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April 17, 2018
26 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, David Perry, Michael Costello
Absent: James Muri
Every vote, in order
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“G. Schwall made a motion to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second, D. Perry. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall Motioned, Second by D. Perry to approve Minutes from 3/5/18, Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (second: Perry)
From the minutes
“G. Schwall Motioned, Second by M. Costello to approve Minutes from 3/12/18. Voted 4-0.” (second: Costello)
On to change date on the town meeting
On to change date on the town meeting
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Waited until it was voted on to change date on the town meeting. > Public Safety Building’s hot water tank issue..”
Meeting w/ Housing Authority to Vote to Fill Vacancies > Neal Harrington in attendance only, others were not able to …
Meeting w/ Housing Authority to Vote to Fill Vacancies > Neal Harrington in attendance only, others were not able to make it
From the minutes
“Neal Harrington made a Motion to nominate Andrew Cardin, Second by M. Costello. To a 3-year term but serving one year 4/17/18 — 4/1/19. Vote 4-0.” (second: Costello)
From the minutes
“, Neal Harrington made a Motion to nominate Linda Sherman, Second by G. Schwall. For a 5-year term, serving one year from 4/17/18-4/1/19. Vote 4-0.” (second: Schwall)
Give the screening committee the authority to interview the candidates and hire the successful candidate, with the hire to be ratified by the Board of Selectmen
To give the screening committee the authority to interview the candidates and hire the successful candidate, with the hire to be ratified by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Schwall, seconded by Selectman Perry it was voted to give the screening committee the authority to interview the candidates and hire the successful candidate, with the hire to be ratified by the Board of Selectmen. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Vote to Res
Vote to Res – Vote to Res
From the minutes
“chedule 5/14/18 Special & Annual Town Meeting to Tuesday, May 15, 2018 G. Schwall Motions Second by D. Perry to reschedule Special & Annual Town Meeting to Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Reason for the change is because Jay Talerman cannot make the meeting on May 14". Vote also allows BOS to meet a second night, if need be on the following Monday (already scheduled meeting). Moderator, HS and Financial Committee are available on the 15" as well. Vote 4-0.” (second: Perry)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“5/15/18 STM & ATM Warrants G. Schwall Motion, to open the 5/15/18 ATM Warrants and place the articles on the warrant, Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (second: Costello)
5/15/18 STM & ATM Warrants G. Schwall Motion, to open the 5/15/18 ATM Warrants and place the articles on the warrant,…
5/15/18 STM & ATM Warrants G. Schwall Motion, to open the 5/15/18 ATM Warrants and place the articles on the warrant, Second by M. Costello
From the minutes
“> G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to approve inserts to Articles 20/21/22. Article 20 is Conservation, Article 21 is Planner, and Article 22 is Housekeeping. Vote 4-0.” (second: Perry)
From the minutes
“> G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to include Article 24 Chapter E amendment to zoning map, Highway Business District (Frontage on Rt.44 & Rt. 6 identify on zoning map that it is a business district). Vote 4-0.” (second: Perry)
From the minutes
“> G. Schwall Motion, Second by M. Costello to approve Article 3-modifying language by town council. Vote 4-0.” (second: Costello)
From the minutes
“> G. Schwall Motion, Second by M. Costello to approve Article 8 Chapter M — application for marijuana retail permit- changes from BOS has to approve within 2 scheduled Board of Selectmen-Meeting Minutes April 17, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Pages meetings/public meetings to 45 days from time the application was received. Changed approved by Jay Talerman. Vote 4-0.” (second: Costello)
From the minutes
“> G. Schwall proposed letter to be added to ATM Warrant, with provisions to be added later if necessary. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (second: Costello)
From the minutes
“> G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to close Warrant. Vote 4-0.” (second: Perry)
Audit Contract w/Powers & Sullivan, LLC > G. Schwall -Motion to have Town Committee review and approve 3-year contrac…
There is value to having same person year to year. Increase given is only 2%, do not recommend shopping this year
There is value to having same person year to year. Increase given is only 2%, do not recommend shopping this year
From the minutes
“D. Perry — There is value to having same person year to year. Increase given is only 2%, do not recommend shopping this year. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Vote to Accept Resignation of Green Energy Committee Member D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to accept Chris Cooper’s resignation, effective on 4/13/18. Vote 4-0.” (second: Schwall)
From the minutes
“Vote to Appoint New Member to the Green Energy Committee D. Perry Motion, Second by. G. Schwall to appoint Jake Kramer as new committee member to the Green Energy Committee representing the Planning Board, term effective 4/17/18-6/30/18. Vote 4-0.”
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“Appoint New Member to the 375" Anniversary Committee > D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to appoint Cathy Edington to the 375" Anniversary Committee, effective 4/17/18 — 12/31/18. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (second: Schwall)
Appoint New Member to the 375" Anniversary Committee > D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to appoint Cathy Edingto…
Has known her for a long time as well and is an avid runner. I commend her. Action Item #9: Vote to Appoint Member to “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee > G. Schwall Motion
Has known her for a long time as well and is an avid runner. I commend her. Action Item #9: Vote to Appoint Member to “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee > G. Schwall Motion
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“M. Costello — Has known her for a long time as well and is an avid runner. I commend her. Action Item #9: Vote to Appoint Member to “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee > G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to appoint Veronica Brickley to the “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful” Committee, effective 4/17/18 — 12/31/18. (It is a sub-committee of the 375"" Anniversary Committee). Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Vote to Appoint Member to “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee > G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to appoint Veron…
Vote to Appoint Member to “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee > G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to appoint Veronica Brickley to the “Keep Rehobot
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“, M. Costello abstained. > G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to appoint Veronica Brickley to the 375" Anniversary Committee effective 4/17/18-12/31/18. She was recommended by Abby Abrahamson. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (second: Perry)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“Vote to Accept “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful” Sub-Committee Resignation D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to accept Jacqueline Peterson’s resignation from the “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful” Committee, effective immediately. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (second: Schwall)
Vote to Accept “Keep Rehoboth Beautiful” Sub-Committee Resignation D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to accept Ja…
Thank you Jackie for your service. Action Item #11: Job Description G. Schwall Motion
Thank you Jackie for your service. Action Item #11: Job Description G. Schwall Motion
From the minutes
“G. Schwall — Thank you Jackie for your service. Action Item #11: Job Description G. Schwall Motion, Second D. Perry to Table approval of the job description for the part-time Police Dispatcher position until further review by Chief Trombetta and Dave Scanlon. Discussion — S. Vadnais was not able to speak to the Chief. G. Schwall did speak to the Chief and he states that the paperwork arrived in the mail and with a note asking him to sign it and return to the Assistant to Town Administrator. He was not asked for any input. This is not the process. My discussion with Dave Scanlon was asking him to review the job description along with the Sr. Dispatcher for input and then review it with the Chief-before any signatures are required. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Budget Amendments D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to approve Budget Amendments. Vote 4-0.” (second: Schwall)
Budget Amendments D. Perry Motion, Second by G. Schwall to approve Budget Amendments
David House is working on issue with solar unit, going over it with Rep on phone. Account Number Department Increase Decrease 011873-52120 BOS-Fac Maint Shelter/Electric $200 011873-52140 BOS Fac Maint. Shelter/Oil $200
David House is working on issue with solar unit, going over it with Rep on phone. Account Number Department Increase Decrease 011873-52120 BOS-Fac Maint Shelter/Electric $200 011873-52140 BOS Fac Maint. Shelter/Oil $200 011873-52973 BOS-Fac Maint. PSB/Water $400 011873-52133 BOS-Fac Maint. PSB/Gas $400 011873-52126 BOS-Fac Maint. Hwy/Electric $600 011873-52146 BOS-Fac Maint. Hwy/Oil $600 Action Item #13: Vote to Approve Snow Removal Invoices D. Perry Motion, Second by G Schwall to approve deficit spending for Ice & Snow Removal for invoices totaling $6,718.71 for a total deficit balance as of 4/10/18 of $114,377.10
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“M. Costello — David House is working on issue with solar unit, going over it with Rep on phone. Account Number Department Increase Decrease 011873-52120 BOS-Fac Maint Shelter/Electric $200 011873-52140 BOS Fac Maint. Shelter/Oil $200 011873-52973 BOS-Fac Maint. PSB/Water $400 011873-52133 BOS-Fac Maint. PSB/Gas $400 011873-52126 BOS-Fac Maint. Hwy/Electric $600 011873-52146 BOS-Fac Maint. Hwy/Oil $600 Action Item #13: Vote to Approve Snow Removal Invoices D. Perry Motion, Second by G Schwall to approve deficit spending for Ice & Snow Removal for invoices totaling $6,718.71 for a total deficit balance as of 4/10/18 of $114,377.10. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Costello)
Vote to Approve Snow Removal Invoices D. Perry Motion, Second by G Schwall to approve deficit spending for Ice & Snow…
Salt guy is slow in billing, but very good with pricing for the town. Yes, this should be it. Action Item #14: Replacement of Fire Station 3 Propane Boiler G. Schwall Motion
Salt guy is slow in billing, but very good with pricing for the town. Yes, this should be it. Action Item #14: Replacement of Fire Station 3 Propane Boiler G. Schwall Motion
From the minutes
“M. Costello - Salt guy is slow in billing, but very good with pricing for the town. Yes, this should be it. Action Item #14: Replacement of Fire Station 3 Propane Boiler G. Schwall Motion, Second by D. Perry to approve bid sent by M.S. Heating & AC, Inc of Rehoboth for $22,500. Make sure bid is Tax Exempt. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
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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