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October 2, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: None
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Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes from September 19, 2023
To accept the Open Session Minutes from September 19, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from September 19, 2023. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Approve Town Counsel to assist in taking legal action against the property owner of 0 Walnut Plain, Map 23, Lot 9
To approve Town Counsel to assist in taking legal action against the property owner of 0 Walnut Plain, Map 23, Lot 9.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve Town Counsel to assist in taking legal action against the property owner of 0 Walnut Plain, Map 23, Lot 9. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Appoint Gene Robinson as a Full-Time Patrol Officer for the Town of Rochester as requested
To appoint Gene Robinson as a Full-Time Patrol Officer for the Town of Rochester as requested.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Gene Robinson as a Full-Time Patrol Officer for the Town of Rochester as requested. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Dissolve the Public Safety Feasibility Study Committee and create a Public Safety Building Committee
To dissolve the Public Safety Feasibility Study Committee and create a Public Safety Building Committee. The Public Safety Building committee will consist of Select Board Member Adam Murphy, Town Administrator, : Glenn Canon, Fire Chief, Scott Weigel, Police Chief, Robert Small, Deputy Fire Chief, Jeff Eldrige, Facilities Manager, Andrew Daniel, Finance Committee Member, David Arancio, Planning Board Chair, Arnie Johnson, Three Rochester Residents, Brian Porter, Bob Francis, and David Sullivan and will look at the financial liability of different types of buildings.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to dissolve the Public Safety Feasibility Study Committee and create a Public Safety Building Committee. The Public Safety Building committee will consist of Select Board Member Adam Murphy, Town Administrator, : Glenn Canon, Fire Chief, Scott Weigel, Police Chief, Robert Small, Deputy Fire Chief, Jeff Eldrige, Facilities Manager, Andrew Daniel, Finance Committee Member, David Arancio, Planning Board Chair, Arnie Johnson, Three Rochester Residents, Brian Porter, Bob Francis, and David Sullivan and will look at the financial liability of different types of buildings. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Allocate $25,000 to the Fire Department for the new radios as requested
To allocate $25,000 to the Fire Department for the new radios as requested.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to allocate $25,000 to the Fire Department for the new radios as requested. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
David Arancio, Zoning Board of Appeals Chair ~ Zoning Board of Appeals Chair, David Arancio
Support the creation of a Zoning By-Law Review Committee as presented
To support the creation of a Zoning By-Law Review Committee as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to support the creation of a Zoning By-Law Review Committee as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Select Board Signature
Sign the Annual Ambulance Borrowing Anticipation Note as presented
To sign the Annual Ambulance Borrowing Anticipation Note as presented. This motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the Annual Ambulance Borrowing Anticipation Note as presented. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
New Business
Set December 4, 2023, as the date for the Tree Lighting Event
To set December 4, 2023, as the date for the Tree Lighting Event.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to set December 4, 2023, as the date for the Tree Lighting Event. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. . All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.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...
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.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, not to return back into Open Session at the conclusion. This motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: Select Board Member Morse makes a motion to enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.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, not to return back into Open Session at the conclusion. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor and the Executive Session meeting is opened. Roll Call Vote Ciaburri - Aye, Morse - Aye, Murphy - Aye 3:0 motion passes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
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