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October 6, 2021
6 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2021. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Jean Sarno, the Finance Director/Town Accountant
Accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Jean Sarno as the Finance Director/Town Accountant and to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for her service to the Town
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson: "I move to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Jean Sarno as the Finance Director/Town Accountant and to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for her service to the Town." PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson: "I move to accept with regret the resignation of Ms. Jean Sarno as the Finance Director/Town Accountant and to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for her service to the Town." PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Jennifer Thompson as the Town Administrator.
Accept with deep regret the resignation of Ms. Jenn Thompson as Town Administrator and waive the sixty days notification as required in the contract
On motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: "I move to accept with deep regret the resignation of Ms. Jenn Thompson as Town Administrator and waive the sixty days notification as required in the contract. The Board also expresses our sincere thanks and gratitude for her service to the Town. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family at this difficult time." PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: "I move to accept with deep regret the resignation of Ms. Jenn Thompson as Town Administrator and waive the sixty days notification as required in the contract. The Board also expresses our sincere thanks and gratitude for her service to the Town. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family at this difficult time." PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Business
Approve the Interim Town Administrator's recommendations for the Articles to be included in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatrice H. Wood...
Motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak to I move the Select Board approve the Interim Town Administrator's recommendations for the Articles to be included in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatrice H. Wood Elementary School and to present those Articles to the Finance Committee for their consideration. As follows: ; Department Administration _ Department Description Requested Recommendatio Amount n $ $ 1 _ Finance Director Unpaid Bills ear 2257 $ $ 2 Finance Director Stabilization (5% min.) 2,250,000 1,800,000 $ $ 3 _ Finance Director Transfering Between Lines 40,467 aac $ 4 Finance Committee Transfer to Finance Committee Reserve 35,000 35,000 $ $ 5 Treasurer Transfer Funds to Meet Debt Obligation 225,000 225,000 6 Treasurer Rescind Borrowing Authority $ $ 7 Select Board Collective Bargaining & Personnel Contracts 202,800 202,800 $ $ 8 Select Board Sewer Enterprise Fund Transfer 7,500 'a $ 9 Select Board Water Enterprise Fund Transfer 10,500 : ,00 $ 10 - Water Division Purchase of Land for New Well 250,000 el $ 11 Assessors Software Purchase 10,000 10,000 $ $ 11 'IT Director Firewall and Anti-Virus (3 year contract) 15,575 15,575 $ $ 11 Police Replace Two Cruisers 130,000 130,000 $ $ 11 Police Internal Affairs Tracking Software 12,900 12,900 $ $ 11 COA Senior Center Roof Repair 25,000 10,000 $ $ 11 DPW Street Sweeper Repairs 25,000 25,000 $ $ 11 DPW Tree Removal Contracted Services 40,000 40,000 $ $ 12 Schools Green
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak to I move the Select Board approve the Interim Town Administrator's recommendations for the Articles to be included in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beatrice H. Wood Elementary School and to present those Articles to the Finance Committee for their consideration. As follows: ; Department Administration _ Department Description Requested Recommendatio Amount n $ $ 1 _ Finance Director Unpaid Bills ear 2257 $ $ 2 Finance Director Stabilization (5% min.) 2,250,000 1,800,000 $ $ 3 _ Finance Director Transfering Between Lines 40,467 aac $ 4 Finance Committee Transfer to Finance Committee Reserve 35,000 35,000 $ $ 5 Treasurer Transfer Funds to Meet Debt Obligation 225,000 225,000 6 Treasurer Rescind Borrowing Authority $ $ 7 Select Board Collective Bargaining & Personnel Contracts 202,800 202,800 $ $ 8 Select Board Sewer Enterprise Fund Transfer 7,500 'a $ 9 Select Board Water Enterprise Fund Transfer 10,500 : ,00 $ 10 - Water Division Purchase of Land for New Well 250,000 el $ 11 Assessors Software Purchase 10,000 10,000 $ $ 11 'IT Director Firewall and Anti-Virus (3 year contract) 15,575 15,575 $ $ 11 Police Replace Two Cruisers 130,000 130,000 $ $ 11 Police Internal Affairs Tracking Software 12,900 12,900 $ $ 11 COA Senior Center Roof Repair 25,000 10,000 $ $ 11 DPW Street Sweeper Repairs 25,000 25,000 $ $ 11 DPW Tree Removal Contracted Services 40,000 40,000 $ $ 12 Schools Green Communities (Our contribution) 50,000 50,000 $ $ 12 Schools Replace Lighting & HVAC Systems 80,000 80,000 Roof Replacement Main (Entrance of Jackson $ $ 12 - Schools School) 20,000 20,000 $ $ 12 - Schools Replace Energy Management System 15,000 15,000 $ $ 13. DPW Annual Road & MS4 Program 500,000 500,000 $ $ 14 TownAdministrator Facilities Maintenance 250,000 150,000 Planning & $ $ 15 Development Floodplain Amendment (1) = " Planning & $ $ 16 Development Town Center Rezoning Amendment (2) = Planning & $ $ 17 Development Zoning Bylaw for Cultivation Facility (3) - = 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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