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Rochester Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

March 18, 2024

7 recorded votes, 0 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

Accept the Open Session Minutes from March 4, 2024 and March 14, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the Open Session Minutes from March 4, 2024 and March 14, 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from March 4, 2024 and March 14, 2024. 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)

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Select Board Signature

Refer zoning by-law change articles, historic soil disturbance, agricultural residential section d (6)(a,) agricultural residential section (d)(1,) ground mounted solar, installation overlay...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To refer zoning by-law change articles, historic soil disturbance, agricultural residential section d (6)(a,) agricultural residential section (d)(1,) ground mounted solar, installation overlay district section (22,) and battery storage article to the Planning Board for their consideration for Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to refer zoning by-law change articles, historic soil disturbance, agricultural residential section d (6)(a,) agricultural residential section (d)(1,) ground mounted solar, installation overlay district section (22,) and battery storage article to the Planning Board for their consideration for Town Meeting. 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)

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Approve the road usage event for the Tour de Créme on Sunday, May 19, 2024, This motion is

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the road usage event for the Tour de Créme on Sunday, May 19, 2024, This motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the road usage event for the Tour de Créme on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 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)

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For the chair to sign the application for the i ; proposed Transfer Station DEP Permit Application

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To for the chair to sign the application for the i ; proposed Transfer Station DEP Permit Application.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse for the chair to sign the application for the i ; proposed Transfer Station DEP Permit Application. 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)

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Accept the letter of resignation and send a letter of thanks to his service to the Town

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the letter of resignation and send a letter of thanks to his service to the Town.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the letter of resignation and send a letter of thanks to his service to the Town. 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)

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New Business

Accept the letter of retirement from Chief Robert Small dates March 11, 2024 with an effective date of June 28, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the letter of retirement from Chief Robert Small dates March 11, 2024 with an effective date of June 28, 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the letter of retirement from Chief Robert Small dates March 11, 2024 with an effective date of June 28, 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)

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

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...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

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

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