MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2022
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Adam Petronio, David Andrade
Absent: Michael P. Healy
Every vote, in order
A Consider the retirement of Michael J. Bourque as Captain of Operations from the Seekonk Fire Department effective October 11, 2022 after serving for 34 years
To accept the retirement of Michael J. Bourque as Captain from the Seekonk Fire Department
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the retirement of Michael J. Bourque as Captain from the Seekonk Fire Department; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
B Consider the retirement of Wayne Young as Mechanic from the Seekonk Department of Public Works effective September13, 2022 after serving for 34 years
To accept the retirement of Wayne Young as Mechanic from the Seekonk Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the retirement of Wayne Young as Mechanic from the Seekonk Department of Public Works; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
C Discussion of the potential sale of Town properties located at 0 Howland Street, plat 10 lot 12; and 170 County Street, plat 13 lot 21
For the potential sale of 0 Howland Street and 170 County Street
Yes: Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraNo: AndradeAbsent: Healy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion for the potential sale of 0 Howland Street and 170 County Street; C. Zorra seconded, and it was voted: ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-1 Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Nay; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D Consider the request to purchase 5 Safe Pace Radar Signs in the amount of $17,995.
To accept the request to purchase 5 Safe Pace Radar Signs in the amount of $17,995 and ARPA funds will be utilized
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the request to purchase 5 Safe Pace Radar Signs in the amount of $17,995 and ARPA funds will be utilized; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
E Consider the request to purchase 1 Wanco Traffic with Radar Message Board in the amount of $19,201.85
To accept the request to purchase one Wanco message/radar board not to exceed $25,000
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the request to purchase one Wanco message/radar board not to exceed $25,000; seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Ay.” (Motion: Petronio)
S Cadime advised the Board the contract was reviewed by KP Law.
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Kelly Research Associates Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program (COSSAP) Agreement
Yes: Andrade, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: HealyThe minutes give the count as 5–0, but the roll call in the minutes lists 4 Yes and 0 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Kelly Research Associates Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program (COSSAP) Agreement; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Ay.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
G Consider the Petitioners' Request to hold a Special Town Meeting
To hold a Special Town Meeting for October 24, 2022
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to hold a Special Town Meeting for October 24, 2022; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 all in favor Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Ay.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
H Consider the approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 and August 31, 2022
To accept the August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
Yes: Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: AndradeAbsent: Healy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the August 17, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted: ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-1 (D. Andrade abstained since he was present via conference call) Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Abstained; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and it was voted
To accept the August 31, 2022 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the August 31, 2022 meeting minutes; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye An unidentified individual asked what the source of funding would be used for Agenda Item E. It was not discussed during the discussion. J. Sullivan advised the speaker it would be ARPA funded as well.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
I Consider entering into Executive Session
To adjourn open session and enter into executive session at 8:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn open session and enter into executive session at 8:35 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Adam Petronio-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the September 28, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • FY23-1st Quarter Budget Review • FY24 Budget presentation • School FY 24 Budget Calendar • School Department Capital Improvemen.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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