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December 14, 2020
25 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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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) 3
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) 3
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 Dave Perry, Selectman James Muri, Selectman Gerry Schwall, Selectmen Michael Costello and Deborah Arruda, Interim Town Administrator At 6:30 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21(a) 3..”
Ratify the December 7" Warrant from last week: 21-23B Payroll $109,587.05; 21-22A Withholdings $30,803.59; 21-23 Warrant $22,839.08
To ratify the December 7" Warrant from last week: 21-23B Payroll $109,587.05; 21-22A Withholdings $30,803.59; 21-23 Warrant $22,839.08
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“D, Perry motioned to ratify the December 7" Warrant from last week: 21-23B Payroll $109,587.05; 21-22A Withholdings $30,803.59; 21-23 Warrant $22,839.08. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Schwall abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve this week’s Warrant: 21-23A Withholdings $31,243.03; 21-24B Payroll $124,708.20; 21-24 Warrant $3,446.64
To approve this week’s Warrant: 21-23A Withholdings $31,243.03; 21-24B Payroll $124,708.20; 21-24 Warrant $3,446.64
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to approve this week’s Warrant: 21-23A Withholdings $31,243.03; 21-24B Payroll $124,708.20; 21-24 Warrant $3,446.64. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Schwall abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Ratify the November 30" Warrants; 21-22B Payroll, $102,915.16; 21-21A Withholdings, $134,421.15; 21-22 Warrant, $24,938.48
To ratify the November 30" Warrants; 21-22B Payroll, $102,915.16; 21-21A Withholdings, $134,421.15; 21-22 Warrant, $24,938.48
Yes: Costello, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Schwall
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to ratify the November 30" Warrants; 21-22B Payroll, $102,915.16; 21-21A Withholdings, $134,421.15; 21-22 Warrant, $24,938.48. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Schwall abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the minutes from October 30", 2019
To approve the minutes from October 30", 2019
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D. Perry motioned to approve the minutes from October 30", 2019. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Allow the 2021 Rehoboth Republican Caucus to be held on Saturday, February 20" at 1PM. The Caucus will be held outdoors at the Palmer River Elementary School. If the school is unavailable the Caucus can be held at the Ga
To allow the 2021 Rehoboth Republican Caucus to be held on Saturday, February 20" at 1PM. The Caucus will be held outdoors at the Palmer River Elementary School. If the school is unavailable the Caucus can be held at the Gazebo on Redway Plain
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to allow the 2021 Rehoboth Republican Caucus to be held on Saturday, February 20" at 1PM. The Caucus will be held outdoors at the Palmer River Elementary School. If the school is unavailable the Caucus can be held at the Gazebo on Redway Plain. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Costello)
Discussion Re: Census 2021 with Town Clerk Town Clerk, Laura Schwall, was present to discuss the 2021 Census and Fall…
Approve L. Schwall to use photo of the “church in the village” and wording for the Census Cover page
To approve L. Schwall to use photo of the “church in the village” and wording for the Census Cover page
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to approve L. Schwall to use photo of the “church in the village” and wording for the Census Cover page. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Perry)
Set November 2" as Special Fall Town Meeting for 2021
To set November 2" as Special Fall Town Meeting for 2021
From the minutes
“G. Schwall motion to set November 2" as Special Fall Town Meeting for 2021. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Schwall, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Highway Superintendent’s Contract
Approve the Highway Superintendent’s contract as submitted, effective 12/01/2020- 6/30/2023
To approve the Highway Superintendent’s contract as submitted, effective 12/01/2020- 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Highway Superintendent’s contract as submitted, effective 12/01/2020- 6/30/2023. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Costello was not in the room..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Extension for Outdoor Seating Per the Order of the Governor, Order #35, which allows the extension of…
Extend temporary outdoor seating licenses for American Legion Post #302, iAlive and KP Grille, until 60 days after the end of the state of emergency is lifted
To extend temporary outdoor seating licenses for American Legion Post #302, iAlive and KP Grille, until 60 days after the end of the state of emergency is lifted
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to extend temporary outdoor seating licenses for American Legion Post #302, iAlive and KP Grille, until 60 days after the end of the state of emergency is lifted. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Western Oil Contract for Highway The Highway Superintendent is asking the Board to approve the contra…
Approve the contract with Western Oil, Inc. for $1500 to remove 7 drums of waste oil and to approve the Chairman to sign the contract
To approve the contract with Western Oil, Inc. for $1500 to remove 7 drums of waste oil and to approve the Chairman to sign the contract
Yes: Muri, Perry, Schwall, VadnaisAbstained: Costello
From the minutes
“D, Perry motion to approve the contract with Western Oil, Inc. for $1500 to remove 7 drums of waste oil and to approve the Chairman to sign the contract. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0 Costello abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Accept Municipal Road Safety Grant for the Police Department The Police Department received the Municipal Roa…
Accept the Municipal Road Safety Grant for $19,764 for the Police Department
To accept the Municipal Road Safety Grant for $19,764 for the Police Department
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the Municipal Road Safety Grant for $19,764 for the Police Department. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Accept the JAG grant for $39,624.15
To accept the JAG grant for $39,624.15
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the JAG grant for $39,624.15. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Renew Electric Aggregation Program for the Town Building & Properties Interim Town Administrator was approach…
Renew the Electric Aggregation Program with Constellations effective 12/2020 through 12/2025 and to allow the Interim Town Administrator to sign the contract
To renew the Electric Aggregation Program with Constellations effective 12/2020 through 12/2025 and to allow the Interim Town Administrator to sign the contract
From the minutes
“M. Costello motion to renew the Electric Aggregation Program with Constellations effective 12/2020 through 12/2025 and to allow the Interim Town Administrator to sign the contract. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Costello, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Personal Kennel Permits, as submitted Due to the craziness of 2020, the Kennel permits were held up
Approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Robin Anderson, 30 Terrybrooke Rd. for 10 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale and showing
To approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Robin Anderson, 30 Terrybrooke Rd. for 10 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale and showing
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Robin Anderson, 30 Terrybrooke Rd. for 10 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale and showing. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve and sign the personal kennel permit for James & Ellen Burke, 134 Martin St. for 9 dogs for the purpose of breeding and showing
To approve and sign the personal kennel permit for James & Ellen Burke, 134 Martin St. for 9 dogs for the purpose of breeding and showing
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve and sign the personal kennel permit for James & Ellen Burke, 134 Martin St. for 9 dogs for the purpose of breeding and showing. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Robert & Judith Grant, 7 Willard Dr. for 10 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale, and showing
To approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Robert & Judith Grant, 7 Willard Dr. for 10 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale, and showing
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Robert & Judith Grant, 7 Willard Dr. for 10 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale, and showing. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Maria Perry, 211 Providence St. for 6 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale and showing
To approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Maria Perry, 211 Providence St. for 6 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale and showing
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve and sign the personal kennel permit for Maria Perry, 211 Providence St. for 6 dogs for the purpose of breeding, private sale and showing. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Highway Superintendent’s Contract
Approve the Livery License for Stephen Bolduc/Xtreme Party Bus, effective 1/1/2021- 12/31-2021
To approve the Livery License for Stephen Bolduc/Xtreme Party Bus, effective 1/1/2021- 12/31-2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Livery License for Stephen Bolduc/Xtreme Party Bus, effective 1/1/2021- 12/31-2021. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the following Common Vic License, effective 1/1/2021-12/31/2021
To approve the following Common Vic License, effective 1/1/2021-12/31/2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following Common Vic License, effective 1/1/2021-12/31/2021. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the following 2021 Auto Licenses effective 1/1/2021- 12/31/2021
To approve the following 2021 Auto Licenses effective 1/1/2021- 12/31/2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the following 2021 Auto Licenses effective 1/1/2021- 12/31/2021. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the 2021 Auto License effective 1/1/2021 to 12/31 2021
To approve the 2021 Auto License effective 1/1/2021 to 12/31 2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the 2021 Auto License effective 1/1/2021 to 12/31 2021. Second by M. Costello, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve Auto Renewals for 2021, as submitted The following Auto Licenses are up for renewal
Table the renewal of North American Auto’s Class II license until the Board can discuss
To table the renewal of North American Auto’s Class II license until the Board can discuss
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to table the renewal of North American Auto’s Class II license until the Board can discuss. Second by M. Costello. Vote 4-0 Muri recused himself..” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Table and have Interim Town Administrator ask Tax Collector to send letter to Reed’s to set-up payment plan
To table and have Interim Town Administrator ask Tax Collector to send letter to Reed’s to set-up payment plan
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to table and have Interim Town Administrator ask Tax Collector to send letter to Reed’s to set-up payment plan. Second by M. Costello. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Costello)
Vote to Approve and Sign Settlement Agreement Per the direction of Town Counsel, Kate Feodoroff, the agreement betwee…
Approve and have the Chairman sign the settlement agreement between Officer Miranda and Officer Pezzuolo for partial loss wage payments during their time at the academy. Wages to be paid per officer is $11,447.92, minus
To approve and have the Chairman sign the settlement agreement between Officer Miranda and Officer Pezzuolo for partial loss wage payments during their time at the academy. Wages to be paid per officer is $11,447.92, minus all appropriate deductions
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve and have the Chairman sign the settlement agreement between Officer Miranda and Officer Pezzuolo for partial loss wage payments during their time at the academy. Wages to be paid per officer is $11,447.92, minus all appropriate deductions. Second by D. Perry Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, 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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