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May 6, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., George Solas, Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session at 6:35 PM. pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 390A, 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 bargain
To enter Executive Session at 6:35 PM. pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 390A, 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
“On a motion made by Selectman Solas, seconded by Selectman Johnson, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:35 PM. pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 390A, 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..” (Motion: Solas)
Warrant for the week of May 6, 2024: 24-45B Payroll $139,577.49; 24-44A Withholdings $34,883.31; 24-44 Warrant $132,614.68; motion to approve
Warrant for the week of May 6, 2024: 24-45B Payroll $139,577.49; 24-44A Withholdings $34,883.31; 24-44 Warrant $132,614.68; motion to approve
From the minutes
“G. Solas- Warrant for the week of May 6, 2024: 24-45B Payroll $139,577.49; 24-44A Withholdings $34,883.31; 24-44 Warrant $132,614.68; motion to approve. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the Green Energy 2024 Grant projects and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents necessary, on behalf of the Chair. The deadline for the applications is May 10, 2024
To approve the Green Energy 2024 Grant projects and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents necessary, on behalf of the Chair. The deadline for the applications is May 10, 2024
Yes: Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the Green Energy 2024 Grant projects and further to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all documents necessary, on behalf of the Chair. The deadline for the applications is May 10, 2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Award Bid for Foundation Work at 334 Anawan St- Ambulance Garage: Able Concrete Form Co., D.W. Forms & Floors…
Award the foundation work for the Ambulance Garage to Able Concrete Form Company, at the cost of $34, 800.00
To award the foundation work for the Ambulance Garage to Able Concrete Form Company, at the cost of $34, 800.00
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- to award the foundation work for the Ambulance Garage to Able Concrete Form Company, at the cost of $34, 800.00. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Project for Resurfacing Chip & Shim on Various Locations
Approve the Chapter 90 project, as submitted by the Superintendent of Highway, to resurface and shim streets in Rehoboth
To approve the Chapter 90 project, as submitted by the Superintendent of Highway, to resurface and shim streets in Rehoboth
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the Chapter 90 project, as submitted by the Superintendent of Highway, to resurface and shim streets in Rehoboth. Second by G. Solas. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Request for State Funds for Library Services $14,643.65 Board of Selec…
Accept the State Aid funding of $14,643.65 for the Library Services and authorize the Treasurer to forward the funding to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, per our agreement
To accept the State Aid funding of $14,643.65 for the Library Services and authorize the Treasurer to forward the funding to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, per our agreement
From the minutes
“G. Solas- to accept the State Aid funding of $14,643.65 for the Library Services and authorize the Treasurer to forward the funding to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, per our agreement. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Appoint David Paine, Jr to the Council on Aging Board
Approved David Paine, Jr to the Council on Aging Board, effective 5/6/2024 to 6/30/2027
To approved David Paine, Jr to the Council on Aging Board, effective 5/6/2024 to 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to approved David Paine, Jr to the Council on Aging Board, effective 5/6/2024 to 6/30/2027. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Vote Recognition of 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Present the Town Clerk, Laura Schwall with a sign Proclamation from the BOS in recognition of the hard work she puts forth along with her staff
To present the Town Clerk, Laura Schwall with a sign Proclamation from the BOS in recognition of the hard work she puts forth along with her staff
From the minutes
“G. Solas- to present the Town Clerk, Laura Schwall with a sign Proclamation from the BOS in recognition of the hard work she puts forth along with her staff. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:27 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:27 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:27 PM. Second by Selectman G. Solas, Vote 4-0.” (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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