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January 19, 2022
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Adam Petronio, David Andrade, Michael P. Healy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A Consider the promotion of Lieutenant Jeffrey Magill to Fire Captain
To approve the promotion of Lieutenant Jeffrey Magill to Fire Captain effectively immediately
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the promotion of Lieutenant Jeffrey Magill to Fire Captain effectively immediately; A. Petronio seconded it, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
B Consider the promotion of Fire Fighter Matthew Bradford to Lieutenant
To approve the promotion of Fire Fighter Matthew Bradford to Lieutenant effectively immediately
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the promotion of Fire Fighter Matthew Bradford to Lieutenant effectively immediately; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
C Consider Rescinding the Conditional Officer of Employment for Miriam Henry for the position of Senior Secretary with the Planning board and Zoning Board of Appeals
To rescind the offer of employment for Miriam Henry for the position of Senior secretary with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to rescind the offer of employment for Miriam Henry for the position of Senior secretary with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
D Consider the annual designation of Sharonlynne Hall as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To approve the annual designation of Sharonlynne Hall as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the annual designation of Sharonlynne Hall as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
E Consider the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To approve the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
F Consider the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To approve the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
G Consider the appointment of Stacey Papo to the Parks and Recreation Committee
To approve the appointment of Stacey Papo to the Parks and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the appointment of Stacey Papo to the Parks and Recreation Committee; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
H Consider the appointment of Edward Monigan to the Department of Public Works Building Committee
To appoint Edward Monigan to the Department of Public Works Building Committee
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Edward Monigan to the Department of Public Works Building Committee; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
I Consider the appointment of Michael Gagne to the Department of Public Works Building Committee
To appoint Michael Gagne to the Department of Public Works Building Committee
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Michael Gagne to the Department of Public Works Building Committee; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
J Consider the appointment of Kevin Hurst to the Department of Public Works Building Committee
To appoint Kevin Hurst to the Department of Public Works Building Committee
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Kevin Hurst to the Department of Public Works Building Committee; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor K. LICENSE HEARING: Consider the request for a "One Day Special Event Permit" for Gary Minnisian, Ocean State Multisport, to conduct two road races to be held on May 15, 2022 and August 7, 2022 with a start to be located at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue Gary Minnisian from Ocean State Multisport was on zoom call summarizing the events. These a.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
K LICENSE HEARING: Consider the request for a "One Day Special Event Permit" for Gary Minnisian, Ocean State Multisport, to conduct two road races to be held on May 15, 2022 and
To approve the request for a "One Day Special Event Permit" for Gary Minnisian, Ocean State Multisport, to conduct the two road races
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the request for a "One Day Special Event Permit" for Gary Minnisian, Ocean State Multisport, to conduct the two road races; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. VOTED: 5-0 all in favor L. LICENSE HEARING: Consider the request for a change of address for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for International Global Trading, LLC to be located at 1165 Fall River Avenue John Vanikiotis, owner and manager of International Global Trading, LLC, was on the zoom call to request a change of address. His business address for the past 6 years was at Briar.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
L LICENSE HEARING: Consider the request for a change of address for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for International Global Trading, LLC to be located at 1165 Fall River Avenue
To approve the request for a change of address for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for International Global Trading, LLC to be located at 1165 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the request for a change of address for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for International Global Trading, LLC to be located at 1165 Fall River Avenue; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. VOTED: 5-0 all in favor M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENERGY COMMITTEE to discuss a proposal to develop a Solar Photovoltaic project at the landfill property located at 0 Fall River Avenue, Plat 11, Lot 56 Charles Beauchamp, Chairman of the Energy Committee, called the joint meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Energy Committee Members Present on the Zoom call: Charles Beauchamp, Bob Brau.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
M JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENERGY COMMITTEE to discuss a proposal to develop a Solar Photovoltaic project at the landfill property located at 0 Fall River Avenue, Plat 11,
To authorize Mr. Cadime to initiate the RFP process for the solar project
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to authorize Mr. Cadime to initiate the RFP process for the solar project; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Beauchamp adjourned the Energy Committee joint meeting at 7:08 p.m. Roll call vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
N Consider accepting the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $12,244.79
To accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $12,244.79
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $12,244.79; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
O Consider accepting the Massachusetts Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant in the amount of $798,000.00
To accept the Massachusetts Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant in the amount of $798,156
Yes: Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Andrade, Healy
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Massachusetts Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant in the amount of $798,156; A. Petronio seconded, and it was voted: Roll Call Vote: 3 in favor and 2 against due to outstanding questions (M. Healy/D. Andrade) Chief Isabella said he will provide answers to the Board's questions.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
Q Consider the approval of Board and Committee Handbook
To approve the Board and Committee Handbook
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the Board and Committee Handbook; Petronio seconded and it was unanimously approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade)
R Discussion of ABC Disposal Service Inc./Waste Collections US Holdings, Inc. Assignment Agreement
To accept the agreement amended by KP Law
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion accept the agreement amended by KP Law; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
S Consider accepting the American Rescue Plan Act Funds in the amount of $1,650,623.10 for the category of "lost revenue"
To accept the ARPA Funds in the amount of $1,650,623.10
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the ARPA Funds in the amount of $1,650,623.10; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
V Consider accepting the minutes of December 1, 2021 and December 15, 2021
To accept the minutes of December 1, 2021
Yes: Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Andrade
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the minutes of December 1, 2021; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (abstained-D. Andrade) A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To accept the minutes of December 15, 2021
Yes: Healy, Petronio, SullivanAbstained: Andrade, Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the minutes of December 15, 2021; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 (abstained-D. Andrade. C. Zorra) Community Speaks: (questions were asked online prior to meeting due to Zoom call) Carol Bragg asked when the special town meeting will be scheduled for discussion of the Town Charter. Chair Sullivan answered the Town Clerk did a lot of research and it was determined due to the time allowed (elections and holidays) the Town will not be a.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and unanimously approved.
To adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 9:27 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 9:27 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the January 19, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Annual Designation of Sharonnlynne Hall as Animal Control Officer • Annual Designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer • Annual Designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer • Talent Bank form St.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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