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Rochester Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 22, 2024

21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: These minutes do not list which members were present, so votes are shown without individual names.

Present:

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

Every vote, in order

People on the Agenda

Approve the commercial building, electrical, and plumbing/gas fees as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the commercial building, electrical, and plumbing/gas fees as presented.

The minutes say the vote was unanimous but do not list who was present. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the commercial building, electrical, and plumbing/gas fees 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..”

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Rescind the Select Board vote from April 4, 2024, relative to early voting for the annual town election

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To rescind the Select Board vote from April 4, 2024, relative to early voting for the annual town election.

The roll call lists Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse and Adam C. Murphy, who is not listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to rescind the Select Board vote from April 4, 2024, relative to early voting for the annual town election. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. All members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote. Roll Call Vote - Ciaburri- Aye, Morse - Aye, Murphy - Aye 3:0 motion passes..”

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Recommend article one as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article one as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article two as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article two as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article three as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article three as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article four as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article four as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article five as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article five as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article six as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article six as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article seven as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article seven as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article eight as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article eight as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article nine as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article nine as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article ten as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article ten as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article eleven as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article eleven as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Recommend article twelve removing item "b" and to adjust the amount to $121,180

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article twelve removing item "b" and to adjust the amount to $121,180. :.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: To recommend article twelve removing item "b" and to adjust the amount to $121,180. : (Morse/Murphy) 3:0.”

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Recommend article thirteen as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article thirteen as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Not recommend article fourteen as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To not recommend article fourteen as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: To not recommend article fourteen as presented (Morse/Murphy) 3:0.”

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Remove article fifteen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To remove article fifteen.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: To remove article fifteen (Morse/Murphy) 3:0.”

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Remove article sixteen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To remove article sixteen.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: To remove article sixteen (Morse/Murphy) 3:0.”

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Recommend article twenty-one as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend article twenty-one as presented.

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

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

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Approve the question as shown in Article 21 and authorize the Town Clerk to place the question on the ballot

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the question as shown in Article 21 and authorize the Town Clerk to place the question on the ballot..

The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 0 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

From the minutes

“Motion: To approve the question as shown in Article 21 and authorize the Town Clerk to place the question on the ballot. (Morse/Murphy) 3:0.”

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Adjournment

Enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(2) and G.L.c.30A 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to f collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(2) and G.L.c.30A 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to f 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.

The roll call lists Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse and Adam C. Murphy, who is not listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Bradford N. Morse as the mover, but do not list this member as present at this point. The minutes name Adam C. Murphy as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.

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)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to f 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..”

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

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