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August 10, 2020
22 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Gerald “Gerry” Schwall, James Muri, Michael Costello
Absent: David Perry
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) 2
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) 2
From the minutes
“M 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 nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; 4. To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. Roll Call Vote: Vadnais, aye; Muri, aye; Schwall, aye; Costello, aye. Vote 3-0 Selectman Schwall was not present at Executive Session, he joined during Regular Session..”
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second by M. Costello. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Ratify the weekly Warrants as read
To ratify the weekly Warrants as read
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to ratify the weekly Warrants as read. Second by M. Costello. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2020
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2020. Second by M. Costello. Vote 3- 0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2020
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2020. Second by M. Costello. Vote 3- 0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2020. Second by M. Costello, with discussion (minor correction on page 7). Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 22, 2020 with minor corrections
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 22, 2020 with minor corrections
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 22, 2020 with minor corrections. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 29, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 29, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 29, 2020. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2020, Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve New Polling Location and Signing of the Warrant Town Clerk Laura Schwall was present to discuss the n…
Designate Palmer River Elementary School - Gymnasium, 326 Winthrop Street (Route 44) in Rehoboth, MA as the polling place for the Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - State Primary Election and Tuesday, November 3, 2020 ~ Presid
To designate Palmer River Elementary School - Gymnasium, 326 Winthrop Street (Route 44) in Rehoboth, MA as the polling place for the Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - State Primary Election and Tuesday, November 3, 2020 ~ Presidential / State Election, and to set 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM as the hours the polling place shall remain open for in-person voting; and to take any other action as may be required to comply with guidance provided by Town Counsel and the Massachusetts Elections Division. Said motion is made in recognition of the extraordinary challenges of conducting an Election during a public health emergency
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to designate Palmer River Elementary School - Gymnasium, 326 Winthrop Street (Route 44) in Rehoboth, MA as the polling place for the Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - State Primary Election and Tuesday, November 3, 2020 ~ Presidential / State Election, and to set 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM as the hours the polling place shall remain open for in-person voting; and to take any other action as may be required to comply with guidance provided by Town Counsel and the Massachusetts Elections Division. Said motion is made in recognition of the extraordinary challenges of conducting an Election during a public health emergency. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Chief Barresi Signatory Authority for REMA At the July 27th meeting the Board appointed Chief Barresi…
Approve Chief Frank Barresi, Interim Director for the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency (REMA) to have the authority to approve invoices and payroll vouchers pertaining to REMA
To approve Chief Frank Barresi, Interim Director for the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency (REMA) to have the authority to approve invoices and payroll vouchers pertaining to REMA
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve Chief Frank Barresi, Interim Director for the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency (REMA) to have the authority to approve invoices and payroll vouchers pertaining to REMA. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Vote to Accept Resignations, as submitted On July 23" our office received the resignation of Abby Abrahamson as chair…
Regretfully accept the resignation from Abby Abrahamson as chair of the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee
To regretfully accept the resignation from Abby Abrahamson as chair of the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee
From the minutes
“J, Muri motion to regretfully accept the resignation from Abby Abrahamson as chair of the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Accept the resignation from Terri Moitozo from the Board of Health
To accept the resignation from Terri Moitozo from the Board of Health
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the resignation from Terri Moitozo from the Board of Health. Second by G, Schwall. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Approve the hiring of Christopher Clark as a Truck Driver/Laborer for the Highway Dept
To approve the hiring of Christopher Clark as a Truck Driver/Laborer for the Highway Dept
Yes: Muri, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the hiring of Christopher Clark as a Truck Driver/Laborer for the Highway Dept. second by G. Schwall. Vote 3-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Muri)
Vote to Approve New Hire for Highway & Ratify Forestry Employee Hire The Highway Superintendent, Mike Costello has hi…
Ratify and approve the hiring of Christopher Vieira to the Forestry Department
To ratify and approve the hiring of Christopher Vieira to the Forestry Department
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to ratify and approve the hiring of Christopher Vieira to the Forestry Department. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Approve the September Spending Plan for $2,661,739.00
To approve the September Spending Plan for $2,661,739.00
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the September Spending Plan for $2,661,739.00. Second by G. Schwall. . Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Vote to Accept Retirement
Tabled – Vote to Accept Retirement
To tabled
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to tabled. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Vote to Ratify Acceptance of $5,000 Technology Grant from Bristol Elders Bradley Marshall and Linda Sherman of the CO…
Ratify the acceptance of the $5000 Technology Grant from Bristol Elders for the COA
To ratify the acceptance of the $5000 Technology Grant from Bristol Elders for the COA
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to ratify the acceptance of the $5000 Technology Grant from Bristol Elders for the COA. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Vote to Accept PEG Quarterly Payment BOS office received the PEG payment for 2™ quarter and have forwarded it to the …
Accept the 2"! Quarter PEG payment of $55,837.57
To accept the 2"! Quarter PEG payment of $55,837.57
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the 2"! Quarter PEG payment of $55,837.57. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Schwall)
Award Bid for PSB Modular Building Move M. Costello explained that we received three bids, two of which were incomple…
Award Bid to Vanguard Modular Building Systems, LLC of Exton, Pennsylvania for the amount of $240,979.00. For the dismantling, moving, and set-up of 9 Modular Units from So. Dartmouth
To Award Bid to Vanguard Modular Building Systems, LLC of Exton, Pennsylvania for the amount of $240,979.00. For the dismantling, moving, and set-up of 9 Modular Units from So. Dartmouth
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to Award Bid to Vanguard Modular Building Systems, LLC of Exton, Pennsylvania for the amount of $240,979.00. For the dismantling, moving, and set-up of 9 Modular Units from So. Dartmouth. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Request to Approve Naming of Streets — Veader Property Planning Board is requesting approval of street names for Vead…
Approve street names for Veader Property, Francelina Way and Veader Farmer, Road
To approve street names for Veader Property, Francelina Way and Veader Farmer, Road
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve street names for Veader Property, Francelina Way and Veader Farmer, Road. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Approve the hiring of a floater-temporary employee for the Transfer Station
To approve the hiring of a floater-temporary employee for the Transfer Station
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the hiring of a floater-temporary employee for the Transfer Station. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
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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