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August 12, 2024
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Frederick “Skip” Vadnais Jr., Leonard “Lenny” Mills Jr., George Solas, Robert Johnson II, David J. Pereira II
Absent: None
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Enter Executive Session at 6:49 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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 li
To enter Executive Session at 6:49 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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 Previously approved and held: 1/6/2020, 2/3/2020, 3/30/2020
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 Pereira, it was voted to enter Executive Session at 6:49 PM pursuant to MGL CHAPTER 30A, §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 Previously approved and held: 1/6/2020, 2/3/2020, 3/30/2020,.” (Motion: Solas)
Ratify Warrant dated 8/5/2024: 25-05B Payroll $158,968.60; 25-04A Withholdings $40,179.92; 25-05 Warrant $487,803.27
To Ratify Warrant dated 8/5/2024: 25-05B Payroll $158,968.60; 25-04A Withholdings $40,179.92; 25-05 Warrant $487,803.27
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to Ratify Warrant dated 8/5/2024: 25-05B Payroll $158,968.60; 25-04A Withholdings $40,179.92; 25-05 Warrant $487,803.27. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve Warrant for the week of August 12, 2024: 25-06B Payroll $165,454.54; 25- 05A Withholdings $41,310.24; 25-06 Warrant $314,587.11; 25-O6R Refund Warrant $1,164.00
To approve Warrant for the week of August 12, 2024: 25-06B Payroll $165,454.54; 25- 05A Withholdings $41,310.24; 25-06 Warrant $314,587.11; 25-O6R Refund Warrant $1,164.00
Yes: Johnson, Pereira, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Mills
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve Warrant for the week of August 12, 2024: 25-06B Payroll $165,454.54; 25- 05A Withholdings $41,310.24; 25-06 Warrant $314,587.11; 25-O6R Refund Warrant $1,164.00. Second by D. Pereira. Vote 4-0 Selectman Mills abstained..” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Accept Regular Minutes for July 29, 2024
To accept Regular Minutes for July 29, 2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to accept Regular Minutes for July 29, 2024. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Request Written Report from the Planning Board for Road Layouts on Hybrid Drive and Clubhouse Way-Rehoboth Co…
Request from the Planning Board the road layouts and engineers report for Hybrid Drive and Clubhouse Way
To request from the Planning Board the road layouts and engineers report for Hybrid Drive and Clubhouse Way
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to request from the Planning Board the road layouts and engineers report for Hybrid Drive and Clubhouse Way. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve License Agreement for Agricultural Property on Grear Farm Between the TOR and Kimberley Pereira
Approve and sign the license agreement for Agricultural Property on Grear Farm between the TOR and Kimberely Pereira, for grazing farm animals. The term of the agreement is 10 years
To approve and sign the license agreement for Agricultural Property on Grear Farm between the TOR and Kimberely Pereira, for grazing farm animals. The term of the agreement is 10 years
Yes: Johnson, Mills, Solas, VadnaisAbstained: Pereira
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- motion to approve and sign the license agreement for Agricultural Property on Grear Farm between the TOR and Kimberely Pereira, for grazing farm animals. The term of the agreement is 10 years Second by L. Mills. Vote 4-0 Selectman Pereira abstained..” (Motion: Johnson, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve and Sign Warrant for 2024 State Primary Elections
Approve and sign the Warrant for the 2024 State Primary Elections
To approve and sign the Warrant for the 2024 State Primary Elections
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve and sign the Warrant for the 2024 State Primary Elections. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Quarterly PEG Payment from Comcast Franchise Fee
Approve the 2nd quarter payment of $55,413.86 from Comcast and authorize the Treasurer to deposit the funds in the appropriate account
To approve the 2nd quarter payment of $55,413.86 from Comcast and authorize the Treasurer to deposit the funds in the appropriate account
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the 2nd quarter payment of $55,413.86 from Comcast and authorize the Treasurer to deposit the funds in the appropriate account. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Approve the One Day Liquor License, for Rehoboth Lions Club-James Crandall, at 95 Cameron Way on 8/23 from 5pm to 9pm for Wine & Malt
To approve the One Day Liquor License, for Rehoboth Lions Club-James Crandall, at 95 Cameron Way on 8/23 from 5pm to 9pm for Wine & Malt
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the One Day Liquor License, for Rehoboth Lions Club-James Crandall, at 95 Cameron Way on 8/23 from 5pm to 9pm for Wine & Malt. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve Hawkers & Peddlers License for Hernan Avila-Renewal by Andersen of SNE
Approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for Hernan Avila from Renewal by Andersen of SNE, effective 8/12/2024 to 12/31/2024
To approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for Hernan Avila from Renewal by Andersen of SNE, effective 8/12/2024 to 12/31/2024
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve a Hawkers & Peddlers License for Hernan Avila from Renewal by Andersen of SNE, effective 8/12/2024 to 12/31/2024. Second by L. Mills. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Mills)
Vote to Approve COA Volunteer Irene Burt
Approve Irene Burt as a volunteer for the COA
To approve Irene Burt as a volunteer for the COA
From the minutes
“D. Pereira- motion to approve Irene Burt as a volunteer for the COA. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Johnson)
Vote to Approve and Sign “Certificate of Vote” for Rehoboth Station 3 Men’s Fire Association, Inc
| make a motion to move that the Board of Selectmen convey, to the Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc., the land off Martin Street, shown as parcel 9-27 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps, as authorized p
| make a motion to move that the Board of Selectmen convey, to the Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc., the land off Martin Street, shown as parcel 9-27 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps, as authorized pursuant to Article 26 of the June 4, 2024 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting and, further to authorize the Chairman, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of said property
From the minutes
“R. Johnson- | make a motion to move that the Board of Selectmen convey, to the Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc., the land off Martin Street, shown as parcel 9-27 on the Rehoboth Town Assessor Maps, as authorized pursuant to Article 26 of the June 4, 2024 Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting and, further to authorize the Chairman, Frederick Vadnais, Jr., to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of said property. Second by G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Solas)
Vote to Approve Chapter 90 Project Request for Additional Funds for Emulsion Materials
Approve the request for additional funding from the Highway Dept for MassDOT Chapter 90 of $18,637.13
To approve the request for additional funding from the Highway Dept for MassDOT Chapter 90 of $18,637.13
From the minutes
“L. Mills- motion to approve the request for additional funding from the Highway Dept for MassDOT Chapter 90 of $18,637.13. Second D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Mills, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Quarterly PEG Payment from Comcast Franchise Fee
Approve the following Elections Workers, effective 8/15/2024 to 8/14/2025
To approve the following Elections Workers, effective 8/15/2024 to 8/14/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve the following Elections Workers, effective 8/15/2024 to 8/14/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Vote to Appoint: Patricia Dumin, Linda Andrade and Susan Ohsberg as Election Workers and Bridget Garrity as Records A…
Appoint Patricia Dumin-Election Worker-Inspector-Democrat, Precinct |; Linda Andrade-Election Worker-Inspector-Unenrolled, Precinct Il; and Susan Ohsberg-Election Worker- Inspector-Unenrolled, Precinct |, effective 8/15/
To appoint Patricia Dumin-Election Worker-Inspector-Democrat, Precinct |; Linda Andrade-Election Worker-Inspector-Unenrolled, Precinct Il; and Susan Ohsberg-Election Worker- Inspector-Unenrolled, Precinct |, effective 8/15/2024 to 8/14/2025
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Patricia Dumin-Election Worker-Inspector-Democrat, Precinct |; Linda Andrade-Election Worker-Inspector-Unenrolled, Precinct Il; and Susan Ohsberg-Election Worker- Inspector-Unenrolled, Precinct |, effective 8/15/2024 to 8/14/2025. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Appoint Bridget Garrity as the Records Access Officer for the ZBA, effective 8/12/2024 -Indefinite
To appoint Bridget Garrity as the Records Access Officer for the ZBA, effective 8/12/2024 -Indefinite
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to appoint Bridget Garrity as the Records Access Officer for the ZBA, effective 8/12/2024 -Indefinite. Second D. Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Pereira)
Vote to Approve Corrections on One Day Liquor License For Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity to the Hours of Sales
Approve corrections to the sale of Malt & Wine on the previously approved One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity, Saturday 8/17- 12 pm to 12'am and Sunday 8/18- 12pm to 10pm
To approve corrections to the sale of Malt & Wine on the previously approved One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity, Saturday 8/17- 12 pm to 12'am and Sunday 8/18- 12pm to 10pm
From the minutes
“G. Solas- motion to approve corrections to the sale of Malt & Wine on the previously approved One Day Liquor License for Holy Ghost Brother Hood of Charity, Saturday 8/17- 12 pm to 12'am and Sunday 8/18- 12pm to 10pm. Second by R. Johnson. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas, second: Johnson)
Remand Hearing: Pursuant G. L. 140 of the Application of Barry Bixby , LLC dba European Motor Cars for a Class II Lic…
And, second by Selectman Pereira
And, second by Selectman Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Solas and, second by Selectman Pereira. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Solas)
Adjourn the Regular Session at 7:58 PM
To adjourn the Regular Session at 7:58 PM
From the minutes
“R. Johnson motioned to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:58 PM. Second by Selectman G. Solas. Vote 5-0.” (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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