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September 8, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
They begin the process to work together to come up with the TIF and get it back to the Board in a timely manner so it can be put on an agenda and be voted
Mr. Mokrisky made a motion that they begin the process to work together to come up with the TIF and get it back to the Board in a timely manner so it can be put on an agenda and be voted. He asked that they look at this on a night when their attention could be focused just on this so that they can be ready to sign immediately. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion, Dr. Grimm suggested this be done as soon as possible so the group can present to FinCom and get this in time for the warrant. She asked that the timeline be kept in mind. Discussion followed. Chair Howe would be looking for an actual draft agreement written by Counsel, she stated. Lynn commented that the Board would need to recommend a proposed TIF to Town Meeting and it typically is signed following Town Meeting because Town Meeting would be authorizing the Board to execute the TIF Agreement. Mr. Mokrisky had concern with the Board standing together united at Town Meeting so it sails through. Mr. Mokrisky suggested that they include a particular date to have a TIF Agreement reviewed or written by Counsel for the Board to review. Mr. Cavey agreed. Mr. O'Regan agreed and asked Town Manager if Counsel had already been engaged in drafting the TIF Agreement. Ms. Tokarcezyk replied that their firm was in the process of writing the draft and would forward to Town Manager and Town Counsel. She mentioned working very closely with Kopelman and Paige. Mr. O'Regan urged that they request the draft agreement be presented to the Boar
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made a motion that they begin the process to work together to come up with the TIF and get it back to the Board in a timely manner so it can be put on an agenda and be voted. He asked that they look at this on a night when their attention could be focused just on this so that they can be ready to sign immediately. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion, Dr. Grimm suggested this be done as soon as possible so the group can present to FinCom and get this in time for the warrant. She asked that the timeline be kept in mind. Discussion followed. Chair Howe would be looking for an actual draft agreement written by Counsel, she stated. Lynn commented that the Board would need to recommend a proposed TIF to Town Meeting and it typically is signed following Town Meeting because Town Meeting would be authorizing the Board to execute the TIF Agreement. Mr. Mokrisky had concern with the Board standing together united at Town Meeting so it sails through. Mr. Mokrisky suggested that they include a particular date to have a TIF Agreement reviewed or written by Counsel for the Board to review. Mr. Cavey agreed. Mr. O'Regan agreed and asked Town Manager if Counsel had already been engaged in drafting the TIF Agreement. Ms. Tokarcezyk replied that their firm was in the process of writing the draft and would forward to Town Manager and Town Counsel. She mentioned working very closely with Kopelman and Paige. Mr. O'Regan urged that they request the draft agreement be presented to the Board for final comment and approval on the 22nd, Mr. Mokrisky took that as an amendment to his motion. Ms. Roberts seconded. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve Ms. McCarthy's request to locate dumpster, isolated staging, portable toilet and washing station as presented
Mr. Mokrisky made a motion to approve Ms. McCarthy's request to locate dumpster, isolated staging, portable toilet and washing station as presented. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On a roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously to approve. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made a motion to approve Ms. McCarthy's request to locate dumpster, isolated staging, portable toilet and washing station as presented. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On a roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously to approve. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Ms. Roberts wanted clarification as to whether this was really a violation
Mr. Cavey made that motion to authorize Counsel to draft the response. Mr. O'Regan seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts wanted clarification as to whether this was really a violation. Ms. Howe stated that advice from Counsel was that they did not vote on the motion, stopped discussion and cured the alleged violation by bringing it to public session and voting on it then, On a roll call, motion was voted unanimously, 4-0-1. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky recused.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made that motion to authorize Counsel to draft the response. Mr. O'Regan seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts wanted clarification as to whether this was really a violation. Ms. Howe stated that advice from Counsel was that they did not vote on the motion, stopped discussion and cured the alleged violation by bringing it to public session and voting on it then, On a roll call, motion was voted unanimously, 4-0-1. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky recused..” (Motion: Cavey, second: O'Regan)
Acknowledging receipt
Mr. Cavey made that motion acknowledging receipt and Ms. Roberts seconded it. Brief discussion took place explaining the delay and getting lost in the shuffle. By means of roll call vote, motion carried 4-0-1, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky recused.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made that motion acknowledging receipt and Ms. Roberts seconded it. Brief discussion took place explaining the delay and getting lost in the shuffle. By means of roll call vote, motion carried 4-0-1, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky recused..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, D, E, F
Mr. Cavey made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, D, E, F. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On a roll call, motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, D, E, F. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On a roll call, motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky voted yes..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Approve Consent Agenda item B, the Town Manager's contract
Made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item B which is to approve the Town Manager's Contract. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. On a roll call, the motion was voted 4-0-1; motion carried, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky abstained, his son a member of the Police Department.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, RobertsAbstained: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item B which is to approve the Town Manager's Contract. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. On a roll call, the motion was voted 4-0-1; motion carried, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky abstained, his son a member of the Police Department..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Enter into Executive Session
Mr. Cavey made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. On A roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. On A roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Mr. Mokrisky voted yes..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
From the Stoughton 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: video stills from Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC, Stoughton’s local cable TV), each from a program that names the member on screen: Joseph Mokrisky from “Community Forum - Joe Mokrisky - Chairman of Select Board” (2021); Debra Roberts from “Stoughton Politics with...This Guy: Talking with Debra Roberts” (2025); Stephen Cavey from “Stoughton Politics with... This Guy: Interview with Select Board Chair Stephen Cavey” (2025); Scott Carrara from “Community Forum - Scott Carrara - Running for Stoughton Board of Selectmen” (2021); Lori Jacques from “A Lioness & You on the Watch: Interview with Select Board Candidate Lori Jacques” (2026). Former members show initials.
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