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February 21, 2023
14 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 and, (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
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“At 6:00 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 and, (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..”
Approve the Warrant for the week of February 21, 2023: 23-34B Payroll $130,444.34; 23- 33A Withholdings $36,757.27; 23-33 Warrant $51,416.27; 23-33R Refund Warrant $1,068.23; 23-33R1 Refund Warrant $13,138.79
To approve the Warrant for the week of February 21, 2023: 23-34B Payroll $130,444.34; 23- 33A Withholdings $36,757.27; 23-33 Warrant $51,416.27; 23-33R Refund Warrant $1,068.23; 23-33R1 Refund Warrant $13,138.79
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of February 21, 2023: 23-34B Payroll $130,444.34; 23- 33A Withholdings $36,757.27; 23-33 Warrant $51,416.27; 23-33R Refund Warrant $1,068.23; 23-33R1 Refund Warrant $13,138.79. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 30 and February 6, 2023
To approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 30 and February 6, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 30 and February 6, 2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Acquire property from the Rehoboth Housing Authority in exchange for the Anawan School
To acquire property from the Rehoboth Housing Authority in exchange for the Anawan School
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Vote to Amend Motion Made on 11/28/22 for the Anawan School Property Swap Between the TOR and the Rehoboth Housing Authority On November 28*, the Board voted to acquire property from the Rehoboth Housing Authority in exchange for the Anawan School..”
Vote to Amend Motion Made on 11/28/22 for the Anawan School Property Swap Between the TOR and the Rehoboth Housing Au…
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire, from the Rehoboth Housing Authority the land off Anawan Street, shown as parcel 46-5 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps, including 6.08 acres more or. less, as authorize
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire, from the Rehoboth Housing Authority the land off Anawan Street, shown as parcel 46-5 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps, including 6.08 acres more or. less, as authorized pursuant to Article 10 of the May 14, 2022 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, tr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property; And | hereby move that the Board of Selectmen convey, to the Rehoboth Housing Authority the land with the buildings thereon located at 51/55 Bay State Road consisting of approximately 5.41 acres, more or less, as shown as parcel 39-97 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps as authorized pursuant to Article 10 of the May 14, 2022 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the conveyance of said property
From the minutes
“G. Solas- | hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire, from the Rehoboth Housing Authority the land off Anawan Street, shown as parcel 46-5 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps, including 6.08 acres more or. less, as authorized pursuant to Article 10 of the May 14, 2022 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, tr., to execute and enter into any and all documents … at 51/55 Bay State Road consisting of approximately 5.41 acres, more or less, as shown as parcel 39-97 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps as authorized pursuant to Article 10 of the May 14, 2022 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the conveyance of said property. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Fire Department Software Update Proposal and Allow the Fire Chief to Sign Proposal The Fire Chief nee…
Approve software update with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for a total of $9550 for ' FY24 and to allow the Fire Chief to sign agreement
To approve software update with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for a total of $9550 for ' FY24 and to allow the Fire Chief to sign agreement
From the minutes
“G, Solas- motion to approve software update with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for a total of $9550 for ' FY24 and to allow the Fire Chief to sign agreement. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve the Request for a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Health and Human Services Department for a Total of $…
Table discussion until we know what direction we are going in, perhaps late April
To table discussion until we know what direction we are going in, perhaps late April
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to table discussion until we know what direction we are going in, perhaps late April. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Budget Amendment for $7988.00 from COA PT Salary Line to Health and Human Services FT Salary Richard …
Table for the purpose of defeat
To table for the purpose of defeat
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to table for the purpose of defeat. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Deignan, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between TOR and Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc., effective February 22, 2023, to March 1, 2024
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc., effective February 22, 2023, to March 1, 2024
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc., effective February 22, 2023, to March 1, 2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers Jennifer Shallcross and Kaaren Silverman +
Approve COA Volunteers Jennifer Shallcross and Kaaren Silverman
To Approve COA Volunteers Jennifer Shallcross and Kaaren Silverman
From the minutes
“G, Solas- motion to Approve COA Volunteers Jennifer Shallcross and Kaaren Silverman. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between TOR and Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc
Approve the promotion of Steven Thomas to the Mechanic’s position in the Highway . + Department, effective immediately
To approve the promotion of Steven Thomas to the Mechanic’s position in the Highway . + Department, effective immediately
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the promotion of Steven Thomas to the Mechanic’s position in the Highway . + Department, effective immediately. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Road Races for Ocean State Multisport May 7, 2023, and August 6, 2023 ‘Two upcoming road races which …
Approve road races for Ocean State Multisport on May 7, 2023 and August 6, 2023
To approve road races for Ocean State Multisport on May 7, 2023 and August 6, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve road races for Ocean State Multisport on May 7, 2023 and August 6, 2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve the 2022 ABCC Annual Report for the amount of $20,710.00
To approve the 2022 ABCC Annual Report for the amount of $20,710.00
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the 2022 ABCC Annual Report for the amount of $20,710.00. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:40 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:40 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:40 PM. Second by Selectman G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, 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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