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December 7, 2022
24 recorded votes, 1 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
D Cabral answered there will be an two additional positions in the future.
To appoint Ryan Brennan 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 Brennan 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)
B Consider the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Natercia Costa to have both indoor and outdoor entertainment at Costamar Restaurant, Ltd, d/b/a Toti's located at 373
To approve the Place of Public Amusement License for Costamar Restaurant, Ltd. d/b/a Toti's Grilled Pizzeria & Restaurant. The license is approved for indoor and outdoor entertainment. Outdoor entertaining will take place until 10:00 pm.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Place of Public Amusement License for Costamar Restaurant, Ltd. d/b/a Toti's Grilled Pizzeria & Restaurant. The license is approved for indoor and outdoor entertainment. Outdoor entertaining will take place until 10:00 pm.; it was seconded by Adam Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
C Consider the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for MP Milling Company, d/b/a The Old Grist Mill Tavern to have indoor entertainment at 390 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk,
To approve the Entertainment License for indoor entertainment only effective immediately for MP Milling Company, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Entertainment License for indoor entertainment only effective immediately for MP Milling Company, d/b/a Old Grist Mill Tavern; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
D Consider awarding the bid for the Department of Public Works Owner's Project Manager to Compass Group Architects and authorize the Town Administrator to proceed with contract
To award the bid for the Department of Public Works Owner's Project Manager to Compass Group Architects and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to award the bid for the Department of Public Works Owner's Project Manager to Compass Group Architects and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
E Consider the appropriation of $96,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215 per Collective
To utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOPY Local 215 per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOPY Local 215 per the Collective Bargaining Agreement; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
F Consider accepting the donation from the Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club in the amount of $1,000 to the Human Services gift account
To accept the donation in the amount of $1,000 from Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club to the Human Services gift account
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $1,000 from Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club to the Human Services gift account; it was seconded by Adam Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
G Consider accepting the donation from the Travers Family in the amount of $30 to the Human Services gift account
To accept the donation in the amount of $30 from the Travers Family to the Human Services gift account
From the minutes
“Adam Petronio made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $30 from the Travers Family to the Human Services gift account; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
H Consider accepting the donation from Young's Catering in the amount of $100 to the Seekonk Veterans Council
To accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Young's Catering for the Veterans Council
From the minutes
“Adam Petronio made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Young's Catering for the Veterans Council; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor I. 2022 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING – see attached list of renewal applications' business names and addresses 1. Class I Motor Vehicles M. Heal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class I Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class I Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 2. Class II Motor Vehicles M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Class II Motor Vehicles
To renew Class II Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class II Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 3. Place of Public Amusement - Amusement Facilities M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Place of Public Amusement - Amusement Facilities
To renew Amusement licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Amusement licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 4. Place of Public Amusement - Entertainment M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Place of Public Amusement - Entertainment
To renew Entertainment licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Entertainment licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 5. Amusement Machines M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Amusement Machines
To renew Amusement Machine licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Amusement Machine licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Antiques and Second-Hand
To renew Antiques and Second-Hand licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Antiques and Second-Hand licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 7. All Alcohol On-Premise Veterans Club Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
All Alcohol On-Premise Veterans Club Licenses
To renew All Alcohol On-Premise Veterans Club licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew All Alcohol On-Premise Veterans Club licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 8. All Alcohol General On-Premise Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
All Alcohol General On-Premise Licenses
To renew All Alcohol General On-Premise licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew All Alcohol General On-Premise licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 9. All Alcohol Inn Holder Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
All Alcohol Inn Holder Licenses
To renew All Alcohol Inn Holder licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew All Alcohol Inn Holder licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 10. All Alcohol On-Premise Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
All Alcohol On-Premise Licenses
To renew All Alcohol On-Premise licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew All Alcohol On-Premise licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 11. Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise Licenses
To renew Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 12. All Alcohol Package Store Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
All Alcohol Package Store Licenses
To renew Alcohol licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Alcohol licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approved 13. Wine & Malt Package Store Licenses M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
Wine & Malt Package Store Licenses
To renew Wine & Malt Package Store licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Wine & Malt Package Store licenses as submitted; A. Petronio seconded and all approved. VOTE: 5-0 all approve.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
J Consider the approval of minutes from September 28, 2022, October 12, 2022, October 26, 2022, and November 9, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of September 28, 2022 as amended
Yes: Andrade, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Healy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of September 28, 2022 as amended; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted: Vote: 4-1 abstention (M. Healy was absent).” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To approve the Open Session minutes of October 12, 2022, October 26, 2022, and November 9, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of October 12, 2022, October 26, 2022, and November 9, 2022; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all approved COMMUNITY SPEAKS: - N/A OTHER BUSINESS - N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – They are in process of going through construction documents. An update regarding design will be discussed at the next Board meeting. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – OPM contract awarded and negotiations will begin. C. Upd.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report – Construction meetings are on-going. They will come before board at an upcoming meeting to discuss current change orders, as well as foreseeable
To enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for contract approval for item a) strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Local 126, per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; and b) to act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of Page 7 of 7 Board of Selectmen December 7, 2022 September 28, 2022, October 12, and October 26, 2022 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7). The Board may return to open session to potentially return to open session at 6:57 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for contract approval for item a) strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Local 126, per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; and b) to act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A, §22(f) and §22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
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