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September 20, 2021
19 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 30A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or to conduct negotiati
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Frederick “Skip” Vadnais, Selectmen David Perry, Selectman James Muri, Selectman George Solas, Selectmen Michael Deignan and Interim Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 6:00 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel. (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..”
Approve the Warrant for the week of September 20, 2021: 22-12B Payroll $113,165.00; 22-12A Withholdings $32,459.11; 22-12 Warrant $469,024.24
To approve the Warrant for the week of September 20, 2021: 22-12B Payroll $113,165.00; 22-12A Withholdings $32,459.11; 22-12 Warrant $469,024.24
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve the Warrant for the week of September 20, 2021: 22-12B Payroll $113,165.00; 22-12A Withholdings $32,459.11; 22-12 Warrant $469,024.24. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0 Chairman Vadnais was not in the room at the time of the vote..” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for February 8, 2021
To approve Regular Meeting Minutes for February 8, 2021
The minutes give the count (4-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for February 8, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. sicdisottn to approve regular Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. aieraaion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. Hee notion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 1, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. ae mabe to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March 8, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. een to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for March15, 2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Deignan)
Discussion Re
Discussion Re – Discussion Re
From the minutes
“Electronic Voting Devices with the Town Clerk with possible action Town Clerk Laura Schwall was Brara | to present the Board with the quotes for the Eecionie voting devices, or “clickers”. , Solas motioned to approve the quote from Meridia for $52,305.00 for 2000 units. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (second: Deignan)
Vote to Reject “Request for Proposal” for Consultant Selectman Deignan spoke of the: bids for the ARPA consultant
Reject the 2 bids that were received on 9/8/21 > they were not fully completed per the bid:specs
To reject the 2 bids that were received on 9/8/21 > they were not fully completed per the bid:specs
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to reject the 2 bids that were received on 9/8/21 > they were not fully completed per the bid:specs. Second by-J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan)
Ed motion to current appointment of the Veteran’s Agent to expire 9/20/2021
Ed motion to current appointment of the Veteran’s Agent to expire 9/20/2021
From the minutes
“D. Perry amended motion to current appointment of the Veteran’s Agent to expire 9/20/2021. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Deignan)
Approve the Job Description for the Director of Veteran’s Services
To approve the Job Description for the Director of Veteran’s Services
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Job Description for the Director of Veteran’s Services. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Approve the Employment Contract with the Director of Veteran’s Services, John D. “Jake” Kramer, Effective: 9/20/21 to 6/30/24
To approve the Employment Contract with the Director of Veteran’s Services, John D. “Jake” Kramer, Effective: 9/20/21 to 6/30/24
From the minutes
“D. Perry motion to approve the Employment Contract with the Director of Veteran’s Services, John D. “Jake” Kramer, Effective: 9/20/21 to 6/30/24. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Perry, second: Muri)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“His current ppoininient schedule would expire 6/30/22. i Mori motion to accept the resignation of Anthony Arrigo from the Historical Commission, effective immediately::Second: by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.”
To-reappoint the following individuals, to the following positions, effective dates as listed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and theit consequent “holdover” status for all of fisca! year 2021: Chief ‘of Police, James Trom
To-reappoint the following individuals, to the following positions, effective dates as listed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and theit consequent “holdover” status for all of fisca! year 2021: Chief ‘of Police, James Trombetta, (three-year term) 7/1/2021-6/30/2024*
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to-reappoint the following individuals, to the following positions, effective dates as listed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and theit consequent “holdover” status for all of fisca! year 2021: Chief ‘of Police, James Trombetta, (three-year term) 7/1/2021-6/30/2024* Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Solas)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“. SMHG Representative, Lisa Dias-Cabral, 7/1/2021-6/30/2022* Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (second: Perry)
From the minutes
“. ' SMUG Alternate, Deborah Arruda, 7/1/2021-6/30/2022* Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (second: Perry)
From the minutes
“. » Chapter.32B Insurance Advisory Committee, (two-year terms) Kathleen Amaral, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022* Shayna Bennett, effective 7/1/2020-6/30/2022* Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (second: Deignan)
From the minutes
“. Agricultural Commission, (three-year terms) Robert Peasley, 7/1/2020-6/30/2023* ‘Joan Ayotte, 7/1/202 1-6/30/2024* Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (second: Perry)
Yes: Deignan, Muri, Perry, SolasAbstained: Vadnais
From the minutes
“. Agricultural Coininission, (three-year terms) Patricia Vadnais, 7/1/2020-6/30/2023* Second by M., Deignan. Vote 4-0 Selectman Vadnais abstained..”
Appoint the following to the Chapter 32B Insurance Advisory Committee: Deborah Arruda, effective 9/20/2021-6/30/2023 Lisa Dias-Cabral, effective 9/20/202 1-6/30/2023
To appoint the following to the Chapter 32B Insurance Advisory Committee: Deborah Arruda, effective 9/20/2021-6/30/2023 Lisa Dias-Cabral, effective 9/20/202 1-6/30/2023
From the minutes
“J. Muri motion to appoint the following to the Chapter 32B Insurance Advisory Committee: Deborah Arruda, effective 9/20/2021-6/30/2023 Lisa Dias-Cabral, effective 9/20/202 1-6/30/2023 Second by D. Perry. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Muri, second: Perry)
Vote to Approve Copier Lease for the Highway Dept
Approve the Copier Lease with Canon for 5 years at $80 per month for the Highway Departient
To approve the Copier Lease with Canon for 5 years at $80 per month for the Highway Departient
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve the Copier Lease with Canon for 5 years at $80 per month for the Highway Departient. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Contract with the Public Health Nurse Selectman Deignan updated the Board on updated action for contr…
Approve the employment contract with the Public Health Nurse. Effective 9/20/2021- 6/30/2024
To approve the employment contract with the Public Health Nurse. Effective 9/20/2021- 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve the employment contract with the Public Health Nurse. Effective 9/20/2021- 6/30/2024. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
Authorize the Director of Finance to initiate the reopening and virus mitigation projects at 340 Anawan Street
To authorize the Director of Finance to initiate the reopening and virus mitigation projects at 340 Anawan Street
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to authorize the Director of Finance to initiate the reopening and virus mitigation projects at 340 Anawan Street. Second by J. Muri. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Muri)
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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