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February 6, 2023
20 recorded votes, 1 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) (1) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or l
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (1) 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; (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or
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 Michael Deignan, Selectman George Solas, Selectman Leonard Mills Jr., Selectman Robert Johnson II and Town Administrator Deborah Arruda At 6:35 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (1) 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; (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or.”
Approve the Warrant for the week of February 6, 2023: 23-32B Payroll $124,002.67; 23- 31A Withholdings $37,340.92; 23-31 Warrant $5,220,643.53
To approve the Warrant for the week of February 6, 2023: 23-32B Payroll $124,002.67; 23- 31A Withholdings $37,340.92; 23-31 Warrant $5,220,643.53
From the minutes
“G, Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of February 6, 2023: 23-32B Payroll $124,002.67; 23- 31A Withholdings $37,340.92; 23-31 Warrant $5,220,643.53; Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve and hold Executive Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2023
To approve and hold Executive Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to approve and hold Executive Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2023. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 9, 17, and 23, 2023
To approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 9, 17, and 23, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 9, 17, and 23, 2023. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
7:15P Public Notice Hearing -Pole Relocations for Wheeler St & French Street Present: Michael Parent from National Gr…
Open the Public Notice Hearing for Pole Relocations for Wheeler St & French Street
To Open the Public Notice Hearing for Pole Relocations for Wheeler St & French Street
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to Open the Public Notice Hearing for Pole Relocations for Wheeler St & French Street. Second by L. Mills. Roll Cail: Solas, aye; Deignan, aye; Mills, aye; Johnson, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Close the Public Notice Hearing
To Close the Public Notice Hearing
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to Close the Public Notice Hearing. Second by R. Johnson. Roll Call: Solas, aye; Deignan, aye; Mills, aye; Johnson, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Johnson)
Approve both JO Pole Relocations for Wheeler St and French Street
To approve both JO Pole Relocations for Wheeler St and French Street
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve both JO Pole Relocations for Wheeler St and French Street. Second by M. Deignan. Roll Call: Deignan, aye; Vadnais, aye; Mills, aye; Johnson, aye; Solas, aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Fire Chief Employment Contract
Approve and sign the Fire Chief’s Employment Contract, effective 7/1/2023-9/4/2025
To approve and sign the Fire Chief’s Employment Contract, effective 7/1/2023-9/4/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the Fire Chief’s Employment Contract, effective 7/1/2023-9/4/2025. Second M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve and sign the Highway Union Contract with term date of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025
To approve and sign the Highway Union Contract with term date of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the Highway Union Contract with term date of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025. Second R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve and sign the Clerical Union Contract with term date of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025
To approve and sign the Clerical Union Contract with term date of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the Clerical Union Contract with term date of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Award HVAC Maintenance Contract Mike Viveiros has requested quotes from HVAC contractors
Award the HVAC Maintenance Contract to Columbus Energies, Inc for $11,913.85 as the lowest bidder. This is a one-year contract
To award the HVAC Maintenance Contract to Columbus Energies, Inc for $11,913.85 as the lowest bidder. This is a one-year contract
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to award the HVAC Maintenance Contract to Columbus Energies, Inc for $11,913.85 as the lowest bidder. This is a one-year contract. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Hawkers & Peddlers License for Renewal by Andersen of SNE- Eman Abu- Auda
To-approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for Eman Abu-Auda from Renewal By Andersen of SNE, effective from 2/6/2023 to 12/31/2023
To-approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for Eman Abu-Auda from Renewal By Andersen of SNE, effective from 2/6/2023 to 12/31/2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to-approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for Eman Abu-Auda from Renewal By Andersen of SNE, effective from 2/6/2023 to 12/31/2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve One-Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity, 43 Broad Street The Holy Ghost Brother…
Approve One Day Liquor License to Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity-43 Broad Street for the above dates mentioned
To approve One Day Liquor License to Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity-43 Broad Street for the above dates mentioned
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve One Day Liquor License to Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity-43 Broad Street for the above dates mentioned. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve 2023 Common Vic Renewal Licenses for Anawan-Oakton Grange-243 Winthrop St, The Anawan Club; Holy Ghos…
Approve 2023 Common Vic Renewal Licenses for Anawan-Oakton Grange-243 Winthrop St The Anawan Club 15 Gorham St Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity 43 Broad St Titan Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin Donuts 227 Winthrop St Krios Donu
To Approve 2023 Common Vic Renewal Licenses for Anawan-Oakton Grange-243 Winthrop St The Anawan Club 15 Gorham St Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity 43 Broad St Titan Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin Donuts 227 Winthrop St Krios Donuts, Inc dba Dunkin Donuts 3 Park Street China Gourmet 503 Winthrop St Stephen Provazza, SPCAP, Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts 317 Tremont St Uncle Ed’s Front Porch, Inc 116 Winthrop St Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, Inc 4 Locust Avenue Effective 1/1/2023 to 12/31/23
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to Approve 2023 Common Vic Renewal Licenses for Anawan-Oakton Grange-243 Winthrop St The Anawan Club 15 Gorham St Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity 43 Broad St Titan Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin Donuts 227 Winthrop St Krios Donuts, Inc dba Dunkin Donuts 3 Park Street China Gourmet 503 Winthrop St Stephen Provazza, SPCAP, Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts 317 Tremont St Uncle Ed’s Front Porch, Inc 116 Winthrop St Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, Inc 4 Locust Avenue Effective 1/1/2023 to 12/31/23. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Common Vic License for Irina Grichina IRN Foodies, LLC dba Rehoboth House of Pizza-503 Winthrop Stree…
Approve Common Vic License for trina Grichina IRN Foodies, LLC dba Rehoboth House of Pizza-503 Winthrop Street, effective 2/6/2023 to 12/31/2023
To Approve Common Vic License for trina Grichina IRN Foodies, LLC dba Rehoboth House of Pizza-503 Winthrop Street, effective 2/6/2023 to 12/31/2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to Approve Common Vic License for trina Grichina IRN Foodies, LLC dba Rehoboth House of Pizza-503 Winthrop Street, effective 2/6/2023 to 12/31/2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity 43 Broad Street
Approve Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity 43 Broad Street for the dates of August 19, 2023 and August 20, 2023
To approve Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity 43 Broad Street for the dates of August 19, 2023 and August 20, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Auctioneer’s License for Dean Botelho Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity 43 Broad Street for the dates of August 19, 2023 and August 20, 2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Amend Quote for Public Water Supply System for PFAS A couple of weeks ago the BOS approved the Engineer’s quo…
Amend the quote provided for the Public Water Supply System from $17,500 to $19,075 and to sign the Task Order to begin the work
To amend the quote provided for the Public Water Supply System from $17,500 to $19,075 and to sign the Task Order to begin the work
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to amend the quote provided for the Public Water Supply System from $17,500 to $19,075 and to sign the Task Order to begin the work. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Open May 9, 2023 ATM Warrant The BOS needs to open the Warrant to accept Articles
Open the May 9th Annual Town Meeting Warrant to accept Articles from February 7th to March 1, 2023
To open the May 9th Annual Town Meeting Warrant to accept Articles from February 7th to March 1, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to open the May 9th Annual Town Meeting Warrant to accept Articles from February 7th to March 1, 2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve BOH/Transfer Station Monitor Employee Hire (per diem)-Kathleen Lewis The Board of Health has approved…
Approve the hiring of Kathleen Lewis, as a per diem Monitor at the Transfer Station, pending a successful pre-employment physical
To approve the hiring of Kathleen Lewis, as a per diem Monitor at the Transfer Station, pending a successful pre-employment physical
From the minutes
“R. Johnson-motion to approve the hiring of Kathleen Lewis, as a per diem Monitor at the Transfer Station, pending a successful pre-employment physical. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Deignan)
Adjourn the regular session at 7:44 PM
To adjourn the regular session at 7:44 PM
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to adjourn the regular session at 7:44 PM. Second by Selectman R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Johnson)
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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