MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 3, 2024
5 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
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Nancy DaRocha for the position of Senior Secretary for the Department of Public Works
To the Board of Selectmen appoint Nancy DaRocha to the position of Senior Clerk with Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion the Board of Selectmen appoint Nancy DaRocha to the position of Senior Clerk with Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
B Vote to continue to endorse Save-A-Pet Society
To endorse Save-A-Pet Society
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to endorse Save-A-Pet Society; M. Hines seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
C Vote to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save- A-Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2024
To allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save-A-Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save-A-Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2024; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
D Consider approving the open minutes of November 15, 2023
To approve the open meeting minutes of November 15, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the open meeting minutes of November 15, 2023; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, 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 – The committee met today and will present the schematic design at the January 31st BOS meeting. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORT.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
M Hines followed up on her request regarding the dropped cell service near Aitken School and the stop
To enter into Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. and to A) conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with DPW AFSCME Council 93 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) 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 November 8, 2023 and November 15, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. and to A) conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with DPW AFSCME Council 93 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) 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 November 8, 2023 and November 15, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and unanimously approved. The Board will not reconvene into open session. 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 January 3, 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Dave Cabral (new hire Nancy DaRocha) • Summary of donated services and.” (Motion: Hines)
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