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Rochester Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

April 24, 2023

45 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Greenwood Hartley III, Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Accept the Open Session Minutes from March 20, 2023 and April 3, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the Open Session Minutes from March 20, 2023 and April 3, 2023.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from March 20, 2023 and April 3, 2023. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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People on the Agenda

Appoint Daniel Allende as a part-time officer

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Daniel Allende as a part-time officer.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Daniel Allende as a part-time officer, The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion i passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Member Sharon Hartley to reappoint Sharon Cruz to the r Old Colony R.V.T.H.S School Committee, This motion is

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To member Sharon Hartley to reappoint Sharon Cruz to the r Old Colony R.V.T.H.S School Committee, This motion is.

Joint vote of the Old Colony appointing authority; the motion was made by School Committee member Sharon Hartley and seconded by School Committee member Robin Rounseville. "All present members of the Board are in favor." Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by School Committee, who was not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by School Committee Member Sharon Hartley to reappoint Sharon Cruz to the r Old Colony R.V.T.H.S School Committee, This motion is seconded by School Committee Member Robin Rounseville, All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..”

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Approve the fees at $40 per inspection for gas, plumbing and electrical inspectors

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the fees at $40 per inspection for gas, plumbing and electrical inspectors. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A Motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the fees at $40 per inspection for gas, plumbing and electrical inspectors. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Approve the Ground Mounted Solar Fees at $12 per $1,000 of building cost

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Ground Mounted Solar Fees at $12 per $1,000 of building cost. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Ground Mounted Solar Fees at $12 per $1,000 of building cost. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Declare the list provided as surplus and to be : disposed of as outlined in the Surplus Disposal Policy as recommended by the Town Administrator

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To declare the list provided as surplus and to be : disposed of as outlined in the Surplus Disposal Policy as recommended by the Town Administrator. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to declare the list provided as surplus and to be : disposed of as outlined in the Surplus Disposal Policy as recommended by the Town Administrator. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article one as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article one as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article one as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article two as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article two as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article two as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article three as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article three as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article three as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article four withholding department 192

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article four withholding department 192.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article four withholding department 192 (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article five as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article five as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article five as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article six as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article six as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article six as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article seven as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article seven as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article seven as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article eight as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article eight as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article eight as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article nine as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article nine as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article nine as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article ten as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article ten as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article ten as presented (Morse /Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article eleven as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article eleven as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article eleven as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twelve as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twelve as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twelve as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article thirteen as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article thirteen as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article thirteen as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article fourteen as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article fourteen as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article fourteen as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Remove article fifteen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To remove article fifteen.

From the minutes

“Motion: To remove article fifteen (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Remove article sixteen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To remove article sixteen.

From the minutes

“Motion: To remove article sixteen (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article seventeen as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article seventeen as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article seventeen as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article eighteen as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article eighteen as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article eighteen as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article nineteen as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article nineteen as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article nineteen as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-one as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-one as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-one as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-two as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-two as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-two as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-three as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-three as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-three as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-four as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-four as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-four as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-five as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-five as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-five as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-six as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-six as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-six as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-seven as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-seven as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-seven as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article twenty-eight as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article twenty-eight as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twenty-eight as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Amend article twenty-nine and thirty to be combined as one article

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To amend article twenty-nine and thirty to be combined as one article.

From the minutes

“Motion: To amend article twenty-nine and thirty to be combined as one article (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article thirty-one as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article thirty-one as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article thirty-one as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Recommend article thirty-four as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article thirty-four as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article thirty-four as presented (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Renumber all articles

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renumber all articles.

From the minutes

“Motion: To renumber all articles (Morse/Ciaburri) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Select Board Signature

Appoint the Rochester Master Plan Steering ; Committee members as follows, Arnold Johnson, Nancy Durfee, Brad Morse, Matthew Monteiro, Andrew Daniel, Jeff Eldrige, David Hughes, Jordan Latham to...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the Rochester Master Plan Steering ; Committee members as follows, Arnold Johnson, Nancy Durfee, Brad Morse, Matthew Monteiro, Andrew Daniel, Jeff Eldrige, David Hughes, Jordan Latham to serve until the completion of the project. The Motion . is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint the Rochester Master Plan Steering ; Committee members as follows, Arnold Johnson, Nancy Durfee, Brad Morse, Matthew Monteiro, Andrew Daniel, Jeff Eldrige, David Hughes, Jordan Latham to serve until the completion of the project. The Motion . is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All Members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes Lowe with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Proclaim April 28" as Arbor day and occupy the chair to sign the proclamation on the Board's behalf

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To proclaim April 28" as Arbor day and occupy the chair to sign the proclamation on the Board's behalf. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to proclaim April 28" as Arbor day and occupy the chair to sign the proclamation on the Board's behalf. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All Members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Approve to reappoint the list of Board and Committee members as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve to reappoint the list of Board and Committee members as presented. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve to reappoint the list of Board and Committee members as presented. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Approve the list of Flammable Fluids Licenses renewals as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the list of Flammable Fluids Licenses renewals as presented. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the list of Flammable Fluids Licenses renewals as presented. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Approve the Range Permit Renewals as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Range Permit Renewals as presented. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Range Permit Renewals as presented. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Appoint Michael Daniel to the Council on Aging Board of Directors

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Michael Daniel to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Michael Daniel to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Select Board Member Morse makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board oye i. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse)

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