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January 18, 2023
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
A Consider accepting the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant in the amount of $3,781 and the Senior SAFE Grant in the amount of $2,077
To accepting the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant in the amount of $3,781 and the Senior SAFE Grant in the amount of $2,077
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accepting the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant in the amount of $3,781 and the Senior SAFE Grant in the amount of $2,077; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
B Consider accepting the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $10,598
To accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $10,598
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $10,598; D. Andrade seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Andrade)
C Consider awarding the contract to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. for the Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Curb Ramp Improvements at Arcade Avenue and Ledge Road and authorize
To award the contract for the Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Curb Ramp Improvements at Arcade Avenue and Ledge Road to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to award the contract for the Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Curb Ramp Improvements at Arcade Avenue and Ledge Road to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
D 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 open the public hearing at 6:06 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:06 p.m.; 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-Aye Anthony Pirri, Owner and Manager summarized the application. This is a procedural request to remodel the store for additional storage space. It is not intended to increase liquor sales. There was no one present to speak in favor or against the application.” (Motion: Healy, second: Andrade)
To close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.; M. Healy 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 There were no additional comments from the Board. D. Andrad.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To approve 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, manager at 6:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve 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, manager at 6:24 p.m.; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
F Consider the request from Lynch Corp. for an extension of time to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications
To table the extension of time to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to table the extension of time to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Lawrence McCarthy, III, Vice-President, General Counsel of Lynch Corp. arrived at 6:19 p.m. D. Andrad.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
To lift the motion to table the extension of time to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications at 6:19 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to lift the motion to table the extension of time to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications at 6:19 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Mr. McCarthy advised the Board since the last meeting he has received clarification on how to proceed with both the importing and exporting of materials. He is requesting an extension for the permits until April 1st. He said he met with some of the abutters (on Carters Way) in December and discovered there was not a buffer at the rear of three properties when.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
For the extension until April 1, 2023 to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion for the extension until April 1, 2023 to complete Earth Removal and/or Earth Import applications; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
G Consider the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for MassRI Auto Sales, LLC, 87 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Gerard Disanto, Jr.
To table the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for MassRI Auto Sales, LLC
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to table the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for MassRI Auto Sales, LLC; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
H Consider the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151G.
To approve the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
I Consider the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To approve the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
J Consider the annual designation of Natalie Hayward as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To approve the annual designation of Natalie Hayward as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the annual designation of Natalie Hayward as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151; C. Zorra seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
K Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
L Accept the letter of resignation from Timothy Houde from the Fire Department
To accept the resignation of Timothy Houde from the Fire Department
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the resignation of Timothy Houde from the Fire Department; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
M Accept the letter of resignation from Jennifer Miller from the position of Conservation Agent
To accept the resignation of Jennifer Miller from the position of Conservation Agent effective January 13, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the resignation of Jennifer Miller from the position of Conservation Agent effective January 13, 2023; A. Petronio seconded, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
N Consider accepting the donation from Karen Stutz in the amount of $300 to the Seekonk Human Services gift account
To accept the donation in the amount of $300 from Karen Stutz to the Human Services gift account
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $300 from Karen Stutz to the Human Services gift account; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
O Consider accepting the donation from Mary McLaughlin in the amount of $100 to the Seekonk Human Services gift account
To accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Mary McLaughlin to the Human Services gift account
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Mary McLaughlin to the Human Services gift account; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
P Consider accepting the anonymous donation in the amount of $100 to the Seekonk Human Services gift account
To accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $100 to the Human Services gift account
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $100 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)
Q Consider approving the minutes of December 21, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of December 21, 2022 as amended
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Petronio
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of December 21, 2022 as amended; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 4 in favor/1 Abstention (A. Petronio) COMMUNITY SPEAKS: Chris Pfeffer from Faith Christian Center stated he was present to show his support, as well as represent members from his church in support of Chief Isabella. He said the police presence in the community has never been greater. Chief Isabella has demonstrated a ministry alliance by bringing churches together to Page 6 of.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
A To discuss the dismissal of an employee pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1).
To open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.; M. Healy 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 Attorney Eric Brainsky with the Law Firm of Brainsky Levinson in Seekonk was present on behalf of Chief Isabella. Attorney Brainsky stated his client is under contract until December 2, 2023. He stated the Charter does not give the Town the authority to res.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.; M. Healy 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 M. Heal.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
To rescind the appointment and employment of Dean Isabella as Police Chief effective Friday, January 20, 2023 and authorize the Town Administrator to issue the Chief written notice of that effect on the Board's behalf
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to rescind the appointment and employment of Dean Isabella as Police Chief effective Friday, January 20, 2023 and authorize the Town Administrator to issue the Chief written notice of that effect on the Board's behalf; 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-Aye.” (Motion: Healy, second: Andrade)
To enter into executive session at 7:36 p.m. for Item B: Consider approving the Executive Session minutes of December 7, 2022, and December 21, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:36 p.m. for Item B: Consider approving the Executive Session minutes of December 7, 2022, and December 21, 2022; 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 Respectfully submitted, Adam Petronio, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the January 18, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Correspondence and proposed contract for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grant in the amoun.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
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