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April 12, 2021
26 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., David Perry, James Muri, George Solas, Michael P. Deignan
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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 p
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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
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 James Muri, Selectman Dave Perry, Selectman George Solas, Selectmen Michael Deignan and Interim Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 6:37 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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..”
Ratify last week’s Warrant: 21-40B Payroll $111,962.59; 21-39A Withholdings $33,645.71; 21-40 Warrant $75,005.61
To ratify last week’s Warrant: 21-40B Payroll $111,962.59; 21-39A Withholdings $33,645.71; 21-40 Warrant $75,005.61
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to ratify last week’s Warrant: 21-40B Payroll $111,962.59; 21-39A Withholdings $33,645.71; 21-40 Warrant $75,005.61. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve this week’s Warrant: 21-41B Payroll $126,021.14; 21-40A Withholdings $33,132.59; 21-41 Warrant $107,786.11; 21-41R Refund Warrant $2,715.79; 21-41R1 Refund Warrant $14,768.75
To approve this week’s Warrant: 21-41B Payroll $126,021.14; 21-40A Withholdings $33,132.59; 21-41 Warrant $107,786.11; 21-41R Refund Warrant $2,715.79; 21-41R1 Refund Warrant $14,768.75
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve this week’s Warrant: 21-41B Payroll $126,021.14; 21-40A Withholdings $33,132.59; 21-41 Warrant $107,786.11; 21-41R Refund Warrant $2,715.79; 21-41R1 Refund Warrant $14,768.75. Second by J. Muri, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2020
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2020. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 16, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 16, 2020
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 16, 2020. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Reorganization of the Board As common practice after a Town Election, the Board takes the Opportunity to reorganize
Close nominations – Reorganization of the Board As common practice after a Town Election, the Board takes the Opportunity to reorganize
To close nominations
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to close nominations. Second by J. Muri. Roll call vote: Vadnais — aye, Perry — aye, Muri- aye, Deignan — aye, Solas - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Accept the nomination of Skip Vadnais as Chairman
To accept the nomination of Skip Vadnais as Chairman
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to accept the nomination of Skip Vadnais as Chairman. Second by D. Perry. Roll call vote: Vadnais ~ aye, Perry — aye, Muri- aye, Deignan — aye, Solas - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)
Close nominations – Reorganization of the Board As common practice after a Town Election, the Board takes the Opportunity to reorganize
To close nominations
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to close nominations. Second by J. Muri. Roll call vote: Vadnais — aye, Perry — aye, Muri- aye, Deignan — aye, Solas - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Accept nomination of D. Perry as Vice Chairman
To accept nomination of D. Perry as Vice Chairman
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to accept nomination of D. Perry as Vice Chairman. Second by J. Muri. Roll call vote: Vadnais — aye, Perry — aye, Muri- aye, Deignan — aye, Solas - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Close nominations
To close nominations
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to close nominations. Second by D. Perry. Roll call vote: Vadnais — aye, Perry ~ aye, Muri- aye, Deignan — aye, Solas - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)
Accept the nomination of J. Muri for Clerk
To accept the nomination of J. Muri for Clerk
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to accept the nomination of J. Muri for Clerk. Second by D. Perry. Roll call vote: Vadnais — aye, Perry — aye, Muri- aye, Deignan — aye, Solas - aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)
Ratify the Selectmen Liaison assignments made by the chairman
To ratify the Selectmen Liaison assignments made by the chairman
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to ratify the Selectmen Liaison assignments made by the chairman, Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Vote to award Fire Alarm Proposal for the New Police Building Mike Costello received three quotes to set pup the Fire…
Award the Fire Alarm work to Berwick Electric for the amount of $12,655.00
To award the Fire Alarm work to Berwick Electric for the amount of $12,655.00
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to award the Fire Alarm work to Berwick Electric for the amount of $12,655.00. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Accept Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Chief Barresi is asking the Board to accept the FY21 grant for the …
Accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for the amount of $11,072.41
To accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for the amount of $11,072.41
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for the amount of $11,072.41. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Vote to Accept MA Association of Health Board Grant (MAHB) The Town has been fortunate enough o receive another grant
Amended to include 1/1/2021-6/30/2021
To amended to include 1/1/2021-6/30/2021
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to amended to include 1/1/2021-6/30/2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote to Appoint SRPEDD Annual Commissioner for the Board of Selectmen
Table – Vote to Appoint SRPEDD Annual Commissioner for the Board of Selectmen
To table
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to table. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Vote to Accept Resignation, as submitted The Town Clerk received two resignations from the Finance Committee this week
Accept the resignation of Michael Deignan from the Finance Committee, effective April 5, 2021
To accept the resignation of Michael Deignan from the Finance Committee, effective April 5, 2021
Yes: Muri, Perry, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Deignan
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the resignation of Michael Deignan from the Finance Committee, effective April 5, 2021. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Deignan abstained..” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Accept the resignation of George Solas from the Finance Committee, effective April 7, 2021
To accept the resignation of George Solas from the Finance Committee, effective April 7, 2021
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the resignation of George Solas from the Finance Committee, effective April 7, 2021. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0 Solas abstained..” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Accept Jessica Potter as the Interim Nurse to fill in for Jaime Conlon while she was on Maternity leave
To accept Jessica Potter as the Interim Nurse to fill in for Jaime Conlon while she was on Maternity leave
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Vote Extension for the Part-Time Interim Town Nurse’s Position Back on November 16, 2020, the Board voted to accept Jessica Potter as the Interim Nurse to fill in for Jaime Conlon while she was on Maternity leave..”
Vote Extension for the Part-Time Interim Town Nurse’s Position Back on November 16, 2020, the Board voted to accept J…
Extend the Part-time Interim Nurse’s position to June 30, 2021
To extend the Part-time Interim Nurse’s position to June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to extend the Part-time Interim Nurse’s position to June 30, 2021. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Crown Castle Cell Tower REP Process We have three cell towers in Town that will have contracts expiring
Allow the Interim Town Administrator to begin the bid process for the cell towers
To allow the Interim Town Administrator to begin the bid process for the cell towers
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to allow the Interim Town Administrator to begin the bid process for the cell towers. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Rescind Vote Taken on 11/29/2020 for AG&NR Appropriation of funds for Ormond Farm The Board was asked by the Agricult…
Rescind the November 9, 2020 vote to appropriate $20,000 from Agricultural Trust Fund for purposes of Ormond Farm
To rescind the November 9, 2020 vote to appropriate $20,000 from Agricultural Trust Fund for purposes of Ormond Farm
From the minutes
“J, Muri motion to rescind the November 9, 2020 vote to appropriate $20,000 from Agricultural Trust Fund for purposes of Ormond Farm. Second by D. Perry, Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Discussion on June 19th Legal Holiday Last year the Governor amended G.L. c
Accept June 18" as the legal Juneteenth Holiday
To accept June 18" as the legal Juneteenth Holiday
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to accept June 18" as the legal Juneteenth Holiday. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Appointments, as submitted We received additional volunteers to help at the Vaccination Clinic
Appoint Lucille M. Amaral as a Worker/Volunteer in the Vaccination Clinic, effective 4/12/2021-12/3 1/2021
To appoint Lucille M. Amaral as a Worker/Volunteer in the Vaccination Clinic, effective 4/12/2021-12/3 1/2021
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to appoint Lucille M. Amaral as a Worker/Volunteer in the Vaccination Clinic, effective 4/12/2021-12/3 1/2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Appoint Nancy Muri as a Worker/Volunteer in the Vaccination Clinic, effective 4/12/2021-12/31/2021
To appoint Nancy Muri as a Worker/Volunteer in the Vaccination Clinic, effective 4/12/2021-12/31/2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Nancy Muri as a Worker/Volunteer in the Vaccination Clinic, effective 4/12/2021-12/31/2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Muri recused himself..” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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 p
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“no report At 8:07 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (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. (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body..”
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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