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October 21, 2024
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: Paul Ciaburri
Every vote, in order
SELECT BOARD MEETING
Accept the Open Session Minutes of October 7", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of October 7", 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 accept the Open Session Minutes of October 7", 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Correspondence
Approve the use of Town Hall for the Holiday Helping Angels group from December 4" through December 17". Select Board Member Ciaburri recused himself
To approve the use of Town Hall for the Holiday Helping Angels group from December 4" through December 17". Select Board Member Ciaburri recused himself.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the use of Town Hall for the Holiday Helping Angels group from December 4" through December 17". Select Board Member Ciaburri recused himself. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Gifford Playground Donation Acceptance
Accept the donation of $45,000 from Tri-Town for Protecting Children, Inc. for the use of a new playground at Gifford Park with the stipulations in the donation letter
To accept the donation of $45,000 from Tri-Town for Protecting Children, Inc. for the use of a new playground at Gifford Park with the stipulations in the donation letter.
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 accept the donation of $45,000 from Tri-Town for Protecting Children, Inc. for the use of a new playground at Gifford Park with the stipulations in the donation letter. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the following mutually agreed goals for the Town Administrator's annual review for March of 2025: 1, Finance Review, modernization and improvements. 2
To approve the following mutually agreed goals for the Town Administrator's annual review for March of 2025: 1, Finance Review, modernization and improvements. 2. HR Functions 3. Infrastructure and capital improvements.
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 following mutually agreed goals for the Town Administrator's annual review for March of 2025: 1, Finance Review, modernization and improvements. 2. HR Functions 3. Infrastructure and capital improvements The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the expenditure of $8,152 t of ARPA funds for the purchase of a Matrice 30 series police drone
To approve the expenditure of $8,152 t of ARPA funds for the purchase of a Matrice 30 series police drone.
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 expenditure of $8,152 t of ARPA funds for the purchase of a Matrice 30 series police drone. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Request for Opioid Task Force/Committee
Establish the Rochester Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation Committee to advise the Select Board on how to use the funds for opioid use disorder prevention, harm, reduction, treatment, and recovery...
To establish the Rochester Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation Committee to advise the Select Board on how to use the funds for opioid use disorder prevention, harm, reduction, treatment, and recovery in an effective, fair, and equitable manner. The Committee shall consist of five members: the Town Administrator, the Chief of Police, the Community Nurse, and two Rochester residents appointed by the Select Board, one of whom has direct experience with the adverse effects of the opioid crisis, and both who shall be appointed annually.
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 establish the Rochester Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation Committee to advise the Select Board on how to use the funds for opioid use disorder prevention, harm, reduction, treatment, and recovery in an effective, fair, and equitable manner. The Committee shall consist of five members: the Town Administrator, the Chief of Police, the Community Nurse, and two Rochester residents appointed by the Select Board, one of whom has direct experience with the adverse effects of the opioid crisis, and both who shall be appointed annually. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
Events Committee
Form an events Committee comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the Select Board annually and reporting to the Select Board for the purpose of planning Town sponsored events
To form an events Committee comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the Select Board annually and reporting to the Select Board for the purpose of planning Town sponsored events.
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 form an events Committee comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the Select Board annually and reporting to the Select Board for the purpose of planning Town sponsored events. The motion is seconded by Select Board Members 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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