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December 20, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 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
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment of Michael Ducharme for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Ducharme 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, Page 2 of 8 Board of Selectmen December 20, 2023 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 that the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Ducharme 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.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Public Hearing: Consider opting out of the requirement for early in person voting for Municipal Annual Town Elections per MGL C 54 § 25B and maintaining the early
To open the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:15 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; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye Town Clerk, Florice Craig, summarized the statistics for early voting for the 2023 Annual Town Election. In summary: • Total cost for on-week: $550 • Estimated cost for in-person early voting for 2024: $1,800 (increase due to rate of pay for poll workers) • Number of in-person e.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
V Chair Zorra asked if anyone was present to speak in favor or against early voting.
To close the public hearings at 6:21
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the public hearings at 6:21; 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; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To continue early voting by mail and in-person
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to continue early voting by mail and in-person; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
S Cadime answered yes.
To approve the appropriation of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for: 1) OpenGov Permitting and Inspection Software in the amount of $100,000; and the Traffic Sign Message Board in the amount of $22,000
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the appropriation of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for: 1) OpenGov Permitting and Inspection Software in the amount of $100,000; and the Traffic Sign Message Board in the amount of $22,000; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
E Consider accepting the anonymous donation in the amount of $100 for the 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 P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
F Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club for the Human Services Gift Account
To accept the $1,000 donation to the Human Services Gift Account from the Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the $1,000 donation to the Human Services Gift Account from the Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
G Consider accepting the donation from the Seekonk Little League to install a new scoreboard and add an additional batting cage at Water Lane
To accept the donation from the Seekonk Little League to install a new scoreboard and add an additional batting cage at Water Lane
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the donation from the Seekonk Little League to install a new scoreboard and add an additional batting cage at Water Lane; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
P Pozzi volunteered to sit on the committee. M. Hines said if they offer an alternate member,
To appoint P. Pozzi to the Bristol County Advisory Committee. If there is an alternate member, M. Hines will be the alternate member
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint P. Pozzi to the Bristol County Advisory Committee. If there is an alternate member, M. Hines will be the alternate member; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. 2024 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING: Class II; Amusement Facilities – Place of Public Amusement; Amusement Machines; Alcohol; and Annual Mobile Food Cart J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
J 2024 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING: Class II; Amusement Facilities – Place of Public Amusement; Amusement Machines; Alcohol; and Annual Mobile Food Cart
To approve the Class II renewals as presented
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Class II renewals as presented; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
M Hines, and it was unanimously approved.
To approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals as presented; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To approve the Amusement Machines license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Amusement Machines license renewals as presented; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
To approve the All-Alcohol Beverages On-Premise Restaurants, and
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the All-Alcohol Beverages On-Premise Restaurants, and; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
To approve the Annual Mobile Food Carts
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Annual Mobile Food Carts; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
K Consider approving the minutes of November 8, 2023
To approve the approving the open meeting minutes of November 8, 2023
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the approving the open meeting minutes of November 8, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was voted: 3 in favor / 1 abstention (P. Pozzi) 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 – The Committee met last week. Due to the estimate being too high, they worked internally to go through the estimates. They will be.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Hines provided the Town Hall holiday office hours. She thanked the Seekonk High School
To adjourn open session at 7:39 p.m. The Board did not enter into executive session
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session at 7:39 p.m. The Board did not enter into executive session; it was seconded by M. Hines and unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the December 20, 2023 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Dave Cabral (new hire Michael Ducharme) • Memo from Florice Craig regarding early in-person voting statistics • Bristo.” (Motion: Sullivan)
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