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December 16, 2024
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes of November 18", 2024
To accept the Open Session Minutes of November 18", 2024.
Yes: Ciaburri, MurphyAbstained: MorseThe minutes give the count as 2-0 and say Bradford N. Morse abstained.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of November 18", 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 2-0. Select Board Chair Morse abstains from the vote..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the Open Session Minutes of December 2", 2024
To accept the Open Session Minutes of December 2", 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of December 2", 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries unanimously, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
People on the Agenda
Appoint Officer Roshawn Groce to the Rochester Police Department as part-time police officer
To appoint Officer Roshawn Groce to the Rochester Police Department as part-time police officer.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Officer Roshawn Groce to the Rochester Police Department as part-time police officer. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Officer Zachary Dupere of the Rochester Police Department to the position of Sergeant, effective December 16", 2024
To accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Officer Zachary Dupere of the Rochester Police Department to the position of Sergeant, effective December 16", 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Officer Zachary Dupere of the Rochester Police Department to the position of Sergeant, effective December 16", 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Officer Connor Leddin of the Rochester Police Department to the position of Sergeant, effective December 16", 2024
To accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Officer Connor Leddin of the Rochester Police Department to the position of Sergeant, effective December 16", 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Officer Connor Leddin of the Rochester Police Department to the position of Sergeant, effective December 16", 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Select Board Signature
Approve the Class III License Renewal for Murphy's Auto Salvage, Inc
To approve the Class III License Renewal for Murphy's Auto Salvage, Inc.
Yes: Ciaburri, MorseAdam C. Murphy stepped aside (recused) and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to approve the Class III License Renewal for Murphy's Auto Salvage, Inc. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. The motion passes, 2-0. Select Board Vice Chair Murphy recuses himself of the vote..” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Morse)
Appoint Donald Spirlet to the Events Committee with a term to expire April 30", 2027
To appoint Donald Spirlet to the Events Committee with a term to expire April 30", 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Donald Spirlet to the Events Committee with a term to expire April 30", 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the Town Administrator's mileage from the MMMA Fall Conference for a total of $180.49
To approve the Town Administrator's mileage from the MMMA Fall Conference for a total of $180.49.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Town Administrator's mileage from the MMMA Fall Conference for a total of $180.49. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Old Business
Approve the Police Department Promotional Process Policy #009, renaming the position of Lieutenant to Captain, as presented
To approve the Police Department Promotional Process Policy #009, renaming the position of Lieutenant to Captain, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Police Department Promotional Process Policy #009, renaming the position of Lieutenant to Captain, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the Police Department Towing Policy #5.07, as presented
To approve the Police Department Towing Policy #5.07, as presented.
Yes: Ciaburri, MorseAdam C. Murphy stepped aside (recused) and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to approve the Police Department Towing Policy #5.07, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. The motion passes, 2-0. Select Board Member Murphy recuses himself of the vote..” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Morse)
Special Town Meeting Warrant Review
Continue the discussion, close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for January 27", 2025, at the next Select Board Meeting on December 30", 2024
To continue the discussion, close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for January 27", 2025, at the next Select Board Meeting on December 30", 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to continue the discussion, close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for January 27", 2025, at the next Select Board Meeting on December 30", 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board meeting
To adjourn the Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the Select Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Roll call vote: Murphy- Aye, Ciaburri-Aye, Morse-Aye. Motion passes, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
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