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September 27, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Brian Kelly, Jeff Johnson, Stanley Widak
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Move into Executive Session under the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (b), Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak, the Board moved into Executive Session under the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (b), Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel as having a public discussion would have a detrimental effect on the public body's ability to obtain qualified applicants. And to return to public session." Roll Call : Mr. Widak YEA; Mr. Johnson YEA; Mr. Kelly YEA
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak, the Board moved into Executive Session under the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (b), Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel as having a public discussion would have a detrimental effect on the public body's ability to obtain qualified applicants. And to return to public session." Roll Call : Mr. Widak YEA; Mr. Johnson YEA; Mr. Kelly YEA.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Agenda Review
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for September 13, 2021
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 meeting of the Select Board for September 13, 2021. 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 meeting of the Select Board for September 13, 2021. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
The Board accepted with regret the resignation of Luke Travis from the Permanent
Accept with regret the resignation of Luke Travis from the Permanent Building Committee and thank him for his service to the Town
Mr. Widak moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded to accept with regret the resignation of Luke Travis from the Permanent Building Committee and thank him for his service to the Town. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Widak moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded to accept with regret the resignation of Luke Travis from the Permanent Building Committee and thank him for his service to the Town. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Licenses/Permits
Approve the permit
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak, the Select Board approved the permit. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak, the Select Board approved the permit. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
The Board received a presentation from Town Clerk Ellen Robertson regarding the state's
Accept the state's re-precincting of the Town of Plainville as proposed by Town Clerk Ellen Robertson
On a motion from Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson, moved that the Select Board accept the state's re-precincting of the Town of Plainville as proposed by Town Clerk Ellen Robertson. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion from Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson, moved that the Select Board accept the state's re-precincting of the Town of Plainville as proposed by Town Clerk Ellen Robertson. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Committee Appointments
Move Mr. Noble to an "ex- officio member" and to appoint James Floyd and James Caprarella to seats with the term ending June 30, 2023; Maggie Clarke and Richard Comeau to seats ending on June 30...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Widak to move Mr. Noble to an "ex- officio member" and to appoint James Floyd and James Caprarella to seats with the term ending June 30, 2023; Maggie Clarke and Richard Comeau to seats ending on June 30, 2024 and David Raiche to the term ending June 30, 2022. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Widak to move Mr. Noble to an "ex- officio member" and to appoint James Floyd and James Caprarella to seats with the term ending June 30, 2023; Maggie Clarke and Richard Comeau to seats ending on June 30, 2024 and David Raiche to the term ending June 30, 2022. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Agenda Review
Formally establish the School Regionalization Committee with Town Administrator Brian Noble, Select Board member Brian Kelly, one member of the School Committee to be chosen by the School...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board formally establish the School Regionalization Committee with Town Administrator Brian Noble, Select Board member Brian Kelly, one member of the School Committee to be chosen by the School Committee, and four members of the public to be selected from candidates this evening, with original terms ending June 30, 2022, to address the exploratory phase of the School Regionalization task. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board formally establish the School Regionalization Committee with Town Administrator Brian Noble, Select Board member Brian Kelly, one member of the School Committee to be chosen by the School Committee, and four members of the public to be selected from candidates this evening, with original terms ending June 30, 2022, to address the exploratory phase of the School Regionalization task. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Appoint Bruce Cates, Maggie Clarke, Joanne Sawyer and Reed Webster as members of the committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board appoint Bruce Cates, Maggie Clarke, Joanne Sawyer and Reed Webster as members of the committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board appoint Bruce Cates, Maggie Clarke, Joanne Sawyer and Reed Webster as members of the committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Appoint Stanley Widak (term expiring June 30, 2022), Lee Mish (term expiring June 30, 2023) and Kristine Moore (term expiring June 30, 2024) to the Veterans' Memorial Committee with a term...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board appoint Stanley Widak (term expiring June 30, 2022), Lee Mish (term expiring June 30, 2023) and Kristine Moore (term expiring June 30, 2024) to the Veterans' Memorial Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2024. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Board appoint Stanley Widak (term expiring June 30, 2022), Lee Mish (term expiring June 30, 2023) and Kristine Moore (term expiring June 30, 2024) to the Veterans' Memorial Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2024. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
The Board received the application from the Cannabis Control Commission for a delivery
Authorize Town Administrator Brian Noble to execute the paperwork on behalf of the Board and to approve the application as required
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Board authorized Town Administrator Brian Noble to execute the paperwork on behalf of the Board and to approve the application as required. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Board authorized Town Administrator Brian Noble to execute the paperwork on behalf of the Board and to approve the application as required. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Agenda Review
Close the Warrant to the submission of Articles for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatrice H. Wood School effective at 8 P.M. this evening
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board close the Warrant to the submission of Articles for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatrice H. Wood School effective at 8 P.M. this evening. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move that the Select Board close the Warrant to the submission of Articles for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatrice H. Wood School effective at 8 P.M. this evening. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion by Mr. Widak, second by Mr. Johnson to ADJOURN. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“a motion by Mr. Widak, second by Mr. Johnson to ADJOURN. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
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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