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May 10, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 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 Follow up discussion regarding a Billboard By-law amendment to forward to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
To forward discussion of a Billboard By-law and consider any amendments to the current Signage By-laws that are in place over to Planning Board
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to forward discussion of a Billboard By-law and consider any amendments to the current Signage By-laws that are in place over to Planning Board; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
D Vote to award/sign the GOB (General Obligation Bond) of $3,830,000 (High School Turf and Senior Center Phase II)
To as the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Seekonk, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 10, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $3,830,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds of the Town dated May 23, 2023 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $4,233,891.50 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2024 $270,000 5.00% 2032 $265,000 5.00% 2025 270,000 5.00 2033 265,000 5.00 2026 270,000 5.0
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion as the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Seekonk, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 10, 2023, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $3,830,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds of the Town dated May 23, 2023 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $4,233,891.50 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2024 $270,000 5.00% 2032 $265,000 5.00% 2025 270,000 5.00 2033 265,000 5.00 2026 270,000 5.00 2034 2.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E Consider the re-appointment of Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
To re-appoint Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to re-appoint Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
F Consider the re-appointment of Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To re-appoint Dave Cabral as Southeaster Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to re-appoint Dave Cabral as Southeaster Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
G Consider the appointment of James Halpin as alternate to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To appoint James Halpin as the alternate to Southeaster Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint James Halpin as the alternate to Southeaster Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
H Consider the appointment of a Board of Selectmen member to the Bristol County Advisory Board
To appoint M. Healy to the Bristol County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint M. Healy to the Bristol County Advisory Board; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
I Consider the appointment of Shawn Cadime as the Board of Selectmen representative for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
To appoint Shawn Cadime as the Board of Selectmen representative for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Shawn Cadime as the Board of Selectmen representative for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD); it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
J Consider awarding the contract for Architectural Design Services for the proposed Department of Public Works Complex to Brewster Thornton Group Architects
To award the contract for Architectural Design Services for the proposed Department of Public Works Complex to Brewster Thornton Group Architects in the amount of 1,448,486
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to award the contract for Architectural Design Services for the proposed Department of Public Works Complex to Brewster Thornton Group Architects in the amount of 1,448,486; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
L Consider the approval of minutes from April 5, 2023; April 12, 2023; and April 26, 2023
To approve the open meeting minutes of April 5, 2023 with M. Hines amendments
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of April 5, 2023 with M. Hines amendments; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
To approve the open meeting minutes of April 12, 2023 with M. Hines amendments
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of April 12, 2023 with M. Hines amendments; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
To approve the open meeting minutes of April 26, 2023 with M. Hines amendments
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of April 26, 2023 with M. Hines amendments; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
E TV9 Liaison Report (M. Healy) – A meeting was held yesterday. Since their last meeting, they have done 21 productions, covered the Police Chief's Installation, Seekonk Lions Fishing Derby, Annual
To enter into executive session and to reconvene to open session for potential contract approval at 7:55 p.m. to A) conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Supervisors Unit Local 9517-09 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 conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Clerical Unit Local 9517-10 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; C) to conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the Seekonk Public Library Employee Association, MLSA, AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargain
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter into executive session and to reconvene to open session for potential contract approval at 7:55 p.m. to A) conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Supervisors Unit Local 9517-09 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 conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Clerical Unit Local 9517-10 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; C) to conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the Seekonk Public Library Employee Association, MLSA, AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO 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; D) to conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with DPW AFSCME Council 93 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; and E) to act under authority.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
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