MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 13, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Adam Petronio, David Andrade, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Christopher Zorra
Every vote, in order
A Reorganization of the Board
To the Board remain the same with Justin Sullivan as Chairman; Chris Zorra as Vice-Chairman; and Adam Petronio as Clerk
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion the Board remain the same with Justin Sullivan as Chairman; Chris Zorra as Vice-Chairman; and Adam Petronio as Clerk; D. Andrade seconded it, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
B Consider the Conditional offer of Employment of Paul Haselton as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Haselton as alternate plumbing and gas inspector subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; and 3) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion the Board of Selectmen appoint Paul Haselton as alternate plumbing and gas inspector subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; and 3) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; D. Andrade seconded it, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
C Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
To approve the FY23 Town Operating Budget
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the FY23 Town Operating Budget; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all in favor The Board discussed their concerns with the FY23 School Budget. Chair Sullivan said during the school's presentation questions were raised about the process. In summary, since the Governor's numbers are not available until January, the Board offers direction in regard to the 2½ levy during the fall quad board meeting That allows guidance for the Town Administ.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
M Healy, and it was unanimously approved.
To approve the FY23 School Budget as presented
Yes: Andrade, Petronio, SullivanNo: HealyAbsent: Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the FY23 School Budget as presented; J. Sullivan seconded it, and it was voted 3 in favor/1 against. Michael Healy-Nay; A. Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Ay.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Sullivan)
F Make Recommendations on Warrant Articles
To approve the Warrant for Spring Town Meeting
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Warrant for Spring Town Meeting; M. Healy seconded it, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all in favor G. Sign the Warrant Chair Sullivan stated the Board will sign the Warrant.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
H Consider accepting the Warrant from the Animal Control Officer
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
I Consider accepting the minutes of March 16, 2022
To accept the March 16, 2022 with amended language
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the March 16, 2022 with amended language; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Community Speaks: N/A Other Business – N/A Town Administrator's Report – South End Fire Station Committee received notification from the Architect Design Services for a fee proposal from one consultant. Board Of Selectmen Liaison Reports and Comments -Bristol County Advisory Board (Michael Healy) – N/A -Aitken School Expansion Building Committee Report – N/A.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
To adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session at 7:04 p.m.; They Board will reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session at 7:04 p.m.; They Board will reconvene in open session. It was seconded by D. Andrade, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Healy-Aye; A. Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Reconvene into Open Session A. Petroni.” (Motion: Healy, second: Andrade)
To reconvene in open session at 10:41 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to reconvene in open session at 10:41 p.m.; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Healy-Aye; A. Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye D. Andrad.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
To accept the contract of the Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the contract of the Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 M. Healy-Aye; A. Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye D. Andrad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To accept the contract of the Director of Public Works
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the contract of the Director of Public Works; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 M. Healy-Aye; A. Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye D. Andrad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To adjourn the Executive Session at 10:42 p.m. and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session at 10:42 p.m. and to reconvene in open session; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 M. Healy-Aye; A. Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the April 13, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Resume from Paul S. Haselton • FY23 Budget • Animal Control Warrant • Draft March 16, 2022 Minute.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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