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December 21, 2022
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, David Andrade, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Adam Petronio
Every vote, in order
A Accept the resignation of Katherine Cardoza from the position of Public Safety Dispatcher effective December 13, 2022
To accept the resignation of Katherine Cardoza from the position of Public Safety Dispatcher
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Katherine Cardoza from the position of Public Safety Dispatcher; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
B Accept the resignation of Detective Brad Lucke from the Seekonk Police Department effective December 16, 2022
To accept the resignation of Brad Lucke from the Seekonk Police Department
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Brad Lucke from the Seekonk Police Department; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
C Accept the resignation of Officer Eric Schoonmaker from the Seekonk Police Department effective January 6, 2023
To accept the resignation of Eric Schoonmaker from the Seekonk Police Department
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Eric Schoonmaker from the Seekonk Police Department; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Healy said he was concerned with the amount of police officers resigning. Mr. Cadime stated exit interviews have been conducted by the HR Director. If trends are noticed, conversations will take place internally, and during executive session, the Board would discuss solutions that could be made, such as the recruitment process, what could be improved on, b.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
D Public Hearing: Consider opting out of the requirement for early in person voting for Municipal Annual Town Elections per MGL C 54 § 25B and maintaining the early mail-in voting
To open the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
F Craig answered that is an option.
To close the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. C. Zorra asked Ms. Craig what the approximate cost would be to have in-person early voting. F. Craig answered approximately $500. D. Andrad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
F Craig answered approximately $500.
To keep the early in-person voting
Yes: Andrade, Healy, ZorraNo: SullivanAbsent: Petronio
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to keep the early in-person voting; C. Zorra seconded, and it was voted: VOTE: 3 in favor/1 against Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Nay D. Andrade asked Ms. Craig to come back with the results after the election to see how they should proceed in the future.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
E Update on the Pond Street Bridge Design including discussion on sidewalk(s)
For option 1 sidewalk on the south side only
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraNo: AndradeAbsent: Petronio
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion for option 1 sidewalk on the south side only; it was seconded by C. Zorra and voted: VOTE: 3 in favor, 1 against (D. Andrade.” (Motion: Healy)
F Discussion on Speed Zone Studies and Speed Regulations for Prospect Street, Arcade Avenue and County Street
To accept the three contracts from GPI contingent that they be written as "not-to-exceed" contracts
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the three contracts from GPI contingent that they be written as "not-to-exceed" contracts; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
H Consider the appropriation of $9,000 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 appropriate $9,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215 per Collective Bargaining Agreement
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appropriate $9,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215 per Collective Bargaining Agreement; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
I Consider amending Administrative Policy #37 "Final Payment to Exiting Town Employees"
To amend Administrative Policy #37 as stated
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to amend Administrative Policy #37 as stated; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. 2023 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING – see attached list of renewal applications' business names and addresses 1. Class I Motor Vehicles D. Andrad.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class I Motor Vehicle license as submitted
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to renew Class I Motor Vehicle license as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved 2. Entertainment C. zorr.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
Entertainment C. zorra made a motion to renew Class II Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted; M. Healy seconded
To renew Class II Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“Entertainment C. zorra made a motion to renew Class II Motor Vehicle licenses as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved 3. Amusement Machines C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Amusement Machines
To renew Amusement licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew Amusement licenses as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved 4. Antiques and Second-Hand C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Antiques and Second-Hand
To renew Antiques and Second-Hand license as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew Antiques and Second-Hand license as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
All Alcohol On-Premise Club Licenses
To renew All Alcohol On-Premise Veterans Club licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew All Alcohol On-Premise Veterans Club licenses as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved 6. All Alcohol Inn Holder Licenses C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
All Alcohol Inn Holder Licenses
To renew All Alcohol Inn Holder licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew All Alcohol Inn Holder licenses as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved 7. All Alcohol On-Premise Licenses C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
All Alcohol On-Premise Licenses
To renew All Alcohol On-Premise licenses as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew All Alcohol On-Premise licenses as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved 8. Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise Licenses C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise Licenses
To renew Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise license as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew Wine & Malt Alcohol On-Premise license as submitted; M. Healy seconded and all approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approve.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
L Consider awarding the contract for the Department of Public Works Owner's Project Manager to Compass Group Architects
To award the Department of Public Works OPM contract to Compass Group Architects
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to award the Department of Public Works OPM contract to Compass Group Architects; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
M Consider accepting the donation from the Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park in the amount of $2,500 as a gift to the Veterans Services Account for the purpose of supporting
To accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 from the Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 from the Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approve.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
N Consider accepting the donation from Dick's Sporting Goods for the Shop with a Cop Christmas event
To accept the donation from Dick's Sporting Goods
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the donation from Dick's Sporting Goods; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all approve.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
P Consider accepting the minutes from November 16, 2022 and December 7, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of November 16, 2022 and December 7, 2022
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of November 16, 2022 and December 7, 2022; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all approved COMMUNITY SPEAKS: - N/A OTHER BUSINESS - N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – Presentation with the Committee Chairman and Architect will be given to the Board on January 18, 2023. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – As previously discussed (Agenda Item L). C. Update on Rehoboth and Seekonk Environment.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
D Andrade advised the new owner of Mega is Harvey.
To enter into executive session at 8:11 p.m. and may 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 November 16, 2022 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7)
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:11 p.m. and may 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 November 16, 2022 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7); it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
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