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February 5, 2024
12 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 January 17, 2024 as written
To accept the Open Session Minutes from January 17, 2024 as written.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from January 17, 2024 as written. 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)
Authorize $150,950 in the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose to purchase 15 mobile radios and 40 portable radios for the fire department
To authorize $150,950 in the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose to purchase 15 mobile radios and 40 portable radios for the fire department.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to authorize $150,950 in the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose to purchase 15 mobile radios and 40 portable radios for the fire department. 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)
Authorize $12,240 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose of purchasing 8 mobile radios for the highway department
To authorize $12,240 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose of purchasing 8 mobile radios for the highway department.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Muphy to authorize $12,240 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose of purchasing 8 mobile radios for the highway department. 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)
Authorize $28,223 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose of relocating the existing DPW repeater to the new tower on High Street
To authorize $28,223 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose of relocating the existing DPW repeater to the new tower on High Street.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to authorize $28,223 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the purpose of relocating the existing DPW repeater to the new tower on High Street. 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 Andrew Mattos as a full- = time police officer to the Rochester Police Department, term to expire April 30, 2025
To appoint Andrew Mattos as a full- = time police officer to the Rochester Police Department, term to expire April 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Andrew Mattos as a full- = time police officer to the Rochester Police Department, term to expire April 30, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion t passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Select Board Signature
Authorize the use of town roads for the Patriot Half Triathlon on June 15, 2024
To authorize the use of town roads for the Patriot Half Triathlon on June 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to authorize the use of town roads for the Patriot Half Triathlon on June 15, 2024, 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)
Authorize the use of town roads for the Cranberry Tri-Fest on August 25, 2024
To authorize the use of town roads for the Cranberry Tri-Fest on August 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to authorize the use of town roads for the Cranberry Tri-Fest on August 25, 2024. 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)
Not exercise the town's right of first ( refusal for Chapter 61A properties located at 0 Featherbed Lane Map 46 Lot 24
To not exercise the town's right of first ( refusal for Chapter 61A properties located at 0 Featherbed Lane Map 46 Lot 24.
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 Featherbed Lane Map 46 Lot 24. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion lt passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Accept the Recycled Product Procurement Policy
To accept the Recycled Product Procurement Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Recycled Product Procurement Policy. 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)
Correspondence
Accept the $400 donation to be distributed to the Fire, EMS, Police and Highway departments
To accept the $400 donation to be distributed to the Fire, EMS, Police and Highway departments.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the $400 donation to be distributed to the Fire, EMS, Police and Highway departments. 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)
Accept the resignation of Drew f McManus pending the letter of resignation
To accept the resignation of Drew f McManus pending the letter of resignation.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the resignation of Drew f McManus pending the letter of resignation. 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)(2) and G.L.c.30A 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a...
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(2) and 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)(2) and 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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