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November 29, 2023
14 recorded votes, 4 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
A Consider the Appointment of Fire Chief (Retired) Michael Small as Interim Fire Chief
To appoint Michael Small to the position of Interim Fire Chief
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Michael Small to the position of Interim Fire Chief; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor B. Clarification and potential reconsideration of the vote regarding the hiring process for a new Fire Chief.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
B Clarification and potential reconsideration of the vote regarding the hiring process for a new Fire Chief
To , and it was not understood by everyone, she asked for the vote to be retaken with clarity
The minutes do not give a count or names for this vote.
From the minutes
“s. M. Hines said since she made the motion, and it was not understood by everyone, she asked for the vote to be retaken with clarity. P. Pozzi said it should be two different motions; one to hire a consultant, and one to hire internally and/or externally. M. Hines said her motion was to not to hire a hiring consultant. P. Pozzi agreed to that motion. S. Cadime asked the Board to clarify the motion. M. Hines.” (Motion: Hines)
To not hire an outside consultant
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to not hire an outside consultant; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
For the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants
The minutes give only the count (2–2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion for the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was voted: 2 in favor/2 opposed. Further Discussion: C. Zorra said he would like to put it out to internal candidates first. P. Pozzi agreed. The Board continued discussion. J. Sullivan said the process will take too long if you advertise separately. S. Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize the time of having to go back out if there is not an internal candidate. He said if.” (Motion: Hines)
S Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize the time of having to go back out
That the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion that the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and voted: 3 in favor/1 opposed (P. Pozzi) S. Cadime asked the Board for a salary range for the position. M. Hines asked the salaries of the last 3-4 Seekonk Fire Chiefs. Assistant TA/HR Director, Carol Days, said the current Seekonk Fire Chief salary is $127,684. The previous Chief's salary was $125,181. The Board continued with the salary discussion. The salary should align with the Police Chief. The ave.” (Motion: Hines)
To advertise the salary range for the new Fire Chief from $130,000- $145,000
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to advertise the salary range for the new Fire Chief from $130,000- $145,000; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was voted: 3 in favor/1 opposed (P. Pozzi) M. Hines suggested a committee of 5 people review the applications and conduct interviews (TA, Assistant TA/HR Director, BOS member, 2 retired Fire Chief(s)/Deputy Fire Chief). The Board discussed. M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines)
That we form a committee of 5 to include the Town Administrator, HR Director, a member of the BOS, and 2 retired Fire Chiefs or Deputy Fire Chiefs
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion that we form a committee of 5 to include the Town Administrator, HR Director, a member of the BOS, and 2 retired Fire Chiefs or Deputy Fire Chiefs; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Hines)
For Michelle Hines to be the BOS member on the hiring committee for the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion for Michelle Hines to be the BOS member on the hiring committee for the Fire Chief; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
D 2024 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING: Class I, II, III Motor Vehicles; Antiques and Second Hand; Amusement Facilities – Place of Public Amusement; Amusement Machines; and
To approve the Class I, Class II, and Class III motor vehicle license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Class I, Class II, and Class III motor vehicle license renewals as presented; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Antiques and Second-Hand license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Antiques and Second-Hand license renewals as presented; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor P. Pozz.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
To approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals as presented; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Amusement Machines license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Amusement Machines license renewals as presented; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Wine & Malt Alcohol Package Store, All Alcohol Package Store, All Alcohol Beverages On-Premise, and Wine & Malt Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Wine & Malt Alcohol Package Store, All Alcohol Package Store, All Alcohol Beverages On-Premise, and Wine & Malt Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise license renewals as presented; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: None 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. Department of Public Works Building Committee – Mr. Cadime state the first estimates came in and were extremely high so we will be working internally to identify some cost redu.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Hines congratulated Pam Pozzi on being nominated as an honorary in RI Monthly as a lead software
To adjourn open session at 8:04 p.m. The Board did not enter into executive session
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session at 8:04 p.m. The Board did not enter into executive session; it was seconded by P. Pozzi and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sullivan)
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