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November 8, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Brian Kelly, Jeff Johnson, Stanley Widak
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stanley Widak joined the meeting after it began (after the executive-session vote).
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...
Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board 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 collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. And having a public discussion would have a detrimental effect on the public body's a ability to obtain qualified applicants and return to open session at 6:15 pm." Mr. Johnson: Yes Mr. Kelly: Yes Mr. Widak Absent MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY.
Yes: Johnson, KellyStanley Widak had not yet arrived; the minutes list him as absent for this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board 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 collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. And having a public discussion would have a detrimental effect on the public body's a ability to obtain qualified applicants and return to open session at 6:15 pm." Mr. Johnson: Yes Mr. Kelly: Yes Mr. Widak Absent MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY..” (Motion: Johnson)
AGENDA REVIEW
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for October 25, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: "I move to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for October 25, 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 approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for October 25, 2021. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
The Board announced the resignation of Steve Nunnery as the Water & Sewer
Accept with regret the - resignation of Steve Nunnery as the Water & Sewer Operations Supervisor and thank him for his service to the Town
Mr. Widak moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to accept with regret the - resignation of Steve Nunnery as the Water & Sewer Operations Supervisor and thank him for his service to the Town. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.
From the minutes
“Mr. Widak moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to accept with regret the - resignation of Steve Nunnery as the Water & Sewer Operations Supervisor and thank him for his service to the Town. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
OLD BUSINESS
Accept the draft Senior Tax Work-off Abatement Program presented by the Town Administrator
The Board reviewed and accepted a draft of the Senior Tax Work-off Abatement Program as presented by the Town Administrator: Mr. Widak moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion Motion Passed: Unanimously
From the minutes
“The Board reviewed and accepted a draft of the Senior Tax Work-off Abatement Program as presented by the Town Administrator: Mr. Widak moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion Motion Passed: Unanimously.” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
The Board then reviewed the remaining articles as part of the Special Town Meeting
Approve the Senior Tax Work-off Abatement Program draft and request the Town Administrator to implement the program as soon as possible with the assistance of the Council on Aging Director, the...
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approve the Senior Tax Work-off Abatement Program draft and request the Town Administrator to implement the program as soon as possible with the assistance of the Council on Aging Director, the Town Treasurer, and the Board of Assessors. Motion Passed: Unanimously
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approve the Senior Tax Work-off Abatement Program draft and request the Town Administrator to implement the program as soon as possible with the assistance of the Council on Aging Director, the Town Treasurer, and the Board of Assessors. Motion Passed: Unanimously.” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Appoint Richard Tuden as a Special Police Officer - Request of Chief James Floyd
Approve the appointment of Richard Tuden as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Plainville effective November 8, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak, the Select Board approve the appointment of Richard Tuden as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Plainville effective November 8, 2021. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak, the Select Board approve the appointment of Richard Tuden as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Plainville effective November 8, 2021. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Hear a request of the Plainridge Park Casino for a waiver of 205 CMR 136.2(1), 136.03(4)
Approve a waiver of 205 CMR 136.2(1) 136.03(4) for the temporary extension of the alcohol service hours to 1:59 am from 12:59 am for each licenses area of the facility on New Year's Eve, December...
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approve a waiver of 205 CMR 136.2(1) 136.03(4) for the temporary extension of the alcohol service hours to 1:59 am from 12:59 am for each licenses area of the facility on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2021 and January i, 2022 and further to allow entertainment on Friday, December 31 into January 1, 2022 to 1:59 am. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approve a waiver of 205 CMR 136.2(1) 136.03(4) for the temporary extension of the alcohol service hours to 1:59 am from 12:59 am for each licenses area of the facility on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2021 and January i, 2022 and further to allow entertainment on Friday, December 31 into January 1, 2022 to 1:59 am. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Execute a Deed for the Conservation Commission for certain parcels offered in to the
Approve and execute a deed conveying property to the Conservation Commission at the Special Town Meeting of Monday, November 18, 1963 as presented
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board approve and execute a deed conveying property to the Conservation Commission at the Special Town Meeting of Monday, November 18, 1963 as presented. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board approve and execute a deed conveying property to the Conservation Commission at the Special Town Meeting of Monday, November 18, 1963 as presented. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Accept a revision to an existing Conservation Restriction at the property of Crystal Spring
Approve and will execute the approval of a revision to an existing Conservation Restriction at the property of Crystal Spring Center for Ecology to the Wildlands Trust, Inc. as presented
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approved and will execute the approval of a revision to an existing Conservation Restriction at the property of Crystal Spring Center for Ecology to the Wildlands Trust, Inc. as presented. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approved and will execute the approval of a revision to an existing Conservation Restriction at the property of Crystal Spring Center for Ecology to the Wildlands Trust, Inc. as presented. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
To accept on behalf of the Town a donation of property from Nora and Robert Belcher at
Graciously accept a gift of +/- 11.83 acres located at 159 Everett Skinner Road from Rob & Nora Belcher for the consideration of $1.00 as presented with our thanks
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board graciously accept a gift of +/- 11.83 acres located at 159 Everett Skinner Road from Rob & Nora Belcher for the consideration of $1.00 as presented with our thanks. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board graciously accept a gift of +/- 11.83 acres located at 159 Everett Skinner Road from Rob & Nora Belcher for the consideration of $1.00 as presented with our thanks. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
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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