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May 24, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., David Perry, James Muri, George Solas, Michael P. Deignan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 390A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation fer negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiatio
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 390A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation fer negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; (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
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 6:00 PM it was voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 390A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation fer negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; (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.”
Approve this week’s Warrant: 21-47B Payroll $120,769.21; 21-46A Withholdings $34,950.04; 21-47 Warrant $4,674,572.94; 21-47R Refund Warrant $14,431.34; 21-47R1 $4,117.74; 21- 47V Veterans Warrant $6,857.41
To approve this week’s Warrant: 21-47B Payroll $120,769.21; 21-46A Withholdings $34,950.04; 21-47 Warrant $4,674,572.94; 21-47R Refund Warrant $14,431.34; 21-47R1 $4,117.74; 21- 47V Veterans Warrant $6,857.41
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve this week’s Warrant: 21-47B Payroll $120,769.21; 21-46A Withholdings $34,950.04; 21-47 Warrant $4,674,572.94; 21-47R Refund Warrant $14,431.34; 21-47R1 $4,117.74; 21- 47V Veterans Warrant $6,857.41. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 14, 2020
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 14, 2020
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 14, 2020. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Discussion on Board of Health-Nurse’s Position Selectman Muri presented the need for two new temporary part time job …
Approve temporary position for Infectious Preventionist and Clerk/Admin Aide until BOS finds it no longer necessary
To approve temporary position for Infectious Preventionist and Clerk/Admin Aide until BOS finds it no longer necessary
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve temporary position for Infectious Preventionist and Clerk/Admin Aide until BOS finds it no longer necessary. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Vote to Accept DRRSD-School Committee Open Meeting Law Response This is in regards to the previous discussion on the …
Accept the rescinded vote taken by the School Committee on May 4, 2021 regarding the April 27, 2021 vote on the stabilization fund warrant article
To accept the rescinded vote taken by the School Committee on May 4, 2021 regarding the April 27, 2021 vote on the stabilization fund warrant article
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to accept the rescinded vote taken by the School Committee on May 4, 2021 regarding the April 27, 2021 vote on the stabilization fund warrant article. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)
7:30 Pole Hearing-Plain Street with possible action In conforming with requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of t…
Approve the Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England for the new pole placement at 290 Plain Street and to allow the Executive Assistant to proceed with finalizing the necessary paperwork
To Approve the Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England for the new pole placement at 290 Plain Street and to allow the Executive Assistant to proceed with finalizing the necessary paperwork
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to Approve the Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England for the new pole placement at 290 Plain Street and to allow the Executive Assistant to proceed with finalizing the necessary paperwork. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Vote to Accept Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Grant Agreement The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society is requesting that the B…
Accept and sign the grant agreement between the TOR and Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the Public Library Services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year
To accept and sign the grant agreement between the TOR and Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the Public Library Services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept and sign the grant agreement between the TOR and Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the Public Library Services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Reed Street Bridge Project- Appraisal Group Town Meeting vote on May 11 approved the temporary/perman…
Approve the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highway, to contract with Gurdy & Platt Real Estate Analyst for the easement appraisals at the Reed Street Bridge Project for $11,125
To approve the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highway, to contract with Gurdy & Platt Real Estate Analyst for the easement appraisals at the Reed Street Bridge Project for $11,125
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highway, to contract with Gurdy & Platt Real Estate Analyst for the easement appraisals at the Reed Street Bridge Project for $11,125. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Vote to Approve/Junk Dealers License Due to the pandemic, the Antique/Junk Dealers License approvals are a bit behind schedule. The following license need approval from the Board. J. Muri approve the following Antique/Junk Dealers Licenses, effective 5/24/2021-4/30/2022. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (second: Perry)
Vote to Accept Resignation Our office was notified by the Town Clerk on May 13" notifying us of the resignation of Ka…
Accept the resignation of Katy Rourke Wilson from the Personnel Board, effective May 12, 2021
To accept the resignation of Katy Rourke Wilson from the Personnel Board, effective May 12, 2021
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the resignation of Katy Rourke Wilson from the Personnel Board, effective May 12, 2021. Second by the D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)
Discussion on Reopening Town Hall-Possible Action Taken Special Project Manager Gerry Schwall presented the Board wit…
Allow moving forward to implement vestibule and other construction needed for reopening of building, presented by Special Project Manager Schwall
To allow moving forward to implement vestibule and other construction needed for reopening of building, presented by Special Project Manager Schwall
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to allow moving forward to implement vestibule and other construction needed for reopening of building, presented by Special Project Manager Schwall. Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)
Require Town Hall Employees to wear masks if not vaccinated. If vaccinated, optional
To require Town Hall Employees to wear masks if not vaccinated. If vaccinated, optional
The names in the minutes do not match the count (3-0-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to require Town Hall Employees to wear masks if not vaccinated. If vaccinated, optional. Second by D. Perry. Vote 3-1 Perry abstained..” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Require both employees and the public to wear masks when the Town Hall Building is open to the public
To require both employees and the public to wear masks when the Town Hall Building is open to the public
The minutes give the count (3-2) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to require both employees and the public to wear masks when the Town Hall Building is open to the public. Second by D. Perry. Vote 3-2.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Change the hours of Town Hall from Monday through Wednesday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Thursdays 8:00am - 8:00pm, and closed on Fridays. (No second)
To change the hours of Town Hall from Monday through Wednesday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Thursdays 8:00am - 8:00pm, and closed on Fridays. (No second)
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to change the hours of Town Hall from Monday through Wednesday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Thursdays 8:00am - 8:00pm, and closed on Fridays. (No second) Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri)
Vote to Accept Planning Bord’s Form M-297 Winthrop Street Selectman Muri asked to Table this topic for further review…
Accept the Form M for 297 Winthrop Street and to vote that there is no need to hold a Gravel Committee Meeting for further discussion. No material is being moved off premise
To accept the Form M for 297 Winthrop Street and to vote that there is no need to hold a Gravel Committee Meeting for further discussion. No material is being moved off premise
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to accept the Form M for 297 Winthrop Street and to vote that there is no need to hold a Gravel Committee Meeting for further discussion. No material is being moved off premise. 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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