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March 29, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Zorra, Adam Petronio, David Andrade, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Justin Sullivan
Every vote, in order
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Lyndsey Nolan for the position of Part- Time Kennel Worker
To appoint Lyndsey Nolan to the position of part-time Kennel Worker subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background and CORI check; physical examination, with drug screening; completion of the rabies vaccination series; and all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Lyndsey Nolan to the position of part-time Kennel Worker subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background and CORI check; physical examination, with drug screening; completion of the rabies vaccination series; and all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Kelsey Alexander for the position of Full- Time Emergency Communications Dispatcher
To appoint Kelsey Alexander to the position of Full-Time Emergency Communications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, Page 2 of 4 Board of Selectmen March 29, 2023 physical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation; completion of all pre-employment paperwork; and successful completion of all required certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to appoint Kelsey Alexander to the position of Full-Time Emergency Communications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
S Cadime interviewed Carrie Marcil to discuss her interest in volunteering for the Recycling
To appoint Carrie Marcil to the Recycling Committee
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to appoint Carrie Marcil to the Recycling Committee; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
D Consider the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Jeannie Mitchell to allow Palm and Tarot Card Reading to be located at 632 Fall River Avenue
To approve the request for the Place of Public Amusement License
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the request for the Place of Public Amusement License; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Healy)
E Consider accepting the MassDOT grant for Speed Feedback Signs and authorizing the Town Administrator to sign
To accept the MassDOT grant for Speed Feedback Signs and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign, and it was unanimously approved
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to accept the MassDOT grant for Speed Feedback Signs and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Petronio)
F Consider awarding the Architectural Services bid for the Department of Public Works Building Project to Brewster Thornton Group
To award the Architectural Services bid for the Department of Public Works Building Project to Brewster Thornton Group
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to award the Architectural Services bid for the Department of Public Works Building Project to Brewster Thornton Group; it was seconded by A. Petronio, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
G Consider approving the minutes from March 8, 2023
To approve the Open Session meeting minutes of March 8, 2023
Yes: Andrade, ZorraAbstained: Healy, PetronioAbsent: Sullivan
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the Open Session meeting minutes of March 8, 2023; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was voted: Vote: 2 in favor 2 abstentions (A. Petronio and M. Healy) COMMUNITY SPEAKS: N/A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – no new updates. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – Discussed during Agenda Item F. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Accounts Payable Warrant - signed B. Bristol County Advisory Board (M. Healy) – N/A C. Aitken.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
A Petronio and D. Andrade stated Election Day is April 3rd and early voting is taking place at Town
To enter into executive session at 6:17 p.m. to A) consider 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; B) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Wayne Thornhill, et al. vs. Meredith Silvia, Bristol Superior Court Case No. 2373CV00026) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; and 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 March 8, 2023 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7)
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:17 p.m. to A) consider 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; B) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Wayne Thornhill, et al. vs. Meredith Silvia, Bristol Superior Court Case No. 2373CV00026) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; and 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 March 8, 2023 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(7); it was seconded by A. Petronio, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Adam Petronio-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Petronio)
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