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January 4, 2023
8 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 request to amend the Conditional Offer for recruit John Domagala from Special/Reserve Officer to full-time Police Officer
To amend the Conditional Offer of employment to John Domagala from a special/reserve police officer to the position of full-time Police Officer with all conditions of employment to remain in effect as read into the recording during the August 3, 2022 Board of Selectmen meeting and will be effective January 5, 2023
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to amend the Conditional Offer of employment to John Domagala from a special/reserve police officer to the position of full-time Police Officer with all conditions of employment to remain in effect as read into the recording during the August 3, 2022 Board of Selectmen meeting and will be effective January 5, 2023; C. Zorra seconded, 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: Petronio, second: Zorra)
B Public Hearing: Consider the request for an Alteration of Premises of an Annual Wine and Malt Package Store license for Tony's Seafood, Inc., 1365 Fall River Avenue, Anthony Pirri,
To continue the public hearing to January 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the request for an Alteration of Premises of an Annual Wine and Malt Package Store Page 2 of 5 Board of Selectmen January 4, 2023 license for Tony's Seafood, Inc., 1365 Fall River Avenue, Anthony Pirri, manager at 6:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to continue the public hearing to January 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the request for an Alteration of Premises of an Annual Wine and Malt Package Store.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
C Continued discussion regarding the Flock Camera System
To approve option Tier One, 20 cameras, and to utilize ARPA funds for years one and two
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve option Tier One, 20 cameras, and to utilize ARPA funds for years one and two; A. Petronio seconded it; 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)
D Consider the amendment to Seekonk Police Department Order GO 3.05 "Vehicular Pursuit"
To approve the amendment to Order GO 3.05 Vehicular Pursuit as presented
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the amendment to Order GO 3.05 Vehicular Pursuit as presented; D. Andrade seconded, 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: Petronio, second: Andrade)
E Consider approving the contract and Scope of Work for the continued remedial activities at Attleboro Dye Works under the most recent Mass Development grant in the amount of
To approve the contract and scope of work for the continued remedial activities at Attleboro Dye Works under the most recent MassDevelopment grant in the amount of $250,000
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the contract and scope of work for the continued remedial activities at Attleboro Dye Works under the most recent MassDevelopment grant in the amount of $250,000; 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.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
F Vote to continue to endorse Save-A-Pet Society
To endorse Save-A-Pet Society
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to endorse Save-A-Pet Society; D. Andrade seconded, 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: Petronio, second: Andrade)
G Vote to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save A Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2023
To allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save-A-Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2023
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save-A-Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2023; C. Zorra seconded, 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 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 Bui.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report – No new updates at this time.
To enter into executive session at 6:30 p.m. and may reconvene in open session for contract approval for item a) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Supervisors Unit Local 16031 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 conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Police Chief, per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:30 p.m. and may reconvene in open session for contract approval for item a) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Supervisors Unit Local 16031 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 conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Police Chief, per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; 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 Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the January 4, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Email from Chief Isabella requesting modification to John Domagala's offer of employment • Application for alte.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
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