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June 7, 2023
22 recorded votes, 1 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 Consider the appointment of Lieutenant Gerard "Jay" LaFleur to the rank of Deputy Chief
To appoint Lieutenant Gerard "Jay" LaFleur to the rank of Deputy Police Chief
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Lieutenant Gerard "Jay" LaFleur to the rank of Deputy Police Chief; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
B Consider the promotion of Sergeant Sean Dowd to the rank of Lieutenant
To promote Sergeant Sean Dowd to the rank of Lieutenant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to promote Sergeant Sean Dowd to the rank of Lieutenant; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Consider the promotion of Officer Keith Perry to the rank of Sergeant
To promote Officer Keith Perry to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to promote Officer Keith Perry to the rank of Sergeant; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Nicholas Viveiros for the position of full- time Police Officer
To appoint Nicholas Viveiros to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 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
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Nicholas Viveiros to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 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 J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for James Lonergan for the position of full- time Police Officer
To appoint James Lonergan to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 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
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint James Lonergan to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 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 unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
F Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Emilson Abotsi for the position of full-time Police Officer
To appoint Emilson Abotsi to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 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
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Emilson Abotsi to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Seekonk Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage as determined by the Town Administer as follows: 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 unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
G Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Adam Chalifoux for the position of Full Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To appoint Adam Chalifoux to the position of Full-Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, 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
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Adam Chalifoux to the position of Full-Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, 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; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
H Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Katrina Desroches for the position of Part Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To appoint Katrina Desroches to the position of Part-Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, 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
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Katrina Desroches to the position of Part-Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, 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; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks Brian Rawnsley of 20 Shirwood Drive provided the Board with a signed petition to address the noise, traffic, and parking along North Street, Coyle Drive, and Shirwood Drive. The noise is loud and continuous for the abutting residents of North School fields. The Flag Football league plays for six hours every Sunday. He shared a video of the noise whi.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
I Public Hearing: To consider the request for an alteration of premises for an Annual All- Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises Consumption License to include the outside patio area in the
To open the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was 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 Attorney Beau Akers from Brainsky Levinson summarized the application. Toti's currently has a Temporary License due to the COVID restrictions. They are before the Board to make the alteration permanent. No one from the public was present to speak in favor or i.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To close the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan 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 Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye P. Pozzi asked if any changes would be made from what was previously approved. M. Hines asked where the patio was located. Owner, Natercia Costa said the patio wrapped around the front and side of the building and there are no proposed changes. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
To approve the request for an alteration of premises for an Annual All- Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises Consumption License to include the outside patio area in the front of the establishment for Costamar Restaurant, LTD, d/b/a d/b/a Toti's Grilled Pizzeria & Restaurant
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request for an alteration of premises for an Annual All- Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises Consumption License to include the outside patio area in the front of the establishment for Costamar Restaurant, LTD, d/b/a d/b/a Toti's Grilled Pizzeria & Restaurant; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
J Public Hearing: To consider the transfer of an off-premise Annual Wines and Malt Beverages Liquor License from Seekonk Petroleum, Inc., to Priya Fuel Corp. for the business known as
To open the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was 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 J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the transfer of an off-premise Annual Wines and Malt Beverages Liquor License from Seekonk Petroleum, Inc., to Priya Fuel Corp. and approval for the pledge of license and inventory to Rockland Trust for the business known as Seekonk Mobil located at 960 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Dipenkumar Patel to be Manager
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the transfer of an off-premise Annual Wines and Malt Beverages Liquor License from Seekonk Petroleum, Inc., to Priya Fuel Corp. and approval for the pledge of license and inventory to Rockland Trust for the business known as Seekonk Mobil located at 960 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Dipenkumar Patel to be Manager; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
K License Hearing: To consider the request for a second hand/antiques dealer license for CSM USA Fitness to sell used/second hand fitness equipment
To approve the request for a second hand/antiques dealer license for CSM USA Fitness to sell used/second hand fitness equipment
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request for a second hand/antiques dealer license for CSM USA Fitness to sell used/second hand fitness equipment; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
L Consider accepting the grant from Walmart in the amount of $950 towards fitness equipment for the Fire Department
To accept the $950 grant from Walmart to be used towards fitness equipment for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the $950 grant from Walmart to be used towards fitness equipment for the Fire Department; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
M Consider accepting the donation of a Stereo Optical Optec 5000 Vision Screener/Tester for the Human Services Nurses Station
To accept the donation of a Stereo Optical Optec 5000 Vision Screener/Tester for Human Services
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the donation of a Stereo Optical Optec 5000 Vision Screener/Tester for Human Services; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
N Consider accepting the donation of $90 from the Stop and Shop "Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet Program"
To accept the $90 donation from Stop and Shop "Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet Program for Human Services
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the $90 donation from Stop and Shop "Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet Program for Human Services; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
O Consider the appropriation of $90,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per Collective
To appropriate $90,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per Collective Bargaining Agreement
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appropriate $90,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per Collective Bargaining Agreement; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
P Consider the appropriation of $21,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police
To appropriate $21,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Local 126
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appropriate $21,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Local 126; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
R Consider accepting the open meeting minutes of May 24, 2023
To approve the open meeting minutes of May 24, 2023
Yes: Healy, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Hines, Sullivan
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of May 24, 2023; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was voted: 3 approved/2 abstained (J. Sullivan, M. Hines).” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
M Hines and C. Zorra congratulated the Class of 2023.
To adjourn open session at 7:11 p.m. to enter into Executive Session to for potential contract approval to A) to 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 Page 10 of 10 Board of Selectmen June 7, 2023 Massachusetts, AFL-CIO per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would b
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to adjourn open session at 7:11 p.m. to enter into Executive Session to for potential contract approval to A) to 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.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
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