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August 20, 2018
25 recorded votes, 9 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
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“air so declares; detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair decides that on open meeting may have a de Roll Call Vote: Perry, aye; Muri, aye; Costello, aye; Schwall, aye, Vadnais, aye Vote 5-0.”
Ratify the weekly Warrants as previously signed by S. Vadnais
To ratify the weekly Warrants as previously signed by S. Vadnais
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to ratify the weekly Warrants as previously signed by S. Vadnais. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Approved the weekly Warrants as read
To approved the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to approved the weekly Warrants as read. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Hold Regular Meeting Minutes for August 10, 2018
To hold Regular Meeting Minutes for August 10, 2018
Yes: Costello, Muri, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Perry
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to hold Regular Meeting Minutes for August 10, 2018. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0 Perry abstained..” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
The next Selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 27th at the COA Building, 55 Bay State Road at 7:00PM. We will be skipping Tuesday September 4", due to State Primary Election Day
That the next Selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 27th at the COA Building, 55 Bay State Road at 7:00PM. We will be skipping Tuesday September 4", due to State Primary Election Day
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned that the next Selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 27th at the COA Building, 55 Bay State Road at 7:00PM. We will be skipping Tuesday September 4", due to State Primary Election Day. Second J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Municipal Building Study Committee Discussion: J. Muri stated as part of the Public Safety Building Effect Act, we ne…
Accept the appointments as read
To accept the appointments as read
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to accept the appointments as read. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
375" Parade M. Costello provided the Board with an update on the parade route
Accept the drafted letter and send it out as per order of the Board of Selectmen
To accept the drafted letter and send it out as per order of the Board of Selectmen
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Schwal! motioned to accept the drafted letter and send it out as per order of the Board of Selectmen. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Selectman Muti was not present..” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Public Hearing 7:30PM Petition for Joint Pole Location for Hornbine Road
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
Yes: Costello, Perry, Schwall, Vadnais
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to open the public hearing. Second G. Schwall. Roll call vote Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Schwall, aye, Vadnais, aye Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
Public Hearing 7:30PM Petition for Joint Pole Location for Hornbine Road M. Costello motion to open the public hearing
Allow National Grid to install the pole on Hornbine Road for a guide wire
To allow National Grid to install the pole on Hornbine Road for a guide wire
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Costello motioned to allow National Grid to install the pole on Hornbine Road for a guide wire. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Clean Energy PILOT Agreement — Assignment of Rights
Authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign
To authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Costello motioned to authorize Chairman Vadnais to sign. Second D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Fall Special Town Meeting
Set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday October 29, 2018
To set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday October 29, 2018
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday October 29, 2018. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Fall Special Town Meeting G. Schwall motioned to set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday October 29, 2018
Open the warrant for the acceptance of articles
To open the warrant for the acceptance of articles
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to open the warrant for the acceptance of articles. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Close the warrant on September 17, 2018
To close the warrant on September 17, 2018
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G, Schwall motioned to close the warrant on September 17, 2018. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Budget Amendments
Table the above-named item
To table the above-named item
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G, Schwall motioned to table the above-named item. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Approve the request to access town roadways on 10/14/2018 starting at 10am for Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center in accordance with police details as specified by the Police Chief and signs are allowed to be on town pr
To approve the request to access town roadways on 10/14/2018 starting at 10am for Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center in accordance with police details as specified by the Police Chief and signs are allowed to be on town property
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to approve the request to access town roadways on 10/14/2018 starting at 10am for Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center in accordance with police details as specified by the Police Chief and signs are allowed to be on town property. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
National Grid Substation Project The Planning Board has asked the Board of Selectmen to place a petition to amend the…
Place this petition, a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the Public Electric Utility Overlay District on Special Town Meeting Warrant in the Fall
To place this petition, a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the Public Electric Utility Overlay District on Special Town Meeting Warrant in the Fall
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to place this petition, a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the Public Electric Utility Overlay District on Special Town Meeting Warrant in the Fall. Second M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Rockwell Roofing Payment Authorization
Approve payment of $135,850.00 to Rockwell Roofing, Inc. for replacement of roof at the Public Safety Building Fire Department side
To approve payment of $135,850.00 to Rockwell Roofing, Inc. for replacement of roof at the Public Safety Building Fire Department side
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to approve payment of $135,850.00 to Rockwell Roofing, Inc. for replacement of roof at the Public Safety Building Fire Department side. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Mobile Home 176 Davis Street
Approve an additional six-month extension to complete the re-building of the home at 176 Davis Street
To approve an additional six-month extension to complete the re-building of the home at 176 Davis Street
From the minutes
“M. Costello motioned to approve an additional six-month extension to complete the re-building of the home at 176 Davis Street. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Appointments
Appoint Rebecca Smith to be the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Community Preservation Committee replacing Hillary Chiemilinski for a term of 8/20/2018 — 6/30/2020
To appoint Rebecca Smith to be the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Community Preservation Committee replacing Hillary Chiemilinski for a term of 8/20/2018 — 6/30/2020
From the minutes
“M. Costello motioned to appoint Rebecca Smith to be the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Community Preservation Committee replacing Hillary Chiemilinski for a term of 8/20/2018 — 6/30/2020. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
Appointments M. Costello motioned to appoint Rebecca Smith to be the Board of Selectmen Representative on the Communi…
Appoint Wendy Wolfe Carderelli to the 375" Anniversary Committee for a term of 8/20/2018 — 12/31/2018
To appoint Wendy Wolfe Carderelli to the 375" Anniversary Committee for a term of 8/20/2018 — 12/31/2018
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to appoint Wendy Wolfe Carderelli to the 375" Anniversary Committee for a term of 8/20/2018 — 12/31/2018. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Reappoint the following people: James T. Tombetta to Chief of Police for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2021 Abby Abrahamson to Litter Prevention Coordinator for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019 David R. Downs to Hornbine Schoo
To reappoint the following people: James T. Tombetta to Chief of Police for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2021 Abby Abrahamson to Litter Prevention Coordinator for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019 David R. Downs to Hornbine School Association Committee for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2021 Norman L. Spring to Town Photographer for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019 David House to Renewable Energy RFP Coordinator for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to reappoint the following people: James T. Tombetta to Chief of Police for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2021 Abby Abrahamson to Litter Prevention Coordinator for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019 David R. Downs to Hornbine School Association Committee for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2021 Norman L. Spring to Town Photographer for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019 David House to Renewable Energy RFP Coordinator for a term of 7/1/2018 — 6/30/2019 Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Appoint Maureen Whittemore to the Cultural Council for the term of 8/20/2018 — 6/30/2021 as a new appointment
To appoint Maureen Whittemore to the Cultural Council for the term of 8/20/2018 — 6/30/2021 as a new appointment
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Maureen Whittemore to the Cultural Council for the term of 8/20/2018 — 6/30/2021 as a new appointment. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Vote to Issue Liquor License to Four Seasons Events, LLC dba Francis Farm
Issue all Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to Four Seasons Events, LLC dba Francis Farm effective thru 12/31/2018
To issue all Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to Four Seasons Events, LLC dba Francis Farm effective thru 12/31/2018
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to issue all Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License to Four Seasons Events, LLC dba Francis Farm effective thru 12/31/2018. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Senior Center Roof Repairs J. Muri gave the Board an update on the roof repairs needed to the Senior Center
Table the item – Senior Center Roof Repairs J. Muri gave the Board an update on the roof repairs needed to the Senior Center
To table the item
From the minutes
“G, Schwall motion to table the item. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:29 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:29 PM
From the minutes
“G, Schwall made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:29 PM., Second by Selectmen D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, 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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