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February 1, 2023
17 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
To enter into Executive Session for a Joint Meeting with the Board of Health; The Board will reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion enter into Executive Session for a Joint Meeting with the Board of Health; The Board will reconvene in open session; A. Petronio seconded, and 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 V. Kinniburg.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
For the Board of Health to enter into Executive Session for a Joint Meeting with the Board of Selectmen; The Board of Health will not reconvene in open session
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraThe minutes give the count as 3–0, but the roll call in the minutes lists 5 Yes and 0 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“V. Kinniburgh made a motion for the Board of Health to enter into Executive Session for a Joint Meeting with the Board of Selectmen; The Board of Health will not reconvene in open session; S. Sousa seconded, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Stephanie Sousa-Aye; Victoria Kinniburgh-Aye; Scott Smith-Aye Chair Sullivan reconvened open session at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Board and Committee Openings D. Andrade read the Board and Committee vacancies into the record. Community Speaks – N/.” (Motion: Sullivan)
A Consider the appointment of Deputy Chief David Enos to the position of Chief of Police
To appoint David Enos to the position of Police Chief
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint David Enos to the position of Police Chief; C. Zorra seconded, and unanimously approved. Chair Sullivan said the Board wanted to recognize the integrity and professionalism the Seekonk Police Department has shown in the past several weeks as the department transitions. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye Chief David Enos was sworn in by Town Clerk, Florice Craig.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
B Public Hearing: Consider the request for a transfer of an All-Alcohol On-Premise Liquor License to Indoor Sports Management, Inc., d/b/a Overtime, Matthew Rodrigues manager,
To open the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:38 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 Applicant(s) Matthew Rodrigues, Manager and Biz Hoogerzeil were present to summarize the application. The request to transfer the alcohol license from Won Sports to Teamworks. Gary Sagar, President of the Seekonk Lions Club, spoke in favor of the transfer o.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
To close the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:40 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. Andrad.” (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 M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Healy)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Gerard DiSanto, Jr., MassRI Auto Sales, LLC, 87 Taunton Avenue
To open the licensing hearing at 6:41 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to open the licensing hearing at 6:41 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 Gerard DiSanto, Jr., applicant and owner of MassRI Auto Sales, LLC, summarized the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License. No one was present to speak in favor or against the application. A. Petroni.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
A Petronio, and it was unanimously approved.
To close the licensing hearing at 6:42
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the licensing hearing at 6:42 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 A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To approve the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for MassRI with the stipulation that there will be no more than 25 vehicles parked in the lot at any time at 87 Taunton Avenue
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for MassRI with the stipulation that there will be no more than 25 vehicles parked in the lot at any time at 87 Taunton Avenue; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D Consider the request to rezone 1636 Fall River Avenue, rear, from R-4 to R-2 and forward to the Planning Board for a public hearing
To forward the rezone request to the Planning Board for a public hearing. The Board of Selectmen informs the Planning Board that the Board of Selectmen as a whole are not in favor of changing an R-4 Zone to an R-2 Zone
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to forward the rezone request to the Planning Board for a public hearing. The Board of Selectmen informs the Planning Board that the Board of Selectmen as a whole are not in favor of changing an R-4 Zone to an R-2 Zone; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
E Consider the appointment of Nelson Almeida as full member to the ZBA
To appoint Nelson Almeida as a full member of the ZBA
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Nelson Almeida as a full member of the ZBA; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
F Consider the appointment of Shane Halajko as alternate member to the ZBA
To appoint Shane Halajko as an alternate member for the ZBA
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Shane Halajko as an alternate member for the ZBA; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
G Consider the appointment of Joann LaFleur to the Tri County School Committee
To appoint Joann LaFleur to the Tri County School Committee
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to appoint Joann LaFleur to the Tri County School Committee; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor H. Read into the record the Moderator's appointment of Steven Rutter to the Municipal Capital Improvement Committee Chairman Sullivan read the Town Moderator's appointment into the record. I. Second Quarter Budget Review for FY 2023 Mr. Cadime provided the second quarter FY23 budget update. In summary: -FY 23: DLS certified $2,771,585 in free cash on October.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
J Consider the approval of a Grant of Easement at 69 School Street for National Grid
To approve the easement at 69 School Street
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the easement at 69 School Street; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all approve.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
L Consider opening the Warrant for Spring Town Meeting scheduled for May 8, 2023
To open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant for May 8, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant for May 8, 2023; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. S. Cadime suggested leaving the Warrant open for 4 weeks. Vote: 5-0 all approve.” (Motion: Healy, second: Petronio)
M Consider the approval of the January 4, 2023 Board of Selectmen minutes
To approve the Open Session minutes of January 4, 2023
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of January 4, 2023; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all approved COMMUNITY SPEAKS: N/A.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report – (S. Cadime) More information will be provided at the next meeting. A construction meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Michelle Hines said the HVAC
To enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for contract approval for item A) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215per MGL 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; 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; C) 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 January 4, 2023 and January 18, 2023 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7) at 7:42 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) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215per MGL 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; 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; C) 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 January 4, 2023 and January 18, 2023 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7) at 7:42 p.m.; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and 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.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
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