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November 9, 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 appointment of James Halpin to the position of Assistant Superintendent of the Public Works Department
To appoint James Halpin to the position of Assistant Superintendent for the Public Works Department. To become effective following the execution of an employment contract between the Town and Mr. Halpin
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint James Halpin to the position of Assistant Superintendent for the Public Works Department. To become effective following the execution of an employment contract between the Town and Mr. Halpin; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Ryan Wilcox to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Public Works Department
To appoint Ryan Wilcox to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with 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 from date of hire; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Ryan Wilcox to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with 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 from date of hire; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Michael Saucier to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Public Works Department
To appoint Michael Saucier to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with 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 from date of hire; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Michael Saucier to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with 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 from date of hire; and 5) completion of all pre-employment paperwork; M. Healy seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
D Public Hearing: Consider the request for a New All-Alcohol On-Premise License to Los Cantaritos Inc., d/b/a Plaza Mexico Cocina Mexicana & Cantina; Alexandra Belteton, manager,
To open the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:14 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 Manager Alexander Belteton was present to answer questions regarding her request for an all-alcohol on- premise license. Ms. Belteton has ten years of experience in the restaurant industry. They expect to open sometime in January. The furniture and glasswar.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To close the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To approve the license as submitted
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the license as submitted; 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-Ay.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
E Public Hearing: Consider Establishing the Fee for Mattress Collection and Recycling due to the Statewide Mattress Waste Ban
To open the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zora, 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. Cabral provided an updated fee schedule in follow up to their previous discussion at the October 26th Board of Selectmen meeting. In summary, Mr. Cabral recommended a $65 fee. In previous years, DPW handled approximately 500-600 mattresses a year. If the.” (Motion: Petronio)
D Cabral provided an updated fee schedule in follow up to their previous discussion at the October 26th
To close the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, 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. Andrade suggested adding a fee for future replacement. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
To establish a $65 fee for mattress removal
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to establish a $65 fee for mattress removal; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
G Consider the approval of Seekonk Police Department Order Number GO 3.25: Overdoses and Nasal Naloxone
To accept the Police Department Order Number GO 3.25; Overdoses and Nasal Naloxone
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the Police Department Order Number GO 3.25; Overdoses and Nasal Naloxone; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
H Consider the approval of Seekonk Police Department Order Number GO 3.26: Comfort Dog Team
To accept the Police Department Order Number GO 3.26; Comfort Dog Team
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Police Department Order Number GO 3.26; Comfort Dog Team it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
J Consider accepting the donation of $100 from Phoenix, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial gift account
To accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Phoenix, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial gift account
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Phoenix, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial gift account; it was seconded by M. Healy, 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 receive three OPM bids. The committee will conduct interviews on November 15th. A recommendation will be presented to the Board of Selectmen. C. Upda.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report – N/A
To adjourn open session at 7:39 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to adjourn open session at 7:39 p.m.; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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