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March 11, 2019
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, David Perry, James Muri, Michael Costello
Absent: None
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Enter Executive Session, pursuant to. MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the disc
To enter Executive Session, pursuant to. MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Topics of Discussion: Medical leave update; Police Union grievance
From the minutes
“motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Schwall, it was voted to enter Executive Session, pursuant to. MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Topics of Discussion: Medical leave update; Police Union grievance. Roll Call Vote: Perry aye; Vadnais aye; Muri aye; Costello aye; Schwall aye. (Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Approve Regular Minutes from 6/18/18, second by Selectman Perry
To Approve Regular Minutes from 6/18/18, second by Selectman Perry
From the minutes
“Selectman Schwall motion to Approve Regular Minutes from 6/18/18, second by Selectman Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall)
Approve the ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza, subject to the capacity remaining at 24 seats
To approve the ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza, subject to the capacity remaining at 24 seats
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motioned to approve the ABCC Change of Premises Amendment for MFB Foods d/b/a Rehoboth House of Pizza, subject to the capacity remaining at 24 seats. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
FY2020 Budget Review The following FY2020 Budgets have been submitted for the Board’s review and consideration: Forestry
Approve budget of $134, 694 as submitted
To approve budget of $134, 694 as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve budget of $134, 694 as submitted. Second by J. Muti. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
FY2020 Budget Review The following FY2020 Budgets have been submitted for the Board’s review and consideration: Fores…
Approve budget of $77, 892 as submitted
To approve budget of $77, 892 as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Schwatl motion to approve budget of $77, 892 as submitted. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
FY2020 Budget Review The following FY2020 Budgets have been submitted for the Board’s review and consideration: Forestry
Approve budget of $437,342 as submitted
To approve budget of $437,342 as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve budget of $437,342 as submitted. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
FY2020 Budget Review The following FY2020 Budgets have been submitted for the Board’s review and consideration: Fores…
TABLE review until 3/18/19
To TABLE review until 3/18/19
From the minutes
“J, Muri motion to TABLE review until 3/18/19. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Approve budget of $577,450 as submitted
To approve budget of $577,450 as submitted
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve budget of $577,450 as submitted. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
FY2020 Budget Review The following FY2020 Budgets have been submitted for the Board’s review and consideration: Forestry
Approve budget of $3000 as submitted
To approve budget of $3000 as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve budget of $3000 as submitted. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Amend Date to Conduct Public Hearing for 48 Danforth Street
Amend the date to conduct the public hearing to solicit feedback from the public regarding the Town’s potential purchase of a Chapter 61B property. Land located on 48 Danforth Street and described by the Seller’s attorne
To amend the date to conduct the public hearing to solicit feedback from the public regarding the Town’s potential purchase of a Chapter 61B property. Land located on 48 Danforth Street and described by the Seller’s attorney as Map 44, Lot 29. Date to be March 25, 2019
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to amend the date to conduct the public hearing to solicit feedback from the public regarding the Town’s potential purchase of a Chapter 61B property. Land located on 48 Danforth Street and described by the Seller’s attorney as Map 44, Lot 29. Date to be March 25, 2019. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Discussion Regarding the FY2020 General Appropriations Act Representative Howitt is again requesting projects to be i…
Communicate the need for Generators to Representative Howitt to be considered for inclusion in the FY20 General Appropriation Act
To communicate the need for Generators to Representative Howitt to be considered for inclusion in the FY20 General Appropriation Act
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to communicate the need for Generators to Representative Howitt to be considered for inclusion in the FY20 General Appropriation Act. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Authorize Deficit Spending of the Snow Removal Budget
Authorize the Highway Superintendent to deficit spend the snow removal budget
To authorize the Highway Superintendent to deficit spend the snow removal budget
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to authorize the Highway Superintendent to deficit spend the snow removal budget. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Request for One Day Special Entertainment License: Tuff Scramblers, Inc
Approve the One Day Special Entertainment License for the Tuff Scramblers, Inc., to conduct an Obstacle Running Event using music amplifiers. The event will be held on May 18, 2019 during the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM at 2
To approve the One Day Special Entertainment License for the Tuff Scramblers, Inc., to conduct an Obstacle Running Event using music amplifiers. The event will be held on May 18, 2019 during the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM at 20 Francis Street, Rehoboth, MA
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the One Day Special Entertainment License for the Tuff Scramblers, Inc., to conduct an Obstacle Running Event using music amplifiers. The event will be held on May 18, 2019 during the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM at 20 Francis Street, Rehoboth, MA. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Request for One Day Special Malt Beverage License: Tuff Scramblers, Inc
Approve One Day Special Malt Beverage License for Tuff Scramblers, Inc. The event will be held on May 18, 2019 during the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM at 20 Francis St, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are May 15, 16, & 17.
To approve One Day Special Malt Beverage License for Tuff Scramblers, Inc. The event will be held on May 18, 2019 during the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM at 20 Francis St, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are May 15, 16, & 17. Applicant is asking for 3-days of transportation because he is unsure at this time when it will be delivered
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve One Day Special Malt Beverage License for Tuff Scramblers, Inc. The event will be held on May 18, 2019 during the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM at 20 Francis St, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are May 15, 16, & 17. Applicant is asking for 3-days of transportation because he is unsure at this time when it will be delivered. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Approve One Day Special All Alcohol License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. Event will be held on April 27, 2019 between the hours of 6 PM and 12 AM at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA. Consumption of alcohol is limi
To approve One Day Special All Alcohol License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. Event will be held on April 27, 2019 between the hours of 6 PM and 12 AM at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA. Consumption of alcohol is limited to the “open dining hall set up with 3’x8’ banquet tables for family style dining.” Transportation dates are April 26 and 28
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve One Day Special All Alcohol License for Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. Event will be held on April 27, 2019 between the hours of 6 PM and 12 AM at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA. Consumption of alcohol is limited to the “open dining hall set up with 3’x8’ banquet tables for family style dining.” Transportation dates are April 26 and 28. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverage License for the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Event will be held on March 30, 2019 between the hours of 2 PM and 8 PM at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are Mar
To approve One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverage License for the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Event will be held on March 30, 2019 between the hours of 2 PM and 8 PM at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are March 29 and 31. Gun range will be closed during the event
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverage License for the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Event will be held on March 30, 2019 between the hours of 2 PM and 8 PM at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are March 29 and 31. Gun range will be closed during the event. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Approve One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverage License for the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Event will be held on June 14, 2019 between the hours of 5 PM and 9 PM at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are June
To approve One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverage License for the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Event will be held on June 14, 2019 between the hours of 5 PM and 9 PM at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are June 13 and 15. Gun range will be closed during the event
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverage License for the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Event will be held on June 14, 2019 between the hours of 5 PM and 9 PM at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Transportation dates are June 13 and 15. Gun range will be closed during the event. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Schwall)
Budget Amendment: Police Department
Approve the following budget amendment for the Police Department, second by M. Costello
Approve the following budget amendment for the Police Department, second by M. Costello
From the minutes
“D, Perry motion approve the following budget amendment for the Police Department, second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: 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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