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March 2, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 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 Conditional offer of Employment of Jennifer Argo to the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer Argo to the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant 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
“A. Petronio made a motion the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer Argo to the position of Finance Director/Town Accountant 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; D. Andrade seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
B Consider the Conditional offer of Employment of Elizabeth Santoro to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Elizabeth Santoro to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Elizabeth Santoro to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
C Consider the Conditional offer of Employment of Aaron Bento to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Aaron Bento to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Aaron Bento to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion; D. Andrade seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
D Consider the Conditional offer of Employment of Ryan McNeill to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Ryan McNeill to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Ryan McNeill to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
E Consider the Conditional offer Employment of Hayden Gallagher to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Hayden Gallagher to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Hayden Gallagher to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
F Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Jake Trenteseaux to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Jake Trenteseaux to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Jake Trenteseaux to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
G Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Justin Lupone to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Justin Lupone to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Justin Lupone to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's Physical Ability Test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts firefighting academy; and 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from the date of academy completion; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
H Consider appointing Karen Fuller to the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Karen Fuller to the Cultural Council; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor I. Consider the Town Moderator appointments of Michelle Hines and John Pozzi to the Department of Public Works Building Committee Chair Sullivan read a memo from the Town Moderator notifying the Board he appointed Michelle Hines and John Pozzi to the Department of Public Works Building Committee. J. LICENSE HEARING: Consider the request for a Transfer of an Off-Premise All Alcohol License for Araujo Liquors, Ltd. d/b/a Regency Liquors, 301 Taunton Avenue to Araujo Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Regency Liquors; Nuno Araujo to be manager Continued from the February 16, 2022 Board of Selectmen meeting Correspondence was received from the Applicant's Attorney, Michael Levinson, requesting a continuance to the March 16, 2002 Board of Selectmen meeting
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the appointment of Karen Fuller to the Cultural Council; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor I. Consider the Town Moderator appointments of Michelle Hines and John Pozzi to the Department of Public Works Building Committee Chair Sullivan read a memo from the Town Moderator notifying the Board he appointed Michelle Hines and John Pozzi to the Department of Public Works Building Committee. J. LICENSE HEARING: Consider the request for a Transfer of an Off-Premise All Alcohol License for Araujo Liquors, Ltd. d/b/a Regency Liquors, 301 Taunton Avenue to Araujo Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Regency Liquors; Nuno Araujo to be manager Continued from the February 16, 2022 Board of Selectmen meeting Correspondence was received from the Applicant's Attorney, Michael Levinson, requesting a continuance to the March 16, 2002 Board of Selectmen meeting.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
K Consider amending the Mobile Food Cart permit policy
To modify the Mobile Food Cart Permit to be an annual license. Each specific event will require approval from the Town Administrator's office for each specific location and time
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to modify the Mobile Food Cart Permit to be an annual license. Each specific event will require approval from the Town Administrator's office for each specific location and time; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor L. LICENSE HEARING: Consider the Request for a Mobile Food Cart Permit for Timothy Spaulding to sell food at Seekonk Speedway Flea Market, 1782 Fall River Avenue Mr. Spauling was on the Zoom call to present his application. He stated he would prefer an annual license as the Board just discussed. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
L LICENSE HEARING: Consider the Request for a Mobile Food Cart Permit for Timothy Spaulding to sell food at Seekonk Speedway Flea Market, 1782 Fall River Avenue
To approve the Mobile Food Cart permit for Timothy Spaulding to sell food at the Seekonk Speedway Flea Market
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Mobile Food Cart permit for Timothy Spaulding to sell food at the Seekonk Speedway Flea Market; D. Andrade seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
M Consider the acceptance of Deputy Police Chief's contract
To accept the Deputy Police Chief's contract
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the Deputy Police Chief's contract; it was seconded by C. Zorra , and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio)
N Consider accepting the minutes of February 16, 2022
To accept the minutes of February 16, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the minutes of February 16, 2022; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
P Yan from Finance Committee asked for additional information regarding the playground maintenance.
To adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 8:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 8:12 p.m.; it was seconded by D. Andrade, 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 March 2, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Carol-Ann Days, HR Director/Assistant Town Administrator with Jennifer Argo's resume • Memo from Chief Lowery • Karen Fuller Talent Bank Form • Town Moderator Memo • Correspondence from Michael Levinson (.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
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