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August 30, 2021
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., James Muri, George Solas, Michael P. Deignan
Absent: David Perry
Every vote, in order
Approve the Warrant for the week of August 30, 2021: 22-10B Payroll $106,160.91; 22- 09A Withholdings $136,681.21; 22-09 Warrant $43,790.78; 22-09V Veterans Warrant $7,479.33
To approve the Warrant for the week of August 30, 2021: 22-10B Payroll $106,160.91; 22- 09A Withholdings $136,681.21; 22-09 Warrant $43,790.78; 22-09V Veterans Warrant $7,479.33
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Warrant for the week of August 30, 2021: 22-10B Payroll $106,160.91; 22- 09A Withholdings $136,681.21; 22-09 Warrant $43,790.78; 22-09V Veterans Warrant $7,479.33. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Crown Atlantic Company, LLC Cell Tower Agreements-See attached for details
Table Crown Atlantic Company, LLC Agreement to 9/7/2021
To table Crown Atlantic Company, LLC Agreement to 9/7/2021
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to table Crown Atlantic Company, LLC Agreement to 9/7/2021. Second by_M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri)
Vote to Approve Crown Atlantic Company, LLC Cell Tower Agreements-See attached for details J. Muri motion to table Cr…
Take the action items out of order and to go to Action Item | 1
To take the action items out of order and to go to Action Item | 1
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to take the action items out of order and to go to Action Item | 1. Second by G, Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Discussion Re: K-8 Withdrawal, with possible action taken Michael McBride and Susan Ohsberg were present to discuss t…
Allow the BOS to move forward with reaching out to consultant to get direction on how to move forward with withdrawal
To allow the BOS to move forward with reaching out to consultant to get direction on how to move forward with withdrawal
From the minutes
“G. Solas motioned to allow the BOS to move forward with reaching out to consultant to get direction on how to move forward with withdrawal. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Muri)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Funding for Providence St, Allen Ln, Miller St, & Wheeler St-See attached for details The …
Approve the Chapter 90 request for $316,950 for Providence St, Allen Ln, Miller St and Wheeler St
To approve the Chapter 90 request for $316,950 for Providence St, Allen Ln, Miller St and Wheeler St
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to approve the Chapter 90 request for $316,950 for Providence St, Allen Ln, Miller St and Wheeler St. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Technician-See attached for details
Approve and sign the Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Technician, that we currently have advertised on the town website
To approve and sign the Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Technician, that we currently have advertised on the town website
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to approve and sign the Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Technician, that we currently have advertised on the town website. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Approve and sign the Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Supervisor-Part- Time, as in the packet
To approve and sign the Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Supervisor-Part- Time, as in the packet
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to approve and sign the Job Description for Facilities Maintenance Supervisor-Part- Time, as in the packet. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Public Health Nurse Employment Contract-See attached for details
Table the Public Health Nurse’s contract until questions are reviewed and answered, with the intent to revisit
To table the Public Health Nurse’s contract until questions are reviewed and answered, with the intent to revisit
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motioned to table the Public Health Nurse’s contract until questions are reviewed and answered, with the intent to revisit. Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Discussion Re: Anawan School Hazard Material Removal Survey, with possible action taken
Table this action item as they need the report which is not available at this time
To table this action item as they need the report which is not available at this time
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to table this action item as they need the report which is not available at this time. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote to Correct Motion Taken on Reed Street Bridge Project Plan PE-4 and PE-5 for Property Held by Bristol & Warren W…
Approve the following: The specific easements, as shown on the Plan, and the ownership interests associated therewith are identified as follows: I. Two Permanent Easement identified on the Plan as PE-4 and PE-5, said eas
To approve the following: The specific easements, as shown on the Plan, and the ownership interests associated therewith are identified as follows: I. Two Permanent Easement identified on the Plan as PE-4 and PE-5, said easements located on Reed Street and containing approximately 521 square feet in total. The Board of Selectmen has moved to award damages in the amount of $700.00 for said easement. Property held by Bristol and Warren Water Works; Bristol Registry of Deeds: Book 660, Page 549
From the minutes
“G. Solas motioned to approve the following: The specific easements, as shown on the Plan, and the ownership interests associated therewith are identified as follows: I. Two Permanent Easement identified on the Plan as PE-4 and PE-5, said easements located on Reed Street and containing approximately 521 square feet in total. The Board of Selectmen has moved to award damages in the amount of $700.00 for said easement. Property held by Bristol and Warren Water Works; Bristol Registry of Deeds: Book 660, Page 549 Second by J. Muri. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Muri)
Discussion Re: Francis Farm Vestibule Entrance, with possible action taken
Allow Chairman to sign said contract for Full Scope Construction for closure to back area at Francis Farm for $30,886.00
To allow Chairman to sign said contract for Full Scope Construction for closure to back area at Francis Farm for $30,886.00
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to allow Chairman to sign said contract for Full Scope Construction for closure to back area at Francis Farm for $30,886.00. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote Appointments to CPC and Local Emergency Planning Board and Reappointments to Local Emergency Planning Board and …
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: Due to COVID-19 Pande
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: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic and State of Emergency all 2020 reappointments were considered to be “hold- over” appointments until the State of Emergency was lifted. As such, the following appointed “terms” are being bridged by setting the effective dates with the beginning of the “holdover” appointed terms. This will adjust the appointment records accordingly and eliminate any “break” in service. (This vote effectively ratifies the holdover period) L ocal Em eappoi |CONLON _| JAIME [MEAGHER _| A. ergency PI an p [Reappoints TT 5 [ROUSSEAU _| DEREK | LOCALEMERGENCYPLANNINGBD(ITDEPT) [SHERMAN _| [KRAMER __| JAKE JOHNSON II OBERT E | LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING BD (ACO)
From the minutes
“J. Muri 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: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic and State of Emergency all 2020 reappointments were considered to be “hold- over” appointments until the State of Emergency was lifted. As such, the following appointed “terms” … appointed terms. This will adjust the appointment records accordingly and eliminate any “break” in service. (This vote effectively ratifies the holdover period) L ocal Em eappoi |CONLON _| JAIME [MEAGHER _| A. ergency PI an p [Reappoints TT 5 [ROUSSEAU _| DEREK | LOCALEMERGENCYPLANNINGBD(ITDEPT) [SHERMAN _| [KRAMER __| JAKE JOHNSON II OBERT E | LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING BD (ACO) Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Amend motion and add 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2022
To amend motion and add 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to amend motion and add 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2022. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“J. Muri to motion to reappoint the following individuals to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Richard Panofsky, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2025* (5-year term) Raymond Olivier, Associate Member, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022* Stephen Silva, Associate member, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022* Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (second: Deignan)
Appoint Deborah Arruda to the Local Emergency Planning Board, effective 8/30/21- 6/30/22
To appoint Deborah Arruda to the Local Emergency Planning Board, effective 8/30/21- 6/30/22
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to appoint Deborah Arruda to the Local Emergency Planning Board, effective 8/30/21- 6/30/22. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Appoint Frederick Vadnais to the Local Emergency Planning Board, effective 8/30/21 - 6/30/22
To appoint Frederick Vadnais to the Local Emergency Planning Board, effective 8/30/21 - 6/30/22
Yes: Deignan, Muri, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to appoint Frederick Vadnais to the Local Emergency Planning Board, effective 8/30/21 - 6/30/22. Second by G. Solas. Vote 3-0 Chairman Vadnais abstained..” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Appoint Stephen Silva to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Authority Representative, effective 8/30/2021-6/30/2023
To appoint Stephen Silva to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Authority Representative, effective 8/30/2021-6/30/2023
From the minutes
“J. Muri motioned to appoint Stephen Silva to the Community Preservation Committee as the Housing Authority Representative, effective 8/30/2021-6/30/2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
7/12/2021- 6/30/2022 which was then ratified to 7/1/2020-6/30/2022*, to incorporate the “holdover period”
7/12/2021- 6/30/2022 which was then ratified to 7/1/2020-6/30/2022*, to incorporate the “holdover period”
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Vote to Correct Term Dates for Finance Committee Member Susan McBride Original vote taken on the term date for Susan McBride was on 7/12/2021. The Board voted 7/12/2021- 6/30/2022 which was then ratified to 7/1/2020-6/30/2022*, to incorporate the “holdover period”..”
Vote to Correct Term Dates for Finance Committee Member Susan McBride Original vote taken on the term date for Susan …
Correct Susan McBride’s term date from 7/1/2020-6/30/2022 to 7/1/2021-6/30/24
To correct Susan McBride’s term date from 7/1/2020-6/30/2022 to 7/1/2021-6/30/24
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to correct Susan McBride’s term date from 7/1/2020-6/30/2022 to 7/1/2021-6/30/24. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Vote to Correct Motion Taken on Reed Street Bridge Project Plan PE-4 and PE-5 for Property Held by Bristol & Warren W…
Approve the appropriation of $40,000 from the Agricultural Trust Fund for the purchase of the Grear Farm
To approve the appropriation of $40,000 from the Agricultural Trust Fund for the purchase of the Grear Farm
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas motioned to approve the appropriation of $40,000 from the Agricultural Trust Fund for the purchase of the Grear Farm. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Antenna Site-Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC at 46 Martin S…
Approve and sign the First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Antenna Site with Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC at 46 Martin Street
To approve and sign the First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Antenna Site with Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC at 46 Martin Street
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve and sign the First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Antenna Site with Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC at 46 Martin Street. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
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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