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February 18, 2020
12 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract n
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“At 6:03 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargai.”
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“hair so declares; (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. 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
“J. Muri motion to approve the Warrant as read. Second by S. Vadnais. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Vadnais)
Promotion of Officer Jasson E. Ferreira to Sergeant Chief Trombetta came before the Board to respectfully ask that Of…
Approve the promotion of Officer Jasson E. Ferreira to the rank of Sergeant
To approve the promotion of Officer Jasson E. Ferreira to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve the promotion of Officer Jasson E. Ferreira to the rank of Sergeant. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Costello)
Request to Extend Class Il Auto License; Auto Sales of Rehoboth LLC Mr
Extend the 2019 license with the caveat that he not actively engage in the sale of vehicles until the matter was resolved
To extend the 2019 license with the caveat that he not actively engage in the sale of vehicles until the matter was resolved
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Salema has paid the 2020 renewal fee for his license; however, since he has no physical location to operate the business the Board voted to extend the 2019 license with the caveat that he not actively engage in the sale of vehicles until the matter was resolved..”
Approve an extension of the Class II Auto License for Auto Sales of Rehoboth LLC until March 31,2020
To approve an extension of the Class II Auto License for Auto Sales of Rehoboth LLC until March 31,2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve an extension of the Class II Auto License for Auto Sales of Rehoboth LLC until March 31,2020. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
National Grid Request to Conduct Public Information Session: Reynolds Ave Substation Ann Malley from National Grid is…
Approve National Grid to utilize the COA Building on March 10" from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the purpose of conducting a public information session/open house for the new Reynolds Avenue substation
To approve National Grid to utilize the COA Building on March 10" from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the purpose of conducting a public information session/open house for the new Reynolds Avenue substation
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve National Grid to utilize the COA Building on March 10" from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the purpose of conducting a public information session/open house for the new Reynolds Avenue substation. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Request to Sign CCC Municipal Notice The Board has approved the Host Community Agreement with CommCan, Inc., who is l…
Authorize the Chairman to execute the attached Cannabis Control Commission Municipal Notice on behalf of the Town
To authorize the Chairman to execute the attached Cannabis Control Commission Municipal Notice on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the attached Cannabis Control Commission Municipal Notice on behalf of the Town. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Request to Accept Comcast Quarterly Payment The quarterly payment from Comcast is $56,642.69 and covers the period fr…
Accept the October — December 2019 quarterly payment from Comcast in the amount of $56,642.69
To accept the October — December 2019 quarterly payment from Comcast in the amount of $56,642.69
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the October — December 2019 quarterly payment from Comcast in the amount of $56,642.69. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Discussion Regarding Use of Speed Camera in School Zone
Engage in further discussion with Representatives to discuss program
To engage in further discussion with Representatives to discuss program
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to engage in further discussion with Representatives to discuss program. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Perry)
Discussion Concerning Proposed Language for Nonbinding Ballot Selectman Vadnais has suggested a nonbinding question t…
Approve placing a nonbinding Question on the April 7, 2020 ballot. The Question to read: “Do you support a maximum 35 MPH speed limit on all otherwise unposted streets within Town of Rehoboth.”
To approve placing a nonbinding Question on the April 7, 2020 ballot. The Question to read: “Do you support a maximum 35 MPH speed limit on all otherwise unposted streets within Town of Rehoboth.”
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais motion to approve placing a nonbinding Question on the April 7, 2020 ballot. The Question to read: “Do you support a maximum 35 MPH speed limit on all otherwise unposted streets within Town of Rehoboth.” Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Muri)
Adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:08 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:08 PM
From the minutes
“M. Costello made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session Meeting at 8:08 PM. Second by Selectmen D. Perry. Roll call vote: Perry — aye; Vadnais — aye, Costello — aye, Muri, aye; Schwall - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, 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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