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April 1, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes from March 18, 2024
To accept the Open Session Minutes from March 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from March 18, 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)
Accept the Open Session Minutes from March 21, 2024
To accept the Open Session Minutes from March 21, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from March 21, 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board 4 are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
People on the Agenda
A motion is then made by Select Board Member Morse to reappoint Shirley Bourque to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Subcommittee as recommended
To a motion is then made by Select Board Member Morse to reappoint Shirley Bourque to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Subcommittee as recommended.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is then made by Select Board Member Morse to reappoint Shirley Bourque to the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Subcommittee as recommended. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Committee are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote. Roll Call Vote - Ciaburri- Aye, Morse - Aye, Murphy - Aye, Fernandes - Aye, Hartley - Aye, Duggan - Aye, Rounseville - Aye..” (second: Murphy)
Adjourn the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Appointing Authority meeting
To adjourn the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Appointing Authority meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Appointing Authority meeting. The motion is seconded by Select t Board Member Murphy. All members of the Committee are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Morse)
Set the Fiscal Year '25 Fire Department salaries as presented
To set the Fiscal Year '25 Fire Department salaries as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to set the Fiscal Year '25 Fire Department salaries as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the bw Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Sign the Annual Flammable Fluid Licenses as presented
To sign the Annual Flammable Fluid Licenses as presented.
Yes: Ciaburri, MorseAbstained: MurphyBefore the motion the minutes say Adam C. Murphy "abstains from the discussion and the vote"; they give the result as "a majority 2:1 vote", so the 1 is his abstention.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the Annual Flammable Fluid Licenses as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes with a majority 2:1 vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Recommend the Chair sign the Arbor Day Proclamation as written and acknowledge April 26" as Arbor Day in the Town of Rochester
To recommend the Chair sign the Arbor Day Proclamation as written and acknowledge April 26" as Arbor Day in the Town of Rochester.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Morse to recommend the Chair sign the Arbor Day Proclamation as written and acknowledge April 26" as Arbor Day in the Town of Rochester. 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)
Sign the citation as presented
To sign the citation as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A Motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the citation 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)
Sign the Letter of Support for the Waterline Funding as requested by the Wareham Fire District
To sign the Letter of Support for the Waterline Funding as requested by the Wareham Fire District.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the Letter of Support for the Waterline Funding as requested by the Wareham Fire District. 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)
Old Business
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(3) and G.L.c.30A 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation ifan open meeting may have a...
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(3) and G.L.c.30A 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation ifan 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) and G.L.c.30A 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation ifan 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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