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June 26, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 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 5:04 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:04 pm: A. 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 - South Coast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road); B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Police Chief Todd Costa C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 -3 (a) Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Local 2649 International Association of Firefighters That motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Vaught - aye, Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To approve the minutes of the May 29, 2024, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2024, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To the fine be paid in 5 months at $400 per month and 5 business days to provide a date to the Town Administrator for closure of the business. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned the fine be paid in 5 months at $400 per month and 5 business days to provide a date to the Town Administrator for closure of the business. The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Vaught - aye; Selectman Smith - aye; Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn the Board of Health meeting at 6:34 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the Board of Health meeting at 6:34 pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
Licenses: Kevin Benevides (South Somerset Progressive Club) c/o David Moraes Music Foundation, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA
For Kevin Benevides (South Somerset Progressive Club) c/o David Moraes Music Foundation, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA - special one day all alcoholic beverages - outdoor function- Saturday, June 29, 2024, 12:00 pm -5:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion for Kevin Benevides (South Somerset Progressive Club) c/o David Moraes Music Foundation, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA - special one day all alcoholic beverages - outdoor function- Saturday, June 29, 2024, 12:00 pm -5:00 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on Annual Appointments
To approve the annual appointments
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the annual appointments was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on amendment to existing employment contract with the Police Chief Todd Costa
To disperse the sum of $60,478.00 owed to Police Chief Todd Costa for accumulated sick time out of the fiscal year budget and sign the agreement as written
From the minutes
“A motion to disperse the sum of $60,478.00 owed to Police Chief Todd Costa for accumulated sick time out of the fiscal year budget and sign the agreement as written was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on Regulatory & Use Agreement for the housing development known as Slade Farms; consider vote to accept agreement and authorize the Chair to sign agreement
To act on the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the housing development know as Slade Farms and to vote to accept the agreement and authorize the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“A motion to act on the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the housing development know as Slade Farms and to vote to accept the agreement and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Selectmen Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign agreement for the Town Regulatory Agreement for housing development known as Slade Farms
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign agreement for the Town Regulatory Agreement for housing development known as Slade Farms was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To send a letter to Representative Patricia Haddad requesting the State Legislature to act on a petition by the vote of the Town at the Somerset Special Town Meeting, Article 4 held on December 7, 2022, authorizing the Town of Somerset to grant one additional off premise wine and malt beverage license
From the minutes
“A motion to send a letter to Representative Patricia Haddad requesting the State Legislature to act on a petition by the vote of the Town at the Somerset Special Town Meeting, Article 4 held on December 7, 2022, authorizing the Town of Somerset to grant one additional off premise wine and malt beverage license was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on year-end budget transfer requests: Transfer $25,500 from Treasurer/Collector Department
To approve the transfer $25,500 from Treasurer/Collector Department - Full Time Salaries (01-145-110-5112) to Accounting Department - Full Time Salaries (01-135-110-5112); $20,000 from Administration - Full Time Salaries (01-123-110-5112) to Legal - (01-151-400-5304)
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the transfer $25,500 from Treasurer/Collector Department - Full Time Salaries (01-145-110-5112) to Accounting Department - Full Time Salaries (01-135-110-5112); $20,000 from Administration - Full Time Salaries (01-123-110-5112) to Legal - (01-151-400-5304) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve a one day license for wine and malt for Steven Ferrera /Somerset Grille, 3015 County Street, Somerset, MA - July 6, 2024 from 5:00 pm -9:00
From the minutes
“A motion to approve a one day license for wine and malt for Steven Ferrera /Somerset Grille, 3015 County Street, Somerset, MA - July 6, 2024 from 5:00 pm -9:00 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectman.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:17 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:17 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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