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March 16, 2022
21 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
C 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,
To close the license hearing at 6:08 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to close the license hearing at 6:08 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 5-0 all in favor D. Andrad.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
To approve the 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
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the 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; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
D Public Hearing: Consider the request for an underground fuel storage tank license for Tayeh Realty, LLC located at 155 Fall River Avenue, (Map 12, Lot 269) and 111-113 Taunton Avenue,
To open the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Halim Choubah, Consulting Engineer from Choubah Engineering Group, P.C., 112 State Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, was present on behalf of the applicant Tayeh Realty, LLC. Mr. Choubah summarized the license application requesting underground fuel storage tanks (2 @ 15,000 gallons/total 30,000 gallons). The proposed gas station will be located at the interse.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. D. Andrad.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
To deny the request for an underground fuel storage tank license for Tayeh Realty, LLC located at 155 Fall River Avenue, (Map 12, Lot 269) and 111-113 Taunton Avenue, (Map 12, Lot 266)
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to deny the request for an underground fuel storage tank license for Tayeh Realty, LLC located at 155 Fall River Avenue, (Map 12, Lot 269) and 111-113 Taunton Avenue, (Map 12, Lot 266); it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously the Board agreed to deny the request for an underground fuel storage tank license. D. Andrade stated his concern for public safety was the reason for denying the request. He said the applicant and engineer did what they could to improve the site but the site does not have clear loading and unloading zones. The town has similar facilities without loading/unloading areas and tankers/delivery trucks h.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
E License Hearing: Consider the request for a second-hand license for Game Stop, Inc., d/b/a Game Stop #2280 located at 45 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA
To open the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor The Seekonk Store Manager, Thomas Robillard, was present on behalf Game Stop, Inc. The Corporate Office brought it to their attention that a license was required to sell second-hand items. No one spoke in support or in opposition of the license transfer. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To close the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To approve the second-hand license for Game Stop, Inc., d/b/a Game Stop #2280 located at 45 Commerce Way
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the second-hand license for Game Stop, Inc., d/b/a Game Stop #2280 located at 45 Commerce Way; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
F Consider the 2022 Rules and Regulations for Seekonk Speedway
To approve the 2022 Rules and Regulations for the Seekonk Speedway entertainment license with an amendment to the sale of alcoholic beverages may not be sold before 12:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the 2022 Rules and Regulations for the Seekonk Speedway entertainment license with an amendment to the sale of alcoholic beverages may not be sold before 12:00 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
G Consider the addition of a comfort dog to the Seekonk Police Department
To approve a comfort dog for the Seekonk Police Department
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve a comfort dog for the Seekonk Police Department; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor H. Joint Meeting with School Committee and Finance Committee: School Committee Budget presentation School Committee Members present: Noah Escaler, Beth Eklund, Kim Sluter School Committee Members absent: Erin Brouillette, Sona Schiller Finance Committee Members present: Matthew Salisbury, Derick Medeiros, Michael Brady (no quorum) Finance Committee Members ab.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
I Public Hearing: Public Hearing for Departmental Fees
To open the public hearing at 8:58 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the public hearing at 8:58 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Mr. Cadime summarized the changes made to the fees. • The following Departments are not proposing any fee changes at this time: Building Department, Collector's Office, Conservation Commission, Tax Assessors' Office, and Town Clerk. • Animal Control: Several increases due to veterinarian and supplier costs. No proposed new fees. • Board of Health: Several inc.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To close the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Andrad.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To accept the Departmental Fees as amended
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the Departmental Fees as amended; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
J Consider signing the Warrant for the Annual Town Election
To sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
K Consider accepting the donation of $5,000 from the Estate of Dominic J. Ruscetta for the Seekonk Police Department
To accept the $5,000 donation from the Estate of Dominic J. Ruscetta for the Seekonk Police Department
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the $5,000 donation from the Estate of Dominic J. Ruscetta for the Seekonk Police Department; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
L Consider accepting the donation of $5,000 from the Estate of Dominic J. Ruscetta for the Seekonk Fire Department
To accept the $5,000 donation from the Estate of Dominic J. Ruscetta for the Seekonk Fire Department
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the $5,000 donation from the Estate of Dominic J. Ruscetta for the Seekonk Fire Department; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
M Consider accepting the donation of paper goods (paper plates, napkins, cups) from Party City for the Employee Appreciation Lunch
To accept the donations for the Employee Appreciation Lunch from Party City
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the donations for the Employee Appreciation Lunch from Party City; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
N Consider accepting the various donations amounting to $1,685 for the Animal Shelter Gift Account
To accept the donations for the Animal Shelter Gift Account
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the donations for the Animal Shelter Gift Account; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
O Consider accepting the various donations amounting to $170 in memory of Betty White for the Animal Shelter Gift Account
To accept the donations for the Animal Shelter Gift Account
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the donations for the Animal Shelter Gift Account; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
P Consider accepting the minutes of March 2, 2022
To accept the minutes of March 2, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the minutes of March 2, 2022; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks: N/A Other Business – N/A.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session at 9:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session at 9:20 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, 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 16, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Araujo Liquors, Ltd. - Application and supporting documentation for the transfer of license • Tayeh Realty, LLC - Application and supporting documentation for the transfer of license for the underground storage ta.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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