2021, August 16, 2021 Joint Meeting, August 16, 2021 Special Meeting. PASSED: Unanimously.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
The Select Board would like to announce the forming of a new committee to review how
Establish a Veterans' Memorial Committee with the charge of making a proposal for honoring of our veterans, especially those killed in action in the service of our country and to make a regular...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, and a Second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board establish a Veterans' Memorial Committee with the charge of making a proposal for honoring of our veterans, especially those killed in action in the service of our country and to make a regular report of their progress to the Select Board and to solicit wide . 1|Page a and comprehensive guidance from the Veterans, Residents, Historical Commission and any other group or organization recognized by the Committee. PASSED Unanimously
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson, and a Second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board establish a Veterans' Memorial Committee with the charge of making a proposal for honoring of our veterans, especially those killed in action in the service of our country and to make a regular report of their progress to the Select Board and to solicit wide . 1|Page a and comprehensive guidance from the Veterans, Residents, Historical Commission and any other group or organization recognized by the Committee. PASSED Unanimously.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
LICENSES/PERMITS
Acting as the Local Licensing Authority approve the amendment to the Liquor License of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc. for an Annual Package Store Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages...
Motion by Mr. Johnson, Second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority approve the amendment to the Liquor License of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc. for an Annual Package Store Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Licenses at 139 South Street, Plainville, MA Passed: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Johnson, Second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority approve the amendment to the Liquor License of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc. for an Annual Package Store Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Licenses at 139 South Street, Plainville, MA Passed: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
The Board of Library Trustees convened a joint meeting with the Select Board for the
Appoint Denise Nado to fill the Library Trustees vacancy until the annual town election (joint vote with the Library Trustees)
Motion by Mrs. LaMontagne, Second by Mr. Widak: I move that that the Select Board and the Board of Library Trustees appoint Denise Nado to serve until the annual town election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sherrill Minch. Mrs. LaMontagne, Mrs. Watkinson, Mr. Widak, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kelly all voted in the affirmative. PASSED: Unanimously.
This was a joint vote with the Library Trustees; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Mrs. LaMontagne, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mrs. LaMontagne, Second by Mr. Widak: I move that that the Select Board and the Board of Library Trustees appoint Denise Nado to serve until the annual town election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sherrill Minch. Mrs. LaMontagne, Mrs. Watkinson, Mr. Widak, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kelly all voted in the affirmative. PASSED: Unanimously..” (second: Widak)
Request of the COA Chair Brenda Watkinson, to appoint Virginia Cloutier to the unexpired
Appoint Mrs. Virginia Cloutier to the Council on Aging for the remainder of the term until June of 2022
Mr. Widak moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded: I move that the Select Board appoint Mrs. Virginia Cloutier to the Council on Aging for the remainder of the term until June of 2022. PASSED: Unanimous
From the minutes
“Mr. Widak moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded: I move that the Select Board appoint Mrs. Virginia Cloutier to the Council on Aging for the remainder of the term until June of 2022. PASSED: Unanimous.” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Update on traffic abatement efforts for Cross Street - Chris Yarworth, Director of
Approve the plans as presented/amended and to request that the Town Planner, Director of the DPW and representatives of ThermoFisher meet to . coordinate the implementation of the approved design
Motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kelly: I move that the Select Board . approve the plans as presented/amended and to request that the Town Planner, Director of the DPW and representatives of ThermoFisher meet to . coordinate the implementation of the approved design. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kelly: I move that the Select Board . approve the plans as presented/amended and to request that the Town Planner, Director of the DPW and representatives of ThermoFisher meet to . coordinate the implementation of the approved design. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Continue discussion of Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting, a proposal to form a
Establish a School ; Regionalization Study Committee and to solicit availability cards for potential members
Ona motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson to establish a School ; Regionalization Study Committee and to solicit availability cards for potential members. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ona motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson to establish a School ; Regionalization Study Committee and to solicit availability cards for potential members. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Permanent Building Committee - The mission of the Permanent Building Committee has
Declare the mission of the Permanent Building Committee achieved, to thank all those that served over the years, and to dissolve the committee effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board declare the mission of the Permanent Building Committee achieved, to thank all those that served over the years, and to dissolve the committee effective immediately. PASSED: Unanimously
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board declare the mission of the Permanent Building Committee achieved, to thank all those that served over the years, and to dissolve the committee effective immediately. PASSED: Unanimously.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Establish the Permanent Building and Maintenance Committee _ (PBMC) and charge the Committee with the mission of developing a maintenance capital plan for all town buildings, to work with the Town...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board establish the Permanent Building and Maintenance Committee _ (PBMC) and charge the Committee with the mission of developing a maintenance capital plan for all town buildings, to work with the Town Administrator to coordinate, plan, fund, and execute such capital improvement plan including all grants, appropriations, and awards and the implementation of the Green Communities Grant administration. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board establish the Permanent Building and Maintenance Committee _ (PBMC) and charge the Committee with the mission of developing a maintenance capital plan for all town buildings, to work with the Town Administrator to coordinate, plan, fund, and execute such capital improvement plan including all grants, appropriations, and awards and the implementation of the Green Communities Grant administration. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
NEW BUSINESS
Acting as the Water Commissions tentatively approve the proposal of Highpoint representing 43 Taunton Street for a water allocation of 3,520 GPD and a sewer allocation of 3,200 GPD pending a sewer...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board acting as the Water Commissions tentatively approve the proposal of Highpoint representing 43 Taunton Street for a water allocation of 3,520 GPD and a sewer allocation of 3,200 GPD pending a sewer solution and adequacy study and a confirmation vote of the Planning Board pending the filing of a formal application. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board acting as the Water Commissions tentatively approve the proposal of Highpoint representing 43 Taunton Street for a water allocation of 3,520 GPD and a sewer allocation of 3,200 GPD pending a sewer solution and adequacy study and a confirmation vote of the Planning Board pending the filing of a formal application. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Discuss a date in November for a Special Town Meeting
Call a Special Town Meeting for November 15 and to open the warrant for a period of two-weeks commencing September 13" and closing a a at the close of business on September 27th and to post such...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board call a Special Town Meeting for November 15 and to open the warrant for a period of two-weeks commencing September 13" and closing a a at the close of business on September 27th and to post such warrant on or about October 18", PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board call a Special Town Meeting for November 15 and to open the warrant for a period of two-weeks commencing September 13" and closing a a at the close of business on September 27th and to post such warrant on or about October 18", PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
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Accept the resignation of Paula Sheerin with deep regret
Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Paula Sheerin with deep regret. Mr. Widak seconded the motion. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Paula Sheerin with deep regret. Mr. Widak seconded the motion. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Bratton and to thank him for his service to the Town
Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Bratton and to thank him for his service to the Town. Mr. Widak seconded the motion. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Bratton and to thank him for his service to the Town. Mr. Widak seconded the motion. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
From the Plainville Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: North TV (local cable TV for North Attleborough and Plainville): Jeff Johnson from its April 5, 2024 election story “Johnson defeats Wydak for select board seat”; Brian Kelly from “Brian Noble and Brian Kelly Discuss the Upcoming Election”; Steven Albert from its 2026 Plainville Select Board candidate interviews. Former members show initials.
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