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February 14, 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
C Consider the appointment of Michael Mokler as Resident Board Member on the Seekonk Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
To appoint Michael Mokler as Resident Board Member on the Seekonk Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Michael Mokler as Resident Board Member on the Seekonk Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; J. Sullivan seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider the appointment of Eric Miguel as the Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Inspector
To appoint Eric Miguel to the position of Alternate Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Inspector subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Eric Miguel to the position of Alternate Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Inspector subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; J. Sullivan seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Acting Chair Zorra asked the Board to take Items K through N next. There were no objections.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
K Consider accepting the anonymous donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account for art supplies
To accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account for art supplies
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account for art supplies; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
L Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $1,500.00 from Friends of Friends for the Human Services Gift and Donation account to purchase gift cards
To accept the anonymous donation in the amount $1,500.00 from Friends of Friends for the Human Services Gift and Donation account to purchase gift cards
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the anonymous donation in the amount $1,500.00 from Friends of Friends for the Human Services Gift and Donation account to purchase gift cards; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
M Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $13,504.15 from Friends of Friends for the Human Services Gift and Donation account to purchase furniture for Phase II of the Senior
To accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $13,504.15 from Friends of Friends for the Human Services Gift and Donation account to purchase furniture for Phase II of the Senior Center
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $13,504.15 from Friends of Friends for the Human Services Gift and Donation account to purchase furniture for Phase II of the Senior Center; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
N Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk for the Human Services Gift and Donation account in memory of Edith Krekorian and Beverly
To accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk for the Human Services Gift and Donation account in memory of Page 3 of 7 Board of Selectmen February 14, 2024 Edith Krekorian and Beverly Hart
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the anonymous donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk for the Human Services Gift and Donation account in memory of.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
E License Hearing - Consider the request for a Place of Public Amusement License Application for A&R Family Entertainment, LLC/ d/b/a Smash n Splash, to be located at 1275 Fall River
To approve a Place of Public Amusement License for A&R Family Entertainment, LLC/ d/b/a Smash n Splash located at 1275 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve a Place of Public Amusement License for A&R Family Entertainment, LLC/ d/b/a Smash n Splash located at 1275 Fall River Avenue; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
F Vote to place a debt exclusion question on the April 1, 2024 ballot
To place a debt exclusion question on the April 1, 2024 ballot that the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and on-half, so- Page 4 of 7 Board of Selectmen February 14, 2024 called, the amounts required to pay the Town's allocable share of the bond issued by the Tri County Regional Vocational Technical School District for the purpose of paying costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District High School and related athletic facilities to be located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, Mass, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to place a debt exclusion question on the April 1, 2024 ballot that the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and on-half, so-.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
G Set the date for Spring Town Meeting
To the Spring Town Meeting will be held on May 13, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion the Spring Town Meeting will be held on May 13, 2024; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
H Consider opening the Warrant for Spring Town Meeting to close March 13, 2024
To close the Spring Town Meeting Warrant on March 13, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the Spring Town Meeting Warrant on March 13, 2024; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
I Consider signing the contract with Hague, Sahady & Co., CPAs, P.C. for the Town Audit
To approve the contract with Hague, Sahady & Co, CPAs, PC and have the Town Administrator sign the three-year contract
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the contract with Hague, Sahady & Co, CPAs, PC and have the Town Administrator sign the three-year contract; M. Hines seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor J. Sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary Election J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
J Sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary Election
To accept and sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary Election
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept and sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary Election; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
J Sullivan acknowledged DPW's nice work cleaning up during and after the storm.
To enter into executive session at 6:56 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 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
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to enter into executive session at 6:56 p.m. to A) conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 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; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was 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 February 14, 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Correspondence from Paul Dumouchel, Management Agent for the Seekonk Housing Au.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
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