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May 11, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Adam Petronio, Michael P. Healy
Absent: David Andrade
Every vote, in order
A Consider accepting the donation of $500 from Emma Rego for the Animal Shelter gift account
To accept the $500 donation to the Animal Shelter gift account
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the $500 donation to the Animal Shelter gift account; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
D Wunschel, Director of Communications, summarized Deanna Smith's resume and experience.
To appoint Deanna Smith to the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory pre-employment background check and reference checks; 2) satisfactory CORI (criminal offender record information) results; 3) satisfactory results of a physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; 6) successful completion of all requirement certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Deanna Smith to the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory pre-employment background check and reference checks; 2) satisfactory CORI (criminal offender record information) results; 3) satisfactory results of a physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; 6) successful completion of all requirement certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D Wunschel, Director of Communications, summarized Abigael Lafleur's work history.
To appoint Abigael Lafleur to the position of part-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory pre-employment background check and reference checks; 2) satisfactory CORI (criminal offender record information) results; 3) satisfactory results of a physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; 6) successful completion of all requirement certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Abigael Lafleur to the position of part-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory pre-employment background check and reference checks; 2) satisfactory CORI (criminal offender record information) results; 3) satisfactory results of a physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; 6) successful completion of all requirement certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor D. Recognition of National Emergency Medical Services Week Emergency Medicine Services Coordinator Timothy Goodwin was present to acknowledge the dedication of all the Seekonk Emergency personnel, as well as all the medical services they provide and emergency calls they respond to. Chair Sullivan presented a Proclamation to EMS Coordinator Goodwin on behalf of all e.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
E PUBLIC HEARING - Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Owned and/or kept by Carolyn Carbone at 42 Pamden Lane
To open the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Present: Attorney Jeffrey Blake, Town Council from KP Law Attorney Beau Akers on behalf of Carolyn Carbone (dog owner) Andrea Russo, Animal Control Officer Attorney Blake defined a dangerous dog and/or a nuisance dog. In summary, MGL c. 140, Section 157: Nuisance or dangerous dog: any person can file a complaint, the hearing authority shall investigate and a.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
To close the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Attorney Blake reiterated the definitions of a dangerous dog and a nuisance dog. Ms. Russo stated the dog will be required to be leashed and muzzled each time the dog leaves it's residence. The minimum size of the kennel is 100 sq ft. If it does not have a solid floor (i.e. cement), it has to be imbedded in the ground 2 feet. The kennel has to have a roof and.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To deem the dog a dangerous dog and will be: 1) be muzzled and leashed at all times when it's outside the residence; and 2) a kennel be built on the property within 60 days; and 3) if there is another incident, it will violate this motion, and the dog be euthanized
From the minutes
“M. Healy made the motion to deem the dog a dangerous dog and will be: 1) be muzzled and leashed at all times when it's outside the residence; and 2) a kennel be built on the property within 60 days; and 3) if there is another incident, it will violate this motion, and the dog be euthanized; A. Petronio seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
H LICENSE HEARING - Consider the request for a change of business name from Patricio Towing, Inc. d/b/a Patricio Automotive to Patricio Automotive, Inc. and consider the revised
To approve a change of business name from Patricio Towing, Inc. d/b/a Patricio Automotive to Patricio Automotive, Inc. and approve Class II Motor Vehicles license contingent of having no more than 34 vehicles on site at one time
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve a change of business name from Patricio Towing, Inc. d/b/a Patricio Automotive to Patricio Automotive, Inc. and approve Class II Motor Vehicles license contingent of having no more than 34 vehicles on site at one time; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
J Consider the re-appointment of Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
To reappoint Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to reappoint Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
K Consider the re-appointment of Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To reappoint Dave Cabral to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to reappoint Dave Cabral to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
L Consider the appointment of a Board of Selectmen member to the Bristol County Advisory Board
To approve M. Healy to the Bristol County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve M. Healy to the Bristol County Advisory Board; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
O Consider accepting the donation of $1,000 from Town Fair Tire to the Animal Shelter gift account
To accept the $1,000 from Town Fair Tire to the Animal Shelter gift account
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the $1,000 from Town Fair Tire to the Animal Shelter gift account; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
P Vote to accept and sign the Bond and Bond Anticipation Note
To accept and sign the Bond and the Bond Anticipation Note
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept and sign the Bond and the Bond Anticipation Note; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
Q Consider the approval of minutes from April 13, 2022
To accept the April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Healy, Petronio, SullivanAbstained: ZorraAbsent: Andrade
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the April 13, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3 in favor, 1 abstention (C. Zorra was not present) Community Speaks: • John Alves, West River Street, requested getting an update from the Old Town Hall Committee at an upcoming meeting. • Mr. Pereira and Mr. Peterson from the Connolly Field Turf Committee asked the Board if there were any available funds to help the committee complete the project as close to the original de.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
M Healy, and it was unanimously approved.
To adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 8:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session at 8:47 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the May 11, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo regarding Emma Rego's donation • Memo from Director of Communication Donna Wunschel • Deanna S.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
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