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July 31, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza
Absent: Jacob Vaught
Every vote, in order
To the Board enter into executive session at 5:13 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned the Board enter into executive session at 5:13 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 26, 2024 B. 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 - New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 80, Patrol Union; AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Highway Union C. 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); D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Chief of Police E. Pursuant to G.L.c.30A section21 (a) (3) (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination ("MCAD") Complaint) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the Town (Case Name: Cynthia Dollar vs. Somerset Highway Department, Docket number 18NEM01523-MCAD Complaint) That motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith -aye; Selectman Vaught - aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the minutes of the June 26, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To accept the Chapter 90 request as written
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to accept the Chapter 90 request as written, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on appointment of Interim Police Chief
To appoint Captain William Tedford as Interim Police Chief effective upon the retirement of Chief Todd Costa. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to appoint Captain William Tedford as Interim Police Chief effective upon the retirement of Chief Todd Costa. The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on appointment of William Horrocks as Alternate Building Commissioner/Consultant
To appoint William Horrocks as Alternate Building Commissioner/Consultant effective August 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to appoint William Horrocks as Alternate Building Commissioner/Consultant effective August 1, 2024, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on appointment of part-time Dispatcher Kyle Franco to the position of full-time Dispatcher
To appoint Kyle Franco to full-time dispatcher effective August 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a recommendation to appoint Kyle Franco to full-time dispatcher effective August 5, 2024, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 80, Patrol Union
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 80, Patrol Union effective July 1, 2024. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 80, Patrol Union effective July 1, 2024. The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Highway Union
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Highway Department effective July 1, 2024. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Highway Department effective July 1, 2024. The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn at 7:03 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to adjourn at 7:03 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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