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July 13, 2022
12 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
C Consider the reappointment of Andrew Breiter-Wu to the Recycling Committee
To reappoint Andrew Breiter-Wu to the Recycling Committee
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to reappoint Andrew Breiter-Wu to the Recycling Committee; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
D Accept the retirement of Brian Everett from Department of Public Works
To accept the retirement of Brian Everett effective November 28, 2022
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the retirement of Brian Everett effective November 28, 2022; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
E Consider the resignation of Jason Martin as Dispatcher with Communications Department
To accept the resignation of Jason Martin as dispatcher
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Jason Martin as dispatcher; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
F Public Hearing: Consider the request from National Grid to install a new Pole #3348-50 to eliminate low hanging wires located at 390 Read Street
To open the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Petronio)
To close the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To approve National Grid to install a new pole #3348-50
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve National Grid to install a new pole #3348-50; it was seconded by C. Zora, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio)
G Discussion of the J.H. Lynch Conservation Enforcement Follow-up
To ask Town Council to draft a temporary access agreement for the remediation process located at the Lynch property to clean up the (baghouse) fines that are located in the Town of Seekonk and give authorization for the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to ask Town Council to draft a temporary access agreement for the remediation process located at the Lynch property to clean up the (baghouse) fines that are located in the Town of Seekonk and give authorization for the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
H Consider signing the mutual aid agreement with East Providence Police Department
To approve the mutual aid agreement with East Providence Police Department and to give authority to the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the mutual aid agreement with East Providence Police Department and to give authority to the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor I. Fourth Quarter Budget Update Town Administrator, Shawn Cadime, provided the Fourth Quarter Budget update. Director of Finance, Jennifer Argo presented the review and transfers to the Finance Committee last night. The Finance Committee approved and signed the transfers. In summary, the FY22 budget closed with year-end surpluses. Expenses overall were lower.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
J Consider the Fiscal Year 2022 Year-End transfers
To approve the FY22 year-end transfers
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the FY22 year-end transfers; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
S Cadime received the signed Purchased and Sales Agreement. The Board needs to approve the
To approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement for property located at Assessor's Plat 16, Lots 10, 51, 54 and 55 and to give authorization to the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement for property located at Assessor's Plat 16, Lots 10, 51, 54 and 55 and to give authorization to the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
L Consider accepting the minutes of June 8, 2022
To accept the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: PetronioAbsent: Andrade
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3 in favor/1 abstention (A. Petronio was not at the meeting) Community Speaks: N/A OTHER BUSINESS – N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Mr. Cadime was unable to attend the South End Fire Station Building Committee meeting. Significant progress was made with the layout plans and there is another meeting scheduled for tomorrow. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS -Bri.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
M Healy, and it was unanimously approved.
To adjourn open session meeting at 7:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session meeting at 7:24 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, 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 July 13, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Retirement memo from Joseph Sousa • Retirement memo from Brian Everett • Resignation memo from Jason Martin • Petition to install new pole.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
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