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November 15, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Michelle A. Hines, Pamela Pozzi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To accept the resignation of Michael Healy
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the resignation of Michael Healy; it was seconded by Justin Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Travis Wright for the position of Firefighter
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Travis Wright 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Travis Wright 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; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Leo Paul for the position of Firefighter.
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Leo Paul 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Leo Paul 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; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Keith Bosse for the position of Firefighter
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Keith Bosse 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Keith Bosse 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; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Gavin Cabral for the position of Firefighter
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Gavin Cabral 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 the Board of Selectmen appoint Gavin Cabral 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; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
E Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Joseph Baker for the position of Reserve Police Officer
To appoint Joseph Baker to the position of Special/Reserve 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) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; 4) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; and 5) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy or verification of Municipal Police Training Committee academy exemption
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Joseph Baker to the position of Special/Reserve 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) fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; 4) successful verification of the National Decertification Index; and 5) completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy or verification of Municipal Police Training Committee academy exemption; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
F PUBLIC HEARING: Consider the request for a one-day special event permit for Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe and the Grist Mill Tavern to hold a Holiday Giving Tree Lighting Event on
To open the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye Present: Sean Smith (Four Echoes) Karl Pelletier (The Old Grist Mill Tavern) Mr. Smith stated their even will offer Giving Trees, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa, facepainting, and a tree lighting. P. Pozzi asked if they will have food trucks. She also asked if they antic.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
S Smith answered they will not have food trucks.
To close the public hearings at 6:19 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the public hearings at 6:19 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To approve the request for a one-day special even permit for Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe and the Grist Mill Tavern to hold a Holiday Giving Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to be located at 380 & 390 Fall River Avenue and the rain date of December 3, 2023
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request for a one-day special even permit for Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe and the Grist Mill Tavern to hold a Holiday Giving Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to be located at 380 & 390 Fall River Avenue and the rain date of December 3, 2023; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
G Accept the resignation of Austin Phillips as Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works
To accept the resignation of Austin Phillips from the Department of Public Works effective November 17, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the resignation of Austin Phillips from the Department of Public Works effective November 17, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
H Discussion of Cable TV9 and cable revenue
To move forward with a special revenue fund to manage the Comcast revenue designated for TV 9
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to move forward with a special revenue fund to manage the Comcast revenue designated for TV 9; it was seconded by P. Pozzi and unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan)
For the Board of Selectmen with one member along with the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations with TV9
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion for the Board of Selectmen with one member along with the Town Administrator to enter into negotiations with TV9; it was seconded by P. Pozzi and unanimously approved. VOTE: 4-0 all in favor The Board volunteered Justin Sullivan to sit on negotiations with the Town Administrator and TV9. The Board will discuss the perimeters at a future meeting.” (Motion: Sullivan)
J Consider accepting the open session meeting minutes of October 25, 2023
To approve the open meeting minutes of October 25, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of October 25, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: Deborah Hoch, 220 Bradley Street, said she filed her MCAD (Massachusetts Commission and Discrimination) complaint against the TV9 Board. They found it to be a valid complaint and will investigate it. She asked the Board to wait for the Attorney General's Office before they make any decisions regarding TV9 since there is a concern with the le.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Zorra wished the Seekonk Football Team good luck at the Thanksgiving football game and wished
To enter into Executive Session at 7:08 p.m. and not to reconvene into open session to A) discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Sousa v. Seekonk School Committee, et al Docket No. 1:22-cv-40120-IT) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; and B) to consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of October 25, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:08 p.m. and not to reconvene into open session to A) discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Sousa v. Seekonk School Committee, et al Docket No. 1:22-cv-40120-IT) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town; and B) to consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of October 25, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the November 15, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Captain Dalessio regarding new hire Travis Wright • Memo from Captain Dalessio regarding new hire Leo Paul • Memo fr.” (Motion: Hines)
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