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February 16, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 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
S Cadime recommended Nick Rondeau for the position of Dispatch Emergency Specialist as stated by
To appoint Nick Rondeau to the position of Dispatch Emergency Specialist
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Nick Rondeau to the position of Dispatch Emergency Specialist; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
S Cadime recommended Katelyn Marchand to the position of Senior Secretary as stated by the Town
To appoint Katelyn Marchand to the position of Sr. Secretary in the Planning Department and Zoning Board of Appeals subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; 3) physical examination; 4) drug screening; and 5) completion of all pre- employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Katelyn Marchand to the position of Sr. Secretary in the Planning Department and Zoning Board of Appeals subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; 3) physical examination; 4) drug screening; and 5) completion of all pre- employment paperwork; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
C Consider the retirement of Charles Ransom from the Seekonk Fire Department effective February 16, 2022 after 36 years of service with the Town
To accept the retirement of Charles Ransom effective February 16, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the retirement of Charles Ransom effective February 16, 2022; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
D Consider the retirement of William Dallaire from the position of Seekonk Special Police Officer after 35 years of service effective January 28, 2022
To accept the retirement of William Dallaire effective January 28, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the retirement of William Dallaire effective January 28, 2022; seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra)
E Consider the retirement of James Roy from the position of Seekonk Special Police Officer after 35 years of service effective January 28, 2022
To accept the retirement of James Roy effective January 28, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the retirement of James Roy effective January 28, 2022; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Both Mr. Dallaire and Mr. Roy will be recognized in-person for their 35 years of service to the Town at a future meeting.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
F Consider the retirement of Sharonlynne Hall from the position of Animal Control Officer after nearly 13 years of service effective March 4, 2022
To accept the retirement of Sharonlynne Hall effective March 4, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the retirement of Sharonlynne Hall effective March 4, 2022; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
G Consider the resignation of Harrison McComb from the position of Firefighter effective February 11, 2022
To accept the resignation of Harrison McComb effective February 11, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the resignation of Harrison McComb effective February 11, 2022; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor H. Town Clerk lottery drawing for ballot positions for the upcoming election Florice Craig, Town Clerk, was on the zoom call. She stated there is only one contested race for the School Committee. There are 4 candidates for 2 available seats. All signatures have been verified. Ms. Craig used the phone app "Lucky Draw" to determine how the names will.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
C Zorra closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously
To approve the change of officers/directors' request from Longhorn Steakhouse located at 80 Highland Avenue; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Page 4 of 7 Board of Selectmen February 16, 2022 K. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Patriot Way" in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description A. Petronio opened public hearing at 6:26 p.m.; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Mary Mignacca from Patriot Way was on the Zoom call. She provided a letter to the Board prior to the meeting. Ms. Mignacca said she was hopeful the work Mr. Duvally did on her property will work but will not know if the issue is resolved until Spring. J. Aubin explained a small swale was installed at the rear portion of the property. Jim Noyes with GPI conducted a visual inspection. The Buildi
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the change of officers/directors' request from Longhorn Steakhouse located at 80 Highland Avenue; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
L Set the date for the Annual Spring Town Meeting for May 9, 2022
To set the annual spring town meeting for May 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to set the annual spring town meeting for May 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
M Consider opening the Warrant for Spring Town Meeting with a closing date of March 4, 2022
To open the Spring Town warrant for the annual Spring Town meeting with a closing date of March 4, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to open the Spring Town warrant for the annual Spring Town meeting with a closing date of March 4, 2022; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
N Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
D Andrade logged off the zoom call.
To amend the Host Community Agreement with Metro Harvest to be merged with Northeast Alternatives. The new name of the entity is Northeast Alternatives Retail, LLC, d/b/a Northeast Alternatives subject to CCC approval. Metro Harvest will hold 25% and Northeast Alternatives will hold 75%
Yes: Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Andrade
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to amend the Host Community Agreement with Metro Harvest to be merged with Northeast Alternatives. The new name of the entity is Northeast Alternatives Retail, LLC, d/b/a Northeast Alternatives subject to CCC approval. Metro Harvest will hold 25% and Northeast Alternatives will hold 75%; C. Zorra seconded, and it was voted: Roll Call Vote: 4 in favor and 1 abstention (David Andrade was not on the call) D. Andrade reentered meeting at 7:07 p.m.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
P Consider accepting the minutes of February 2, 2022
To accept the minutes of February 2, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the minutes of February 2, 2022; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks: N/A OTHER BUSINESS – N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – The South End Fire Station design services is out to bid. Police exams are being held April 16th and if anyone was interested, they should go to Public Safety Consultant, LLC. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS -Bristol County Advisory Board (Michael Healy) -N/A Pa.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
M Healy advised he has been receiving phone calls asking why the March 2nd is still being held via Zoom
To adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 7:10 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 7:10 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and unanimously approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 all in favor Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the February 16, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Director Wunschel with Nicholas Rondeau's resume • Katelyn Marchand's resume • Resignation from Charles Ransom • Letter of retirement from William Dallaire • Letter of retirement from James Roy • Lett.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
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