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October 11, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza, Jacob Vaught
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:01pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 20, 2023; Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); South Coast Wind (1 Bra
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:01pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 20, 2023; Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); South Coast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road); Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Police Captain, William Tedford; Deputy Fire Chief, Jason Phillips; Town Administrator, Mark Ullucci; Consolidated Personnel By-law Employees (see attached list); D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 6 - 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 - Valley Road Drainage Project Discuss Town-owned land shown on Assessor's Map B-1 as Lot 130 and located at or near Slades Ferry Boulevard That motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye and Selectman Vaught - Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To waive the reading of the minutes of September 20, 2023, meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of September 20, 2023, meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the Vehicle for Hire License: David Ferreira of Luxury Transport, LLC, request permission to operate a Vehicle for Hire business at 21 Maria Avenue in Somerset, MA, with one vehicle
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Vehicle for Hire License: David Ferreira of Luxury Transport, LLC, request permission to operate a Vehicle for Hire business at 21 Maria Avenue in Somerset, MA, with one vehicle was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To amend the Cemetery Rules and Regulations as provided
From the minutes
“A motion to amend the Cemetery Rules and Regulations as provided was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To sign the agreement with Attorney Arthur Frank and retired Honorable Judge Attorney John Macy and to appoint both as Special Town Counsel
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with Attorney Arthur Frank and retired Honorable Judge Attorney John Macy and to appoint both as Special Town Counsel was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To enter into a contract with Somerset Access Television, Inc. for Public Access Programing and the Town of Somerset with the term ending December 31, 2026 with the following amendments being Article 4 strike the word good and article 5 section 9 strike the work independent
The minutes give only the count (2–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to enter into a contract with Somerset Access Television, Inc. for Public Access Programing and the Town of Somerset with the term ending December 31, 2026 with the following amendments being Article 4 strike the word good and article 5 section 9 strike the work independent was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by a roll call vote 2-1.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Review/Discuss America Rescue Plan Act spending and consider vote to appropriate funds, vote if ready
To approve $50,000 for two Lucas 3 Compression Systems to be paid from ARPA funding
From the minutes
“A motion to approve $50,000 for two Lucas 3 Compression Systems to be paid from ARPA funding was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sign the contract with JH Landscaping and Construction, Inc., for the reconfiguration and rehabilitation of the Pottersville Baseball Field
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the contract with JH Landscaping and Construction, Inc., for the reconfiguration and rehabilitation of the Pottersville Baseball Field was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
For a three minute recess at 9:33
From the minutes
“A motion for a three minute recess at 9:33 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn the recess was made at 9:38
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the recess was made at 9:38 by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 10:17 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 10:17 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
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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