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June 21, 2023
17 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
B Consider the appointment of Jeff Cabral to the Parks and Recreation Committee effective July 1, 2023
To appoint Jeff Cabral to the Parks and Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint Jeff Cabral to the Parks and Recreation Committee; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
C Consider the appointment of Constables, Special Police Officers, Detention Attendants and Traffic Constables not requiring disclosure as recommended by the list provided by Police
To approve the Constables, Special Police Officers, Detention Attendants and Traffic Constables not requiring disclosure
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Constables, Special Police Officers, Detention Attendants and Traffic Constables not requiring disclosure; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
D Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Special Police Officer Ronald Ricky
To reappoint Ronald Ricky as a Special Police
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to reappoint Ronald Ricky as a Special Police; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
E Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Taylor Cordeiro
To reappoint Taylor Cordeiro as a Detention Attendant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to reappoint Taylor Cordeiro as a Detention Attendant; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
F Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Melissa Zasowski
To reappoint Melissa Zasowski as a Detention Attendant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to reappoint Melissa Zasowski as a Detention Attendant; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
G Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Detention Attendant Kelly Magill
To appoint Kelly Magill as a Detention Attendant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Kelly Magill as a Detention Attendant; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
H Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Jonathan Martel
To disclose and appoint Jonathan Martel as a Traffic Constable
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to disclose and appoint Jonathan Martel as a Traffic Constable; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
I Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Douglas Young
To disclose and appoint Douglas Young as a Traffic Constable
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to disclose and appoint Douglas Young as a Traffic Constable; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
J Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable James Roy
To disclose and appoint James Roy as a Traffic Constable
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to disclose and appoint James Roy as a Traffic Constable; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
K Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Kevin English
To disclose and appoint Kevin English as a Traffic Constable
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to disclose and appoint Kevin English as a Traffic Constable; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
L Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Shaun Whalen
To disclose and appoint Shaun Whalen as a Traffic Constable
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to disclose and appoint Shaun Whalen as a Traffic Constable; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
M Consider the disclosure of G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Timothy Goodwin
To disclose and appoint Timothy Goodwin as a Traffic Constable
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to disclose and appoint Timothy Goodwin as a Traffic Constable; it was seconded by C. Zorra, was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
O Consider the reappointment of Board and Committee members; Community Preservation Committee; Conservation Commission; Cultural Council; Human Services Council; Parks and
To approve the reappointments as stated by the Chairperson
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the reappointments as stated by the Chairperson; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
P Consider the request for a Right of Way permit by Beverly Jesuino to provide gas service at 4 Greenwood Ave while the road is under moratorium until 9/30/2026
To approve the roadway cut at 4 Greenwood Avenue as presented by Mr. Cabral with a mill and overlay for 50' as discussed with the cost being borne by Eversource and the resident
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the roadway cut at 4 Greenwood Avenue as presented by Mr. Cabral with a mill and overlay for 50' as discussed with the cost being borne by Eversource and the resident; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
S Consider the appropriation of $189,928.29 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time payment for the Aitken School Building Project
To approve the appropriation of $189,928.29 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover the balance and close out the Aitken School expansion project and the HVAC project
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, SullivanAbstained: Zorra
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made the motion to approve the appropriation of $189,928.29 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover the balance and close out the Aitken School expansion project and the HVAC project; it was seconded by P. Pozzi; and the Board voted: 4 in favor/1 abstention (C. Zorra).” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
M Healy addressed the open meeting law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins. KP Law drafted a letter to
To approve KP Law's response
The minutes do not give a count or names for this vote.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve KP Law's response; it was seconded by M. Hines. C. Zorra asked if using "Select Board" instead of "Board of Selectmen" is cause for concern. S. Cadime said the change needs to be done in the Town Charter. The official name is Board of Selectmen until the Charter is changed and accepted at Town Meeting. J. Sullivan amended the motion to approve KP Law's response with the change from Select Board to Board of Selectmen; it was seconded by M. Hines, and Voted: 4 in.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
E TV9 Liaison Report (M. Healy) – no meeting has been scheduled at this time.
To enter into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. and reenter into open session for potential contract approval 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
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. and reenter into open session for potential contract approval 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; E) to conduct strategy sessions.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
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