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February 5, 2018
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, Susan Pimental, David Perry, James Muri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“S. Pimental made a motion to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second, D. Perry. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Perry)
Approve Regular Session Meeting Minutes from January 2, 2018
To approve Regular Session Meeting Minutes from January 2, 2018
From the minutes
“S. Pimental made a motion to approve Regular Session Meeting Minutes from January 2, 2018. Second J. Muri, All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Muri)
Approve and hold Executive Session Meeting Minutes from January 22, 2018
To approve and hold Executive Session Meeting Minutes from January 22, 2018
From the minutes
“S. Pimental made a motion to approve and hold Executive Session Meeting Minutes from January 22, 2018. Second J. Muri, All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Muri)
Approve and hold Executive Session Meeting Minutes from January 29, 2018
To approve and hold Executive Session Meeting Minutes from January 29, 2018
From the minutes
“S. Pimental made a motion to approve and hold Executive Session Meeting Minutes from January 29, 2018. Second J. Muri, All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Muri)
Designation of Ambassador to Sister City of Lagoa, Azores John Ferreira and Manuel Botelho present
Appoint Manuel Botelho as Ambassador to represent the Town of Rehoboth and the Board of Selectmen in regards to the Sisterhood effective 2/5/18 — indefinitely
To appoint Manuel Botelho as Ambassador to represent the Town of Rehoboth and the Board of Selectmen in regards to the Sisterhood effective 2/5/18 — indefinitely
From the minutes
“On a motion made by G. Schwall Second by S. Pimental it was voted to appoint Manuel Botelho as Ambassador to represent the Town of Rehoboth and the Board of Selectmen in regards to the Sisterhood effective 2/5/18 — indefinitely. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Pimental)
Have the Town Administrator present a letter to Lagoa introducing Ambassador of the Town of Rehoboth
To have the Town Administrator present a letter to Lagoa introducing Ambassador of the Town of Rehoboth
From the minutes
“On a motion made by G. Schwall Second by S. Pimental it was voted to have the Town Administrator present a letter to Lagoa introducing Ambassador of the Town of Rehoboth. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Pimental)
Green Energy Committee Carolyn Panofsky present and she is requesting an ad hoc committee to work on energy issues fo…
Establish an ad hoc committee Green Energy Committee
To establish an ad hoc committee Green Energy Committee
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by D. Perry it was voted to establish an ad hoc committee Green Energy Committee. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Perry)
Designation of Ambassador to Sister City of Lagoa, Azores John Ferreira and Manuel Botelho present
Appoint Carolyn Panofsky to the Green Energy Committee as acting Chairman effective 2/5/18 — 6/30/18
To appoint Carolyn Panofsky to the Green Energy Committee as acting Chairman effective 2/5/18 — 6/30/18
From the minutes
“On a motion made by G. Schwall Second by D. Perry it was voted to appoint Carolyn Panofsky to the Green Energy Committee as acting Chairman effective 2/5/18 — 6/30/18. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
1/29/18 STM Follow-up Follow up discussion on Article 4 — Option to purchase Dorrance land on Anawan Street
Place purchase of Dorrance property on a separate article for the Annual Town Meeting amending Special Town Meeting Article 4 to “purchase from available funds”
To place purchase of Dorrance property on a separate article for the Annual Town Meeting amending Special Town Meeting Article 4 to “purchase from available funds”
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by D. Perry Second by G. Schwall it was voted to place purchase of Dorrance property on a separate article for the Annual Town Meeting amending Special Town Meeting Article 4 to “purchase from available funds”..” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
Green Energy Committee Carolyn Panofsky present and she is requesting an ad hoc committee to work on energy issues fo…
Set date for the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 14, 2018 starting at 7 PM at the DR Regional High School Auditorium, 2700 Regional Road, N. Dighton, MA
To set date for the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 14, 2018 starting at 7 PM at the DR Regional High School Auditorium, 2700 Regional Road, N. Dighton, MA
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by J. Muri it was voted to set date for the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 14, 2018 starting at 7 PM at the DR Regional High School Auditorium, 2700 Regional Road, N. Dighton, MA. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Muri)
Open warrant for the May 14" Annual Town Meeting and, per our bylaws, vote to close the warrant on March 1, 2018 at 12:00 noon noting that the Selectmen may re-open for the warrant for the insertion of additional article
To open warrant for the May 14" Annual Town Meeting and, per our bylaws, vote to close the warrant on March 1, 2018 at 12:00 noon noting that the Selectmen may re-open for the warrant for the insertion of additional articles at any time, if there remains sufficient time for compliance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by J. Muri it was voted to open warrant for the May 14" Annual Town Meeting and, per our bylaws, vote to close the warrant on March 1, 2018 at 12:00 noon noting that the Selectmen may re-open for the warrant for the insertion of additional articles at any time, if there remains sufficient time for compliance. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Muri)
Russo Barr Payment Authorization & Budget Amendment
Authorize payment to Russo Barr Associates in the amount of $20,000.00 for final payment for the Physical Conditions Assessment Report
To authorize payment to Russo Barr Associates in the amount of $20,000.00 for final payment for the Physical Conditions Assessment Report
From the minutes
“On a motion made by J. Muri Second by G. Schwall it was voted to authorize payment to Russo Barr Associates in the amount of $20,000.00 for final payment for the Physical Conditions Assessment Report. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Approve budget amendment below: Account Number Department Increase Decrease 011873-52411 BOS Fac. Maint. TOB/R&M $20,000.00 011873-52413 BOS Fac. Maint. PSB/R&M $20,000.00
To approve budget amendment below: Account Number Department Increase Decrease 011873-52411 BOS Fac. Maint. TOB/R&M $20,000.00 011873-52413 BOS Fac. Maint. PSB/R&M $20,000.00
From the minutes
“On a motion made by J. Muri Second by G. Schwall it was voted to approve budget amendment below: Account Number Department Increase Decrease 011873-52411 BOS Fac. Maint. TOB/R&M $20,000.00 011873-52413 BOS Fac. Maint. PSB/R&M $20,000.00 All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Designation of Ambassador to Sister City of Lagoa, Azores John Ferreira and Manuel Botelho present
Waive the $25.00 One Day Liquor License fee for each golf course who is participating in the event and would need to apply for a one-day license
To waive the $25.00 One Day Liquor License fee for each golf course who is participating in the event and would need to apply for a one-day license
The names in the minutes do not match the count (3-1-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by G. Schwall Second by J. Muri it was voted to waive the $25.00 One Day Liquor License fee for each golf course who is participating in the event and would need to apply for a one-day license. Vote 3-1-1 Pimental abstained).” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Green Energy Committee Carolyn Panofsky present and she is requesting an ad hoc committee to work on energy issues fo…
Authorize Selectmen Vadnais to vote in favor of Bristol County Agricultural High School Project as well as include in the legislation the ability for a local municipality to put on a ballot to fund that portion of the Ca
To authorize Selectmen Vadnais to vote in favor of Bristol County Agricultural High School Project as well as include in the legislation the ability for a local municipality to put on a ballot to fund that portion of the Capital Assessment through a debt exclusion
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by G. Schwall it was voted to authorize Selectmen Vadnais to vote in favor of Bristol County Agricultural High School Project as well as include in the legislation the ability for a local municipality to put on a ballot to fund that portion of the Capital Assessment through a debt exclusion. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Schwall)
Approve One Day Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho of Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA for August 18 & August 19, 2018
To approve One Day Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho of Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA for August 18 & August 19, 2018
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by D. Perry it was voted to approve One Day Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho of Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA for August 18 & August 19, 2018. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Perry)
Approve a Special One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA for a family style dinner, from 6PM — 12AM on: 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 4
To approve a Special One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA for a family style dinner, from 6PM — 12AM on: 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 4/21/18, 6/2/18, 9/29/18, 10/27/18; Liquor transfer dates 3/2/18; 3/4/18; 4/20/18; 4/22/18; 6/1/18; 6/3/18; 9/28/18; 9/30/18; 10/26/18; 10/28/18
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by D. Perry it was voted to approve a Special One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA for a family style dinner, from 6PM — 12AM on: 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 4/21/18, 6/2/18, 9/29/18, 10/27/18; Liquor transfer dates 3/2/18; 3/4/18; 4/20/18; 4/22/18; 6/1/18; 6/3/18; 9/28/18; 9/30/18; 10/26/18; 10/28/18. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Perry)
Approve a Special One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA on 1/26/19 from 6PM — 12AM for a family style dinner; liquor tran
To approve a Special One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA on 1/26/19 from 6PM — 12AM for a family style dinner; liquor transfer dates 1/25/19 & 1/27/19
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by D. Perry it was voted to approve a Special One Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA on 1/26/19 from 6PM — 12AM for a family style dinner; liquor transfer dates 1/25/19 & 1/27/19. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Perry)
Approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA on 8/17/18; 8/18/18 from 6PM — 12AM and 8/19/18 from 12Noon — 11:
To approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA on 8/17/18; 8/18/18 from 6PM — 12AM and 8/19/18 from 12Noon — 11:00PM; liquor transfer dates 8/10/18 - 8/16/18 (needed for transport/delivery purposes)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by J. Muri it was voted to approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Dean Botelho of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to be used at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA on 8/17/18; 8/18/18 from 6PM — 12AM and 8/19/18 from 12Noon — 11:00PM; liquor transfer dates 8/10/18 - 8/16/18 (needed for transport/delivery purposes). All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Muri)
Designation of Ambassador to Sister City of Lagoa, Azores John Ferreira and Manuel Botelho present
Appoint David LeComte and Michelle Botelho to the 375 Anniversary Committee effective 2/5/18 — 12/31/18
To appoint David LeComte and Michelle Botelho to the 375 Anniversary Committee effective 2/5/18 — 12/31/18
From the minutes
“On a motion made by G. Schwall Second by S. Pimental it was voted to appoint David LeComte and Michelle Botelho to the 375 Anniversary Committee effective 2/5/18 — 12/31/18. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Pimental)
Green Energy Committee Carolyn Panofsky present and she is requesting an ad hoc committee to work on energy issues fo…
Approve proposal of $4,635.00 to come out of Emergency Repairs Public Safety Line, to replace the Honeywell Netaxs three door access controller with a Galaxy six door access controller and install two proximity card read
To approve proposal of $4,635.00 to come out of Emergency Repairs Public Safety Line, to replace the Honeywell Netaxs three door access controller with a Galaxy six door access controller and install two proximity card readers for event log reporting within the access system
From the minutes
“On a motion made by S. Pimental Second by G. Schwall it was voted to approve proposal of $4,635.00 to come out of Emergency Repairs Public Safety Line, to replace the Honeywell Netaxs three door access controller with a Galaxy six door access controller and install two proximity card readers for event log reporting within the access system. All Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pimental, second: Schwall)
From the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: cropped from the Town of Rehoboth’s captioned Board of Selectmen photo (rehobothma.gov). The original is small, so the photos look soft. Skip Vadnais: NBC 10 WJAR (December 2024).
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