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March 15, 2023
11 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 Conditional Offer of Employment for Aric Emond for the position of Patrolman 3rd Class
To appoint Aric Emond to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) Physical Examination, with drug screening; 3) Psychological Screening; 4) Execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC Physical Fitness test; 6) Obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; 7) Fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; 8) Successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) Successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) Completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Aric Emond to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) Completion of a satisfactory background check; 2) Physical Examination, with drug screening; 3) Psychological Screening; 4) Execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; 5) MPTC Physical Fitness test; 6) Obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; 7) Fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; 8) Successful verification of the National Decertification Index; 9) Successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; 10) Completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
B Consider the conditional Offer of Employment to Paula Roy for the position of Senior Secretary for the Fire Department
To appoint Paula Roy to the position of senior secretary with Seekonk Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Page 2 of 10 Board of Selectmen March 15, 2023 Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Paula Roy to the position of senior secretary with Seekonk Fire Department subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
C License Hearing: to consider the request for an Annual Mobile Food Truck license for Timothy Spaulding
To approve the request for the annual mobile food cart license for Timothy Spaulding
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve the request for the annual mobile food cart license for Timothy Spaulding; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
E Public Hearing: FY24 Departmental Fees
To open the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:09 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 Mr. Cadime summarized the changes made to the fees: • Animal Control: Central Avenue veterinary fee increased $1.00 and a $20 late for fowl registration. • Board of Selectmen: pole relocation application increased from $40 to $50; new $100 fee added for ame.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To close the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:38 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 A. Petroni.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
To approve FY24 Department Fees
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve FY24 Department Fees; 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-Ay.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
F Consider the approval of the 2023 Seekonk Speedway Rules and Regulations
To approve 2023 Seekonk Speedway Rules and Regulations with amendments
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to approve 2023 Seekonk Speedway Rules and Regulations with amendments; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE: School Department budget presentation School Committee Members: Chair Erin Brouillette and Vice-Chair Kim Sluter Also present: Dr. Rich Drolet, School Superintendent Jill Brilhante, School Business Administrator George Kelleher, Director of Student Services Dr. Drolet presented the School Department's FY24 budget. M.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
I Consider signing the Annual Town Election Warrant
To approve the Town Warrant as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Town Warrant as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Petronio)
J Consider the letter of resignation from Thomas DeTora from the position of Full Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To accept the resignation of Thomas DeTora
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to accept the resignation of Thomas DeTora; A. Petronio seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
K Consider the approval of minutes from February 15, 2023; and March 1, 2023
To approve the Open Session meeting minutes of February 15, 2023 and March 1, 2023
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Open Session meeting minutes of February 15, 2023 and March 1, 2023; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all approved COMMUNITY SPEAKS: Doreen Taylor, 175 Bradley Street, asked the Board if they were aware of how much money the School Department spent on capital items but was taken out of operating money over the past fiscal year. She said Dr. Drolet informed her that during the FY21-22 budget, it was $452,466. She said she agrees with the stabilization fund, however, she th.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Zorra)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report – (S. Cadime) The elevator is functional and he is optimistic it will be completed this year.
To enter into executive session to A) to discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (4); B) pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan; and C) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Veronica Brickley v. Town of Seekonk, et al, MCAD, Docket No. 21NEM02915/EEOC Docket No. 16C- 2022-00571) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to enter into executive session to A) to discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (4); B) pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan; and C) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Veronica Brickley v. Town of Seekonk, et al, MCAD, Docket No. 21NEM02915/EEOC Docket No. 16C- 2022-00571) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; it was seconded by A. Petronio, 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: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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