MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 12, 2023
13 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
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Kaela McKearney for the position of Part- Time Kennel Worker
To appoint Kaela McKearney to the position of Part-Time Kennel Worker subject to and conditioned upon successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator of an employment verification check, physical examination, completion of the rabies vaccination series, and CORI check
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Kaela McKearney to the position of Part-Time Kennel Worker subject to and conditioned upon successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator of an employment verification check, physical examination, completion of the rabies vaccination series, and CORI check; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Accept the resignation of William Kirchmann from the position of Recycling Coordinator
To accept the resignation of William Kirchmann from the position of Recycling Coordinator
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation of William Kirchmann from the position of Recycling Coordinator; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
D Consider reappointing Carol Bragg to the Historical Commission for a three-year term
To reappoint Carol Bragg to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to reappoint Carol Bragg to the Historical Commission; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
E Consider appointing Mary Tavares to the Board of Registrars
To appoint Mary Tavares to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint Mary Tavares to the Board of Registrars; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. Recognition of Keith Rondeau for 21 years of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals M. Hines read a proclamation for Keith Rondeau. H. Recognition of Frank Oliver for 17 years of service on the Board of Registrars M. Hines read a proclamation for Frank Oliver.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
J Sullivan answered yes.
To accept the donation of safety netting for the Cole Street Soccer Fields
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation of safety netting for the Cole Street Soccer Fields; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted: 4 in favor/1 abstention (J. Sullivan.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
J Consider accepting the donation of a $1,500 gift card from Ocean State Job Lot for the Seekonk Animal Shelter
To accept the donation of $1,500 gift card from Ocean State Job Lot for the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation of $1,500 gift card from Ocean State Job Lot for the Animal Shelter; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor K. Fourth Quarter Budget Update Town Administrator, Shawn Cadime, provided the Fourth Quarter Budget update. In summary, the FY23 budget closed without any major issues and significant turn backs. Salaries and Expenditures close $2.6M below budget. Forecast and revenues close roughly $1M ahead of budget projections. Year- end (requested) transfers to be completed by.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
L Consider the Fiscal Year 2023 Year-End transfers
To approve the FY23 year-end transfers
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the FY23 year-end transfers; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Consider accepting the open session meeting minutes of June 7, 2023
To approve the open session meeting minutes of June 7, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of June 7, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To accept the letter of resignation
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the letter of resignation; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – The site plan meeting was held yesterday by the Planning Board. The site plan was approved. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – A meeting was held today with OPM. Geotechnical testing was done today and sound monitor testing has been completed. The next meeting is schedu.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D TV9 liaison (M. Healy) - nothing new to report at this time.
To enter into Executive Session at 7:16 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
“C. Zorra made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:16 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: Zorra, second: Hines)
To enter back into open session at 9:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter back into open session at 9:47 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye C. Zorr.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
To approve Deputy Police Chief LaFleur's contract
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve Deputy Police Chief LaFleur's contract; it was seconded by M. Hines, 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 Adjournment M. Hine.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
M Hines, and it was unanimously approved.
To adjourn open session at 9:49 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to adjourn open session at 9:49 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
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