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Rochester Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

December 30, 2024

18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri

Absent: Bradford N. Morse

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Accept the Open Session Minutes of December 16", 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept the Open Session Minutes of December 16", 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to accept the Open Session Minutes of December 16", 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Select Board Signature

Appoint Officer Justin Melo as a full-time Patrol Officer to the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Officer Justin Melo as a full-time Patrol Officer to the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to appoint Officer Justin Melo as a full-time Patrol Officer to the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Committee

Recommend Article I for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article I for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article I for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article II for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article II for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article II for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article III for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article III for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article III for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The ' motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article IV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article IV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article IV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article V for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article V for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article V for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article VI for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article VI for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article VI for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion catries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article VII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article VII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article VII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article VIII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article VIII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article VIII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article IX for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article IX for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article IX for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article X for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article X for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article X for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article XI for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article XI for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article XI for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article XII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article XII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article XII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The i motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article XIII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article XIII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article XIII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article XIV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article XIV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article XIV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Recommend Article XV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To recommend Article XV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to recommend Article XV for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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Adjournment

Adjourn the Select Board ; meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn the Select Board ; meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Ciaburri to adjourn the Select Board ; meeting. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. Roll call vote: Murphy- Aye, Ciaburri-Aye. Motion passes, 2-0.” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)

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