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August 3, 2022
28 recorded votes, 3 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
B Consider the appointment of Scott Smith to the Board of Health
To appoint Scott Smith to the Board of Health
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Scott Smith to the Board of Health; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
C Consider the appointment of Nelson Almeida to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Nelson Almeida to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Nelson Almeida to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
D Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Naomi Hebert to the position of Secretary for the Department of Public Works
To appoint Naomi Hebert to the position of Secretary for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; 3) physical examination; 4) drug screening; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Naomi Hebert to the position of Secretary for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; 3) physical examination; 4) drug screening; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
E Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Natalie Hayward to the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer
To appoint Natalie Hayward to the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; 3) physical examination; 4) drug screening; 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 Natalie Hayward to the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer subject to and conditioned upon successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) pre-employment background check; 2) CORI check; 3) physical examination; 4) drug screening; 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)
F Consider the resignation of Douglas Leon from the position of Firefighter/Paramedic from the Seekonk Fire Department effective August 7, 2022
To accept the resignation of Douglas Leon from the position of Firefighter/Paramedic from the Seekonk Fire Department
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the resignation of Douglas Leon from the position of Firefighter/Paramedic from the Seekonk Fire Department; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
G Consider the resignation of Aaron Braga from the position of Firefighter/Paramedic from the Seekonk Fire Department effective August 5, 2022
To accept the resignation of Aaron Braga from the position of Firefighter/Paramedic from the Seekonk Fire Department
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the resignation of Aaron Braga from the position of Firefighter/Paramedic from the Seekonk Fire Department; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
H Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Austin Prudente to the position of 3rd class Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Department
To appoint Austin Prudente 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 checks; 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 Austin Prudente 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 checks; 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)
I Accept the resignation of Brian DiCristoforo as Patrolman for the Seekonk Police Department
To accept the resignation of Brian DiCristoforo as Patrolman for the Seekonk Police Department
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Brian DiCristoforo as Patrolman for the Seekonk Police Department; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
J Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Kyle Herman as 3rd Class Patrolman, probationary
To appoint Kyle Herman to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) MPTC physical fitness test; 5) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 6) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Page 4 of 10 Board of Selectmen August 3, 2022 Certified Law Enforcement officer; 7) Successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 8) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 9) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy or verification of completion
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Kyle Herman to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) MPTC physical fitness test; 5) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 6) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
K Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Alex Flaxman as Full Time Patrolman
To appoint Alex Flaxman to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Alex Flaxman to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
L Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Ian Boisvert as Full Time Patrolman
To appoint Ian Boisvert to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Ian Boisvert to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
M Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of David Holden as Full Time Patrolman
To appoint David Holden to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint David Holden to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
N Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of John Domagala as Special/Reserve Police Officer
To appoint John Domagala to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint John Domagala to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) psychological screening; 4) execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC physical fitness test; 6) obtain and maintain a Massachusetts license to carry; 7) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 8) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
O Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Thomas Newman as Special/Reserve Police Officer
To appoint Thomas Newman to the position of Special/Reserve Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 4) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 5) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy or verification of Municipal Police Training Committee academy exemption
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Thomas Newman to the position of Special/Reserve Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) physical examination, with drug screening; 3) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement officer; 4) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 5) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy or verification of Municipal Police Training Committee academy exemption; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
P License Hearing: Consider the request for a new Class II Motor Vehicle license for Modern Equipment Leasing, Inc. to be located at 45E Woodland Avenue
To open the licensing hearing at 6:33 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 6:33 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was 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 Steven Howitt from Modern Equipment Leasing, Inc. advised the Board the State of RI would no longer accept Class III Motor Vehicle licenses to sell vehicles; therefore, he was also requesting a Class II Motor Vehicle license, as well. D. Andrad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was 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 D. Andrad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
To accept the request for a new MV II license for Modern Equipment Leasing, Inc.
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the request for a new MV II license for Modern Equipment Leasing, Inc.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
Q Consider authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement for the Pawtucket Police Department
To approve the mutual aid agreement with Pawtucket Police Department, as amended, and to give authority to the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the mutual aid agreement with Pawtucket Police Department, as amended, and to give authority to the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
R Consider and sign the Warrant for the State Primary
To sign the warrant for the State Primary
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to sign the warrant for the State Primary; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
S Consider opening the Warrant for Fall Town Meeting
To open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant on August 3, 2022 and close the Fall Town Warrant on September 30, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant on August 3, 2022 and close the Fall Town Warrant on September 30, 2022; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
T Consider accepting the donation from Mohan Patel in the amount of $30 to the Human Services Gift Account
To accept the donation from Mohan Patel in the amount of $30 to the Human Services Gift Account
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation from Mohan Patel in the amount of $30 to the Human Services Gift Account; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
U Consider accepting the donation from Edward Marcotte in the amount of $650 for a bench for Human Services
To accept the bench donation from Edward Marcotte for Human Services
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the bench donation from Edward Marcotte for Human Services; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
V Consider accepting the donation of $1,180 from Leisa Ferreira for the K-9 fund
To accept the donation to the Seekonk K9 fund in the amount of $1,180 from Leisa Silva
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation to the Seekonk K9 fund in the amount of $1,180 from Leisa Silva; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
W Consider accepting the donation of $50.00 from Lisa Daft, DMD & Associates for the K-9 fund
To accept the donation to the Seekonk K9 fund in the amount of $50 from Lisa Daft, DMD & Associates
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation to the Seekonk K9 fund in the amount of $50 from Lisa Daft, DMD & Associates; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
X Consider accepting the various donations from Local Vendors for the Police Department's "National Night Out" event
To accept the various donations from Local Vendors for the Police Department's "National Night Out" event
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the various donations from Local Vendors for the Police Department's "National Night Out" event; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
Z Consider the approval of minutes from June 22, 2022 and July 13, 2022
To accept the June 22, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Petronio
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the June 22, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4 in favor/1 abstention (A. Petronio was not at the meeting) A. Petroni.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To accept the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Andrade
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4 in favor/1 abstention (D. Andrade was not at the meeting) Community Speaks: N/A OTHER BUSINESS – N/A.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
M Healy, and it was unanimously approved.
To adjourn open session meeting with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 7:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session meeting with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 7:07 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, 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: Healy)
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