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July 29, 2024
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: George Solas
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Enter Executive Session at 6:34 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract n
To enter Executive Session at 6:34 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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; (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargai
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 Johnson, seconded by Selectman Mills, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:34 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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; (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargai.” (Motion: Johnson)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Motion by L. Mills. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Ratify Warrant dated 7/22/2024: 25-03B Payroll $145,710.88; 25-02A Withholdings $48,028.06; 25-03 Warrant $41,241.51
To Ratify Warrant dated 7/22/2024: 25-03B Payroll $145,710.88; 25-02A Withholdings $48,028.06; 25-03 Warrant $41,241.51
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to Ratify Warrant dated 7/22/2024: 25-03B Payroll $145,710.88; 25-02A Withholdings $48,028.06; 25-03 Warrant $41,241.51. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve Warrant for the week of July 29, 2024: 25-04B Payroll $154,069.13 dated 8/1/2024; 25-03A Withholdings $163,407.19 dated 7/25/2024; 25-04 Warrant $160,199.31 dated 7/25/2024; 25-02A Veterans Warrant $3,302.04 date
To approve Warrant for the week of July 29, 2024: 25-04B Payroll $154,069.13 dated 8/1/2024; 25-03A Withholdings $163,407.19 dated 7/25/2024; 25-04 Warrant $160,199.31 dated 7/25/2024; 25-02A Veterans Warrant $3,302.04 dated 8/1/2024
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve Warrant for the week of July 29, 2024: 25-04B Payroll $154,069.13 dated 8/1/2024; 25-03A Withholdings $163,407.19 dated 7/25/2024; 25-04 Warrant $160,199.31 dated 7/25/2024; 25-02A Veterans Warrant $3,302.04 dated 8/1/2024. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Accept Regular Minutes for June 17, 2024
To accept Regular Minutes for June 17, 2024
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to accept Regular Minutes for June 17, 2024. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Discussion Regarding “Farm Bill,” with possible action
Approve the Town of Rehoboth in support of the Farm Bill to continue the SNAP program without funding cuts. And to authorize the Outreach staff to respond in support of the Bill
To approve the Town of Rehoboth in support of the Farm Bill to continue the SNAP program without funding cuts. And to authorize the Outreach staff to respond in support of the Bill
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to approve the Town of Rehoboth in support of the Farm Bill to continue the SNAP program without funding cuts. And to authorize the Outreach staff to respond in support of the Bill. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Quotes for PWS Permitting & Design for 224 Winthrop Street
Award the PWS Permitting and Design project to remove PFAS from 224 Winthrop Street to NGI as the lowest bidder
To award the PWS Permitting and Design project to remove PFAS from 224 Winthrop Street to NGI as the lowest bidder
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to award the PWS Permitting and Design project to remove PFAS from 224 Winthrop Street to NGI as the lowest bidder. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Appointments for Traffic Control Unit: Steven Smith, Johnathon Ferreira, Robert MacDonald, Michael Gr…
Appointment Steven Smith, Johnathon Ferreira, Robert MacDonald, Michael Gray, and Norman Miranda, Jr. to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 7/29/2024 to 6/30/2025
To appointment Steven Smith, Johnathon Ferreira, Robert MacDonald, Michael Gray, and Norman Miranda, Jr. to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 7/29/2024 to 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to appointment Steven Smith, Johnathon Ferreira, Robert MacDonald, Michael Gray, and Norman Miranda, Jr. to the Traffic Control Unit, effective 7/29/2024 to 6/30/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Appointments for Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural Resource Preservation Council: Carol Entin, Victor…
Appoint the following individuals to the Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural » Resource Preservation Council effective July 29, 2024 to June 30, 2027: .ye Carol Entin, representative from the Rehoboth Land Trust, Victoria
To appoint the following individuals to the Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural » Resource Preservation Council effective July 29, 2024 to June 30, 2027: .ye Carol Entin, representative from the Rehoboth Land Trust, Victoria Silvia, representative from the Finance Committee (none voting member) and Patrick Thibeault, representative from the Board of Health
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to appoint the following individuals to the Rehoboth Agricultural and Natural » Resource Preservation Council effective July 29, 2024 to June 30, 2027: .ye Carol Entin, representative from the Rehoboth Land Trust, Victoria Silvia, representative from the Finance Committee (none voting member) and Patrick Thibeault, representative from the Board of Health. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Vote on Chapter 61A Change in Use of Classified Land: 260, 264 & 268 Pine Street and 112 Broad Street fh.'
NOT exercise our right on the Notice of Intent for 260, 264 and 268 Pine Street and 1444112 Broad Street
To NOT exercise our right on the Notice of Intent for 260, 264 and 268 Pine Street and 1444112 Broad Street
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to NOT exercise our right on the Notice of Intent for 260, 264 and 268 Pine Street and 1444112 Broad Street. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 3-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Approve the employment contract between the TOR and Marisa Medeiros as Assistant to the BOS, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
To approve the employment contract between the TOR and Marisa Medeiros as Assistant to the BOS, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the employment contract between the TOR and Marisa Medeiros as Assistant to the BOS, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve the Special Town Meeting Date for September 30, 2024 at 7PM
Set the Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting for September 30, 2024 at 7PM in the Francis Hall Building
To set the Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting for September 30, 2024 at 7PM in the Francis Hall Building
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to set the Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting for September 30, 2024 at 7PM in the Francis Hall Building. Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve the Special Town Meeting Date for September 30, 2024 at 7PM R. Johnson- motion to set the Fall 2024 S…
Approve the Chapter 90 request for Project 25-01 Line Painting for the total amount of $24,103.20
To approve the Chapter 90 request for Project 25-01 Line Painting for the total amount of $24,103.20
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the Chapter 90 request for Project 25-01 Line Painting for the total amount of $24,103.20. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Johnson)
7:30P Public Notice for Pole Hearing on Summer Street
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to open the Public Hearing. Second by L. Mills. Roll call: Mills, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
And, second by Selectman Mills, the public hearing was closed
And, second by Selectman Mills, the public hearing was closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Johnson and, second by Selectman Mills, the public hearing was closed, Roll call: Mills, aye; Johnson, aye; Pereira, aye; Vadnais, aye. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Approve the relocation of a JO Pole on Summer Street
To approve the relocation of a JO Pole on Summer Street
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve the relocation of a JO Pole on Summer Street. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Pereira)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:34 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:34 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:34 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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