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June 27, 2022
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Michael P. Deignan, Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract 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, Selectman George Solas, Selectmen Michael Deignan, Selectman Robert Johnson II, Selectman Leonard Mills Jr., and Interim Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 5:33 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract 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 June 27, 2022: 22-53B Payroll $157,819.78; 22- 52A Withholdings $143,887.97; 22-52 Warrant $431,843.40; 22-52V Veterans $7,646.77
To approve the Warrant for the week of June 27, 2022: 22-53B Payroll $157,819.78; 22- 52A Withholdings $143,887.97; 22-52 Warrant $431,843.40; 22-52V Veterans $7,646.77
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve the Warrant for the week of June 27, 2022: 22-53B Payroll $157,819.78; 22- 52A Withholdings $143,887.97; 22-52 Warrant $431,843.40; 22-52V Veterans $7,646.77. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Table Regular Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2022
To table Regular Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2022
From the minutes
“G, Solas motion to table Regular Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2022. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve regular Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022
To approve regular Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve regular Meeting Minutes for March 28, 2022. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5- 0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Revote of the Debt Exclusion Question voted on 6/21/22 The Town Clerk was notified by the State that the BOS should r…
Request the State place Rehoboth’s Bristol Plymouth Debt Exclusion ballot question on the Commonwealth’s November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial Election Ballot
To request the State place Rehoboth’s Bristol Plymouth Debt Exclusion ballot question on the Commonwealth’s November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial Election Ballot
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to request the State place Rehoboth’s Bristol Plymouth Debt Exclusion ballot question on the Commonwealth’s November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial Election Ballot. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Discussion with Town Events Chair-First Annual Clambake at Francis Farm, with possible action R. Johnson liked that t…
Ask Town Events to proceed with the plan and work with Rob Johnson for trial plans by 7/11/22
To ask Town Events to proceed with the plan and work with Rob Johnson for trial plans by 7/11/22
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to ask Town Events to proceed with the plan and work with Rob Johnson for trial plans by 7/11/22. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Vote To Approve Budget Amendment for FY22 Capital Projects
Approve the budget amendment for FY22 Capital Projects as submitted in the attached worksheet, and further, to authorize the Town Accountant to make any reductions necessary to the stated amounts to accommodate end of th
To approve the budget amendment for FY22 Capital Projects as submitted in the attached worksheet, and further, to authorize the Town Accountant to make any reductions necessary to the stated amounts to accommodate end of the year processing, and to authorize the Vice Chairman to authorize said reductions on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve the budget amendment for FY22 Capital Projects as submitted in the attached worksheet, and further, to authorize the Town Accountant to make any reductions necessary to the stated amounts to accommodate end of the year processing, and to authorize the Vice Chairman to authorize said reductions on behalf of the Board. Second by G, Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Vote To Approve Appointments for Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council, Cultural Council, As…
Approve Stephen Green to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council as Board of Assessors Representative, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/2025
To approve Stephen Green to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council as Board of Assessors Representative, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve Stephen Green to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council as Board of Assessors Representative, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/2025. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve William Costa to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council as the Planning Board Representative, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/2025
To approve William Costa to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council as the Planning Board Representative, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“G, Solas motion to approve William Costa to the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council as the Planning Board Representative, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/2025. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve Brooke Reeves to the Cultural Council, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25
To approve Brooke Reeves to the Cultural Council, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve Brooke Reeves to the Cultural Council, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve Mary Beth Moriarty to the Council on Aging as an Associate Member, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/23
To approve Mary Beth Moriarty to the Council on Aging as an Associate Member, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/23
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve Mary Beth Moriarty to the Council on Aging as an Associate Member, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/23. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Reappointments Vote to approve the following reappointments: Michael Fleming-Finance Committee, Effec…
Approve Michael Fleming and Colleen Simpson to the Finance Committee, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25
To approve Michael Fleming and Colleen Simpson to the Finance Committee, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve Michael Fleming and Colleen Simpson to the Finance Committee, Effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve the following reappointments: Joseph Baker, Gregory P. DeCastro, Michael R. Jones, Stephen McKenna, James Toler, and Brent Warish for the Police Department Reserve Officers, effective 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023
To approve the following reappointments: Joseph Baker, Gregory P. DeCastro, Michael R. Jones, Stephen McKenna, James Toler, and Brent Warish for the Police Department Reserve Officers, effective 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve the following reappointments: Joseph Baker, Gregory P. DeCastro, Michael R. Jones, Stephen McKenna, James Toler, and Brent Warish for the Police Department Reserve Officers, effective 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve 2022 Junk Dealers’ Licenses These are yearly renewals from Junk Dealer’s (Antiques) in town
Approve the 2022 Junk Dealers License to Mr. & Mrs. Valentim Mendes-Mendes Antiques and Gary S. Jennings-Anawan Antiques. Effective May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
To Approve the 2022 Junk Dealers License to Mr. & Mrs. Valentim Mendes-Mendes Antiques and Gary S. Jennings-Anawan Antiques. Effective May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to Approve the 2022 Junk Dealers License to Mr. & Mrs. Valentim Mendes-Mendes Antiques and Gary S. Jennings-Anawan Antiques. Effective May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve and Sign Letter for the Annual Rehoboth Call Firefighters Association Ball
Approve and sign the letter for the Annual Rehoboth Call Firefighters Association Ball
To approve and sign the letter for the Annual Rehoboth Call Firefighters Association Ball
Yes: Deignan, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“L. Mills motion to approve and sign the letter for the Annual Rehoboth Call Firefighters Association Ball. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0 Selectman Johnson abstained from voting..” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote To Approve Budget Amendment for FY22 Capital Projects
Approve the Reserve Fund Transfer of $1600 to account # 014243-52110-Municipal Lights and to forward the request to FinCom for their action
To approve the Reserve Fund Transfer of $1600 to account # 014243-52110-Municipal Lights and to forward the request to FinCom for their action
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer of $1600 to account # 014243-52110-Municipal Lights and to forward the request to FinCom for their action. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Vote to Appoint Kevin Chace and Mike Viveiros as Interim Highway Superintendent and Supervisor of Buildings
Appoint Kevin Chace and Mike Viveiros as Interim Highway Superintendent and Supervisor of Buildings
To appoint Kevin Chace and Mike Viveiros as Interim Highway Superintendent and Supervisor of Buildings
From the minutes
“L. Mills motion to appoint Kevin Chace and Mike Viveiros as Interim Highway Superintendent and Supervisor of Buildings. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Adjourn the regular session. At 8:36 PM
To adjourn the regular session. At 8:36 PM
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to adjourn the regular session. At 8:36 PM. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (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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