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August 5, 2019
20 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, David Perry, Michael Costello
Absent: James Muri
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (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
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“At 6:00 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (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. (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargai.”
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Costello, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Schwall, aye, Vote 4-0 Selectman Muri was absent..” (Motion: Perry)
Ratify the warrant listing for July 29th as read
To ratify the warrant listing for July 29th as read
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motioned to ratify the warrant listing for July 29th as read. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Approve the following Warrants as read
To approve the following Warrants as read
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve the following Warrants as read. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Approve the regular minutes for 3/11/2019 and 3/18/2019
To approve the regular minutes for 3/11/2019 and 3/18/2019
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve the regular minutes for 3/11/2019 and 3/18/2019. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Approve and hold the Executive Session meeting minutes for 3/11/2019
To approve and hold the Executive Session meeting minutes for 3/11/2019
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve and hold the Executive Session meeting minutes for 3/11/2019. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Costello)
Approve and hold the Executive Session meeting minutes for 3/18/2019 with updates
To approve and hold the Executive Session meeting minutes for 3/18/2019 with updates
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve and hold the Executive Session meeting minutes for 3/18/2019 with updates. Second by D. Perry. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Discussion with Board of Health — Part Time Transfer Station Manager Position
Vote to ratify the vote of the Board of Health to hire Robert E. Brown, Jr. as the Part Time Transfer Station Manager effective August 12. Hiring is contingent upon the results of the pre- employment physical and drug te
To vote to ratify the vote of the Board of Health to hire Robert E. Brown, Jr. as the Part Time Transfer Station Manager effective August 12. Hiring is contingent upon the results of the pre- employment physical and drug testing which is scheduled for August 9"
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to vote to ratify the vote of the Board of Health to hire Robert E. Brown, Jr. as the Part Time Transfer Station Manager effective August 12. Hiring is contingent upon the results of the pre- employment physical and drug testing which is scheduled for August 9", Second by M. Costello. Vote 4- 0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Costello)
7:15 Public Hearing — National Grid Pole Petition
Open public hearing – 7:15 Public Hearing — National Grid Pole Petition
To open public hearing
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to open public hearing. Second by D. Perry. Roll Call Vote: Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Schwall, aye, Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
7:15 Public Hearing — National Grid Pole Petition S. Vadnais motion to open public hearing
Close public hearing – 7:15 Public Hearing — National Grid Pole Petition S. Vadnais motion to open public hearing
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to close public hearing. Second by D. Perry. Roll Call Vote: Vadnais, aye; Perry, aye; Costello, aye; Schwall, aye, Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Approve Pole Petition as requested by National Grid
To approve Pole Petition as requested by National Grid
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve Pole Petition as requested by National Grid. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Vote to Set Override Election Date
Approve override ballot question as it was prepared by Town Counsel
To approve override ballot question as it was prepared by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve override ballot question as it was prepared by Town Counsel. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Vote to Set Override Election Date S. Vadnais motion to approve override ballot question as it was prepared by Town C…
Set tentative election date as September 17" for override vote if needed
To set tentative election date as September 17" for override vote if needed
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to set tentative election date as September 17" for override vote if needed. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
In Executive Session to approve the proposed compromise agreement that was negotiated between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee representatives and that we wilf turn it over to the representatives to bring
In Executive Session to approve the proposed compromise agreement that was negotiated between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee representatives and that we wilf turn it over to the representatives to bring to the School Committee
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“-G. Schwall stated that it was voted in Executive Session to approve the proposed compromise agreement that was negotiated between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee representatives and that we wilf turn it over to the representatives to bring to the School Committee. -New information has come to our attention that is helping with this agreement. -Katherine Cooper, Chairman of the Schoo! Committee, start working with th.”
Approve the application of CommCan, Inc. to move forward to draft a Host Community Agreement
To approve the application of CommCan, Inc. to move forward to draft a Host Community Agreement
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve the application of CommCan, Inc. to move forward to draft a Host Community Agreement. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Discussion with Ellen and Mark Rosenfeld RE: Proposed Marijuana Project S. Vadnais motion to approve the application …
Authorize chairman to work with Town Counsel on the draft for the Host Community Agreement to bring before the Board
To authorize chairman to work with Town Counsel on the draft for the Host Community Agreement to bring before the Board
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to authorize chairman to work with Town Counsel on the draft for the Host Community Agreement to bring before the Board. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Vadnais)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the 1-year extension with Crown Castle for the cell towers located at the town offices, north fire station, and public safety building
To authorize the Chairman to sign the 1-year extension with Crown Castle for the cell towers located at the town offices, north fire station, and public safety building
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the 1-year extension with Crown Castle for the cell towers located at the town offices, north fire station, and public safety building. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request
Approve and sign the Chapter 90 reimbursement by the Highway Superintendent and reviewed by the Town Accountant
To approve and sign the Chapter 90 reimbursement by the Highway Superintendent and reviewed by the Town Accountant
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve and sign the Chapter 90 reimbursement by the Highway Superintendent and reviewed by the Town Accountant. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Vadnais)
Request for Comment: Form M “The Preserve — Phase 2”
Schedule the Gravel Committee hearing for August 19" at 6:30 PM
To schedule the Gravel Committee hearing for August 19" at 6:30 PM
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to schedule the Gravel Committee hearing for August 19" at 6:30 PM. Second by D, Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Sell the material to an approved vendor as approved by DEP
To sell the material to an approved vendor as approved by DEP
Yes: Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to sell the material to an approved vendor as approved by DEP. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Perry, 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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