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August 18, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the open session minutes of July 21, 2025
To approve the open session minutes of July 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of July 21, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the open session minutes of July 23, 2025
To approve the open session minutes of July 23, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of July 23, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment to RPD as Reserve Officer - Todd Bazarewsky
Appoint Todd Bazarewsky as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department
To appoint Todd Bazarewsky as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Todd Bazarewsky as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Appointment to RPD as Reserve Officer - Garry Turgiss
Appoint Garry Turgiss as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department
To appoint Garry Turgiss as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Garry Turgiss as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Event Notification -CRW Cranberry Century Club Cycling Event on October 12", 2025
Approve and sign the Event Notification request for the CRW Cranberry Century Club Cycling Event of October 12", 2025
To approve and sign the Event Notification request for the CRW Cranberry Century Club Cycling Event of October 12", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the Event Notification request for the CRW Cranberry Century Club Cycling Event of October 12", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
September 12"
Approve the early closing of Town Hall at 11AM on September 12", 2025, for the Annual Employee Luncheon and Potluck
To approve the early closing of Town Hall at 11AM on September 12", 2025, for the Annual Employee Luncheon and Potluck.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the early closing of Town Hall at 11AM on September 12", 2025, for the Annual Employee Luncheon and Potluck. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
NE Rodeo - Request to extend into October 2025
Authorize TA Durant to extend the license agreement between the Town of Rochester and the NE Rodeo
To authorize TA Durant to extend the license agreement between the Town of Rochester and the NE Rodeo.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to authorize TA Durant to extend the license agreement between the Town of Rochester and the NE Rodeo. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Request for appropriation transfers for FY25
Approve the request for appropriation transfers for FY25
To approve the request for appropriation transfers for FY25.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Bradford Morse to approve the request for appropriation transfers for FY25. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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