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Rochester Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 2, 2024

15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes from November 20", 2023, as presented, Select Board Member Ciaburri second this motion; Select Board Member Morse abstains from the vote and

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes from November 20", 2023, as presented, Select Board Member Ciaburri second this motion; Select Board Member Morse abstains from the vote and.

Yes: Ciaburri, MurphyAbstained: Morse

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Open Session Meeting Minutes from November 20", 2023, as presented, Select Board Member Ciaburri second this motion; Select Board Member Morse abstains from the vote and the motion is passed with a 2:0:1 vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

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A motion is then made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from December 11", 2023, and December 26", 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To a motion is then made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from December 11", 2023, and December 26", 2023.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is then made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from December 11", 2023, and December 26", 2023. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. Ail members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (second: Murphy)

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Select Board Signature

Not exercise the town's right of first refusal for Chapter 61A properties located at 0 Bishop Road (Map 43 A Lots 71 & 72.)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To not exercise the town's right of first refusal for Chapter 61A properties located at 0 Bishop Road (Map 43 A Lots 71 & 72.).

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to not exercise the town's right of first refusal for Chapter 61A properties located at 0 Bishop Road (Map 43 A Lots 71 & 72.) The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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Recommend article one as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article one as presented.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article two as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article two as presented.

From the minutes

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

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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/ Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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Recommend article four as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article four as presented.

From the minutes

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

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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/Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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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/Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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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/Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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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/ Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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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 /Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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Recommend article ten with corrections

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend article ten with corrections.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article ten with corrections (Morse /Murphy) 3:0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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A motion is by Select Board Member Morse to sign the January 224, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To a motion is by Select Board Member Morse to sign the January 224, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is by Select Board Member Morse to sign the January 224, 2024, Special Town Meeting warrant as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion is approved with a unanimous vote..” (second: Murphy)

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Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 2

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 Member Murphy. All present members of the Board are in favor, Roll Call Ciaburri - Aye, Morse ~ Aye, Murphy - Aye 3:0 motion passes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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