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February 1, 2017
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Berube, Steven Moniz, Holly McNamara
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21 (a): Approve Executive Session Minutes; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief; Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position - Lot # 145 Marble Street; Waterfront Park
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Selectman Moniz moved to enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21 (a): Approve Executive Session Minutes; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief; Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position - Lot # 145 Marble Street; Waterfront Park; and to confer with the Board's legal counsel regarding the foregoing topics- and that motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The reading of the Minutes of the January 18, 2017, meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the January 18, 2017, meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to accept the resignation of Patrolman Daniel Williams
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Patrolman Daniel Williams wrote with notice of resignation from the Police Department effective, January 24, 2017.The Board voted to accept the resignation of Patrolman Daniel Williams. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz, and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to accept the resignation of Francis Sroczynski
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to accept the resignation of Francis Sroczynski. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to accept the resignation of Nancy Messier
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to accept the resignation of Nancy Messier. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Levesque, 77 Lynch Avenue, Somerset, MA as Patrolmen contingent on successfully passing physical exam, psychological testing and field training
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Levesque, 77 Lynch Avenue, Somerset, MA as Patrolmen contingent on successfully passing physical exam, psychological testing and field training. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectmen McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to appoint Tanya Amorin, 162 McMahon Street, Fall River, MA, Senior Floater, at a Grade 5, Step 2, contingent on passing physical exam, drug testing and CORI check, effective February 15, 2017
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Tanya Amorin, 162 McMahon Street, Fall River, MA, Senior Floater, at a Grade 5, Step 2, contingent on passing physical exam, drug testing and CORI check, effective February 15, 2017. The motion to do so was made by Selectmen Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Acting on a recommendation from Fire Chief Scott Jepson the Board voted to increase the ambulance billing rate as per the attached 2017, Rate Change Form
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Acting on a recommendation from Fire Chief Scott Jepson the Board voted to increase the ambulance billing rate as per the attached 2017, Rate Change Form. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To adjourn
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
From the Somerset Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Most votes since 2019 are roll calls with each Selectman named; we check every count against the names and quote the exact wording. The Selectmen also sit as the town’s Board of Health, so Board of Health votes are included. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Allen Smith and Todd Costa from Fall River Reporter; Joseph Bednarik from his Somerset Access TV candidate statement (2026).
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