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August 21, 2023
18 recorded votes, 3 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
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; (7) to review and approve Executive Session Minutes: 7/24/2023
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Robert Johnson tl At 6:43 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; (7) to review and approve Executive Session Minutes: 7/24/2023..”
Ratify the Warrant for the week of August 14, 2023: 24-07B Payroll $134,243.80; 24- O6A Withholdings $33,713.45; 24-06 Warrant $2,911,998.78
To ratify the Warrant for the week of August 14, 2023: 24-07B Payroll $134,243.80; 24- O6A Withholdings $33,713.45; 24-06 Warrant $2,911,998.78
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to ratify the Warrant for the week of August 14, 2023: 24-07B Payroll $134,243.80; 24- O6A Withholdings $33,713.45; 24-06 Warrant $2,911,998.78; Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve the Warrant for the week of August 21, 2023: 24-08B Payroll $139,909.39; 24-07A Withholdings $37,022.09; 24-07 Warrant $76,901.21
To approve the Warrant for the week of August 21, 2023: 24-08B Payroll $139,909.39; 24-07A Withholdings $37,022.09; 24-07 Warrant $76,901.21
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of August 21, 2023: 24-08B Payroll $139,909.39; 24-07A Withholdings $37,022.09; 24-07 Warrant $76,901.21. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Approve and hold the Executive Minutes for July 24, 2023 in Executive Session
To approve and hold the Executive Minutes for July 24, 2023 in Executive Session
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“7/24/2023 The Board voted to approve and hold the Executive Minutes for July 24, 2023 in Executive Session..”
Approve amendments to the July 24, 2023 Regular Minutes
To approve amendments to the July 24, 2023 Regular Minutes
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve amendments to the July 24, 2023 Regular Minutes. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote Fall Special Town Meeting Date and Open the Warrant
Schedule the Fall Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, November 14th at 7PM to be held in the Museum Building at Francis Farm
To schedule the Fall Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, November 14th at 7PM to be held in the Museum Building at Francis Farm
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to schedule the Fall Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, November 14th at 7PM to be held in the Museum Building at Francis Farm. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote Fall Special Town Meeting Date and Open the Warrant G. Solas- motion to schedule the Fall Special Town Meeting f…
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant and have it close on Monday, September 11, 2023
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant and have it close on Monday, September 11, 2023
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant and have it close on Monday, September 11, 2023. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Discussion on Civic Plus-AudioEye Software Program for Town Website, with possible action
Approve and sign the quote of $4,200.00 with Civic Plus-Custom AudioEye Software program
To approve and sign the quote of $4,200.00 with Civic Plus-Custom AudioEye Software program
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the quote of $4,200.00 with Civic Plus-Custom AudioEye Software program. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Acquire the Property and Buildings on 133 Bay State Road as per the May 9 2023 Annual Town Meeting-Article 23
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire, as authorized pursuant to Article 23 of the May 9, 2023 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting, the property and buildings thereon known as 133 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA for th
| hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire, as authorized pursuant to Article 23 of the May 9, 2023 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting, the property and buildings thereon known as 133 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA for the sum of $45,000.00 to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Rehoboth Historical Commission, and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property
From the minutes
“G. Solas- | hereby move that the Board of Selectmen acquire, as authorized pursuant to Article 23 of the May 9, 2023 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting, the property and buildings thereon known as 133 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA for the sum of $45,000.00 to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Rehoboth Historical Commission, and further to authorize the Chair, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve 2nd Quarter Payment of $59,178.49 PEG Franchise Fees-Comcast
Approve the Comcast franchise fees, for second quarter of 2023, for the amount of $59,178.49
To approve the Comcast franchise fees, for second quarter of 2023, for the amount of $59,178.49
From the minutes
“G. Solas- vote to approve the Comcast franchise fees, for second quarter of 2023, for the amount of $59,178.49. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote Appointments for the Traffic Control Unit-David Ferreira, Julie Greene Lacey, Joseph Robitaille, Jr.; Conservati…
Appoint David Ferreira, Julie Greene Lacey, Joseph Robitaille, Jr. to the Traffic Control Unit; William and Debra Baptista to the Town Events Committee, and Matthew L. Habershaw as the Conservation Commission Associate M
To appoint David Ferreira, Julie Greene Lacey, Joseph Robitaille, Jr. to the Traffic Control Unit; William and Debra Baptista to the Town Events Committee, and Matthew L. Habershaw as the Conservation Commission Associate Member, all effective 8/21/23 to 6/30/24
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint David Ferreira, Julie Greene Lacey, Joseph Robitaille, Jr. to the Traffic Control Unit; William and Debra Baptista to the Town Events Committee, and Matthew L. Habershaw as the Conservation Commission Associate Member, all effective 8/21/23 to 6/30/24. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Appoint Mary E. Solas as the CPC-Parks Commission Rep, effective 8/21/23- 6/30/24
To appoint Mary E. Solas as the CPC-Parks Commission Rep, effective 8/21/23- 6/30/24
Yes: Deignan, Mills, VadnaisAbstained: Solas
From the minutes
“M. Deignan- motion to appoint Mary E. Solas as the CPC-Parks Commission Rep, effective 8/21/23- 6/30/24. Second by L. Mills. Vote 3-0 Selectman Solas abstained..” (Motion: Deignan, second: Mills)
Appoint Election Workers: Elizabeth-Ann Brink as Unenrolled-Inspector-PCT 1 and James Brink as Republican-Inspector-PCT 1, effective 8/21/23 to 8/14/24
To appoint Election Workers: Elizabeth-Ann Brink as Unenrolled-Inspector-PCT 1 and James Brink as Republican-Inspector-PCT 1, effective 8/21/23 to 8/14/24
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Election Workers: Elizabeth-Ann Brink as Unenrolled-Inspector-PCT 1 and James Brink as Republican-Inspector-PCT 1, effective 8/21/23 to 8/14/24. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4- 0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteers: Jack Lynch, James Brink, Elizabeth-Ann Brink, Brendan Brown, Avery Brown, Amy Abrams,…
Approve COA Volunteers: Jack Lynch, James Brink, Elizabeth-Ann Brink, Brendan Brown, Avery.Brown, Amy Abrams, Stephen Donovan, Laura Lauriston, and Mary-Ellen Pereira
To approve COA Volunteers: Jack Lynch, James Brink, Elizabeth-Ann Brink, Brendan Brown, Avery.Brown, Amy Abrams, Stephen Donovan, Laura Lauriston, and Mary-Ellen Pereira
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve COA Volunteers: Jack Lynch, James Brink, Elizabeth-Ann Brink, Brendan Brown, Avery.Brown, Amy Abrams, Stephen Donovan, Laura Lauriston, and Mary-Ellen Pereira. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote to Approve and Sign Chapter 90 Final Report for Line Painting
Approve and sign the Chapter 90 Final Report for the line painting on Fairview Ave, Tremont St, New St, Danforth and Perryville
To approve and sign the Chapter 90 Final Report for the line painting on Fairview Ave, Tremont St, New St, Danforth and Perryville
From the minutes
“G. Solas- to approve and sign the Chapter 90 Final Report for the line painting on Fairview Ave, Tremont St, New St, Danforth and Perryville. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Discussion on Civic Plus-AudioEye Software Program for Town Website, with possible action
Approve and sign the contract between the TOR and Oakhill Engineering, LLC for services at 44 Bliss Street and 165 Fairview Ave
To approve and sign the contract between the TOR and Oakhill Engineering, LLC for services at 44 Bliss Street and 165 Fairview Ave
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the contract between the TOR and Oakhill Engineering, LLC for services at 44 Bliss Street and 165 Fairview Ave. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Vote Appointment Thomas Nicholson-Conservation Commission Associate Member This Appointment was tabled at the August …
Appointment Thomas Nicholson as Conservation Commission-Associate Member, effective 8/21/23 to 6/30/24
To appointment Thomas Nicholson as Conservation Commission-Associate Member, effective 8/21/23 to 6/30/24
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appointment Thomas Nicholson as Conservation Commission-Associate Member, effective 8/21/23 to 6/30/24. Second by M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Deignan)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:48 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:48 PM
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:48 PM. Second by Selectman M. Deignan. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Deignan)
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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