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January 8, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II
Absent: Michael P. Deignan
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Ratify Warrant for the week of December 18, 2023: Submitted and not read: 24-25B Payroll $141,826.48; 24-24A Withholdings $54,062.08; 24-24 Warrant $166,454.39
To ratify Warrant for the week of December 18, 2023: Submitted and not read: 24-25B Payroll $141,826.48; 24-24A Withholdings $54,062.08; 24-24 Warrant $166,454.39
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to ratify Warrant for the week of December 18, 2023: Submitted and not read: 24-25B Payroll $141,826.48; 24-24A Withholdings $54,062.08; 24-24 Warrant $166,454.39. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Ratify Warrant for the week of December 26, 2023: Submitted and not read: 24-26B Payroll $154,127.77; 24-25A Withholdings $37,659.45; 24-25 Warrant $169.455.40
To ratify Warrant for the week of December 26, 2023: Submitted and not read: 24-26B Payroll $154,127.77; 24-25A Withholdings $37,659.45; 24-25 Warrant $169.455.40
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to ratify Warrant for the week of December 26, 2023: Submitted and not read: 24-26B Payroll $154,127.77; 24-25A Withholdings $37,659.45; 24-25 Warrant $169.455.40. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Ratify Warrant for the week of January 2, 2024: Submitted and not read: 24-27B Payroll $129,215.24; 24-26A Withholdings $154,903.70; 24-26 Warrant $173,143.39; 24-26V Veterans Warrant $5,425.24
To ratify Warrant for the week of January 2, 2024: Submitted and not read: 24-27B Payroll $129,215.24; 24-26A Withholdings $154,903.70; 24-26 Warrant $173,143.39; 24-26V Veterans Warrant $5,425.24
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to ratify Warrant for the week of January 2, 2024: Submitted and not read: 24-27B Payroll $129,215.24; 24-26A Withholdings $154,903.70; 24-26 Warrant $173,143.39; 24-26V Veterans Warrant $5,425.24. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“12/4/2023 and 12/11/2023 On a motion made by Seiectman G. Solas, seconded by Selectman R. Johnson, the Regular Minutes for December 4, 2023 and December 11, 2023 were approved. Vote 4-0.”
Approve the Warrant for the week of January 8, 2024: 24-28B Payroll $140,886.55; 24- 27A Withholdings $34,920.71; 24-27 Warrant $83,381.31
To approve the Warrant for the week of January 8, 2024: 24-28B Payroll $140,886.55; 24- 27A Withholdings $34,920.71; 24-27 Warrant $83,381.31
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Warrant for the week of January 8, 2024: 24-28B Payroll $140,886.55; 24- 27A Withholdings $34,920.71; 24-27 Warrant $83,381.31. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Year 5 Annual Report MS4 General Permit for FY23 ..-S. Pimental, D. Arruda, L. Mills and K. Chace had…
Approve the report that was submitted by Fuss & O’Neil and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the report
To approve the report that was submitted by Fuss & O’Neil and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the report
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the report that was submitted by Fuss & O’Neil and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the report. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
We’re doing a point source evaluation. Once determined that the point source is non- : «municipal, it’s by a private individual, then is the Town’s action to enforce against that individual? » Selectman Mills replied yes
We’re doing a point source evaluation. Once determined that the point source is non- : «municipal, it’s by a private individual, then is the Town’s action to enforce against that individual? » Selectman Mills replied yes but, the Town’s job, as mandated by the State, is to find out where the source of the pollutant is coming from, get it to be corrected and clean up the site. The Town has no choice; this is not an option! Suggestion is that when found, the individual/resident is contacted to discuss how it'll be rectified and move forward — perhaps not start fining people and being heavy handed right off the bat and, instead there should be a strong communication about the issue. It’s important and people should know it’s coming! This comes under Stormwater. Selectman Solas questioned if streams that run through backyard, will also be tested. The State is testing and hoping to catch issues before it hits the streams. This is important and these are the tools to make sure we are protecting our water. The State is leaving it to the Town- The State gets the report, does testing and sends the results back to the Town to let the Town know what’s causing the issues and where it’s coming from. These are contaminants that should go into a tributary and eventually reach our rivers and streams, or into the ground water. The Chair recommends a discussion, for the ATM, and putting serious thought into a Stormwater Agent and how that’s handled. It’s currently an elected office and in the past, it’s been a fairly simple task that the individual would do but in light of what’s happening, the Stormwater Agent now has a greater burden, and in fact, what the Board is doing in assisting is what a Stormwater Agent would be doing. So, because of the complexity of this now for being an unpaid volunteer position, the Board needs to discuss on how to move forward- perhaps put in an article where the position can be an Appointed position. The Chair asked the Town Administrator to schedule a discussion, on how to move ahead with the position of Stormwater Agent. The Town Administrator stated to the Chair that the Town has voted to move forward with appointing this position, but will confirm. Action item (2): Vote to Approve Wilcox & Barton Task Order #7 Private Well POET System Operation & Maintenance : LuMills--motion to approve Task Order #7 as submitted and authorize the Chair to sign it
From the minutes
“Chairman Vadnais- we’re doing a point source evaluation. Once determined that the point source is non- : «municipal, it’s by a private individual, then is the Town’s action to enforce against that individual? » Selectman Mills replied yes but, the Town’s job, as mandated by the State, is to find out where the source of the pollutant is coming from, get it to be corrected and clean up the site. The Town has no … to move ahead with the position of Stormwater Agent. The Town Administrator stated to the Chair that the Town has voted to move forward with appointing this position, but will confirm. Action item (2): Vote to Approve Wilcox & Barton Task Order #7 Private Well POET System Operation & Maintenance : LuMills--motion to approve Task Order #7 as submitted and authorize the Chair to sign it. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Final Reports for 23-06 and 23-07 Resurfacing-Chip Seal $307,024.77
Approve and sign the final Chapter 90 documents for completed work on re-surfacing projects 23-06 and 23-07
To approve and sign the final Chapter 90 documents for completed work on re-surfacing projects 23-06 and 23-07
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve and sign the final Chapter 90 documents for completed work on re-surfacing projects 23-06 and 23-07. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Approve and sign the Utility Installation License for MJD Excavating, Inc
To approve and sign the Utility Installation License for MJD Excavating, Inc
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve and sign the Utility Installation License for MJD Excavating, Inc. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Class Il 2024 License Renewals for Jim’s Rims, inc
Approve Class I! 2024 License Renewals for Jim’s Rims, Inc. dba Wheels Unlimited, 40R Fall River Avenue; AutoShow Sales and Service, LLC, 4 Falls Street and Manny & Sons Auto Repair and Tire, Inc., 2 Park Street, effecti
To approve Class I! 2024 License Renewals for Jim’s Rims, Inc. dba Wheels Unlimited, 40R Fall River Avenue; AutoShow Sales and Service, LLC, 4 Falls Street and Manny & Sons Auto Repair and Tire, Inc., 2 Park Street, effective 1/1/2024 — 12/31/2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Class I! 2024 License Renewals for Jim’s Rims, Inc. dba Wheels Unlimited, 40R Fall River Avenue; AutoShow Sales and Service, LLC, 4 Falls Street and Manny & Sons Auto Repair and Tire, Inc., 2 Park Street, effective 1/1/2024 — 12/31/2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve New Hires Nathan MacKenzie and Daisy Von Schrader as videographers
Approve new hires Nathan MacKenzie and Daisy Von Schrader as Videographers for the Media and Communication Dept
To approve new hires Nathan MacKenzie and Daisy Von Schrader as Videographers for the Media and Communication Dept
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve new hires Nathan MacKenzie and Daisy Von Schrader as Videographers for the Media and Communication Dept. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Appointments: Susan Ohsberg-Advisory Finance Committee and Matthew Habershaw-Conservation Commission …
Appoint Matthew Habershaw-Conservation Commission Member, effective 1/8//2024- 6/30/2026
To appoint Matthew Habershaw-Conservation Commission Member, effective 1/8//2024- 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“G. Solas- to appoint Matthew Habershaw-Conservation Commission Member, effective 1/8//2024- 6/30/2026. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Susan Ohsberg to the Advisory Finance Committee, effective 1/8/2024- 6/30/2024
To appoint Susan Ohsberg to the Advisory Finance Committee, effective 1/8/2024- 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Susan Ohsberg to the Advisory Finance Committee, effective 1/8/2024- 6/30/2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Michael Cruz and Catherine Charbonneau to the Cultural Council, effective 1/8/2024-1/8/2027
To appoint Michael Cruz and Catherine Charbonneau to the Cultural Council, effective 1/8/2024-1/8/2027
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Michael Cruz and Catherine Charbonneau to the Cultural Council, effective 1/8/2024-1/8/2027. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteer-Henry Pires, Jr
Approve COA volunteer Henry Pires, Jr
Approve COA volunteer Henry Pires, Jr
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion approve COA volunteer Henry Pires, Jr. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve State Aid Funds of $14,426.43 for the Blanding Library
Accept the funds from the state in the amount of $14,426.43 and authorize the . Treasurer to submit the funds to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the needs of the Blanding Library
To accept the funds from the state in the amount of $14,426.43 and authorize the . Treasurer to submit the funds to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the needs of the Blanding Library
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to accept the funds from the state in the amount of $14,426.43 and authorize the . Treasurer to submit the funds to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the needs of the Blanding Library. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the 2024 Bristol Elder Services, Inc agreement in the amount of $24,852.00 for the year-and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement
To approve the 2024 Bristol Elder Services, Inc agreement in the amount of $24,852.00 for the year-and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the 2024 Bristol Elder Services, Inc agreement in the amount of $24,852.00 for the year-and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Year 5 Annual Report MS4 General Permit for FY23 ..-S. Pimental, D. Arruda, L. Mills and K. Chace had…
Approve the 2024 Underground Gas Storage Permit and authorize the Chair to sign, and waive the $10 fee
To approve the 2024 Underground Gas Storage Permit and authorize the Chair to sign, and waive the $10 fee
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the 2024 Underground Gas Storage Permit and authorize the Chair to sign, and waive the $10 fee. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Solas)
Approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 and submit all necessary signed paperwork to the ABCC: Kalimay LLC dba iAlive Restaurant, 569 Winthrop Street
To approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 and submit all necessary signed paperwork to the ABCC: Kalimay LLC dba iAlive Restaurant, 569 Winthrop Street
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the 2024 Alcoholic Beverages License for the following businesses, effective 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 and submit all necessary signed paperwork to the ABCC: Kalimay LLC dba iAlive Restaurant, 569 Winthrop Street. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Media and Communications Manager Job Description Tabled at 12/4/2023 meeting, at Chairman Vadnais’ re…
Approve Media and Communications Manager Job Description as presented by the ‘ Personnel Board
To approve Media and Communications Manager Job Description as presented by the ‘ Personnel Board
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Media and Communications Manager Job Description as presented by the ‘ Personnel Board. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:52 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:52 PM
From the minutes
“G. Solas motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:52 PM. Second by Selectman R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, 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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