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January 13, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Select Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter
Move into 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...
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to move into 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 - Proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of North Attleborough for Water & Sewer Cooperative Services." PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to move into 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 - Proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of North Attleborough for Water & Sewer Cooperative Services." PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Come out of Executive Session at 6:23 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...
Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board come out of Executive Session at 6:23 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 - Proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of North Attleborough for Water & Sewer Cooperative Services." PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board come out of Executive Session at 6:23 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 - Proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of North Attleborough for Water & Sewer Cooperative Services." PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Clarke)
Return to public session at 6:30 PM
Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to return to public session at 6:30 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to return to public session at 6:30 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Johnson SECOND: Ms. Clarke ROLL CALL VOTE: Kelly - Aye Clarke - Aye Johnson - Aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Clarke)
Approve the Minutes of the November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting and the
Approve the minutes of November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting and the December 23, 2024, Regular Meeting
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting and the December 23, 2024, Regular Meeting. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of November 25, 2024, Regular Meeting and the December 23, 2024, Regular Meeting. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Receive with regret the resignation of Rick Gillette as a member and Chair
Accept the resignation of Rick Gillette as member and Chair of the Taxation Aid Committee
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johson seconded a motion to accept the resignation of Rick Gillette as member and Chair of the Taxation Aid Committee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johson seconded a motion to accept the resignation of Rick Gillette as member and Chair of the Taxation Aid Committee. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
The Select Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter
Approve the Event Permit Application submitted by Glen Jusczyk - For Kids' Sake Foundation, Inc., event date June 21, 2025, rain date June 22, 2025, 1 PM - 10 PM, at Field of Dreams, also...
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Permit Application submitted by Glen Jusczyk - For Kids' Sake Foundation, Inc., event date June 21, 2025, rain date June 22, 2025, 1 PM - 10 PM, at Field of Dreams, also acknowledging department requirements that may need further consultation between the department and For Kids' Sake Foundation, Inc. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Permit Application submitted by Glen Jusczyk - For Kids' Sake Foundation, Inc., event date June 21, 2025, rain date June 22, 2025, 1 PM - 10 PM, at Field of Dreams, also acknowledging department requirements that may need further consultation between the department and For Kids' Sake Foundation, Inc. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the appointment of Donna DiFiore, as member of the Tax Aid Committee, effective January 13, 2025, expiring June 30, 2025
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Donna DiFiore, as member of the Tax Aid Committee, effective January 13, 2025, 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 Donna DiFiore, as member of the Tax Aid Committee, effective January 13, 2025, expiring June 30, 2025. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the appointment of Stephen Champagne, for the open seat on the Conservation Commission effective January 13, 2025, expiring June 30, 2026
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Stephen Champagne, for the open seat on the Conservation Commission effective January 13, 2025, expiring June 30, 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to approve the appointment of Stephen Champagne, for the open seat on the Conservation Commission effective January 13, 2025, expiring June 30, 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Correct the term of office for Nicholas Sammarco, Finance Committee member, from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to correct the term of office for Nicholas Sammarco, Finance Committee member, from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to correct the term of office for Nicholas Sammarco, Finance Committee member, from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Adjourn at 8:34 PM
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board adjourn at 8:34 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board adjourn at 8:34 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, 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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