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March 30, 2022
11 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
F Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Nadine Enos to the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer
To appoint Nadine Enos to the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory pre-employment background check; 2) satisfactory reference checks; 3) satisfactory results of a physical examination with drug screening; 4) satisfactory CORI (criminal offender record information) results; 5) completion of the rabies vaccination series; and 6) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Nadine Enos to the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory pre-employment background check; 2) satisfactory reference checks; 3) satisfactory results of a physical examination with drug screening; 4) satisfactory CORI (criminal offender record information) results; 5) completion of the rabies vaccination series; and 6) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
G Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Drew Jacobs to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Andrew Jacobs 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) completion of satisfactory 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 Andrew Jacobs 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) completion of satisfactory 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; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
H Public Hearing: To Consider the request for an alteration of premises for an All-Alcohol On- Premise License for Thomline LLC, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern, Gregory Esmay manager
To open the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Andrade)
To close the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Andrad.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To approve the alteration of premises to include a fenced in area as required to the All-Alcohol On-Premise License for Thomline LLC, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the alteration of premises to include a fenced in area as required to the All-Alcohol On-Premise License for Thomline LLC, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Chair Sullivan asked for a brief recess to enter into Executive Session with the Board of Health in the Planning Board Meeting Room. The Board will reconvene to Open Session. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
To enter into Executive Session meeting with the Board of Health at 6:33 p.m.; The Board of Selectmen will reconvene to open session
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, SullivanNo: Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to enter into Executive Session meeting with the Board of Health at 6:33 p.m.; The Board of Selectmen will reconvene to open session; D. Andrade seconded, and it was voted: Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes, 1 Nay Justin Sullivan-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye; C. Zorra-Nay Attorney Greg Corbo, Town Counsel, asked that Item I be read into the record. Chair Sullivan read as follows: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Joint Executive Session Meeting with Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
I EXECUTIVE SESSION - Joint Executive Session Meeting with Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of
To reconvene to open session at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to reconvene to open session at 7:00 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was voted: Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
M Consider awarding the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Proposal for the Former Attleboro Dye Works Site to Environmental Strategies & Management
To award the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Proposal for the Former Attleboro Dye Works Site to Environmental Strategies & Management
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to award the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Proposal for the Former Attleboro Dye Works Site to Environmental Strategies & Management; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
N Consider Awarding the Bid for Design and Construction of the South End Fire Station to The Galante Architecture Studio and Authorize the Town Administrator to Enter into Negotiations
To award the Bid for Design and Construction of the South End Fire Station to the Galante Architecture Studio and Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations and not to exceed $325,000
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to award the Bid for Design and Construction of the South End Fire Station to the Galante Architecture Studio and Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations and not to exceed $325,000; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
O Consider accepting the donation of fitness equipment from Dick's Sporting Goods for the Police Department
To accept the donation of fitness equipment from Dick's Sporting Goods for the Police Department
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation of fitness equipment from Dick's Sporting Goods for the Police Department; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks: N/A OTHER BUSINESS – N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT N/A BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS -Bristol County Advisory Board (Michael Healy) – N/A -Aitken School Expansion Building Committee Report (Chris Zorra) – N/A -540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report (Chris Zorra) – The subcontractor is finalizing last minute bids with.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
A Petronio advised the Veterans' Committee is meeting tonight and planning the Memorial Day Parade.
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 Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the March 30, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Chief Isabella regarding recognizing the retirement of William Dallaire and James Roy • Nadine Enos' resume •.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
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