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May 20, 2019
14 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
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
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 Muri, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session..” (Motion: Perry)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Muri, aye; Schwall, aye; Costello, aye. Vote 5-0.”
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. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Continue Town Accountant contract
To continue Town Accountant contract
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“During Executive Session it was voted to continue Town Accountant contract..”
Discussion with VSO Regarding the Eagle Scout Project at the Veterans Memorial and the Upcoming Memorial Day Activiti…
Allow Jake Kramer to move forward with the Eagle Scout Project and to contact the Fire Department, Police Department and Highway Department
To allow Jake Kramer to move forward with the Eagle Scout Project and to contact the Fire Department, Police Department and Highway Department
From the minutes
“M. Costello motioned to allow Jake Kramer to move forward with the Eagle Scout Project and to contact the Fire Department, Police Department and Highway Department. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Board Review and Comment on the First Session of Town Meeting Discussion: Chairman G. Schwall addressed the unfounded…
Empower the Chairman G. Schwall to take any actions necessary to protect the position of the town at the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday May 28"
To empower the Chairman G. Schwall to take any actions necessary to protect the position of the town at the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday May 28"
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to empower the Chairman G. Schwall to take any actions necessary to protect the position of the town at the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday May 28". Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Muri)
; Vote to Approve Waiver for Dawn DuFault
Approve a waiver to Chapter A, Article VI of the General Bylaws; allowing Dawn DuFault to be appointed as an Associate Member of the Rehoboth Agricultural Commission
To approve a waiver to Chapter A, Article VI of the General Bylaws; allowing Dawn DuFault to be appointed as an Associate Member of the Rehoboth Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve a waiver to Chapter A, Article VI of the General Bylaws; allowing Dawn DuFault to be appointed as an Associate Member of the Rehoboth Agricultural Commission. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Vote to Authorize Chairman to Sign Danforth Street Closing Documents on Behalf of the Board
Pursuant to Article 3 at the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting, | move to accept and purchase the property which is that certain parcel of land, as shown on Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 29, consisting of approximately 50.61 +/
Pursuant to Article 3 at the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting, | move to accept and purchase the property which is that certain parcel of land, as shown on Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 29, consisting of approximately 50.61 +/- acres, more or less, (Book 5167 Page 218; Book 16780, Page 185; and Book 24478/Page 28) known as 48 Danforth Street, Town of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from Constance R. Pemmerl, and to authorize the Chairman, Gerald Schwall, to execute and enter into any and all deeds or documents necessary to effectuate the same
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion: Pursuant to Article 3 at the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting, | move to accept and purchase the property which is that certain parcel of land, as shown on Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 29, consisting of approximately 50.61 +/- acres, more or less, (Book 5167 Page 218; Book 16780, Page 185; and Book 24478/Page 28) known as 48 Danforth Street, Town of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from Constance R. Pemmerl, and to authorize the Chairman, Gerald Schwall, to execute and enter into any and all deeds or documents necessary to effectuate the same. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule for June- August
Use the schedule as a guide with supplemental meetings as needed
To use the schedule as a guide with supplemental meetings as needed
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to use the schedule as a guide with supplemental meetings as needed. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Muri)
Budget Amendments
Approve the following Budget Amendments for the Police Department
To approve the following Budget Amendments for the Police Department
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following Budget Amendments for the Police Department. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Special Budget Amendment
Approve the following special budget amendments for the Assessor’s office
To approve the following special budget amendments for the Assessor’s office
From the minutes
“D, Perry motion to approve the following special budget amendments for the Assessor’s office. Second by SA. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Vote to Appoint Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
Appoint James Muri as the JTPG Representative from Rehoboth effective May 22, 2019 through May 22, 2020
To appoint James Muri as the JTPG Representative from Rehoboth effective May 22, 2019 through May 22, 2020
Yes: Costello, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Muri
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint James Muri as the JTPG Representative from Rehoboth effective May 22, 2019 through May 22, 2020. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0 Muri abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Vote to Appoint Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) D. Perry motion to appoint James Mur…
Appoint Gerald V. Schwall as the alternate JTPG Representative from Rehoboth effective May 22, 2019 through May 22, 2020
To appoint Gerald V. Schwall as the alternate JTPG Representative from Rehoboth effective May 22, 2019 through May 22, 2020
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Gerald V. Schwall as the alternate JTPG Representative from Rehoboth effective May 22, 2019 through May 22, 2020. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Appointment as Submitted: Keep Rehoboth Beautiful
Appoint Lorelei M. Kellum to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee effective 5/20/19 — 12/31/19
To appoint Lorelei M. Kellum to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee effective 5/20/19 — 12/31/19
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to appoint Lorelei M. Kellum to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee effective 5/20/19 — 12/31/19. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
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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