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July 19, 2023
12 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- C. Zorra recused himself)
- C. Zorra recused himself)
- C. Zorra recused himself)
Every vote, in order
B Consider the appointment of Peter Matonis to the Historical Commission
To appoint Peter Matonis to the Board to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Peter Matonis to the Board to the Historical Commission; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for a Change of Manager for Mormax Corp, d/b/a BJ's 174 Highland Avenue, Timothy Regan to be manager
To approve the request for a change of manager for Mormax Corp, d/b/a BJ's located at 174 Highland Avenue
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request for a change of manager for Mormax Corp, d/b/a BJ's located at 174 Highland Avenue; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D License Hearing: Consider the request from Ocean State Multisport to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct three
To approve the request waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" By-law and to conduct three road races to be held on November 23, 2023, January 1, 2024 and May 5, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" By-law and to conduct three road races to be held on November 23, 2023, January 1, 2024 and May 5, 2024; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E Public Hearing: Nuisance Dog Hearing for a Dog Owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road
To open the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Chris Zorra recused himself from the meeting. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye Present: Attorney Jeffrey Blake, Town Council from KP Law Andrea Russo, Animal Control Officer Richard Amaral (homeowner) Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo summarized the reasons for the hearing. In sum.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
A Russo answered this past March.
To close the public hearing at 6:31p.m.
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:31p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye P. Pozzi said she would not consider the dog as a nuisance dog since it has been four months since the last incident and the owner has done everything that has been asked of him. M. Hines explained to Mr. Amaral that the neighbors are afraid of the d.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To continue this nuisance dog hearing for 60 days until September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for further discussion
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to continue this nuisance dog hearing for 60 days until September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for further discussion; M. Hines seconded the motion; and it was unanimously agreed. Vote: 4-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) M. Hines advised if there were any further complaints during this time, to have them contact Animal Control. Chris Zorra reentered the meeting.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
F Consider accepting the Warrant from the Animal Control Officer
To accept the Warrant from the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to accept the Warrant from the Animal Control Officer; J. Sullivan seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
S Cadime advised the Board, per the town Charter, the Select Board needs to appoints Town Counsel
To reappoint KP Law as Town Counsel
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to reappoint KP Law as Town Counsel; J. Sullivan seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: No one was present to speak. OTHER BUSINESS: Discuss other topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours before the meeting. Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – Nothing new to report. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee – Nothing new to report.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E TV9 liaison (M. Healy) - nothing new to report at this time.
To enter into Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. and reenter into open session for potential contract approval to A) 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; B) 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 C) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. and reenter into open session for potential contract approval to A) 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; B) 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 C) to conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) 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 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 Contract Approval J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To enter back into open session at 8:04 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter back into open session at 8:04 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.
To approve the Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director's contract as amended
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director's contract as amended; 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.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.; 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 Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the July 19, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Talent Bank Form for Historical Commission • Change of Manager Application for Mormax Corp. d/b/a BJ's 174 Highl.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
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