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December 6, 2023
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, Michelle A. Hines
Absent: Pamela Pozzi
Every vote, in order
A Consider accepting the donation from George Anderson in the amount of $100 to the Human Services Gift Account
To accept the $100 donation from George Anderson to the Human Services Gift Account
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the $100 donation from George Anderson to the Human Services Gift Account; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
B Consider accepting the anonymous donation in the amount of $100 to Human Services Gift Account
To accept the anonymous $100 donation to the Human Services Gift Account
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the anonymous $100 donation to the Human Services Gift Account; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Christian Ortiz for the position of Police Officer
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Christian Ortiz to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background check; physical examination, with drug screening; psychological screening; execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; MPTC Physical Fitness test; obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; successful verification of the National Decertification Index; successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion the Board of Selectmen appoint Move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Christian Ortiz to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background check; physical examination, with drug screening; psychological screening; execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; MPTC Physical Fitness test; obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; successful verification of the National Decertification Index; successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider the conditional offer of employment of Conor Nugent for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of Works
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Conor Nugent to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within one year from date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion the Board of Selectmen appoint Conor Nugent to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within one year from date of hire, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
S Cadime spoke with Andrea Rosseter regarding the Historical Commission. He recommended Andrea
To appoint Andrea Rosseter to the Historical Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Andrea Rosseter to the Historical Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2025; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
F Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Classification Hearing
To open the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye Present: Tax Assessor, Lydia Cordeiro Ms. Cordeiro provided a slide show presentation. In summary, FY24 total residential values increased 12%, commercial values increased 4%, and industrial values increased 2%. The current tax rate for: residential is $13.11; commercial and industrial is $28.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
To close the public hearings at 6:30
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the public hearings at 6:30; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the CIP shift of 1.75 with the residential factor of .812788 to include a 10% small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the CIP shift of 1.75 with the residential factor of .812788 to include a 10% small commercial exemption; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
S Cadime answered yes, they will replace the oldest.
To appropriate the Bristol County ARPA Funds for a Fire Engine $1,000,000; Rescue $450,000; EMS ALS/Command Vehicle $75,000; 3 Zoll Monitors $120,000
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appropriate the Bristol County ARPA Funds for a Fire Engine $1,000,000; Rescue $450,000; EMS ALS/Command Vehicle $75,000; 3 Zoll Monitors $120,000; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
H Discuss the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest
To indefinitely postpone the discussion of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to indefinitely postpone the discussion of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest; it was seconded by M. Hines and unanimously approved. VOTE: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan)
I Discuss the Tri County Debt Exclusion
To approve putting the Tri-County debt as a debt exclusion ballot vote in April
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve putting the Tri-County debt as a debt exclusion ballot vote in April; M. Hines seconded; and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye J. 2024 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING – see attached list of renewal applications' business names and addresses 1 M. Hine.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
J 2024 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING – see attached list of renewal applications' business names and addresses 1
To approve the Class I Motor Vehicle license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Class I Motor Vehicle license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
J Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved.
To approve the Class II Motor Vehicle license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Class II Motor Vehicle license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Class III Motor Vehicle license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Class III Motor Vehicle license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Antiques and Second-Hand license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Antiques and Second-Hand license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Wine & Malt Alcohol Package Store license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Wine & Malt Alcohol Package Store license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Veterans' Club license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Veterans' Club license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the All-Alcoholic Club license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the All-Alcoholic Club license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the All-Alcoholic Inn Holder license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the All-Alcoholic Inn Holder license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the All-Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the All-Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Wine & Malt Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Wine & Malt Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Annual Mobile Food Cart license renewals
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Annual Mobile Food Cart license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: K. Juckett, Hammond Street, asked if there we no students attending Tri-County, would there still be a debt exclusion. S. Cadime said the percentage is tied to the enrollment. 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. Depar.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Hines received and email from Mr. Cabral regarding the Luther's Corner light. The light will be
To enter into open session at 7:52 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into open session at 7:52 p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the employment agreement with the Parks and Recreation Coordinator beginning January 8, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the employment agreement with the Parks and Recreation Coordinator beginning January 8, 2024; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the employment agreement between the Town of Seekonk and the Interim Fire Chief on December 6, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Seekonk and the Interim Fire Chief on December 6, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To adjourn open session at 7:53 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session at 7:53 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the December 6, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Brittney Faria regarding donations to the Human Services Gift Account • Memo from Chief Enos regarding new hire Christian Ortiz • Memo from.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
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