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July 16, 2018
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, David Perry, James Muri, Michael Costello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, and Section 21; (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining ses
To enter Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, and Section 21; (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental ef
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 Perry, seconded by Selectman Costello, it was voted to enter Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, and Section 21; (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental ef.” (Motion: Perry)
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second by D. Perry. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Approve Regular Minutes for 6/18/18 (Workshop Session)
To approve Regular Minutes for 6/18/18 (Workshop Session)
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“On a motion made by J. Muri, second by D. Perry it was voted to approve Regular Minutes for 6/18/18 (Workshop Session). Vote 4-0 Costello abstain Open Forum — Announcements: Next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM at 55 Bay State Road, Senior Center..” (Motion: Muri)
Appoint Scott Sousa as a full time Patrolman, with a start date of “one day after Chief Trombetta receives waiver from MA Training Council”, second by M. Costello
To appoint Scott Sousa as a full time Patrolman, with a start date of “one day after Chief Trombetta receives waiver from MA Training Council”, second by M. Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to appoint Scott Sousa as a full time Patrolman, with a start date of “one day after Chief Trombetta receives waiver from MA Training Council”, second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Appoint current Reserve Officer, Todd Hedrick as a full time Patrolman with a start date of 9/2/18 and will attend the Police Academy training in Plymouth on 9/10/18, second by J. Muri. Chief Trombetta will forward all s
To appoint current Reserve Officer, Todd Hedrick as a full time Patrolman with a start date of 9/2/18 and will attend the Police Academy training in Plymouth on 9/10/18, second by J. Muri. Chief Trombetta will forward all signed paperwork as well
From the minutes
“G, Schwall motion to appoint current Reserve Officer, Todd Hedrick as a full time Patrolman with a start date of 9/2/18 and will attend the Police Academy training in Plymouth on 9/10/18, second by J. Muri. Chief Trombetta will forward all signed paperwork as well. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Install “No Parking Signs” on right side of road throughout the two lane road through the subdivision. This will ensure that emergency vehicles can get through at any time, second by G. Schwall
To install “No Parking Signs” on right side of road throughout the two lane road through the subdivision. This will ensure that emergency vehicles can get through at any time, second by G. Schwall
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to install “No Parking Signs” on right side of road throughout the two lane road through the subdivision. This will ensure that emergency vehicles can get through at any time, second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0 Muri, “nay..” (Motion: Costello)
Highway Union Resignation Highway Superintendent Costello has been notified that Dylan Maiorano will be resigning, ef…
Approve posting, second by G. Schwall
To approve posting, second by G. Schwall
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve posting, second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0 Costello abstain..” (Motion: Perry)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Carnival agreement pending a favorable review by Town Counsel, second by D. Perry
To authorize the Chairman to sign the Carnival agreement pending a favorable review by Town Counsel, second by D. Perry
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“Selectmen Muri made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Carnival agreement pending a favorable review by Town Counsel, second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Schwall abstained..” (Motion: Muri)
We need to have a discussion with Jake about this situation, tomorrow. Also, we need to contact the person who signed the contract and voice our concerns, then call counsel and let them know what we are doing in regards
We need to have a discussion with Jake about this situation, tomorrow. Also, we need to contact the person who signed the contract and voice our concerns, then call counsel and let them know what we are doing in regards to water & porta- toilets. If the Board is happy with the previous motion made then we will move forward and I will sign the contract. Or, if you want to amend the motion that’s fine. Jim Muri — I would amend my motion to include the following modified language pending favorable review by Town Counsel, to be pending favorable review and favorable resolution of portable water and portable toilets, and clarification of payment for each. Amended motion becomes the main motion
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais — We need to have a discussion with Jake about this situation, tomorrow. Also, we need to contact the person who signed the contract and voice our concerns, then call counsel and let them know what we are doing in regards to water & porta- toilets. If the Board is happy with the previous motion made then we will move forward and I will sign the contract. Or, if you want to amend the motion that’s fine. Jim Muri — I would amend my motion to include the following modified language pending favorable review by Town Counsel, to be pending favorable review and favorable resolution of portable water and portable toilets, and clarification of payment for each. Amended motion becomes the main motion. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Schwall abstained..” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Tyler Technologies Quote Vote to accept quote from Tyler Technologies for MUNIS services and authorize Chairman Vadna…
Accept quote from Tyler Technologies for MUNIS services effective 7/1/18 thru 6/30/21 and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign agreement, second by D. Perry
To accept quote from Tyler Technologies for MUNIS services effective 7/1/18 thru 6/30/21 and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign agreement, second by D. Perry
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept quote from Tyler Technologies for MUNIS services effective 7/1/18 thru 6/30/21 and authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign agreement, second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Schwall abstain..” (Motion: Muri)
Special Year End Budget Amendments Vote to approve Special Year End Budget Amendments: Special Year End Budget Amendm…
Special Year End Budget Amendments Vote to approve Special Year End Budget Amendments: Special Year End Budget Amendments: following budget amendments
From the minutes
“ctmen Wages Overtime $265.00 011223-53030 Selectmen Office Expense Advertising $265.00 DP/GS 019133-57000 Unemployment $636.57 011443-53060 Tax Title Legal $636.57 DP/GS 011253-53000 BOS Contracted Service Prof/Tech $3,500.00 014273-54120 BOS Gasoline Town Vehicles-Diesel | $3,500.00 DP/GS Vote 5-0.”
From the minutes
“ADDED MTA 011411-51130 Assessors Salary BOA 12 011352-51140 Accounting Wages PT 20.00 011412-51120 Assessors Wages FT 52 011462-51120 Collector Wages FT 1.48 012942-51140 Forestry Wages PT 8.78 015112-51140 BOH Wages PT 69.26 011351-51110 Accounting Salary Town Accountant $100.16 DP/GS Vote 5-0.”
; Budget Amendments Vote to approve Budget Amendments Increase Decrease MTA $24,900.00 Account Number | Department 01…
; Budget Amendments Vote to approve Budget Amendments Increase Decrease MTA $24,900.00 Account Number | Department 011873-52414 Facilities Maintenance
From the minutes
“ies Maintenance-TOB R/M $2,315.00 011873-54510 Facilities Maintenance - Trailer Rental $2,315.00 012103-54200 Police Office Supplies $457.51 012103-55840 Police Prisoner Detention $457.51 | DP/GS 012103-52490 Police Software R/M $128.43 012103-55840 Police Prisoner Detention $128.43 | DP/GS Vote 5-0.”
From the minutes
“202-51120 Fire Wages Full-time 364.80 012202-51140 Fire Wages Part-time $364.80 DP/GS 012052-51530 Police Wages Personal Day $1,498.69 Replacement 012052-5 1540 Police Wages Sick Replacement $297.80 012052-51550 Police Wages Court $2,114.78 012052-51310 Police Wages Overtime $3,911.27 DP/GS Vote 5-0.”
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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