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November 25, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Move to Executive Session at 5:45 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, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to move to Executive Session at 5:45 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 litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Host Community Agreement for Apotho Therapeutics" and "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Comcast Cable Agreement - Proposed." PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to move to Executive Session at 5:45 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 litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Host Community Agreement for Apotho Therapeutics" and "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Comcast Cable Agreement - Proposed." PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clarke)
Return to public session at 6:17 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section21 (b) Reason #3 to wit: "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open...
Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to return to public session at 6:17 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section21 (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 litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Host Community Agreement for Apotho Therapeutics" and "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Comcast Cable Agreement - Proposed." PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye
The minutes say Mr. Johnson moved this, but the line under it says “MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly.”
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to return to public session at 6:17 PM under the provision of MGL Chapter 30A, Section21 (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 litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Host Community Agreement for Apotho Therapeutics" and "To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Comcast Cable Agreement - Proposed." PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Clarke)
Approve the Minutes of the October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting
Approve the minutes of October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting with noted corrections
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting with noted corrections. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting with noted corrections. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke)
Approve Event Permit Application from Plainville Park Department for the 2024
Approve the Event Permit Application from the Plainville Parks Department for the 2024 Festival/Annual Tree Lighting, Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4 PM - 7 PM
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Event Permit Application from the Plainville Parks Department for the 2024 Festival/Annual Tree Lighting, Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4 PM - 7 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Event Permit Application from the Plainville Parks Department for the 2024 Festival/Annual Tree Lighting, Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4 PM - 7 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approval of Hawker and Peddler License Application from Nicholas Villa, SunRun
Approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License Application from Nicholas Villa, SunRun Solar
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License Application from Nicholas Villa, SunRun Solar PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License Application from Nicholas Villa, SunRun Solar PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Extend Operational Hours for Plainridge Park Casino's Entertainment Hours from
Approve the extended operational hours for Plainridge Park Casino's Entertainment hours from 1 AM to 1:59:59 AM on New Year's Eve
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the extended operational hours for Plainridge Park Casino's Entertainment hours from 1 AM to 1:59:59 AM on New Year's Eve. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the extended operational hours for Plainridge Park Casino's Entertainment hours from 1 AM to 1:59:59 AM on New Year's Eve. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the appointment of Richard Comeau to the Finance Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Richard Comeau to the Finance Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025 PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Richard Comeau to the Finance Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025 PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
ARPA Funds Status and Reassignment - Finance Director Julie Hebert
Confirm the ARPA reallocations as presented
Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board confirm the ARPA reallocations as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board confirm the ARPA reallocations as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Clarke)
Approve Event Permit Application from Plainville Park Department for the 2024
Approve the FY26 Budget Guidance letter as distributed for the FY26 Budget cycle
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the FY26 Budget Guidance letter as distributed for the FY26 Budget cycle. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the FY26 Budget Guidance letter as distributed for the FY26 Budget cycle. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Bingo Application - Spirit of Plainville
Approve the Bingo Application submitted for the Spirit of Plainville, to hold a bingo night at the Beagle Club for 21 years of age and older
Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Bingo Application submitted for the Spirit of Plainville, to hold a bingo night at the Beagle Club for 21 years of age and older. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Bingo Application submitted for the Spirit of Plainville, to hold a bingo night at the Beagle Club for 21 years of age and older. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
ADJOURN
Adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM
Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, 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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