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June 26, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jeff Johnson, Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Open the Executive Session at 5:45 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to...
Mr. Johnson moved to open the Executive Session at 5:45 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel." - Town Administrator; AND Reason #3 to wit: "To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." - Clerical Association; and return to Open Session at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kelly. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Mr. Kelly ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson- Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved to open the Executive Session at 5:45 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel." - Town Administrator; AND Reason #3 to wit: "To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." - Clerical Association; and return to Open Session at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kelly. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Mr. Kelly ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson- Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Move to come out of Executive Session at 6:41 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion...
Mr. Kelly moved that the Select Board move to come out of Executive Session at 6:41 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel." - Town Administrator; AND Reason #3 to wit: "To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." - Clerical Association the; and return to Open Session at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Ms. Clarke SECOND: Mr. Kelly ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson - Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved that the Select Board move to come out of Executive Session at 6:41 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(b) Reason #2 to wit: "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel." - Town Administrator; AND Reason #3 to wit: "To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares." - Clerical Association the; and return to Open Session at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Ms. Clarke SECOND: Mr. Kelly ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson - Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023, and the Special Meeting of May 30, 2023, and June 20, 2023, Zoom Meeting
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023, and the Special Meeting of May 30, 2023, and June 20, 2023, Zoom Meeting. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023, and the Special Meeting of May 30, 2023, and June 20, 2023, Zoom Meeting. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Dispose of Surplus Property
Declare the disposal of the Surplus Property
Mr. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Clarke, to declare the disposal of the Surplus Property. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Clarke, to declare the disposal of the Surplus Property. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Town Administrator's Annual Review
Approve a merit bonus to Town Administrator Brian Noble in the amount of $6,800 and a buyback of two vacation weeks adding to approximately 4%
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board approve a merit bonus to Town Administrator Brian Noble in the amount of $6,800 and a buyback of two vacation weeks adding to approximately 4%. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board approve a merit bonus to Town Administrator Brian Noble in the amount of $6,800 and a buyback of two vacation weeks adding to approximately 4%. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Water & Sewer Rate Discussion and Vote
Approve the water & sewer rates as presented by Woodard & Curran
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board approve the water & sewer rates as presented by Woodard & Curran. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board approve the water & sewer rates as presented by Woodard & Curran. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTMENTS & APPOINTMENTS
Confirm the recommendation of the appointments of Rachel Benson and Sherrill Minch to the Master Plan Committee
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded that the Board confirm the recommendation of the appointments of Rachel Benson and Sherrill Minch to the Master Plan Committee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded that the Board confirm the recommendation of the appointments of Rachel Benson and Sherrill Minch to the Master Plan Committee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Kelly)
Confirm the recommendation of the appointment of Sherrill Minch to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board confirm the recommendation of the appointment of Sherrill Minch to the Zoning Board of Appeals. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board confirm the recommendation of the appointment of Sherrill Minch to the Zoning Board of Appeals. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Re- appointment all incumbents as follows: Dale Bergevine Community Preservation Committee Dawn Denizkurt Community Preservation Committee Jason Morneau Community Preservation Committee Louis...
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board re- appointment all incumbents as follows: Dale Bergevine Community Preservation Committee Dawn Denizkurt Community Preservation Committee Jason Morneau Community Preservation Committee Louis LeBlanc Community Preservation Committee Robert Davis Conservation Committee Louis Droste Conservation Committee Lorna Bosworth Conservation Committee Brenda Watkinson Council on Aging Donna DiFiore Council on Aging Carol Lerch Council on Aging Elaine Balmer Council on Aging - Associate Joseph Marino Finance Committee Stacey Powell Fuel Oil Assistance Program Brenda Watkinson GATRA Advisory Board Gil Bagley Historical Commission John Wegiel Historical Commission Deb Henry Historical Commission - Associate Brian Buja Historical Commission - Associate Ashley Eisele Keep Plainville Beautiful Lindsay Ferreira Keep Plainville Beautiful Lori Cotton Keep Plainville Beautiful James Floyd Keeper of the Lockup Carl Balduf Norfolk County Advisory Board John Wegiel Open Space & Rec Committee John Sorel Open Space & Rec Committee Dawn Denizkurt Open Space & Rec Committee Lou LeBlanc Open Space & Rec Committee Thomas McHugh Open Space & Rec Committee Sydney Freeman Open Space & Rec Committee Kelley & Ryan Parking Clerk Richard Guillette Taxation Aid Committee Dennis Morton Tree Warden Lee Mish Veteran's Memorial Jim Blasé Veteran's District Advisory Board Thomas Oldakowski Weigher of Goods (Lorusso) Erik Muller Weigher of Goods (Lorusso) Christop
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board re- appointment all incumbents as follows: Dale Bergevine Community Preservation Committee Dawn Denizkurt Community Preservation Committee Jason Morneau Community Preservation Committee Louis LeBlanc Community Preservation Committee Robert Davis Conservation Committee Louis Droste Conservation Committee Lorna Bosworth Conservation Committee Brenda Watkinson Council on Aging Donna DiFiore Council on Aging Carol Lerch Council on Aging Elaine Balmer Council on Aging - Associate Joseph Marino Finance Committee Stacey Powell Fuel Oil Assistance Program Brenda Watkinson GATRA Advisory Board Gil Bagley Historical Commission John Wegiel Historical Commission Deb Henry Historical Commission - Associate Brian Buja Historical Commission - Associate Ashley Eisele Keep Plainville Beautiful Lindsay Ferreira Keep Plainville Beautiful Lori Cotton Keep Plainville Beautiful James Floyd Keeper of the Lockup Carl Balduf Norfolk County Advisory Board John Wegiel Open Space & Rec Committee John Sorel Open Space & Rec Committee Dawn Denizkurt Open Space & Rec Committee Lou LeBlanc Open Space & Rec Committee Thomas McHugh Open Space & Rec Committee Sydney Freeman Open Space & Rec Committee Kelley & Ryan Parking Clerk Richard Guillette Taxation Aid Committee Dennis Morton Tree Warden Lee Mish Veteran's Memorial Jim Blasé Veteran's District Advisory Board Thomas Oldakowski Weigher of Goods (Lorusso) Erik Muller Weigher of Goods (Lorusso) Christopher Cavanaugh Weigher of Goods (Lorusso) James L. Alfred Special Police Officer Corrina E. Carter Special Police Officer Bartley Folan Special Police Officer William H. Lamb III Special Police Officer Fred T. Leland, Jr. Special Police Officer Peter L. Littlefield Special Police Officer Kevin J. Mobley Special Police Officer Alfred Morel Special Police Officer David F. Simmons Special Police Officer Richard D. Tuden Special Police Officer PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Hawkins Woods Disc Golf Agreement Renewal Discussion
Approve the renewal of the Hawkins Woods Disc Golf Agreement
Mr. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Clarke, that the Board approve the renewal of the Hawkins Woods Disc Golf Agreement. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Clarke, that the Board approve the renewal of the Hawkins Woods Disc Golf Agreement. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Petition to Adopt a Home rule Petition for "Special Police Officers"
Vote, in response to Article 22, to make the necessary corrections to the Home Rule Petition for "Special Police Officers
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board vote, in response to Article 22, to make the necessary corrections to the Home Rule Petition for "Special Police Officers". PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board vote, in response to Article 22, to make the necessary corrections to the Home Rule Petition for "Special Police Officers". PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest - Nicholas R. Sammarco
Accept the notification of Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest from Nicholas R. Sammarco
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board vote to accept the notification of Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest from Nicholas R. Sammarco. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board vote to accept the notification of Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest from Nicholas R. Sammarco. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Water & Sewer Rate Discussion and Vote
Approve the FY23 End-of-Year Inter-Departmental Transfers
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board approve the FY23 End-of-Year Inter-Departmental Transfers. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded that the Board approve the FY23 End-of-Year Inter-Departmental Transfers. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
ADJOURN
Adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
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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