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June 17, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: Paul Ciaburri
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes from June 3, 2024, and June 6, 2024
To accept the Open Session Minutes from June 3, 2024, and June 6, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes from June 3, 2024, and June 6, 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the minutes are approved with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
People on the Agenda
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Memer Murphy to close the public hearing. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Approve one utility pole and wires upon, along, under, or across a way in the Town of Rochester on Vaughan Hill Road as requested by Eversource
To approve one utility pole and wires upon, along, under, or across a way in the Town of Rochester on Vaughan Hill Road as requested by Eversource.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve one utility pole and wires upon, along, under, or across a way in the Town of Rochester on Vaughan Hill Road as requested by Eversource. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Appoint Scott Smith as full-time police officer to the Rochester Police Department effective July 1, 2024, with a term to expire on April 30, 2025
To appoint Scott Smith as full-time police officer to the Rochester Police Department effective July 1, 2024, with a term to expire on April 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Scott Smith as full-time police officer to the Rochester Police Department effective July 1, 2024, with a term to expire on April 30, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
A motion ts made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Rick Bartley as part-time police officer to the Rochester Police Department with a term to expire on April 30, 2025
To a motion ts made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Rick Bartley as part-time police officer to the Rochester Police Department with a term to expire on April 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion ts made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Rick Bartley as part-time police officer to the Rochester Police Department with a term to expire on April 30, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (second: Morse)
Select Board Signature
Appoint Steve Pena to the Capital . Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Steve Pena to the Capital . Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Steve Pena to the Capital . Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a ' unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Appoint Chris Peck to the Capital Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Chris Peck to the Capital Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Chris Peck to the Capital Planning Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. AI present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Firetruck BAN Renewal
Approve the Bond Anticipation Notice Renewal for the E13660 gallon pumper truck with an issued amount of $249,000 and a principal payment down amount of $49,800
To approve the Bond Anticipation Notice Renewal for the E13660 gallon pumper truck with an issued amount of $249,000 and a principal payment down amount of $49,800.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Bond Anticipation Notice Renewal for the E13660 gallon pumper truck with an issued amount of $249,000 and a principal payment down amount of $49,800. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Sign the citation for Amanda Baptiste as presented
To sign the citation for Amanda Baptiste as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign the citation for Amanda Baptiste as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Correspondence
Accept the benches donated by Mr. Duarte
To accept the benches donated by Mr. Duarte.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the benches donated by Mr. Duarte. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Town Administrators Report
Approve Town Administrator to approve the vacation carryover for contracted employees
To approve Town Administrator to approve the vacation carryover for contracted employees. The motion is f.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve Town Administrator to approve the vacation carryover for contracted employees. The motion is f seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, a the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Close the Town Hall and Town Hall Annex on Friday, July 5, 2024
To close the Town Hall and Town Hall Annex on Friday, July 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to close the Town Hall and Town Hall Annex on Friday, July 5, 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
New Business
Set the date for Special Town Meeting for October 21, 2024, and the last day to submit all general articles will be August 9, 2024
To set the date for Special Town Meeting for October 21, 2024, and the last day to submit all general articles will be August 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to set the date for Special Town Meeting for October 21, 2024, and the last day to submit all general articles will be August 9, 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor, the motion passes with a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
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