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October 7, 2024
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: Paul Ciaburri
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Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes of September 23", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of September 23", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of September 23", 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
People on the Agenda
Adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1 in determining the allocation of taxes for the four classes of real property, along with personal property, for fiscal year 2025, and...
To adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1 in determining the allocation of taxes for the four classes of real property, along with personal property, for fiscal year 2025, and not to adopt an open space discount, residential exemption and/or small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2025.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1 in determining the allocation of taxes for the four classes of real property, along with personal property, for fiscal year 2025, and not to adopt an open space discount, residential exemption and/or small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Close the Tax Classification Hearing
To close the Tax Classification Hearing.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to close the Tax Classification Hearing. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Select Board Signature
Approve the official warrant for the State Election on November 5", 2024, as presented
To approve the official warrant for the State Election on November 5", 2024, as presented.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to approve the official warrant for the State Election on November 5", 2024, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Appoint Sandra Keese to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2027
To appoint Sandra Keese to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2027.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to appoint Sandra Keese to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Appoint Jonathan Domagala as a full-time police officer for the Rochester police
To appoint Jonathan Domagala as a full-time police officer for the Rochester police.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to appoint Jonathan Domagala as a full-time police officer for the Rochester police. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Appoint Zachary Dupere as a full- _ time police officer for the Rochester police
To appoint Zachary Dupere as a full- _ time police officer for the Rochester police.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to appoint Zachary Dupere as a full- _ time police officer for the Rochester police. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Old Business
Approve the Police Department Policy #009, as presented
To approve the Police Department Policy #009, as presented.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to approve the Police Department Policy #009, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Town ARPA Funds
Approve the use of ARPA funds for ASAP Engineering and Design Co., Inc., to professionally design proposed improvements to _ the Rochester police station detention cell area for a total of $3,500
To approve the use of ARPA funds for ASAP Engineering and Design Co., Inc., to professionally design proposed improvements to _ the Rochester police station detention cell area for a total of $3,500.
The minutes give a count of 3-0, but 2 members are listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to approve the use of ARPA funds for ASAP Engineering and Design Co., Inc., to professionally design proposed improvements to _ the Rochester police station detention cell area for a total of $3,500. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter into Executive Session
To adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter into Executive Session.
The roll call lists Paul Ciaburri, who is not listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri 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 Murphy to adjourn the Select Board 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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