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February 3, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 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
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or li
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (3) 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, (4) To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a Sting operation
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Frederick “Skip” Vadnais; Selectman Gerry Schwall, Selectman Dave Perry, Selectman James Muri, Selectman Michael Costello, and Deborah Arruda, Assistant to the Town Administrator, At 5:35 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (3) 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, (4) To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a Sting operation. (.”
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Perry, seconded by Selectman Muri, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. 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
“J. Muri motioned to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Discussion with Building Committee and Vote on Public Safety Building Proposal
Approve expending $225,000 from the sale out of the Real Estate Reserve Account for the purpose of acquiring a modular building from the Town of Dartmouth; and, further to authorize the Chair to take any action necessary
To approve expending $225,000 from the sale out of the Real Estate Reserve Account for the purpose of acquiring a modular building from the Town of Dartmouth; and, further to authorize the Chair to take any action necessary to complete the sale on behalf of the town
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to approve expending $225,000 from the sale out of the Real Estate Reserve Account for the purpose of acquiring a modular building from the Town of Dartmouth; and, further to authorize the Chair to take any action necessary to complete the sale on behalf of the town. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Discussion with Fire Chief: SAFE Program Grant Award
Accept the FY20 S.A.F.E. Grant in the amount of $3,965 and the FY20 Senior S.A.F.E. Grant in the amount of $2,348
To accept the FY20 S.A.F.E. Grant in the amount of $3,965 and the FY20 Senior S.A.F.E. Grant in the amount of $2,348
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to accept the FY20 S.A.F.E. Grant in the amount of $3,965 and the FY20 Senior S.A.F.E. Grant in the amount of $2,348. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Vote to Open Warrant for the May STM and ATM
Open the Warrant for the Tuesday May 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To open the Warrant for the Tuesday May 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“J, Muri motioned to open the Warrant for the Tuesday May 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Second M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Sign Clerical Staff Union Contract
Sign the Clerical Union contract
To sign the Clerical Union contract
From the minutes
“D, Perry motioned to sign the Clerical Union contract. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Vadnais)
Vote to Sign Highway Union Contract
Sign the Highway Union Contract
To sign the Highway Union Contract
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to sign the Highway Union Contract. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Vadnais)
Approve the Coast to Coast Program Agreement and to authorize the IT Director to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town
To approve the Coast to Coast Program Agreement and to authorize the IT Director to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to approve the Coast to Coast Program Agreement and to authorize the IT Director to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Vote to Approve ACO Designations
Designate Robert E. Johnson II as Primary ACO for the Town of Rehoboth
To designate Robert E. Johnson II as Primary ACO for the Town of Rehoboth
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motioned to designate Robert E. Johnson II as Primary ACO for the Town of Rehoboth. Second J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Muri)
Designate Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO for the Town of Rehoboth
To designate Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO for the Town of Rehoboth
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motioned to designate Brian McKearney as Assistant ACO for the Town of Rehoboth. Second J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Muri)
Discussion of Planned Rt 44 & 118 Roundabout J. Muri motioned to appoint a new subcommittee with ad hoc, 1 member of …
Amend his motion to appoint one member of the Board of Selectmen and 2 members of the public to the subcommittee and feed all the information to the Highway Superintendent. S. Vadnais second
To amend his motion to appoint one member of the Board of Selectmen and 2 members of the public to the subcommittee and feed all the information to the Highway Superintendent. S. Vadnais second
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to amend his motion to appoint one member of the Board of Selectmen and 2 members of the public to the subcommittee and feed all the information to the Highway Superintendent. S. Vadnais second. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)
Vote to Approve Special Licenses, as Submitted
Approve the following Special Licenses for Dean Botelho on behalf of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. The licensed premises for all events is 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA
To approve the following Special Licenses for Dean Botelho on behalf of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. The licensed premises for all events is 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to approve the following Special Licenses for Dean Botelho on behalf of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity. The licensed premises for all events is 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA. Second S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Vadnais)
Vote to Approve Auctioneer’s License
Approve an Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho to be used on August 14 and 15, 2020 at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA
To approve an Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho to be used on August 14 and 15, 2020 at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to approve an Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho to be used on August 14 and 15, 2020 at 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA. Second M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:26 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:26 PM
From the minutes
“D. Perry made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:26 PM., Second by Selectmen S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (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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