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May 25, 2022
13 recorded votes, 9 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 the Conditional Offer of Employment to Zachary Brooks as Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Zachary Brooks 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
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Zachary Brooks 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. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Thomas Silva as Third-Class Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Thomas Silva 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
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Thomas Silva 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. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
C Consider accepting the donation from the Medeiros family in the amount of $20 to the Fire Department Gift Account
To accept the donation from the Medeiros family in the amount of $20 to the Fire Department Gift Account
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the donation from the Medeiros family in the amount of $20 to the Fire Department Gift Account; D. Andrade seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Joint meeting with the Planning Board - Update and discussion of the Attleboro Dyeworks Preliminary Reuse Analysis MassDevelopment Technical Grant Postponed to June 8, 2022.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Andrade)
F Consider awarding the contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the South End Fire Station to The Galante Architecture Studio
To award the contract to The Galante Architecture Studio for architectural and engineering services for the South End Fire Station and to authorize Mr. Cadime to sign the contract(s)
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to award the contract to The Galante Architecture Studio for architectural and engineering services for the South End Fire Station and to authorize Mr. Cadime to sign the contract(s); it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
G License Hearing: Consider the request from Tasca Automotive Group, Inc. d/b/a Tasca, Lincoln, Mercury, Ford, Mazda to change the business name to Tasca Automotive Group, LLC.
To approve the name change to Tasca Automotive Group Two, LLC
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the name change to Tasca Automotive Group Two, LLC; it was seconded by C. Zorra , and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio)
H License Hearing: Consider the request from Tasca Automotive Group Two, Inc. d/b/a Tasca Ford, MA, to change the business name to Tasca Automotive Group Two, LLC. d/b/a Tasca,
To approve the name change to Tasca Automotive Group Two, LLC
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the name change to Tasca Automotive Group Two, LLC; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor I/J. License Hearing: Consider the request for Gas on the Run to relocate an existing Class II Motor Vehicle license from 1063 Newman Avenue back to 1075 Newman Avenue The manager from Gas on the Run, Zach, was present to summarize the reason to revert the business address and license back to 1075 Newman from 1063 Newman Avenue (empty parking lot). The DMV ad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To approve the request for Gas on the Run to relocate their Class II Motor Vehicle license from 1063 Newman Avenue back to 1075 Newman Avenue
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the request for Gas on the Run to relocate their Class II Motor Vehicle license from 1063 Newman Avenue back to 1075 Newman Avenue; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
O Appropriation of ARPA Funds for recommended projects
To approve the proposed ARPA Funds list proposed by the Town Administrator to also include the additions from the Turf Committee request of $113,850.72 ($72,350.72 for landscaping and $41,500 for sound system/line item 3, option 2)
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the proposed ARPA Funds list proposed by the Town Administrator to also include the additions from the Turf Committee request of $113,850.72 ($72,350.72 for landscaping and $41,500 for sound system/line item 3, option 2); it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. VOTE: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
P Consider the approval of minutes from April 27, 2022
To accept the April 27, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: AndradeThe minutes record 4 in favor and 1 abstention, noting that D. Andrade was not present.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the April 27, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4 in favor, 1 abstention (D. Andrade was not present) 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 – S. Cadime advised constructi.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
C Zorra, on behalf of the Board, congratulated all the graduates. The High School graduation is scheduled for June 3rd. The Spring Fling will be held at Martin Elementary School on June 4th.
To adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session, with the possibility of reconvening in open session for contract approval, at 8:15 p.m.
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session meeting to enter into executive session, with the possibility of reconvening in open session for contract approval, at 8:15 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 Reconvened into Open Session D. Andrad.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
D Andrade, and unanimously approved.
To reconvene into open session for contract approval at 10:14 p.m.
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, Zorra
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to reconvene into open session for contract approval at 10:14 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, 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 A. Petroni.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To approve the library contract as presented
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the library contract as presented; it was seconded by C. Zorra, 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.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and unanimously approved.
To adjourn open session at 10:14 p.m.
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session at 10:14 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 May 25, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Chief Lowery regarding conditional offers Zachary Brooks and Thomas Silva • Memo from Chief Lowery for donation.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
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