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January 22, 2019
24 recorded votes, 3 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
“) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.”
Approve the Warrant as read
To approve the Warrant as read
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve the Warrant as read. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
7:15 PM Public Hearing Pole Location - Walnut Street
Vote to open the public hearing
To vote to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to vote to open the public hearing. Second by D. Perry. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
7:15 PM Public Hearing Pole Location - Walnut Street M. Costello motion to vote to open the public hearing
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to close the public hearing. Second by D. Perry, Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Approve request ftom National Grid to install solely owned Pole 4607-84 and anchor to support existing pole 4607 on Walnut Street
To approve request ftom National Grid to install solely owned Pole 4607-84 and anchor to support existing pole 4607 on Walnut Street
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve request ftom National Grid to install solely owned Pole 4607-84 and anchor to support existing pole 4607 on Walnut Street. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
7:15 PM Public Hearing Pole Location - Walnut Street
Vote to open the public hearing
To vote to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to vote to open the public hearing. Second by D. Perry. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
7:20 PM Pole Hearing for Plain Street M. Costello motion to vote to open the public hearing
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to close the public hearing. Second by J. Muri. Roll Call Vote: Schwall, aye; Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Muri, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Approve the request from National Grid and Verizon jointly to install Pole 742-51 and anchor for a new residential service at 151 Plain Street
To approve the request from National Grid and Verizon jointly to install Pole 742-51 and anchor for a new residential service at 151 Plain Street
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the request from National Grid and Verizon jointly to install Pole 742-51 and anchor for a new residential service at 151 Plain Street. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve & Sign Contract Between TOR & Daniel Roach
Approve and sign contract with Daniel Roach commencing February 1, 2019 and ending January 31, 2022 for the position of Town Planner/Conservation Agent
To approve and sign contract with Daniel Roach commencing February 1, 2019 and ending January 31, 2022 for the position of Town Planner/Conservation Agent
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve and sign contract with Daniel Roach commencing February 1, 2019 and ending January 31, 2022 for the position of Town Planner/Conservation Agent. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Continued Discussion: 275 Anawan Auto Application for Class II Auto License- Review of Class II Auto License & Additi…
The document that the Chair read be put into the record
That the document that the Chair read be put into the record
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion that the document that the Chair read be put into the record. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
Discussion with Tree Warden Robert Johnson Re: Request for Trees to be Removed on Calisto Drive Rob Johnson, Tree War…
Schedule a Public Hearing with the Tree Warden regarding the removal of trees on Calisto Drive for February 11, 2019
To schedule a Public Hearing with the Tree Warden regarding the removal of trees on Calisto Drive for February 11, 2019
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to schedule a Public Hearing with the Tree Warden regarding the removal of trees on Calisto Drive for February 11, 2019. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Amend the date on said hearing to March 18, 2019
To amend the date on said hearing to March 18, 2019
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to amend the date on said hearing to March 18, 2019. Second by J. Muti. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Vote to Designate Animal Control Officers for the Town of Rehoboth We have received notice from the Department of Agr…
Certify that Robert E. Johnson IT and Brian McKearney have been designated. as Animal Control Officers by our municipality to perform the duties described in MGL C. 140s. 151 for 2019
To certify that Robert E. Johnson IT and Brian McKearney have been designated. as Animal Control Officers by our municipality to perform the duties described in MGL C. 140s. 151 for 2019
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to certify that Robert E. Johnson IT and Brian McKearney have been designated. as Animal Control Officers by our municipality to perform the duties described in MGL C. 140s. 151 for 2019. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Reserve Fund Transfer BOS $9,000
Approve the following Request for Transfer from the Reserve Fund
To approve the following Request for Transfer from the Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following Request for Transfer from the Reserve Fund. Second by G. Schwall, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Approve the wording of the above mentioned non-binding question
To approve the wording of the above mentioned non-binding question
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve the wording of the above mentioned non-binding question. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Review of FY20 Budget Guidelines G. Schwall spoke to the current timetable allowing people to procrastinate
Make this the timetable
To make this the timetable
From the minutes
“G. Schwail motion to make this the timetable. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
7:20 PM Pole Hearing for Plain Street M. Costello motion to vote to open the public hearing
Approve the changes to the schedule
To approve the changes to the schedule
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the changes to the schedule. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Reappointment of 375" Anniversary Committee Members
Appoint Cynthia Lee and Jennifer LeComte to the 375" Steering Committee effective 1/1/19 through 6/30/19
To appoint Cynthia Lee and Jennifer LeComte to the 375" Steering Committee effective 1/1/19 through 6/30/19
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Cynthia Lee and Jennifer LeComte to the 375" Steering Committee effective 1/1/19 through 6/30/19. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers
Appoint Ralph Arquin, Reginald Berry and Susan Berry to volunteer at the Senior Center
To appoint Ralph Arquin, Reginald Berry and Susan Berry to volunteer at the Senior Center
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to appoint Ralph Arquin, Reginald Berry and Susan Berry to volunteer at the Senior Center. Second by M. Costello, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve Payment to Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for $6,741.89 Received by Town in State Aid to Public Librari…
Approve payment to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $6,741.89 for funds received by the Town of Rehoboth in State Aid to Public Libraries for the operation of the Blanding Library
To approve payment to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $6,741.89 for funds received by the Town of Rehoboth in State Aid to Public Libraries for the operation of the Blanding Library
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve payment to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in the amount of $6,741.89 for funds received by the Town of Rehoboth in State Aid to Public Libraries for the operation of the Blanding Library. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Discussion Re: Request to Place Information on Town Website from Awareness Advyocate/The Recovery Village G. Schwall …
Not to post the information for The Recovery Village on the Town’s website
Not to post the information for The Recovery Village on the Town’s website
Yes: Costello, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Muri
From the minutes
“G. Schwal! motioned not to post the information for The Recovery Village on the Town’s website. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0 Muri abstained, Action Item (14).” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Request from Ryan DuVally for Update on Gas Moratorium & Gas Services & Work in Town Ryan DuVally appeared before the…
Entertain an exemption to the gas moratorium on 4 locations given that they were under contract before the moratorium was placed
To entertain an exemption to the gas moratorium on 4 locations given that they were under contract before the moratorium was placed
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to entertain an exemption to the gas moratorium on 4 locations given that they were under contract before the moratorium was placed. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Discussion Re: Pre-Apprenticeship & Vocational School Training Program Mike Costello, Highway Superintendent, spoke o…
Enter into this program
To enter into this program
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to enter into this program. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained,” S..” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Application for Permit to Access State Highway for Rehoboth Highway to Perform Emergency Work on Route 44 Highway Sup…
Approve – Application for Permit to Access State Highway for Rehoboth Highway to Perform Emergency Work on Route 44 Highway Superintendent Mike Costello has sub
To approve
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (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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