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October 16, 2023
13 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 5:31 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #3 to wit: "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may...
Mr. Kelly moved to open the Executive Session at 5:31 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #3 to wit: "To discuss 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" seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson - Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved to open the Executive Session at 5:31 PM, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (b) Reason #3 to wit: "To discuss 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" seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson - Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Move to return to public session at 6:30 PM
Mr. Kelly moved that the Select Board move to return to public session at 6:30 PM, seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Johnson - Aye Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved that the Select Board move to return to public session at 6:30 PM, seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke 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 September 25, 2023, as presented
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 September 25, 2023, as presented. 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 September 25, 2023, as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Keep Plainville Beautiful Resignation Letter
Accept the resignation of Jennifer Thompson and sign the gratitude and appreciation letter
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board accept the resignation of Jennifer Thompson and sign the gratitude and appreciation letter. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board accept the resignation of Jennifer Thompson and sign the gratitude and appreciation letter. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Thank you letter for donated car seats.
At motion to accept the gift of $200 to the Plainville Fire Department
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded at motion to accept the gift of $200 to the Plainville Fire Department. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded at motion to accept the gift of $200 to the Plainville Fire Department. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve and adopt the residential factor of 0.8457, as recommended by the Board of Assessor's for FY24
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board approve and adopt the residential factor of 0.8457, as recommended by the Board of Assessor's for FY24. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board approve and adopt the residential factor of 0.8457, as recommended by the Board of Assessor's for FY24. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Does not approve and not adopt the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board does not approve and not adopt the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board does not approve and not adopt the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Approve Sewer Debt Exclusion for FY24
Approve a sewer debt exclusion for FY24 as follows: West Side Sewer Project Principal $134,410 West Side Sewer Project Interest $26,882 North Attleboro Treatment Plan (35%) of the Debt Service...
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board approve a sewer debt exclusion for FY24 as follows: West Side Sewer Project Principal $134,410 West Side Sewer Project Interest $26,882 North Attleboro Treatment Plan (35%) of the Debt Service 114,439 Total: $275,731 PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board approve a sewer debt exclusion for FY24 as follows: West Side Sewer Project Principal $134,410 West Side Sewer Project Interest $26,882 North Attleboro Treatment Plan (35%) of the Debt Service 114,439 Total: $275,731 PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Close the public hearing at 7:26 PM
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board close the public hearing at 7:26 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOULSY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board close the public hearing at 7:26 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOULSY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Event Permit Application - Plainville Lions Club Spooktacular Event
Approve the Event Permit Application for the Plainville Lions Club Spooktacular Event subject to the Building Commissioners conditions and to waive the fee
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded, a motion that the Board approve the Event Permit Application for the Plainville Lions Club Spooktacular Event subject to the Building Commissioners conditions and to waive the fee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded, a motion that the Board approve the Event Permit Application for the Plainville Lions Club Spooktacular Event subject to the Building Commissioners conditions and to waive the fee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
CONSENT AGENDA
Sign the Hotel Tax Letter to the Governor of the Commonwealth with the changes made this evening
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board sign the Hotel Tax Letter to the Governor of the Commonwealth with the changes made this evening. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board sign the Hotel Tax Letter to the Governor of the Commonwealth with the changes made this evening. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Approve the appointment of Sydney R. Freeman to the Keep Plainville Beautiful Committee
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board approve the appointment of Sydney R. Freeman to the Keep Plainville Beautiful Committee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board approve the appointment of Sydney R. Freeman to the Keep Plainville Beautiful Committee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
ADJOURN
Adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM, seconded by Ms. Clarke. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM, seconded by Ms. Clarke. 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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