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July 1, 2024
20 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: George Solas
Every vote, in order
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Selectman Pereira, seconded by Selectman Mills. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Pereira)
Ratify Warrant from the week of June 24, 2024: 24-52B Payroll $186,167.32 date 6/24/2024; 24-51A Withholdings $43,141.18 date 6/20/2024; 24-51 Warrant $104,726.89 date 6/20/2024; 24-51R Refund Warrant $8,098.31 date 6/20
Ratify Warrant from the week of June 24, 2024: 24-52B Payroll $186,167.32 date 6/24/2024; 24-51A Withholdings $43,141.18 date 6/20/2024; 24-51 Warrant $104,726.89 date 6/20/2024; 24-51R Refund Warrant $8,098.31 date 6/20/2024; 24-51R1 Refund Warrant $5,985.75 date 6/20/2024
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- ratify Warrant from the week of June 24, 2024: 24-52B Payroll $186,167.32 date 6/24/2024; 24-51A Withholdings $43,141.18 date 6/20/2024; 24-51 Warrant $104,726.89 date 6/20/2024; 24-51R Refund Warrant $8,098.31 date 6/20/2024; 24-51R1 Refund Warrant $5,985.75 date 6/20/2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Warrant for the week of July 1, 2024: 24-53B Payroll $171,395.02 date 7/3/2024; 24-52A Withholdings $169,833.15 date 6/27/2024; 24-52 Warrant $251,861.32 date 6/27/2024; 24-525 Supplemental Warrant $352,233.03 date 6/27/
Warrant for the week of July 1, 2024: 24-53B Payroll $171,395.02 date 7/3/2024; 24-52A Withholdings $169,833.15 date 6/27/2024; 24-52 Warrant $251,861.32 date 6/27/2024; 24-525 Supplemental Warrant $352,233.03 date 6/27/2024; 24-52R Refund Warrant $525.34 date 6/27/2024; 24-52R-1 Refund Warrant $712.99 date 6/27/2024; 24-52V Veterans Warrant $4,145.54 date 7/1/2024; motion to approve
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- Warrant for the week of July 1, 2024: 24-53B Payroll $171,395.02 date 7/3/2024; 24-52A Withholdings $169,833.15 date 6/27/2024; 24-52 Warrant $251,861.32 date 6/27/2024; 24-525 Supplemental Warrant $352,233.03 date 6/27/2024; 24-52R Refund Warrant $525.34 date 6/27/2024; 24-52R-1 Refund Warrant $712.99 date 6/27/2024; 24-52V Veterans Warrant $4,145.54 date 7/1/2024; motion to approve. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for Monday, May 20", 2024 and June 3 and 10, 2024
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for Monday, May 20", 2024 and June 3 and 10, 2024
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for Monday, May 20", 2024 and June 3 and 10, 2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve the ratification of the bid award to East Side Plastering, LLC previously approved by the Chairman for the amount of $279,763.53
To approve the ratification of the bid award to East Side Plastering, LLC previously approved by the Chairman for the amount of $279,763.53
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the ratification of the bid award to East Side Plastering, LLC previously approved by the Chairman for the amount of $279,763.53. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve Task Order #8 from Wilcox & Barton for the drywell work at the HHS building and to authorize the Chair to sign the authorization form
To approve Task Order #8 from Wilcox & Barton for the drywell work at the HHS building and to authorize the Chair to sign the authorization form
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve Task Order #8 from Wilcox & Barton for the drywell work at the HHS building and to authorize the Chair to sign the authorization form. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY25 Support & Incentive Grant of $41,199 for the Police Department
To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY25 Support & Incentive Grant of $41,199 for the Police Department
The minutes give the count (3-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY25 Support & Incentive Grant of $41,199 for the Police Department. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY25 Training Grant of $16,017.52 for the Police Department
To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY25 Training Grant of $16,017.52 for the Police Department
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY25 Training Grant of $16,017.52 for the Police Department. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve the first disbursement of $156,625.00 to the Antiquarian Society for library services per our FY25 agreement
To approve the first disbursement of $156,625.00 to the Antiquarian Society for library services per our FY25 agreement
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the first disbursement of $156,625.00 to the Antiquarian Society for library services per our FY25 agreement. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Ratify Approval of New Hire Bridget Garrity as Office Administrator to the Planning Board/Conservation Commission and…
Ratify approval of the hiring of Bridget Garrity to the Planning Board/Conservation Commission and ZBA, as of July 1st, 2024
To ratify approval of the hiring of Bridget Garrity to the Planning Board/Conservation Commission and ZBA, as of July 1st, 2024
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to ratify approval of the hiring of Bridget Garrity to the Planning Board/Conservation Commission and ZBA, as of July 1st, 2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Hawkers & Peddlers License for Benjamin Bell of Trinity Solar, LLC
Approve and sign the Hawkers & Peddlers license for Benjamin Bell of Trinity Solar, LLC effective July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
To approve and sign the Hawkers & Peddlers license for Benjamin Bell of Trinity Solar, LLC effective July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“R. Johnson - motion to approve and sign the Hawkers & Peddlers license for Benjamin Bell of Trinity Solar, LLC effective July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Employment Agreement for Karl Drown as BOH Agent
Vote and approve and sign the employment agreement between the TOR and Karl Drown on BOH Agent, effective July 1st to June 30", 2025
To vote and approve and sign the employment agreement between the TOR and Karl Drown on BOH Agent, effective July 1st to June 30", 2025
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to vote and approve and sign the employment agreement between the TOR and Karl Drown on BOH Agent, effective July 1st to June 30", 2025. Second R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve and Sign Employment Agreement for Karl Drown as BOH Agent D. Pereira- motion to vote and approve and …
Appoint Raymond Olivier to the Rehoboth Housing Authority, effective July 1st 2024 to April 1st, 2025, to fill the vacancy and finish the term from Stephen Silva until the next town election
To appoint Raymond Olivier to the Rehoboth Housing Authority, effective July 1st 2024 to April 1st, 2025, to fill the vacancy and finish the term from Stephen Silva until the next town election
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint Raymond Olivier to the Rehoboth Housing Authority, effective July 1st 2024 to April 1st, 2025, to fill the vacancy and finish the term from Stephen Silva until the next town election. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Appoint Joseph Collins-CPC Rehoboth Housing Authority Representative, effective July 1%, 2024 to June 30", 2026, to fill the vacancy and finish the term of Stephen Silva
To appoint Joseph Collins-CPC Rehoboth Housing Authority Representative, effective July 1%, 2024 to June 30", 2026, to fill the vacancy and finish the term of Stephen Silva
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint Joseph Collins-CPC Rehoboth Housing Authority Representative, effective July 1%, 2024 to June 30", 2026, to fill the vacancy and finish the term of Stephen Silva. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Appoint Kelly McNaughton to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee; Christina Pastorello to the Town Events Committee; and Nelson Custodio to the IT Committee, effective July Ist 2024 to June 30", 2025
To appoint Kelly McNaughton to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee; Christina Pastorello to the Town Events Committee; and Nelson Custodio to the IT Committee, effective July Ist 2024 to June 30", 2025
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint Kelly McNaughton to the Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee; Christina Pastorello to the Town Events Committee; and Nelson Custodio to the IT Committee, effective July Ist 2024 to June 30", 2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
to Reappoint: Robert E Johnson II-ACO; Brian McKearney-Assistant ACO; John “Jake” D. Kramer-Director_of Veteran’s Ser…
Reappoint Robert E. Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney-Assistant Animal Control Officer; ‘also, vote to reappoint Sandra Ruscetta as Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator
To reappoint Robert E. Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney-Assistant Animal Control Officer; ‘also, vote to reappoint Sandra Ruscetta as Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator
Yes: Mills, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- vote to reappoint Robert E. Johnson Il as Animal Control Officer and Brian McKearney-Assistant Animal Control Officer; ‘also, vote to reappoint Sandra Ruscetta as Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator. Second by L. Mills. Vote 3-0 Selectman Johnson abstained..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Mills)
Reappoint John “Jake” D. Kramer-Director of Veteran’s Services and Veteran's Grave Officer; Melissa Shea-Outreach and Human Services Coordinator; Geraldine Hamel-Public Health Nurse and Public Information Officer; Stepha
To reappoint John “Jake” D. Kramer-Director of Veteran’s Services and Veteran's Grave Officer; Melissa Shea-Outreach and Human Services Coordinator; Geraldine Hamel-Public Health Nurse and Public Information Officer; Stephanie Reis-Part-Time Public Health Nurse; Karl Drown-Public Information Officer; Mark Hass-Public Weigher Live Stock; Ralph Arguin-School Municipal Project Liaison; Raymond White-Sealer of Weights and Measures; Lisa Dias-Cabral-Treasurer/Collector and SMHG Representative; Lindsey Sylvia-Assistant Treasurer; Deborah Arruda-Alternate SMHG Representative; Kate Feodoroff-Special Labor Town Counsel; Eric Brainsky-Special Municipal Town Counsel; Jay Talerman- Town Counsel; Daniel Roach-Town Planner/Conservation Agent
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to reappoint John “Jake” D. Kramer-Director of Veteran’s Services and Veteran's Grave Officer; Melissa Shea-Outreach and Human Services Coordinator; Geraldine Hamel-Public Health Nurse and Public Information Officer; Stephanie Reis-Part-Time Public Health Nurse; Karl Drown-Public Information Officer; Mark Hass-Public Weigher Live Stock; Ralph Arguin-School Municipal Project Liaison; Raymond White-Sealer of Weights and Measures; Lisa Dias-Cabral-Treasurer/Collector and SMHG Representative; Lindsey Sylvia-Assistant Treasurer; Deborah Arruda-Alternate SMHG Representative; Kate Feodoroff-Special Labor Town Counsel; Eric Brainsky-Special Municipal Town Counsel; Jay Talerman- Town Counsel; Daniel Roach-Town Planner/Conservation Agent. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve and Sign Employment Agreement for Karl Drown as BOH Agent D. Pereira- motion to vote and approve and …
Appoint Lindsey Strese, Amanda Silva, Alisha Boulay, Joseph Reis, and Aoife Fogarty to the Traffic Control Unit, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
To appoint Lindsey Strese, Amanda Silva, Alisha Boulay, Joseph Reis, and Aoife Fogarty to the Traffic Control Unit, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint Lindsey Strese, Amanda Silva, Alisha Boulay, Joseph Reis, and Aoife Fogarty to the Traffic Control Unit, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Relavent Systems, Inc
A motion to approve and sign the Relavent Systems, Inc’s software “As-A Service Agreement
A motion to approve and sign the Relavent Systems, Inc’s software “As-A Service Agreement
From the minutes
“S. Vadnais- a motion to approve and sign the Relavent Systems, Inc’s software “As-A Service Agreement. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Vadnais, second: Pereira)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:35 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:35 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:35 PM. Second by Selectman D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
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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