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Rehoboth Board of Selectmen · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

May 21, 2018

10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, David Perry, James Muri, Michael Costello

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The following warrants were approved by the Board

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The following warrants were approved by the Board

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Schwall, the following warrants were approved by the Board (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Board approved Regular Minutes for 3/26/18

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approved Regular Minutes for 3/26/18

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectmen Muri, seconded by Selectman Perry, the Board approved Regular Minutes for 3/26/18 Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)

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Approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Jack Morrissey of the Norton Lions Club, Norton, MA to be used at the South Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA for a clam boil on 6/2/18 from 6 P

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Jack Morrissey of the Norton Lions Club, Norton, MA to be used at the South Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA for a clam boil on 6/2/18 from 6 PM — 10 PM; liquor transfer dates 6/1/18 & 6/3/18 with firing range to be closed during sale of alcoholic beverages

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectmen Perry, seconded by Selectman Muri it was voted to approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Jack Morrissey of the Norton Lions Club, Norton, MA to be used at the South Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA for a clam boil on 6/2/18 from 6 PM — 10 PM; liquor transfer dates 6/1/18 & 6/3/18 with firing range to be closed during sale of alcoholic beverages. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)

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Approve the following budget amendments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following budget amendments

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Muti, it was voted to approve the following budget amendments: (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)

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Approve the following special year end budget amendment and forward to Fincom for approval

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following special year end budget amendment and forward to Fincom for approval

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Muti, it was voted to approve the following special year end budget amendment and forward to Fincom for approval: (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)

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School Department Budget Selectman Muri requested an agenda item to discuss scheduling a forensic audit of the school…

Investigate engaging the services of an auditor to review the DR School District budget, motioned seconded by Selectman Perry for discussion. Selectman Perry asked for Selectman Muri’s thoughts, noting that this would no

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To investigate engaging the services of an auditor to review the DR School District budget, motioned seconded by Selectman Perry for discussion. Selectman Perry asked for Selectman Muri’s thoughts, noting that this would not be an analysis of what the school department needed, but over evaluating what Dighton’s assessment would be apportionately to their student body and have an accountant go over the figures to see if someone may have errors in their spreadsheet. Selectman Costello stated he wanted to make it clear that the Board is in no way accusing anyone of anything. The motion was clarified by Selectman Muri to vote on exploring the cost and methodology of a forensic audit or the proper method to be used to determine our capital and operating apportionments in the school district’s budget. Motion was seconded by Selectman Perry and voted to approve

From the minutes

“motion was made by Selectman Muri to investigate engaging the services of an auditor to review the DR School District budget, motioned seconded by Selectman Perry for discussion. Selectman Perry asked for Selectman Muri’s thoughts, noting that this would not be an analysis of what the school department needed, but over evaluating what Dighton’s assessment would be apportionately to their student body and have an … Selectman Costello stated he wanted to make it clear that the Board is in no way accusing anyone of anything. The motion was clarified by Selectman Muri to vote on exploring the cost and methodology of a forensic audit or the proper method to be used to determine our capital and operating apportionments in the school district’s budget. Motion was seconded by Selectman Perry and voted to approve. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)

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Approve and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign the contract for the 375th Anniversary Committee Clambake on W218

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign the contract for the 375th Anniversary Committee Clambake on W218

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 Selectman Schwall, seconded by Selectman Muri, it was voted to approve and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign the contract for the 375th Anniversary Committee Clambake on W218..” (Motion: Schwall)

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Approve and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign the contract for the 375th Taste of Rehoboth on 6/5/18

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign the contract for the 375th Taste of Rehoboth on 6/5/18

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 Selectman Schwall, seconded by Selectman Muti, it was voted to approve and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign the contract for the 375th Taste of Rehoboth on 6/5/18..” (Motion: Schwall)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recess to Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recess to Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Muri, it was voted to recess to Special Town Meeting. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)

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Adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Schwall, seconded by Selectman Muri, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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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