MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 26, 2022
12 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
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Jacqueline Gress as Outreach Case Worker for Human Services
To appoint Jacqueline Gress as Outreach Case Worker for Human Services
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Jacqueline Gress as Outreach Case Worker for Human Services; it was seconded by M. Healy, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
C Accept the resignation of Joseph Albuquerque from the Department of Public Works effective October 17, 2022
To accept the resignation of Joseph Albuquerque from the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Joseph Albuquerque from the Department of Public Works; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
D Public Hearing – Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Lannister Lane" in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description
To open the licensing hearing at 6:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 6:05 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, 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 John Aubin, Town Planner, stated the documents relative to the transfer of the property to the Town of Seekonk have been recorded. Mr. Aubin advised the Board, the Conservation Commission will hold an easement over the conservation lot per the decision; how.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
J Aubin advise the Board that the draining easements, homeowner association documentation,
To close the public hearing at 6:11 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:11 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.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To accept the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Lannister Lane" as recommended by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Lannister Lane" as recommended by the Planning Board; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
E Consider authorizing the Town Administrator to sign Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) contract for Attleboro Dye Works Dam Removal Analysis & Permitting
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the GPI contract for the Attleboro Dye Works Dam Removal Analysis & Permitting
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the GPI contract for the Attleboro Dye Works Dam Removal Analysis & Permitting; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
S Cadime advised the Board the cost will be significantly higher as we go further out in the
To approve Items F & G to utilize Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as discussed and explained by Mr. Cabral
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve Items F & G to utilize Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as discussed and explained by Mr. Cabral; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
D Cabral answered the current sweet sweeper is stored at the transfer station. They do not have a
To utilize $281,680 of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase a street sweeper
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to utilize $281,680 of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase a street sweeper; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
J Consider awarding bid and authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Innovative Engineering Services as the Commissioning Agent for the South End
To award the bid and authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Innovative Engineering Services as the Commissioning Agent for the South End Fire Station project
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to award the bid and authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Innovative Engineering Services as the Commissioning Agent for the South End Fire Station project; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
L Continued Discussion of the Town Charter
To approve the suggested change as given by the Town Administrator and include it to the document that will be distributed at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the suggested change as given by the Town Administrator and include it to the document that will be distributed at Town Meeting; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
O Consider the approval of minutes from September 14, 2022
To accept the meeting minutes of September 14, 2022
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of September 14, 2022; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks - N/A OTHER BUSINESS – N/A.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
C Aitken School Expansion Building Committee Report (C. Zorra) - N/A D. 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report (S. Cadime) The elevator shaft and
To adjourn open session meeting and enter into executive session with the potential of reconvening into open session for potential contract approval at 7:31 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 7:31 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 Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux.” (Motion: Petronio)
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