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September 27, 2023
11 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
S Cadime and Brian Darling, Health Agent, interviewed Mr. French. He made the recommendation to
To appoint Jason French to the Board of Health for a term expiring 2026
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Jason French to the Board of Health for a term expiring 2026; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Christine Zadykovich for the position of Recycling Coordinator
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Christine Zadykovich to the position of Recycling Coordinator with Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of an employment check, successful CORI check, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion the Board of Selectmen appoint Christine Zadykovich to the position of Recycling Coordinator with Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of an employment check, successful CORI check, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Healy answered yes. He asked Ms. Newkirk to explain if small concerts would have a two or three
To approve the Place of Public Amusement License for Osamequin Farm as presented
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Place of Public Amusement License for Osamequin Farm as presented; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E Consider the request for an extension of time for Cannaverse's Host Community Agreement
To approve the extension for Cannaverse's Host Community Agreement to May 1, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the extension for Cannaverse's Host Community Agreement to May 1, 2024; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F Consider the request to layout the roadways known as Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane within the Stone Ridge Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To forward the request to the Planning Board for their recommendation for layout of the roadways
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to forward the request to the Planning Board for their recommendation for layout of the roadways; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
H JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD: Discussion of proposed amendments to sections 1.2; 4.2; 5; 8.8; 9 of the Zoning Bylaws
To open the joint meeting with the Planning Board at 6:31 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to open the joint meeting with the Planning Board at 6:31 p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Planning Board Chair David Sullivan opened the Planning Board meeting at 6:31 p.m. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Sandra Escaler-Aye; Phoebe Lee Dunn-Aye; Dave Sullivan-Aye; Bruce Hoch-Aye J. Aubin explained the Zoning By-law amendments were put together with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Fire Department, Building Department, and Department of Public Works.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
Provide for regulations require fire safety cisterns or dry hydrants for developments lacking public water service.
To approve the amendments and forward it back to the Planning Board to conduct a public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the amendments and forward it back to the Planning Board to conduct a public hearing; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Dun.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
Employee Handbook completion
To approve the three goals and objectives for the Town for FY24
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the three goals and objectives for the Town for FY24; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
K Consider approving the minutes of August 30, 2023 and September 13, 2023
To approve the open meeting minutes of August 30, 2023
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of August 30, 2023; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
To approve the open meeting minutes of September 13, 2023
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of September 13, 2023; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was voted 4 in favor/1 abstention (J. Sullivan). 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 were due last Wednesday. The OPM received approximately 120 Request for Information (RFIs). Th.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Zorra)
E TV9 liaison (M. Healy) – nothing to report at this time.
To enter into Executive Session at 7:33 p.m. 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 Clerical Unit Local 9517-10 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in Page 6 of 6 Board of Selectmen September 27, 2023 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
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:33 p.m. 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 Clerical Unit Local 9517-10 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
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