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January 17, 2024
15 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
S Cadime recommended Mr. Holme to the Historical Commission.
To appoint Mark Holme to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Mark Holme to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2024; J. Sullivan seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Consider the proposed recreational trail system within land owned by Osamequin Farm, The Seekonk Land Trust and the Town of Seekonk
To allow the proposed recreational trail system within land owned by Osamequin Farm, The Seekonk Land Trust and the Town of Seekonk to apply for grants for the trail system
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to allow the proposed recreational trail system within land owned by Osamequin Farm, The Seekonk Land Trust and the Town of Seekonk to apply for grants for the trail system; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
F Consider the annual designation of Nicole Ferrara as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To approve the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151, Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151, and Nicole Ferrara as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL 140, §151, Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151, and Nicole Ferrara as Assistant Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
G Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
H Accept the resignation of John Domagala from the Police Department
To accept the resignation of John Domagala from the Police Department
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation of John Domagala from the Police Department; M. Hines seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
I Accept the resignation of Drew Jacobs from the position of Firefighter/EMT with Seekonk Fire Department
To accept the resignation of Drew Jacobs from the Fire Department
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation of Drew Jacobs from the Fire Department; M. Hines seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
J Consider the Retirement of Maria Vicenzo from the Police Department effective February 8, 2024
To accept the retirement of Maria Vicenzo from the Police Department effective February 8, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the retirement of Maria Vicenzo from the Police Department effective February 8, 2024; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
K Consider accepting the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $10,000
To accept the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $10,000
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $10,000; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
L Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $250 from the Joan and Leonard Engle Family foundation in the name of Ethan Engle for the Seekonk Fire Department Gift Account
To accept the donation in the amount of $250 from the Joan and Leonard Engle Family foundation in the name of Ethan Engle for the Seekonk Fire Department Gift Account
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $250 from the Joan and Leonard Engle Family foundation in the name of Ethan Engle for the Seekonk Fire Department Gift Account; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
M Consider accepting a donation made by the Memorial Baptist Women's Fellowship in the amount of $200 to the Human Services Gift Account
To accept the donation made by the Memorial Baptist Women's Fellowship in the amount of $200 to the Human Services Gift Account
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation made by the Memorial Baptist Women's Fellowship in the amount of $200 to the Human Services Gift Account; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
N Consider accepting the anonymous donation in the amount of $400 to the Human Services Fuel Assistance Account
To accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $400 to the Human Services Fuel Assistance Account
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $400 to the Human Services Fuel Assistance Account; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor O. Second Quarter Budget Presentation Mr. Cadime presented the second quarter FY24 budget update. In summary: -FY 24 Budget is balanced with no major issues identified. -Solid Waste and Recycling Contract – 10-year contract set to expire on June 30, 2024. Goal is to go out to bid in February. -Assessor's Office: Residential Market Growth 11.4% value increase.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
P Consider accepting the open meeting minutes of November 29, 2023, December 6, 2023, December 20, 2023, and January 3, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of November 29, 2023
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of November 29, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved: Voted: 4 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Open Session minutes of December 6, 2023
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of December 6, 2023; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was voted: 3 in favor/1 Abstention (P. Pozzi) M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To approve the Open Session minutes of December 20, 2023 and January 3, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of December 20, 2023 and January 3, 2024; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved: Voted: 4 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: No one was present. OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Department of Public Works Building Committee – No new updates at this time. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Accounts Payable Warrant B. 540 Arcade Avenue Building Committee Report (M. Hines) – The new generator is being installed. Th.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – Nothing new to report.
To enter into executive session at 6:57 p.m. to A) discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (4); and Page 6 of 6 Board of Selectmen January 17, 2024 B) to consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of December 6, 2023, and January 3, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:57 p.m. to A) discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (4); and.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
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