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Rochester Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 3, 2024

12 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 May 20, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the Open Session Minutes from May 20, 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the Open Session Minutes from May 20, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

People on the Agenda

Continue the public hearing on July 1, 2024, at 6:05 PM at the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To continue the public hearing on July 1, 2024, at 6:05 PM at the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to continue the public hearing on July 1, 2024, at 6:05 PM at the Council on Aging. 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 1 (PDF)

Continue the public hearing on July 1, 2024, 6:05 PM at the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To continue the public hearing on July 1, 2024, 6:05 PM at the Council on Aging.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to continue the public hearing on July 1, 2024, 6:05 PM at the Council on Aging. 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..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Withdraw the 198 Clapp Road application

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To withdraw the 198 Clapp Road application.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to withdraw the 198 Clapp Road 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. Roll Call Vote Ciaburri - Aye, Morse - Aye, Murphy - Aye 3:0 motion passes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Select Board Signature

Approve the One-Day Liquor License application for Rebecca Correia with the event being held on August 10, 2024, at the Bennett Farm from 2-10 PM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the One-Day Liquor License application for Rebecca Correia with the event being held on August 10, 2024, at the Bennett Farm from 2-10 PM.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the One-Day Liquor License application for Rebecca Correia with the event being held on August 10, 2024, at the Bennett Farm from 2-10 PM. 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)

Approve the contract for the Conservation Agent from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the contract for the Conservation Agent from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the contract for the Conservation Agent from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. 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..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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

Approve the contract for the Town Planner from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the contract for the Town Planner from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the contract for the Town Planner from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. 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..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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

Approve the Annual Range Permit for Sippican Rod and Gun Club and Steve Morrel Firing range to expire April 30, 2025

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Annual Range Permit for Sippican Rod and Gun Club and Steve Morrel Firing range to expire April 30, 2025.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Annual Range Permit for Sippican Rod and Gun Club and Steve Morrel Firing range to expire April 30, 2025. 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..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

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

Approve the Cranberry Country PMC Kids Race on roadways around Old Colony on June 23, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Cranberry Country PMC Kids Race on roadways around Old Colony on June 23, 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Cranberry Country PMC Kids Race on roadways around Old Colony on June 23, 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)

Sign the citation for Thomas Flynn

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the citation for Thomas Flynn.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the citation for Thomas Flynn. 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)

New Business

Appoint Select Board Member Morse as Chair, Select Board Member Murphy as Vice-Chair, and Select Board Member Ciaburri as Clerk

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Select Board Member Morse as Chair, Select Board Member Murphy as Vice-Chair, and Select Board Member Ciaburri as Clerk.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Select Board Member Morse as Chair, Select Board Member Murphy as Vice-Chair, and Select Board Member Ciaburri as Clerk. 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..” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjournment

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

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A 21(a)(2) 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) 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 3 (PDF)

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