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August 16, 2023
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael P. Healy, Michelle A. Hines, Pamela Pozzi
Absent: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra
Every vote, in order
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Brandon Ferreri for the position of Firefighter
To appoint Brandon Ferreri to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Brandon Ferreri to the position of 3rd Class Firefighter Paramedic for the Fire department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 1) executed Attachment A and Attachment B documents; 2) pre-employment background and CORI check; 3) physical examination with drug screening; 4) psychological evaluation; 5) Civil Service Commission's physical ability test; 6) successful completion and passage from a Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; 7) completion of Paramedic level certification within 3 years from date of academy completion; P. Pozzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Manuel Pina for the position of Police Officer
To appoint Manuel Pina to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 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 Manuel Pina to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: 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; P. Pozzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Desima Bunnell for the position of Full Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To appoint Desima Bunnell to the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of 1) a pre-employment background and CORI check, 2) physical examination, 3) drug screening, 4) psychological evaluation, 5) completion of all pre- employment paperwork, and 6) successful completion of all required certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Desima Bunnell to the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of 1) a pre-employment background and CORI check, 2) physical examination, 3) drug screening, 4) psychological evaluation, 5) completion of all pre- employment paperwork, and 6) successful completion of all required certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town; P. Pozzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
D Public Hearing: Consider the request for an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp., located at 0 Taunton Avenue, Plat 12, Lots 500, 502 & 422
To open the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye Chair Healy provided an update since their last meeting. Lynch Co. has met the following requirements from the Conservation Commission: berm has been installed, wetland area has been agreed to, vegetation has been planted. Signage has also been installed with hours of operation. Mr. McCarthy state.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
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 P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
To approve the request for an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request for an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor E. Show Cause Hearing: To consider whether the American Legion has violated or permitted a violation of any condition of their liquor license or any law of the Commonwealth which may have occurred on or near the licensed premises at 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA Present: Attorney Alexander Weisheit, Town Council from KP Law Kenneth Talbot, American Legion Russe.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
E Show Cause Hearing: To consider whether the American Legion has violated or permitted a violation of any condition of their liquor license or any law of the Commonwealth which may
To open the show cause hearing at 6:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the show cause hearing at 6:45 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye Russell Bradley, 9 Winter Street, Rehoboth, MA stated he has been Commander of the Post for eighteen years and prior to that a bar manager for seventeen years. Since that time, they have never been asked to be before the Board. He stated their bartenders card anyone who looks under thirty, they of.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
To close the show cause hearing 6:59 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the show cause hearing 6:59 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye The Board advised the American Legion no further action would be taken at this time.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F License Hearing: Consider the request for a Change of Manager and Officers/Directors for the American Legion, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Michael Armington to be manager
To approve the change of manager and officers/directors to Michael Armington for the American Legion located at 351 Fall River
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the change of manager and officers/directors to Michael Armington for the American Legion located at 351 Fall River; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
G License Hearing: Consider the request from Brian Sadler, First Auto Group, LLC to relocate a Class II Motor Vehicle license from 18 Highland Avenue to 10 Highland Avenue
To approve First Group, LLC Motor Vehicle License to relocate to 10 Highland Avenue with the stipulation of 12 motor vehicles to be displayed for sale at any one time
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made the motion to approve First Group, LLC Motor Vehicle License to relocate to 10 Highland Avenue with the stipulation of 12 motor vehicles to be displayed for sale at any one time; M. Hines seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
H License Hearing: Consider the request for an Annual Mobile Food Cart Permit for Robert Arruda, A+ Kettle Corn, to sell popcorn and nonalcoholic beverages
To approve the annual mobile food cart permit for Robert Arruda, A+ Kettle Corn
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to approve the annual mobile food cart permit for Robert Arruda, A+ Kettle Corn; P. Pozzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
I License Hearing: Consider the request for a place of public amusement license for Fear Town Productions, LLC to operate Fear Town Haunted House at the Seekonk Speedway, 1710 Fall
To accept the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Fear Town Productions, LLC as requested
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for Fear Town Productions, LLC as requested; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
J License Hearing: Consider the request for a change of DBA for an Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for KC's Burger Bar, LLC., d/b/a Mack's Original Pizza Pub, located at 1379 Fall
To accept the request for a change of DBA for the alcohol license for KC's Burger Bar, LLC as requested
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the request for a change of DBA for the alcohol license for KC's Burger Bar, LLC as requested; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
K Consider approval of Police Department General Order 1.17 Recruitment and Selection
To approve Police Department General Order 1.17 Recruitment and Selection
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve Police Department General Order 1.17 Recruitment and Selection; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
L Consider accepting the donations to the Police Department for the National Night Out event
To accept the donations to the Police Department for the National Night Out event
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donations to the Police Department for the National Night Out event; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
M Consider acceptance of the Fire Department 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
To accept the Fire Department 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the Fire Department 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG); it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
N Consider the approval of Seekonk Fire Department Rules and Regulations
To approve the Seekonk Fire Department Rules and Regulations effective August 16, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Seekonk Fire Department Rules and Regulations effective August 16, 2023; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
O Accept the resignation of Elizabeth Santoro from the position of Firefighter effective August 13, 2023
To accept the resignation of Elizabeth Santoro from the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the resignation of Elizabeth Santoro from the position of Firefighter; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
P Accept the resignation of Shane Dillon from the position of Firefighter effective July 26, 2023
To accept the resignation of Shane Dillon from the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the resignation of Shane Dillon from the position of Firefighter; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Q Accept the resignation of Natalie Hayward from the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer effective August 15, 2023
To accept the resignation of Natalie Hayward from the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the resignation of Natalie Hayward from the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
R Consider accepting the donation of $500 from Lacrosse towards the final cost of the net Parks and Recreation purchased for them
To accept the donation of $500 from Lacrosse towards the final cost of the net Parks and Recreation purchased for them
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation of $500 from Lacrosse towards the final cost of the net Parks and Recreation purchased for them; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
S Consider accepting the donation of $85 from the Stop and Shop Bloomin 4 Good Program
To accept the donation of $85 from the Stop and Shop Bloomin 4 Good Program
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation of $85 from the Stop and Shop Bloomin 4 Good Program; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
T Consider accepting the donations totaling $2,529.81 for the Animal Shelter
To accept the donations totaling $2,529.81 for the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donations totaling $2,529.81 for the Animal Shelter; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
U Consider waiving the strict mandates for Mobile Food Truck permits for the Town's Tree Lighting Event
To approve the request waive the strict mandates for the application process for Mobile Food Truck permits for the Town's Tree Lighting Event
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request waive the strict mandates for the application process for Mobile Food Truck permits for the Town's Tree Lighting Event; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
V Consider accepting the minutes of June 21, 2023; July 12, 2023; and July 19, 2023
To approve the open meeting minutes of June 21, 2023, July 12, 2023, and July 19, 2023
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of June 21, 2023, July 12, 2023, and July 19, 2023; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
E TV9 liaison (M. Healy) – A special meeting held on July 24th. Mr. Healy was unable to attend due to the Select Board meeting already scheduled. He asked the Chairman to change the time to earlier so
To enter into Executive Session at 7:51 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 r
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:51 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; E) to consider strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Communications and.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
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