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January 6, 2025
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 December 30%, 2024
To accept the Open Session Minutes of December 30%, 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 December 30%, 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)
Lakeville Animal Shelter Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Rochester and the Lakeville animal shelter as well as approve the payment of $500.00 to the Lakeville animal shelter for maintenance
To approve the contract between the Town of Rochester and the Lakeville animal shelter as well as approve the payment of $500.00 to the Lakeville animal shelter for maintenance.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the contract between the Town of Rochester and the Lakeville animal shelter as well as approve the payment of $500.00 to the Lakeville animal shelter for maintenance. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Correspondence
Accept the resignation of Town Planner Nancy Durfee
To accept the resignation of Town Planner Nancy Durfee.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the resignation of Town Planner Nancy Durfee. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Town Website Photo Contest
Approve the proposed guidelines for the Events Committee with one amendment: Section #4 will have the first word changed from "Manage," to "Request."
To approve the proposed guidelines for the Events Committee with one amendment: Section #4 will have the first word changed from "Manage," to "Request.".
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the proposed guidelines for the Events Committee with one amendment: Section #4 will have the first word changed from "Manage," to "Request." The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
A motion is made by the Select Board Member Murphy to recommend Articles XVI and : XVII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To a motion is made by the Select Board Member Murphy to recommend Articles XVI and : XVII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by the Select Board Member Murphy to recommend Articles XVI and : XVII for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (second: Ciaburri)
New Business
Not exercise the Right of First Refusal for the Chapter 61A, Section 14 property located on a portion of Map 19 Lot 5 and Map 16 Lot 13, further identified as Lot 1, 2,3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, as...
To not exercise the Right of First Refusal for the Chapter 61A, Section 14 property located on a portion of Map 19 Lot 5 and Map 16 Lot 13, further identified as Lot 1, 2,3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, as approved by the Planning Board on November 5%, 2024.
Yes: Ciaburri, MurphyAbstained: MorseThe minutes give the count as 2-0 and say Bradford N. Morse abstained.
From the minutes
“Motion: Select Board Member Ciaburri motions to not exercise the Right of First Refusal for the Chapter 61A, Section 14 property located on a portion of Map 19 Lot 5 and Map 16 Lot 13, further identified as Lot 1, 2,3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, as approved by the Planning Board on November 5%, 2024. : The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. Motion carries, 2-0. Select Board Chair Morse abstains from the vote..” (Motion: Ciaburri, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter Executive session
To adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter Executive session.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the Select Board meeting and enter Executive session. The motion is 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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