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April 5, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy, Michelle A. Hines, Pamela Pozzi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A Reorganization of the Board
To nominate Michael Healy to be Chairman of the Board
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Hines, Pozzi
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to nominate Michael Healy to be Chairman of the Board; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted 3 in favor / 2 opposed (P. Pozzi, M. Hines). J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and it was voted 3 in favor / 2 opposed (P. Pozzi, M. Hines).
To nominate Chris Zorra to remain as Vice-Chair
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Hines, Pozzi
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to nominate Chris Zorra to remain as Vice-Chair; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was voted 3 in favor / 2 opposed (P. Pozzi, M. Hines). J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
M Healy, and it was voted 3 in favor / 2 opposed (P. Pozzi, M. Hines).
To nominate Michelle Hines as Clerk
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to nominate Michelle Hines as Clerk; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
B Accept the requested withdrawal, by Aric Emond, for the Conditional Offer of Employment for the position of full-time Police Officer
To withdraw the conditional offer of employment of Aric Emond
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to withdraw the conditional offer of employment of Aric Emond; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Eric Schoonmaker for the position of Full- Time Police Officer
To appoint Eric Schoonmaker to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon a favorable review of his current employment record
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Eric Schoonmaker to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon a favorable review of his current employment record; it was seconded by M. Hines, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
M Healy answered no.
To appoint the Chairperson of Board of Selectmen, regardless of who is the Chairperson is, as the liaison
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint the Chairperson of Board of Selectmen, regardless of who is the Chairperson is, as the liaison; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor E. FY 24 Budget Hearing Mr. Cadime stated the proposed FY24 budget was presented to the Finance Committee at their April 3rd meeting. It requires final approval from the Board. FY24 proposed budget the : Stabilization Accounts - $12.6M • Stabilization Fund -$5,724,725 • Municipal Capital Fund -$1,352,117 • Building & Infrastructure Fund -$1,146,659 • OPEB Tru.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
D 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report (M. Hines) – Insulation is in and the drywall is being installed.
To enter into executive session at 7:47 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 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
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:47 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 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; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the April 5, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Chief Enos, for the withdrawal, by Aric Emond, for the conditional offer of employment for the position of fu.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
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