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September 14, 2022
13 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 Thomas DeTora for the position of Full Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To appoint Thomas DeTora to the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher for the Communications Department 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) psychological evaluation; and 6) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Thomas DeTora to the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher for the Communications Department 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) psychological evaluation; and 6) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Erica Harris-Grimes for the position of Part Time Parks and Recreation Coordinator
To appoint Erica Harris-Grimes to the position of part-time Parks and Recreation Coordinator subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background and CORI checks; 2) physical examination with a drug screening; and 3) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Erica Harris-Grimes to the position of part-time Parks and Recreation Coordinator subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 1) completion of a satisfactory background and CORI checks; 2) physical examination with a drug screening; and 3) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for the transfer of an off-premise Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Yohaan Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Winn's Liquor, located at 21 Brook Street,
To open the licensing hearing at 7:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 7:07 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 Matthew Porter, Attorney for Yohaan Spirits, LLC was present on behalf of his clients, Vinus Patel and Tanvi Patel. He summarized the application for the transfer of license and the sale of Winn's Liquors. They have the lease and financing in order. Rocklan.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Andrad.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To accept the request for the pledge and transfer of an off-premise Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Yohaan Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Winn's Liquor as requested
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the request for the pledge and transfer of an off-premise Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Yohaan Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Winn's Liquor as requested; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
D Consider the request to layout the roadway known as Lannister Lane and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To forward application to the Planning Board for a recommendation
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to forward application to the Planning Board for a recommendation; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
E Consider accepting the consulting services of Stromberg, Garrigan and Associates through the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Technical Assistance program
To accept the consulting services as presented
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the consulting services as presented; D. Andrade, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio)
F Consider accepting the District Local Technical Assistance Housing Production Plan Grant in the amount of $25,000 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
To grant approval and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to grant approval and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. Joint Meeting with Planning Board: Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 8.3 "Fire Protection" of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in the Town of Seekonk Planning Board Members present: David Sullivan, Chairman; Sandra Escobar, David Roderick, Phoebe Lee Dunn, Bruce Hoch, and Sandra Escaler Town Planner: John Aubin Chair Sullivan.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
G Joint Meeting with Planning Board: Discussion of proposed amendments to Section 8.3 "Fire Protection" of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in the Town of
To table the meeting to ask the Water Department to meet with the Board of Selectmen. They will reconvene with the Water Department, Planning Board, and the Board of Selectmen to discuss what we can be done, as well as their long-term plan for expansion
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to table the meeting to ask the Water Department to meet with the Board of Selectmen. They will reconvene with the Water Department, Planning Board, and the Board of Selectmen to discuss what we can be done, as well as their long-term plan for expansion; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 5-0 all in favor Planning Board Chair D. Sullivan adjourned the joint meeting at 8:02 p.m. Unable to hear from the Planning Board wh.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
K Hibbert answered yes, the renovation includes the repairs.
For the Town Administrator to review the requested letter and sign it on behalf of the Board of Selectmen petitioning the State to use any surplus or ARPA funds to increase the reimbursement amount currently available for the library project
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion for the Town Administrator to review the requested letter and sign it on behalf of the Board of Selectmen petitioning the State to use any surplus or ARPA funds to increase the reimbursement amount currently available for the library project; A. Petronio seconded it; and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
J Consider accepting the donation of $129 from Stop and Shop Bloomin' 4 Good program for Human Services
To accept the donation in the amount of $129 from Stop and Shop Bloomin' 4 Good program for Human Services
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $129 from Stop and Shop Bloomin' 4 Good program for Human Services; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
K Consider signing the Deeds for the property located at Assessor's Plat 16, Lots 10, 51, 54 and 55
To sign the Deeds for the property located at Assessor's Plat 16, Lots 10, 51, 54, and 55
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to sign the Deeds for the property located at Assessor's Plat 16, Lots 10, 51, 54, and 55; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: - N/A OTHER BUSINESS - N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – No new updates available. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – The committee met yesterday. They reviewed the Owner's Project Manual. The Bid submittal date will be in October. He anticipates the contract be awarded by Decembe.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report – Chairperson Michelle Hines provided an update to the Board. Both the upper and lower levels have been stripped out, the wall was eliminated from the
To adjourn open session and enter into executive session at 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to adjourn open session and enter into executive session at 9:00 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 September 14, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Director Wunschel with Thomas DeTora's Resume • Erica Harris-Grimes Resume • Application for the transfer.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
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