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February 7, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Kelly, Jeff Johnson, Stanley Widak
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
Move into Executive Session under the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (b), Reasons #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 Select Board moved into Executive Session under the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (b), Reasons #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 personne/. - DPW Director/ Asst. Director/Fire Chief. And to return to open session at 6:30 pm. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Kelly, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Widak voted in the affirmative by roll call.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board moved into Executive Session under the provisions of MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (b), Reasons #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 personne/. - DPW Director/ Asst. Director/Fire Chief. And to return to open session at 6:30 pm. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Kelly, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Widak voted in the affirmative by roll call..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
AGENDA REVIEW
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve and release the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for January 24, 2022 and the joint meeting with the School Committee on...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak: I move to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve and release the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for January 24, 2022 and the joint meeting with the School Committee on January 25, 2022." 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 and release the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Select Board for January 24, 2022 and the joint meeting with the School Committee on January 25, 2022." PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
POLE HEARING
Open the PUBLIC HEARING on the application of National Grid to install and maintain a new stub pole and anchor on Rhodes Street
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak to open the PUBLIC HEARING on the application of National Grid to install and maintain a new stub pole and anchor on Rhodes Street. Due notice has been posted on the Town's website, and abutter notifications have been properly given. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak to open the PUBLIC HEARING on the application of National Grid to install and maintain a new stub pole and anchor on Rhodes Street. Due notice has been posted on the Town's website, and abutter notifications have been properly given. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Approve the pole application as presented
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second from Mr. Johnson, moved to approve the pole application as presented. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second from Mr. Johnson, moved to approve the pole application as presented. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second from Mr. Johnson, the Board closed the public hearing. PASSED: Unanimously.
The minutes name Jeff Johnson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second from Mr. Johnson, the Board closed the public hearing. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson)
Grant the Retail Marijuana License Renewal - The Board accepted the application of
Approve the renewal application of Apotho Therapeutics with the Provision that such license shall be suspended at the close of business on May 31, 2022 should the petitioner fail to provide the...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board approved the renewal application of Apotho Therapeutics with the Provision that such license shall be suspended at the close of business on May 31, 2022 should the petitioner fail to provide the required "As Built" plan to the Town Planner and comply with the Safety and Security updates as determined to be required by the Acting Chief of Police. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson, and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board approved the renewal application of Apotho Therapeutics with the Provision that such license shall be suspended at the close of business on May 31, 2022 should the petitioner fail to provide the required "As Built" plan to the Town Planner and comply with the Safety and Security updates as determined to be required by the Acting Chief of Police. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Change of Manager Request.
Approve the change of manager request for Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts d/b/a Cumberland Farms #0131, 139 South Street to Ms. Ashley Smith and inform the ABCC that the Board acting as the...
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson that the Select Board approve the change of manager request for Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts d/b/a Cumberland Farms #0131, 139 South Street to Ms. Ashley Smith and inform the ABCC that the Board acting as the Local Licensing Authority has approved this change. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson that the Select Board approve the change of manager request for Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts d/b/a Cumberland Farms #0131, 139 South Street to Ms. Ashley Smith and inform the ABCC that the Board acting as the Local Licensing Authority has approved this change. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
ARPA Grant Agreement
Approve the ARPA Grant Agreement between the Town and Norfolk County and enabled the Town to submit now and in the future to the County applications for grants to be funded from the ARPA Grant by...
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approved the ARPA Grant Agreement between the Town and Norfolk County and enabled the Town to submit now and in the future to the County applications for grants to be funded from the ARPA Grant by the County and to authorize the Town Administrator to act on their behalf for the application of ARPA funding requests, program approvals and the receipt of all funds received. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approved the ARPA Grant Agreement between the Town and Norfolk County and enabled the Town to submit now and in the future to the County applications for grants to be funded from the ARPA Grant by the County and to authorize the Town Administrator to act on their behalf for the application of ARPA funding requests, program approvals and the receipt of all funds received. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
Approve the inter-municipal agreement between the Towns of Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, Plainville, and Sharon to create the Bristol-Norfolk Health Partners to implement the recommendations...
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board approved the inter-municipal agreement between the Towns of Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, Plainville, and Sharon to create the Bristol-Norfolk Health Partners to implement the recommendations of the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health (SCLRPH) report to increase local public health capacity through shared regional services programs. Such action to be withheld until Town Counsel has approved the contract. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Widak the Select Board approved the inter-municipal agreement between the Towns of Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, Plainville, and Sharon to create the Bristol-Norfolk Health Partners to implement the recommendations of the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health (SCLRPH) report to increase local public health capacity through shared regional services programs. Such action to be withheld until Town Counsel has approved the contract. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Establish the Conservation Gift Account
Approve the creation of the Conservation Gift Account pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This fund may be used for salary and expenses related to conservation at the request of the...
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approved the creation of the Conservation Gift Account pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This fund may be used for salary and expenses related to conservation at the request of the Conservation Agent and with the approval of the Finance Director. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson the Select Board approved the creation of the Conservation Gift Account pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This fund may be used for salary and expenses related to conservation at the request of the Conservation Agent and with the approval of the Finance Director. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Accept the request of Mr. Scott Tagen to become an alternate member of the ZBA and step down as a full member and to move Mr. Ricahrd Guillette from an alternate member to full membership
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson, the Select Board accepted the request of Mr. Scott Tagen to become an alternate member of the ZBA and step down as a full member and to move Mr. Ricahrd Guillette from an alternate member to full membership. PASSED: Unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr. Johnson, the Select Board accepted the request of Mr. Scott Tagen to become an alternate member of the ZBA and step down as a full member and to move Mr. Ricahrd Guillette from an alternate member to full membership. PASSED: Unanimously..” (Motion: Widak, second: Johnson)
Request from Open Space & Recreation Committee
Grant the request of the Open Space & Recreation Committee to hold a "Snow Moon Festival" at Hawkins Woods on February 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and to waive all permit fees and requirements that...
On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr Johnson the Select Board granted the request of the Open Space & Recreation Committee to hold a "Snow Moon Festival" at Hawkins Woods on February 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and to waive all permit fees and requirements that are under the authority of the Select Board for such an event. PASSED: Unaimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Widak and a second by Mr Johnson the Select Board granted the request of the Open Space & Recreation Committee to hold a "Snow Moon Festival" at Hawkins Woods on February 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and to waive all permit fees and requirements that are under the authority of the Select Board for such an event. PASSED: Unaimously..” (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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