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August 16, 2021
23 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., David Perry, George Solas, Michael P. Deignan
Absent: James Muri
Every vote, in order
Approve the Warrant for the week of August 16, 2021: 22-08B Payrol! $106,120.78; 22- O7A Withholdings $42,659.24; 22-07 Warrant $2,706,819.12; 22-07R Refund $12,943.24; 22-07R1 Refunds $3,739.29
To approve the Warrant for the week of August 16, 2021: 22-08B Payrol! $106,120.78; 22- O7A Withholdings $42,659.24; 22-07 Warrant $2,706,819.12; 22-07R Refund $12,943.24; 22-07R1 Refunds $3,739.29
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Warrant for the week of August 16, 2021: 22-08B Payrol! $106,120.78; 22- O7A Withholdings $42,659.24; 22-07 Warrant $2,706,819.12; 22-07R Refund $12,943.24; 22-07R1 Refunds $3,739.29. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
; Vote to Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Town of Rehoboth and Local 1701, State Council 93 AFSCME-Highway Dept…
Accept the Side Letter of Agreement with the Local 1701 State Council 93, AFSCME for the Facilities Maintenance Technician and to allow the Chair to sign the agreement
To accept the Side Letter of Agreement with the Local 1701 State Council 93, AFSCME for the Facilities Maintenance Technician and to allow the Chair to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the Side Letter of Agreement with the Local 1701 State Council 93, AFSCME for the Facilities Maintenance Technician and to allow the Chair to sign the agreement. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
7:30 PM Public Hearing for Pole Hearing at Pleasant/Davis Street Plan #30152179 Michael Parent, a representative from…
Approve National Grid to relocate 2 Poles on Pleasant Street and Davis Street for the Veader Estates. Plan 430152179
To approve National Grid to relocate 2 Poles on Pleasant Street and Davis Street for the Veader Estates. Plan 430152179
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve National Grid to relocate 2 Poles on Pleasant Street and Davis Street for the Veader Estates. Plan 430152179. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Approve the Change of Beneficial Interest and Change of Officer application for the Package Store Wine and Malt Alcohol Beverage License of Cumberland Farms at 232 Winthrop Street
To approve the Change of Beneficial Interest and Change of Officer application for the Package Store Wine and Malt Alcohol Beverage License of Cumberland Farms at 232 Winthrop Street
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Change of Beneficial Interest and Change of Officer application for the Package Store Wine and Malt Alcohol Beverage License of Cumberland Farms at 232 Winthrop Street. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Approve the Class II License for US Financial Cars, LLC with manager Johny M, Elnemer located at 29 Fall River Avenue. License will expire on 12/31/2021
To approve the Class II License for US Financial Cars, LLC with manager Johny M, Elnemer located at 29 Fall River Avenue. License will expire on 12/31/2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Class II License for US Financial Cars, LLC with manager Johny M, Elnemer located at 29 Fall River Avenue. License will expire on 12/31/2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
7:45 PM Public Hearing for Pole Hearing at Anawan Street Plan #29775695 Michael Parent, a representative from Nationa…
Approve National Grid to install Pole 969-50 for new service at 158 Anawan Street, Plan #29775695
To approve National Grid to install Pole 969-50 for new service at 158 Anawan Street, Plan #29775695
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve National Grid to install Pole 969-50 for new service at 158 Anawan Street, Plan #29775695. Second by D. Perry. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Perry)
Approve the quote from Alt Tech Services for the survey of hazard materials for the Anawan School at a cost not to exceed $1600 and to allow the chairman to sign the contract
To approve the quote from Alt Tech Services for the survey of hazard materials for the Anawan School at a cost not to exceed $1600 and to allow the chairman to sign the contract
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the quote from Alt Tech Services for the survey of hazard materials for the Anawan School at a cost not to exceed $1600 and to allow the chairman to sign the contract. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Rescind Vote Taken to Schedule Special Town Meeting Date of November 6th and Revote a New Date for Special Town Meeti…
On a new date for the STM to be held on Saturday, November 6" at |pm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 7" at lpm, Town Counsel advised our Town Clerk that he will not be available that weekend
On a new date for the STM to be held on Saturday, November 6" at |pm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 7" at lpm, Town Counsel advised our Town Clerk that he will not be available that weekend
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“At last week’s meeting the Board voted on a new date for the STM to be held on Saturday, November 6" at |pm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 7" at lpm, Town Counsel advised our Town Clerk that he will not be available that weekend..”
Rescind previous vote taken to set schedule the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 6" at 1pm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 7" at Ipm
To rescind previous vote taken to set schedule the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 6" at 1pm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 7" at Ipm
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to rescind previous vote taken to set schedule the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 6" at 1pm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 7" at Ipm. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Set a new date for Special Town Meeting for Saturday, November 13th at lpm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 14th at 1pm
To set a new date for Special Town Meeting for Saturday, November 13th at lpm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 14th at 1pm
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to set a new date for Special Town Meeting for Saturday, November 13th at lpm with a continuance date of Sunday, November 14th at 1pm. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Discussion Re: Special Town Meeting-Openin of Warrant, with possible action The Board discussed the opening of the Wa…
Open Special Town Meeting Warrant articles on 8/16 and close on 8/23 at 4pm
To open Special Town Meeting Warrant articles on 8/16 and close on 8/23 at 4pm
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to open Special Town Meeting Warrant articles on 8/16 and close on 8/23 at 4pm. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Rescind Vote Taken to Schedule Special Town Meeting Date of November 6th and Revote a New Date for Special Town Meeti…
Accept the One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Lions Club
To accept the One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Lions Club
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“At last week’s meeting the Board voted to accept the One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Lions Club..”
Rescind Vote Taken for Rehoboth Lions Club One-Day Liquor License-Address Correction: At last week’s meeting the Boar…
Modify the location of the previous voted One-Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Lions Club from 98 Danforth Street in Rehoboth to 95 Cameron Way in Rehoboth. All other information on the license stays the same
To modify the location of the previous voted One-Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Lions Club from 98 Danforth Street in Rehoboth to 95 Cameron Way in Rehoboth. All other information on the license stays the same
The minutes give the count (2-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to modify the location of the previous voted One-Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Lions Club from 98 Danforth Street in Rehoboth to 95 Cameron Way in Rehoboth. All other information on the license stays the same. Vote 2-0.” (Motion: Deignan)
; Vote to Approve Side Letter Agreement Between Town of Rehoboth and Local 1701, State Council 93 AFSCME-Highway Dept…
Accept the resignation of Robert Brown, Transfer Station Manager, effective August 21, 2021
To accept the resignation of Robert Brown, Transfer Station Manager, effective August 21, 2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to accept the resignation of Robert Brown, Transfer Station Manager, effective August 21, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Vote to Appoint Jason Sidok to the Recreation Committee The Selectmen’s’ office received a Talent Bank Form from Jaso…
Appoint Jason Sidok to the Recreation Committee, effective 8/16/21-6/30/22
To appoint Jason Sidok to the Recreation Committee, effective 8/16/21-6/30/22
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to appoint Jason Sidok to the Recreation Committee, effective 8/16/21-6/30/22. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Reappoint the following individuals, to the following positions, effective dates 7/1/2020- 6/30/2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021
To reappoint the following individuals, to the following positions, effective dates 7/1/2020- 6/30/2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to reappoint the following individuals, to the following positions, effective dates 7/1/2020- 6/30/2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Reappoint the following individuals to the following positions, with the following effective dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021
To reappoint the following individuals to the following positions, with the following effective dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021
From the minutes
“D, Perry motion to reappoint the following individuals to the following positions, with the following effective dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Reappoint Frederick E. Vadnais, Jr. as the Bristol County Advisory Board, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021
To reappoint Frederick E. Vadnais, Jr. as the Bristol County Advisory Board, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021
Yes: Deignan, Perry, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to reappoint Frederick E. Vadnais, Jr. as the Bristol County Advisory Board, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and their consequent “holdover” status for all of fiscal year 2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 3-0 Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Rescind Vote Taken for REMA Representatives at August 2, 2021 Meetin
Appoint the members of the Rehoboth Fire Dept at the August 2nd (correction from date listed) meeting to REMA
To appoint the members of the Rehoboth Fire Dept at the August 2nd (correction from date listed) meeting to REMA
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint the members of the Rehoboth Fire Dept at the August 2nd (correction from date listed) meeting to REMA. Through further research and the direction of Town Counsel. the Rehoboth Firefighters in their job description are already responsible for the duties under REMA. The appointment was not necessary and is being rescinded..”
Rescind Vote Taken for REMA Representatives at August 2, 2021 Meetin: The Board voted to appoint the members of the R…
Rescind the vote taken on August 2, 2021 to appoint the firefighters to the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency, effective 8/2/2021-6/30/2022
To rescind the vote taken on August 2, 2021 to appoint the firefighters to the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency, effective 8/2/2021-6/30/2022
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to rescind the vote taken on August 2, 2021 to appoint the firefighters to the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency, effective 8/2/2021-6/30/2022. Second by G: Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Discussion Re: Coordinator of Special Projects, with possible action M. Deignan explained that the Board had discussi…
Ratify contract that was entered into during Executive Session to employ Gerry Schwall as a part-time Temporary Director of Finance from 8/16/2021 to 6/30/2022
To ratify contract that was entered into during Executive Session to employ Gerry Schwall as a part-time Temporary Director of Finance from 8/16/2021 to 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to ratify contract that was entered into during Executive Session to employ Gerry Schwall as a part-time Temporary Director of Finance from 8/16/2021 to 6/30/2022. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Present request to Town Counsel to review the chicken grate situation
To present request to Town Counsel to review the chicken grate situation
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas motioned to present request to Town Counsel to review the chicken grate situation. Second by D. Perry. Vote 2-1.” (Motion: Solas, second: Perry)
Accept quote from Comm-Tract for $5710.00 install fiber optic Service at 340 Anawan Street
To accept quote from Comm-Tract for $5710.00 install fiber optic Service at 340 Anawan Street
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to accept quote from Comm-Tract for $5710.00 install fiber optic Service at 340 Anawan Street. Second by G. Solas. Vote 3-0 To be ratified on 8/23/2021 Muri: absent Vadnais: Pursuing insurance coverage for COA..” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
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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