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September 13, 2023
12 recorded votes, 8 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)
Every vote, in order
A Consider the appointment of Anne Walsh as full member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of Appeals; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor B. Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road from July 19, 2023 Chris Zorra recused himself from the meeting. Present: Andrea Russo, Animal Control Officer Richard Amaral (homeowner) Animal Control Office, Andrea Russo, stated they have not received any complaints regarding Ghost sinc.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
B Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road from July 19, 2023
That no further action will be taken at this time as the dog has not been determined to be a nuisance dog
The minutes record this vote as 3–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion that no further action will be taken at this time as the dog has not been determined to be a nuisance dog; M. Hines seconded the motion; and it was unanimously agreed. Vote: 3-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) Chris Zorra reentered the meeting.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for a One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos Inc., d/b/a Plaza Mexico Cocina Mexicana &
To approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos, Inc.
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 approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos, Inc.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
D Consider authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Non-Exercise of Right of First Refusal pursuant to MGL c 61B §9 relative to property located at Chestnut Street and
To authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Non-Exercise of Right of First Refusal pursuant to MGL c 61B §9 relative to property located at Chestnut Street and Hammond Street, Assessors Map 10, Lots 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310, owned by Douglas Crandall and Sandra Crandall
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Notice of Non-Exercise of Right of First Refusal pursuant to MGL c 61B §9 relative to property located at Chestnut Street and Hammond Street, Assessors Map 10, Lots 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310, owned by Douglas Crandall and Sandra Crandall; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
E Consider rendering a decision on the Removal or Repair of the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) Dam in order to move forward with the expenditure of the Municipal Vulnerability
To remove the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) Dam
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 remove the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) Dam; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F Consider accepting the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the Human Services Gift and Donation account
To accept the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the Human Services Gift and Donation account
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 the motion to accept the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the Human Services Gift and Donation account; P. Pozzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
G Discussion of the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives for FY 24
To continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting
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 the motion to continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting; C. Zorra seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
H Discussion of the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for FY 24
To continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting
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 the motion to continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting; C. Zorra seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 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 – File sub bids due next Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee –.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
M Hines reiterated the vote for Tri-County is scheduled for October 24th from 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
To enter into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and reenter into open session for potential contract approval to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Director of Communications, 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; B) 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; C) 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; D) to conduct a strategy ses
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 enter into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and reenter into open session for potential contract approval to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Director of Communications, 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; B) 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; C) 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; D) 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 §.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
To enter back into open session at 7:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter back into open session at 7:50 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 J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.
To approve the MOA for the United Steelworkers Supervisor Unit Local 9517-09
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the MOA for the United Steelworkers Supervisor Unit Local 9517-09; 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 Adjournment P. Pozz.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 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 Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Zorra)
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