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July 10, 2024
15 recorded votes, 3 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
To the Board enter into executive session at 5:04 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned the Board enter into executive session at 5:04 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 13, 2024 B. 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); 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 D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Town Administrator - Mark Ullucci; Deputy Fire Chief - Jason Phillips 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; Selectman Vaught - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To approve the minutes of the June 13, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Vaught to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Public Hearing 6:00 pm
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To ask for Mr. & Mrs. Perry of 3320 County Street to have all dogs licensed and have shots by July 24, 2024, and have up to six months to install a stockade or chain link fence. The dogs must be leashed at all times while outside
From the minutes
“A motion to ask for Mr. & Mrs. Perry of 3320 County Street to have all dogs licensed and have shots by July 24, 2024, and have up to six months to install a stockade or chain link fence. The dogs must be leashed at all times while outside was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.The public hearing was closed at 6:39.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To close the Board of Health Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to close the Board of Health Meeting, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To designate the Spirit of Somerset as a public service
The minutes record the vote as 2–1, but the roll call names Selectman Smith twice (aye and nay) and leaves out Selectman Vaught, so we can’t say who voted which way.
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to designate the Spirit of Somerset as a public service, seconded by Selectman Souza … The vote was 2-1. Selectman Souza - aye; Selectman Smith- aye; Selectman Smith -nay.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To not appropriate any financial resources to pay prior bills
Yes: SmithNo: Jamison D. Souza, Vaught
From the minutes
“A motion to not appropriate any financial resources to pay prior bills was made by Selectman Smith and seconded by Selectman Vaught.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To move the sum of $5,432 from the Town Administrator 123 to the Fire Dept. line 540
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, VaughtNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to move the sum of $5,432 from the Town Administrator 123 to the Fire Dept. line 540, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-1. Selectman Vaught - aye; Selectman Souza - aye and Selectman Smith-nay.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the application from Society Coffee Bar, Inc. 891 County Street, Somerset, MA for outdoor dining with alcoholic beverage service area and inside /outside entertainment
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to approve the application from Society Coffee Bar, Inc. 891 County Street, Somerset, MA for outdoor dining with alcoholic beverage service area and inside /outside entertainment, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
New Business: Discuss & act on employment contract for Deputy Fire Chief Jason Phillips
To sign the contract for 3 years effective July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to sign the contract for 3 years effective July 1, 2024, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on selection and appointment of Tax Increment Finance Committee (TIF)
To appoint Selectman Smith as a TIF member
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to appoint Selectman Smith as a TIF member, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on Town of Somerset Employee Appearance and Workplace Attire Policy
To approve the Dress Code as written
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to approve the Dress Code as written, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sign the Memorandum of Agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the increase in Mr. Ullucci's contract as written
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to approve the increase in Mr. Ullucci's contract as written, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 9:31 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to adjourn at 9:31 pm, 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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