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September 28, 2020
9 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
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“) 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. Roll Call Vote: Vadnais, aye; Muri, aye; Perry, aye; Schwall, aye; Costello, aye. Vote 5-0.”
Approve the weekly Warrants as read
To approve the weekly Warrants as read
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to approve the weekly Warrants as read. Second by J, Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Aceept New Hire for Highway-Truck Driver/Laborer Mike Costello is asking the Board to accept Lionel Couturier…
Hire Lionel Couturier as a Truck Driver/Laborer in the Highway Department. Tentative start date of 10/5/2020-pending DOT Physical
To hire Lionel Couturier as a Truck Driver/Laborer in the Highway Department. Tentative start date of 10/5/2020-pending DOT Physical
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to hire Lionel Couturier as a Truck Driver/Laborer in the Highway Department. Tentative start date of 10/5/2020-pending DOT Physical. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve ACO Contract Chairman Vadnais has met with Rob Johnson regarding his contract
Approve a 3-year contract for Robert Johnson as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Rehoboth
To approve a 3-year contract for Robert Johnson as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Rehoboth
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve a 3-year contract for Robert Johnson as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Rehoboth. Second by G. Schwall. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Schwall)
Vote Appointments, as submitted Town Clerk’s Office continues to receive volunteers for the upcoming election
Appoint the following Election Workers, effective dates 9/28/2020- 10/30/2020
To appoint the following Election Workers, effective dates 9/28/2020- 10/30/2020
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint the following Election Workers, effective dates 9/28/2020- 10/30/2020. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Appoint Jason K. Landry as a member of the Historical Commission effective 9/28/2020- 6/30/2023
To appoint Jason K. Landry as a member of the Historical Commission effective 9/28/2020- 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Jason K. Landry as a member of the Historical Commission effective 9/28/2020- 6/30/2023, Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request Highway Superintendent Costello will present the Board with a request to approve Cha…
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the total amount of $804,405.39
To approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the total amount of $804,405.39
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the total amount of $804,405.39, Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Schwall, second: Perry)
Discussion: Request to Support “Blizzard of Giving” G. Schwall presented the program which distributes Christmas gift…
Allow the Town to create a link that connects to “Blizzard of Giving” page
To allow the Town to create a link that connects to “Blizzard of Giving” page
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to allow the Town to create a link that connects to “Blizzard of Giving” page. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Costello)
Discussion and Vote on a Travel Policy This is a continuation of last week’s discussion
In accordance with Governor’s Executive Order of 3/2020, to implement a Temporary Travel Policy for all Town Employees; and to direct the Interim Town Administrator to provide copy of said policy to the Unions as notific
In accordance with Governor’s Executive Order of 3/2020, to implement a Temporary Travel Policy for all Town Employees; and to direct the Interim Town Administrator to provide copy of said policy to the Unions as notification. The Temporary Travel Policy will not be part of the Town Policy Handbook
From the minutes
“G, Schwall motion in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order of 3/2020, to implement a Temporary Travel Policy for all Town Employees; and to direct the Interim Town Administrator to provide copy of said policy to the Unions as notification. The Temporary Travel Policy will not be part of the Town Policy Handbook. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, 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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