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August 17, 2022
18 recorded votes, 0 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
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Austin Phillips to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Public Works Department
To appoint Austin Phillips to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his 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) obtainment of a Class B CDL in one year Page 2 of 9 Board of Selectmen August 17, 2022 from date of hire; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Austin Phillips to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his 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) obtainment of a Class B CDL in one year.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Zachary Woynar as Full Time Police Officer
To appoint Zachary Woynar 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 Zachary Woynar 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 David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
C Accept the resignation of Scott Olobri from the position of Assistant Director of Public Works
To accept the resignation of Scott Olobri from the position of Assistant Director of Public Works
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Scott Olobri from the position of Assistant Director of Public Works; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
D License Hearing; Consider the request for a Mobile Food Cart Permit for Kerri Arruda, KB's Poppin Perfection to sell popcorn at the Seekonk Speedway Flea Market and Feartown Haunted
To open the licensing hearing at 6:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 6:24 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference call.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference call A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
To accept the request for a Mobile Food Cart Permit as presented
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the request for a Mobile Food Cart Permit as presented; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
E License Hearing: Consider the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Fear Town Productions LLC to operate a Haunted House at the Seekonk Speedway located at 1710 Fall
To open the licensing hearing at 6:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 6:25 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference call Mike Quill, owner of Fear Town Productions, was present to request a Public Amusement License for a haunted house. This will be their 10th year. D. Andrade asked if the hours operations will be the same as they have been in the past. Mr. Quill said they will be the same as last year. A. Petronio asked to clarify the hours.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference call.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To accept the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Fear Town Productions, LLC as requested
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Fear Town Productions, LLC as requested; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
F Consider the acceptance of Deed for Brady Estates (Patriot Way)
To accept the Deed for Brady Estates
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Deed for Brady Estates; A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Healy)
G Discussion of Traffic Officers/Constables
To allow Chief Isabella to authorize the search for Traffic Officers/Constables
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to allow Chief Isabella to authorize the search for Traffic Officers/Constables; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
H Consider approval and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Burr's Pond Dam analysis project
To grant approval and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Burr's Pond Dam analysis project
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to grant approval and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Burr's Pond Dam analysis project; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
I Consider approval and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Attleboro Dye Works Dam project using both American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and
To grant approval and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Attleboro Dye Work's Dam analysis project
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to grant approval and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Attleboro Dye Work's Dam analysis project; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
J Consider the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to upgrade the Town's website
To grant the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to upgrade the Town's website
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to grant the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to upgrade the Town's website; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
D Andrade advised the Board he attended the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen meeting and was frustrated
To address a letter to DEP similar to Rehoboth and have it reviewed by Counsel
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to address a letter to DEP similar to Rehoboth and have it reviewed by Counsel; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
N Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $1,500 from Friends of Friends for Human Services to purchase gift cards for resident assistance
To accept the donation in the amount of $1,500 Friends of Friends for Human Services to purchase gift cards for resident assistance
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1,500 Friends of Friends for Human Services to purchase gift cards for resident assistance; it was seconded by A. Petronio , and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference cal.” (Motion: Zorra)
O Consider accepting the various donations for the Animal Shelter in the amount of $1,747
To accept various donations in the amount of $1,747 for the Seekonk Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept various donations in the amount of $1,747 for the Seekonk Animal Shelter; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor David Andrade-Aye via conference call Community Speaks: Tom Benoit, Ferncliffe Road, asked for clarification whether or not the full cost of the Aitken School project and Turf Field were included in the (preliminary) August 1st tax bill and if they were fully bonded. He also asked when the tax rate had been set. S. Cadime answered yes and advised him the bill.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
S Cadime answered typically at the end of October.
To adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 7:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 7:47 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio)
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