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January 31, 2024
13 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 entering into Executive Session
To enter into executive session with the school committee at 5:02 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME - Instructional/Supervisory Aides, Administrative Secretaries, and Custodians/Maintenance 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 conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the nonunion personnel (Central Office) per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the Town
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into executive session with the school committee at 5:02 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME - Instructional/Supervisory Aides, Administrative Secretaries, and Custodians/Maintenance 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 conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the nonunion personnel (Central Office) per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the Town; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved. The Select Board will reconvene in Open Session. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye M. Mahone.” (Motion: Hines)
To enter into executive session with the Board of Selectmen at 5:03 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME - Instructional/Supervisory Aides, Administrative Secretaries, and Custodians/Maintenance 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 conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the nonunion personnel (Central Office) per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the Town
From the minutes
“M. Mahoney made a motion to enter into executive session with the Board of Selectmen at 5:03 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME - Instructional/Supervisory Aides, Administrative Secretaries, and Custodians/Maintenance 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 conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the nonunion personnel (Central Office) per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the Town; it was seconded by K. Sluter and it was unanimously approved. The School Committee will recess and reconvene into executive session at the Seekonk High School at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room.” (Motion: Zorra)
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Paul Riccio for the position of Police Officer
To appoint Paul Riccio 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 to appoint Paul Riccio 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: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
B Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Michaela Healy for the position of Police Officer
To appoint Michaela Healy to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon her 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 to appoint Michaela Healy to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon her 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: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Sean Feeney for the position of Police Officer
To appoint Sean Feeney 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 to appoint Sean Feeney 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: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Jacob Cuoco for the position of Police Officer
To appoint Jacob Cuoco 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 Page 4 of 9 Board of Selectmen January 31, 2024 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 to appoint Jacob Cuoco 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.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
E Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for David White for the position of Police Officer
To appoint David White 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 to appoint David White 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: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
F License Hearing: Consider the request for a change of manager for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn located at 213 Taunton Avenue, Tonisha Parker to be manager
To approve request for a change of manager for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve request for a change of manager for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
G Consider approving the 2024 Common Victualler Licenses – see attached list of business names and addresses
To approve the 2024 Common Victualler Licenses for: Amped Nutrition, 140 Central Avenue; Antonio's Pizza, 1200 Fall River Avenue; Best Western Hotel, 45 Mink Street, JSC Fall River Ave, LLC d/b/a Burger King #2137, 1009 Fall River Avenue; JW Restaurant Investments, Inc. d/b/a Chick-Fil-A, 1100 Fall River Avenue; Jin KJM, Inc., d/b/a Page 5 of 9 Board of Selectmen January 31, 2024 Chow Time, 1080 Fall River Avenue; Country Kitchen, 469 Taunton Avenue; D'Angelo Sandwich Shop, 120 Highland Avenue; D's Lectables, 10 Taunton Avenue; Bentley Donuts, LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 822 Fall River Avenue; Kostas Donuts, LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 4 Highland Avenue; Nancy Donuts, LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1200 Fall River Avenue; Seco Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1035 Newman Avenue; Vangeli 77, LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 623 Fall River Avenue; EATS Restaurant, 1395 Fall River Avenue; Radhi Corp, d/b/
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the 2024 Common Victualler Licenses for: Amped Nutrition, 140 Central Avenue; Antonio's Pizza, 1200 Fall River Avenue; Best Western Hotel, 45 Mink Street, JSC Fall River Ave, LLC d/b/a Burger King #2137, 1009 Fall River Avenue; JW Restaurant Investments, Inc. d/b/a Chick-Fil-A, 1100 Fall River Avenue; Jin KJM, Inc., d/b/a.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
I Consider accepting the donation from the Seekonk Little League to install a new scoreboard at Water Lane.
To accept the donation from the Seekonk Little League to install a new scoreboard at Water Lane
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation from the Seekonk Little League to install a new scoreboard at Water Lane; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
J Consider accepting the donation from Seekonk Rocky's ACE Hardware in the amount of $871.12
To accept the donation in the amount of $871.12 from Seekonk Rocky's ACE Hardware for the Seekonk Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $871.12 from Seekonk Rocky's ACE Hardware for the Seekonk Animal Shelter; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor H. Joint Meeting with the Department of Public Works Building Committee: Update on the Department of Public Works Building project Present: Dan Tavares, OPM from CGA Project Management Nate Gingsburg, Principal from Brewster Thornton Architects William Lavery, Jr., Project Manager with Joe Casali Engineering DPW Building Committee Members: John Pozzi, Kevin H.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
K Consider accepting the open meeting minutes of January 17, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of January 17, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of January 17, 2024; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Voted: 4 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – They are waiting for the DEP permit.
To enter into executive session at 7:23 p.m. to A) discuss litigation strategy in the case of International Paving Corp, et al v. Town of Seekonk, C.A. No. 1:23-cv- 10881-PBS pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3); as having discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chairs so declare; and B) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (AP 14; Lots 78 & 96)
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:23 p.m. to A) discuss litigation strategy in the case of International Paving Corp, et al v. Town of Seekonk, C.A. No. 1:23-cv- 10881-PBS pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3); as having discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chairs so declare; and B) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (AP 14; Lots 78 & 96); it was seconded by J. Sullivan, 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.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
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