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February 13, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Michael P. Deignan, Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr.
Absent: Robert Johnson II
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) 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) (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
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Robert Johnson II At 6:00 PM the Board voted to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, Section 21 (a) (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 February 13, 2023: 23-33B Payroll $128,980.02; 23-32A Withholdings $34,383.61; 23-32 Warrant $92,194.15
To approve the Warrant for the week of February 13, 2023: 23-33B Payroll $128,980.02; 23-32A Withholdings $34,383.61; 23-32 Warrant $92,194.15
From the minutes
“G, Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of February 13, 2023: 23-33B Payroll $128,980.02; 23-32A Withholdings $34,383.61; 23-32 Warrant $92,194.15; Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Review, Consider and Vote on Response to Open Meeting Law Complaint Against BOS dated 1/30/2023; Filed by Patrick Hig…
Review, consider and vote on response to Open Meeting Law Complaint Against BOS dated 1/30/2023; Filed by Patrick Higgins on File with the Town Clerk
To review, consider and vote on response to Open Meeting Law Complaint Against BOS dated 1/30/2023; Filed by Patrick Higgins on File with the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to review, consider and vote on response to Open Meeting Law Complaint Against BOS dated 1/30/2023; Filed by Patrick Higgins on File with the Town Clerk. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve and Sign “First Amendment” Agreement Between the TOR and the Highway Superintendent-Kevin Chace and B…
Approve and sign the “First Amendment” Agreement between the TOR and Kevin Chace and Michael Viveiros
To approve and sign the “First Amendment” Agreement between the TOR and Kevin Chace and Michael Viveiros
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve and sign the “First Amendment” Agreement between the TOR and Kevin Chace and Michael Viveiros. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Deignan)
Vote to Appoint Kathleen Conti -Board of Registrars
Appoint Kathleen J. Conti to the Board of Registrars, effective 2/15/2023-3/31/2025
To appoint Kathleen J. Conti to the Board of Registrars, effective 2/15/2023-3/31/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Kathleen J. Conti to the Board of Registrars, effective 2/15/2023-3/31/2025. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteer-Paula Andrews
Approve Paula Andrews as a volunteer to the COA center
To approve Paula Andrews as a volunteer to the COA center
From the minutes
“G. Solas- to approve Paula Andrews as a volunteer to the COA center. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve One-Day Liquor License for Rehoboth Republican Town Committee-61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769
Approve One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee to be held at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth on March 11, 2023 from 5PM-12 midnight
To approve One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee to be held at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth on March 11, 2023 from 5PM-12 midnight
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve One Day Liquor License for the Rehoboth Republican Town Committee to be held at 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth on March 11, 2023 from 5PM-12 midnight. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Accept Comcast (PEG -Franchise Fees) for 4th Quarter 2022-$57,330.56
Accept payment from Comcast for the 4th quarter Franchise Fees and to allow the Treasurer to deposit the funds in the appropriate revenue account
To accept payment from Comcast for the 4th quarter Franchise Fees and to allow the Treasurer to deposit the funds in the appropriate revenue account
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to accept payment from Comcast for the 4th quarter Franchise Fees and to allow the Treasurer to deposit the funds in the appropriate revenue account. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Award Bid for the Information Technology Consultant Specifications were sent out to Technology Companies, one…
Award the Information Technology Consultant bid to CMIT Solutions, Cranston, RI
To award the Information Technology Consultant bid to CMIT Solutions, Cranston, RI
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to award the Information Technology Consultant bid to CMIT Solutions, Cranston, RI. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve the “Gifting Agreement” with CMIT
To approve the “Gifting Agreement” with CMIT
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the “Gifting Agreement” with CMIT. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Recess meeting until 7:30 PM Public Hearing
To recess meeting until 7:30 PM Public Hearing
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to recess meeting until 7:30 PM Public Hearing. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
7:30 PM Public Hearing Continuance-Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars-Class WLicense 7:30 PM
Opened the Public Hearing for Continuance -Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars-Class II License
Opened the Public Hearing for Continuance -Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars-Class II License
From the minutes
“Selectman Deignan- Opened the Public Hearing for Continuance -Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars-Class II License. Second by G. Solas. Roll Call: Deignan, aye; Solas, aye; Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4- 0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
7:30 PM Public Hearing Continuance-Barry Bixby Automotive, LLC dba European Motor Cars-Class WLicense 7:30 PM Selectm…
| make a motion to continue the remand hearing on Barry Bixby's application for a Class 2 license, generally, until the Superior Court renders a decision on his Motion to Lift Stay and determines whether the hearing shou
| make a motion to continue the remand hearing on Barry Bixby's application for a Class 2 license, generally, until the Superior Court renders a decision on his Motion to Lift Stay and determines whether the hearing should be completed or canceled per his request
From the minutes
“G. Solas- | make a motion to continue the remand hearing on Barry Bixby's application for a Class 2 license, generally, until the Superior Court renders a decision on his Motion to Lift Stay and determines whether the hearing should be completed or canceled per his request. Roll Call: Deignan, aye; Solas, aye; Mills, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Adjourn the regular session at 7:31 PM
To adjourn the regular session at 7:31 PM
From the minutes
“M. Deignan motion to adjourn the regular session at 7:31 PM. Second by Selectman G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (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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