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September 9, 2024
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri
Absent: None
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Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes of August 19", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of August 19", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of August 19", 2024, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the Open Session Minutes of August 20", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of August 20", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of August 20", 2024, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All present members of the Board are in favor, The minutes are approved unanimously, 3-0..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the Open Session Minutes \ of August 22" 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes \ of August 22" 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes \ of August 22" 2024, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Eversource Pole Hearing - Rounseville Rd
Continue the pole hearing on January 27", 2025, at 6:05 PM at the Town Hall Conference Room
To continue the pole hearing on January 27", 2025, at 6:05 PM at the Town Hall Conference Room.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the pole hearing on January 27", 2025, at 6:05 PM at the Town Hall Conference Room. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Eversource Pole Hearing - Manhole Covers - Rounseville Rd
Continue the pole hearing on January 27", 2025, at 6:05 PM at the Town Hal! Conference Room
To continue the pole hearing on January 27", 2025, at 6:05 PM at the Town Hal! Conference Room.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the pole hearing on January 27", 2025, at 6:05 PM at the Town Hal! Conference Room. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Between 722 and 765 Snipatuit Rd
Approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install eight (8) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way...
To approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install eight (8) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester in the area between 722 and 765 Snipatuit Rd.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install eight (8) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester in the area between 722 and 765 Snipatuit Rd. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member _ Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install ten (10) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way...
To approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install ten (10) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester in the area between 655 and 694 Snipatuit Rd.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install ten (10) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester in the area between 655 and 694 Snipatuit Rd. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Between 500 and 610 Snipatuit Rd
Approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install ten (10) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way...
To approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install ten (10) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester in the area between 500 and 610 Snipatuit Rd.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install ten (10) utility poles and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester in the area between 500 and 610 Snipatuit Rd. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
North Ave
Approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install a utility pole and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the...
To approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install a utility pole and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester on or around the area of 280 North Ave.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the petition from Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA Eversource Energy to install a utility pole and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester on or around the area of 280 North Ave. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Featherbed Lane
Continue the petition of Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA as Eversource to January 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM at the Town Hall Conference Room
To continue the petition of Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA as Eversource to January 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM at the Town Hall Conference Room.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the petition of Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA as Eversource to January 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM at the Town Hall Conference Room. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Stevens Road
Approve the petition of Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA as Eversource to install one (1) JO utility pole and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in...
To approve the petition of Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA as Eversource to install one (1) JO utility pole and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester on or around the area of Stevens Road.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the petition of Verizon New England, Incorporated and NSTAR Electric Company, DBA as Eversource to install one (1) JO utility pole and wires upon, along, under or across a public way in the Town of Rochester on or around the area of Stevens Road. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Select Board Signature
Appoint Arthur Smith as a Registrar of Voter with a term to expire April 30", 2027
To appoint Arthur Smith as a Registrar of Voter with a term to expire April 30", 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Arthur Smith as a Registrar of Voter with a term to expire April 30", 2027. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Sign a citation for Lorraine Thompson for her 1! years of hard work, dedication and service to the Town of Rochester at the Council on Aging
To sign a citation for Lorraine Thompson for her 1! years of hard work, dedication and service to the Town of Rochester at the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign a citation for Lorraine Thompson for her 1! years of hard work, dedication and service to the Town of Rochester at the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Allow the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride to occur on Rochester Roadways on Sunday, October 6, 2024, as presented, and allow the posting of four (4) to six (6) 18" X 24" signs around town...
To allow the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride to occur on Rochester Roadways on Sunday, October 6, 2024, as presented, and allow the posting of four (4) to six (6) 18" X 24" signs around town promoting the Ride until October 6", 2024. The -_ motion was.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to allow the Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride to occur on Rochester Roadways on Sunday, October 6, 2024, as presented, and allow the posting of four (4) to six (6) 18" X 24" signs around town promoting the Ride until October 6", 2024. The -_ motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Allow the Charles River Wheelers (CRW) Cranberry Harvest Century Ride to occur on Rochester Roadways on Sunday, October 13", 2024
To allow the Charles River Wheelers (CRW) Cranberry Harvest Century Ride to occur on Rochester Roadways on Sunday, October 13", 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to allow the Charles River Wheelers (CRW) Cranberry Harvest Century Ride to occur on Rochester Roadways on Sunday, October 13", 2024. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Sign the CHSGOD Infrastructure Improvements Contract as presented
To sign the CHSGOD Infrastructure Improvements Contract as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign the CHSGOD Infrastructure Improvements Contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Sign the Water Line Construction Agreement as presented
To sign the Water Line Construction Agreement as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign the Water Line Construction Agreement as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Town Administrators Report
Disband the Town Administrator Search Committee
To disband the Town Administrator Search Committee. This motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Sign the Assistant Town Administrator Addendum as presented
To sign the Assistant Town Administrator Addendum as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign the Assistant Town Administrator Addendum as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign all day-to-day operational agreements totaling under $100,000
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign all day-to-day operational agreements totaling under $100,000.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all day-to-day operational agreements totaling under $100,000. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign all grants offered to the Town and report them to the Select Board
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign all grants offered to the Town and report them to the Select Board. This motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all grants offered to the Town and report them to the Select Board. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Hold a Select Board f° meeting on Monday, September 23", 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Rochester Council on Aging
To hold a Select Board f° meeting on Monday, September 23", 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Rochester Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to hold a Select Board f° meeting on Monday, September 23", 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Rochester Council on Aging. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion passes unanimously.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
New Business
Approve the Police Department Policy and Procedure #009 as presented
To approve the Police Department Policy and Procedure #009 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Police Department Policy and Procedure #009 as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passes unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the Police Department Policy and Procedure #0100 as presented
To approve the Police Department Policy and Procedure #0100 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Police Department Policy and Procedure #0100 as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board open meeting and enter into Executive Session
To adjourn the Select Board open meeting and enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the Select Board open meeting and enter into Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member ; Ciaburri. Roll call vote: Murphy-Aye, Ciaburri-Aye, Morse-Aye. Motion passes, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
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