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July 3, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: Louis Gitto
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
Mr. Mokrisky moved to enter executive session, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed. Vice Chair Carrara abstained
The minutes name Scott Carrara as abstaining but give no count and do not say how the others voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to enter executive session, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed. Vice Chair Carrara abstained.” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Roberts moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 -no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 -no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Approve the application
Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 0-no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 0-no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
The sale of the $1,060,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated July 22, 2024, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other
Mr. Mokrisky made a motion that the sale of the $1,060,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated July 22, 2024, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2025 $106,000 2030 $106,000 2026 $106,000 2031 $106,000 2027 $106,000 2032 $106,000 2028 $106,000 2033 $106,000 2029 $106,000 2034 $106,000 And that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to make any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made a motion that the sale of the $1,060,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated July 22, 2024, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2025 $106,000 2030 $106,000 2026 $106,000 2031 $106,000 2027 $106,000 2032 $106,000 2028 $106,000 2033 $106,000 2029 $106,000 2034 $106,000 And that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to make any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the transfer requests
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the transfer requests, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes to 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the transfer requests, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes to 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the request
Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Nominate Mr. Mokrisky
Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. Mokrisky. The Board voted to appoint 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. Mokrisky. The Board voted to appoint 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate Mr. Butler and Ms. Staton to the Cultural Council
Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Butler and Ms. Staton to the Cultural Council. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Butler and Ms. Staton to the Cultural Council. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara)
Nominate Mr. Beliveau
Mr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Beliveau. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no to appoint Mr. Beliveau to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Beliveau. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no to appoint Mr. Beliveau to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Mokrisky)
Nominate Mr. Barbosa for the 5-year term and Mr. Ilacqua for the 2-year term
Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Barbosa for the 5-year term and Mr. Ilacqua for the 2-year term. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no to appoint Mr. Barbosa to the 5-year term and Mr. Ilacqua to the 2- year term.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Barbosa for the 5-year term and Mr. Ilacqua for the 2-year term. The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no to appoint Mr. Barbosa to the 5-year term and Mr. Ilacqua to the 2- year term..” (Motion: Carrara)
Approve items a., b., c., d., and e
Vice Chair Carrara moved to approve items a., b., c., d., and e., seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara moved to approve items a., b., c., d., and e., seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve item f
Vice Chair Carrara recused himself from discussion of item f. Chair Cavey explained that item f. had been voted on in Executive Session. Mr. Mokrisky stated that he would not be participating in the vote. Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve item f., seconded by Chair Cavey. Motion passed 2 - yes 0 -no | - abstention.
Vice Chair Carrara recused himself from item f (the minutes say so), so he is not counted; Mr. Mokrisky said he would not participate in the vote. The minutes give only the count (2-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara recused himself from discussion of item f. Chair Cavey explained that item f. had been voted on in Executive Session. Mr. Mokrisky stated that he would not be participating in the vote. Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve item f., seconded by Chair Cavey. Motion passed 2 - yes 0 -no | - abstention..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Adjourn
Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4- yes 0 -no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 4- yes 0 -no..” (Motion: Carrara, 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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