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October 11, 2023
16 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 Chaislyn Burgio for the position of Police Officer
To appoint Chaislyn Burgo to the position of full-time Police Officer
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Chaislyn Burgo to the position of full-time Police Officer; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
C Accept the resignation of Adam Chalifoux from the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To accept the resignation of Adam Chalifoux from the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the resignation of Adam Chalifoux from the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D License Hearing: Consider the request for a new Class II Motor Vehicle License for T&K Auto Body and Sales Co., to be located at 1849 Fall River Avenue
To approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for T&K Auto Body and Sales Co.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Class II Motor Vehicle License for T&K Auto Body and Sales Co.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E License Hearing: Consider the request for a "One Day Special Permit" to allow Osamequin Farm Inc. to serve beer and wine at their holiday events on the following dates: October 28,
To approve the One Day Special Permit for October 28, 2023; December 2, 2023; December 3, 2023; December 9, 2023; & December 10, 2023 with the stipulation the insurance will be provided prior to the events
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the One Day Special Permit for October 28, 2023; December 2, 2023; December 3, 2023; December 9, 2023; & December 10, 2023 with the stipulation the insurance will be provided prior to the events; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
G Public Hearing: Consider the application from Darling Development Corporation, 1105 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, requesting an Earth Export permit, under Category 17A of the
To open the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.; 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 Present: Attorney Eric Brainsky Engineer James Dailey from BSC Group, Inc. Property owner David Darling Attorney Eric Brainsky from Brainsky Levinson, LLC was present on behalf of his client Darling Development Corporation for both the import and export permit.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To close both public hearings at 6:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close both public hearings at 6:25 p.m.; 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 No further discussion from the Board. M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the request for an Earth Import and Earth Export Permits to allow the importation and placement of soil, loam, sand, gravel, stone, construction and demolition debris, or other earth material, in an amount of approximately 6,500 cubic yards of fill at 928, 934, and 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA and the removal of soil, loam, sand, gravel, stone or other earth material, in an amount of approximately 5,500 cubic yards at 928, 934, and 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request for an Earth Import and Earth Export Permits to allow the importation and placement of soil, loam, sand, gravel, stone, construction and demolition debris, or other earth material, in an amount of approximately 6,500 cubic yards of fill at 928, 934, and 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA and the removal of soil, loam, sand, gravel, stone or other earth material, in an amount of approximately 5,500 cubic yards at 928, 934, and 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Chair Healy asked Mr. Darling if Public Safety could use the buildings before they were torn down for training purposes. David Darling said he will reach out to the Police and Fire Chiefs to discuss further. C. Zorra asked for a proposed timeline for completion of the project.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
H Consider approving the Professional Services Supplement agreement for Tappe Architects, Inc. for the Feasibility Study/Building Assessment for the Seekonk Library and authorizing
To approve the request for the Professional Services Supplement agreement for Tappe Architects, Inc. for the Feasibility Study/Building Assessment for the Seekonk Library and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request for the Professional Services Supplement agreement for Tappe Architects, Inc. for the Feasibility Study/Building Assessment for the Seekonk Library and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
J Consider authorization the Town Administrator to sign on to future matters supporting the advancement of an Act supporting electrical load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth
To allow the Town Administrator sign any agreements for the electrical aggregate program
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to allow the Town Administrator sign any agreements for the electrical aggregate program; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and unanimously approved. VOTE: 5-0 all in favor K. Joint meeting with the South End Fire Station Building Committee: M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines)
K Joint meeting with the South End Fire Station Building Committee
To open the joint meeting with the South End Fire Station Building Committee at 7:11 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to open the joint meeting with the South End Fire Station Building Committee at 7:11 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor i. Presentation of bid construction cost and total project budget for the South End Fire Station and Communications Center Plan Chair Jim Tusino provided the bid awards they received yesterday. In summary, subcontractor bids opened on September 28, 2023. They received 11 bids. They were relatively similar. The bid included demolition and removal and prep of t.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
To include the South End Fire Station Building article on the Town Warrant for Fall Town meeting
The minutes give only the count (2–3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to include the South End Fire Station Building article on the Town Warrant for Fall Town meeting; it was seconded by C. Zorra. C. Zorra said he does not agree with the cost of the project but he supports discussion at Town meeting. It was voted: Vote: 2 in favor/3 against – Motion failed Mr. Cadime said it was a long and tedious project and wanted to recognize the committee, as well as the Department Heads for all their efforts and thanked them for volunteering their time. M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
To close the joint meeting with the South End Fire Station Building Committee at 7:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to close the joint meeting with the South End Fire Station Building Committee at 7:46 p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
S Cadime provided the warrant to the Board.
To approve the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Fall Town Meeting Warrant; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Assign Warrant Articles for Fall Town Meeting N. Make Recommendations on Warrant Articles for Fall Town Meeting Article 1: Reports from Town Officers or Committees - No Recommendation from the Board of Selectmen Article will be read by P. Pozzi Article 2: Appropriation of Free Cash – VOTED: 5-0 all approved Article will be read by M. Hines Article 3: Transfer $40.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
E TV9 liaison (M. Healy) – A meeting on held on October 2nd. They produced 2 new shows, they did a public service announcement with Tri County School for the new building. They did a sound check
To enter into Executive Session at 8:11 p.m. to reconvene into open session for potential contract negotiations 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 discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (4); C) consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of September 20, 2023 and September 27, 2023
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 8:11 p.m. to reconvene into open session for potential contract negotiations 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 discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (4); C) consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of September 20, 2023 and September 27, 2023; 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.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
To enter back into open session at 8:52 p.m. to approve the Director of Communications contract
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter back into open session at 8:52 p.m. to approve the Director of Communications contract; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye P. Pozz.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
To adjourn open session at 8:54 p.m.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to adjourn open session at 8:54 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 October 11, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Chief Enos regarding new hire Chaislyn Burgio • Adam Chalifoux resignation letter • New MVII licens.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
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