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April 8, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - 6:45 PM - The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on
Open the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024, under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, that Frankie's International Bistro, Inc. located at 119 Washington...
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024, under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, that Frankie's International Bistro, Inc. located at 119 Washington Street, Plainville, Plainville, MA has filed an application for an amendment to an On-Premise All-Alcohol License for an Alteration of Premise. The premise is described as 7000 sq.ft. with three floors, 2 entrances, and 4 exits. The proposed alteration of premise is for an extension of the premise for an outdoor seated dining area to serve patrons during appropriate weather months. The area will be on paved sidewalk with cement/floral barriers. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024, under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, that Frankie's International Bistro, Inc. located at 119 Washington Street, Plainville, Plainville, MA has filed an application for an amendment to an On-Premise All-Alcohol License for an Alteration of Premise. The premise is described as 7000 sq.ft. with three floors, 2 entrances, and 4 exits. The proposed alteration of premise is for an extension of the premise for an outdoor seated dining area to serve patrons during appropriate weather months. The area will be on paved sidewalk with cement/floral barriers. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Close the public hearing at 6:49 PM
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:49 PM PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:49 PM PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Postpone with prejudice the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street application for an amendment...
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to postpone with prejudice the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street application for an amendment to an On- Premise All-Alcohol License for an Alteration of Premise. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to postpone with prejudice the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street application for an amendment to an On- Premise All-Alcohol License for an Alteration of Premise. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Approve Application for Change of Manager - Frankie's International Bistro,
Approve the Change of Manager Application from Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street, and file with the ABCC
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the Change of Manager Application from Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street, and file with the ABCC. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the Change of Manager Application from Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street, and file with the ABCC. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Approve Application for Amendment of DBA (Doing Business As) for Frankie's
Approve the Application for Amendment of DBA (Doing Business As) for Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street subject to the proper filing of the DBA in the Town Clerk's office...
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the Application for Amendment of DBA (Doing Business As) for Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street subject to the proper filing of the DBA in the Town Clerk's office and file with the ABCC. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the Application for Amendment of DBA (Doing Business As) for Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street subject to the proper filing of the DBA in the Town Clerk's office and file with the ABCC. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Approve Application for Annual Live Entertainment License - Frankie's
Approve the Application for an Annual Live Entertainment License - Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street to include indoor disc jockey, karaoke, trivia, and a floor show
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the Application for an Annual Live Entertainment License - Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street to include indoor disc jockey, karaoke, trivia, and a floor show. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the Application for an Annual Live Entertainment License - Frankie's International Bistro, Inc., 119 Washington Street to include indoor disc jockey, karaoke, trivia, and a floor show. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Approve the Minutes of the March 25, 2024, Regular Meeting
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2024, 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 March 25, 2024, 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 March 25, 2024, as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 - Final Reading
Approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 and adopt as presented
R shall grant a waiver. Mr. Kelly asked what would happen if the Board does not accept the policy. Mr. Noble stated that the Town will have to pay back the entire cannabis funds received if the policy is not accepted. Mr. Kelly begrudgingly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 and adopt as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“r shall grant a waiver. Mr. Kelly asked what would happen if the Board does not accept the policy. Mr. Noble stated that the Town will have to pay back the entire cannabis funds received if the policy is not accepted. Mr. Kelly begrudgingly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 and adopt as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (second: Clarke)
Public Hearing - 6:45 PM - The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on
Approve the ARPA Funds Reallocation as presented
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the ARPA Funds Reallocation as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the ARPA Funds Reallocation as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Appoint Mr. Johnson to the Emergency Management Planning Committee for a 1-Year Appointment
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Mr. Johnson to the Emergency Management Planning Committee for a 1-Year Appointment. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Mr. Johnson to the Emergency Management Planning Committee for a 1-Year Appointment. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Emergency Management Planning Committee - 1-Year Appointment of Select
Seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Steven Albert to the Emergency Management Planning Committee for a 1-Year Appointment
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke.seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Steven Albert to the Emergency Management Planning Committee for a 1-Year Appointment. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke.seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Steven Albert to the Emergency Management Planning Committee for a 1-Year Appointment. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Public Hearing - 6:45 PM - The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on
Appoint Brenda Watkinson to the Cultural Council for a term expiring on June 30, 2026
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Brenda Watkinson to the Cultural Council for a term expiring on June 30, 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Brenda Watkinson to the Cultural Council for a term expiring on June 30, 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Appoint Brenda Watkinson to the Tax Aid Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Brenda Watkinson to the Tax Aid Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Brenda Watkinson to the Tax Aid Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Appoint Jack Sheppardson to the Tax Aid Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Jack Sheppardson to the Tax Aid Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Jack Sheppardson to the Tax Aid Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Appoint Dale Bergevine to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring on June 30, 2028
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Dale Bergevine to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring on June 30, 2028. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to appoint Dale Bergevine to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring on June 30, 2028. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Reopen the Warrant and add an article as presented and reclose the warrant thereafter
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to reopen the Warrant and add an article as presented and reclose the warrant thereafter. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to reopen the Warrant and add an article as presented and reclose the warrant thereafter. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
REORGANIZATION
Reorganize the Select Board and appoint Brian Kelly, Chair, Maggie Clarke, Vice-Chair, and Jeff Johnson, Clerk
Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to reorganize the Select Board and appoint Brian Kelly, Chair, Maggie Clarke, Vice-Chair, and Jeff Johnson, Clerk. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to reorganize the Select Board and appoint Brian Kelly, Chair, Maggie Clarke, Vice-Chair, and Jeff Johnson, Clerk. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Clarke)
ADJOURN
Adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM
Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke made a motion that the Board adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke made a motion that the Board adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly)
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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