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March 13, 2024
14 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
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Bree Hoskins for the position of Senior Clerk in the Police Department
To approve the conditional offer of employment to Bree Hoskins for the position of Senior Clerk with Police Department 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 to approve the conditional offer of employment to Bree Hoskins for the position of Senior Clerk with Police Department 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 it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines)
B Consider a conditional appointment of Paul Piva as the Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical Inspector
To appoint Paul Piva 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 Paul Piva 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; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
C Public Hearing - Consider a petition from National Grid and Verizon to install one JO pole on 82 Metropolitan Park Avenue beginning at approximately 50' North of the centerline of the
To open the continue the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to open the continue the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Present: Superintendent of Public Works, Dave Cabral National Grid Representative, Rebecca Marques Mr. Cabral and M. Marques met at the location yesterday. Another line has to be added for a new home. Mr. Cabral advised the Board he spoke with the homeowner at 82 Metropolitan Pkwy. The resident wanted it keep the pole close to the roadway. The pole will be sh.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
P Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.
To close the public hearing 6:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to close the public hearing 6:14 p.m.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
To install one JO pole on 82 Metropolitan Park Avenue at the approved location as discussed with the home owner
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to install one JO pole on 82 Metropolitan Park Avenue at the approved location as discussed with the home owner; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
D Consider the request to rezone property located at 1693 Fall River Avenue, Plat 1, Lot 39 from R-3/Mixed Use Zone to Industrial Zone and forward to the Planning Board for a Public
To forward the rezone of the property located at 1693 Fall River Avenue, Plat 1, Lot 39 from R-3/Mixed Use Zone to Industrial Zone and forward to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing Planning Board at 6:16 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to forward the rezone of the property located at 1693 Fall River Avenue, Plat 1, Lot 39 from R-3/Mixed Use Zone to Industrial Zone and forward to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing Planning Board at 6:16 p.m.; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
J Sullivan advised the residents, if the Select Board moves this forward to the Planning Board, it would
To forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation for roadways known as Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane within the Stone Ridge Subdivision
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation for roadways known as Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane within the Stone Ridge Subdivision; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
F Consider accepting the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from the Department of Fire Services (DFS) in the amount of $17,668.00.
To accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from the Department of Fire Services (DFS) in the amount of $17,668.00
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant from the Department of Fire Services (DFS) in the amount of $17,668.00; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
G Consider authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Department of Fire Services Grant in the amount of $17,668.00
To authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Department of Fire Services Grant in the amount of $17,668.00
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the Department of Fire Services Grant in the amount of $17,668.00; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
J Sullivan, President of SYS, said the SYS League Board recently approved replacement of the goals
To accept the donation from the Seekonk Youth Soccer League for two new 8x24 goals for the Cole Street Soccer Fields
Yes: Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation from the Seekonk Youth Soccer League for two new 8x24 goals for the Cole Street Soccer Fields; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was voted: 3 in favor and 1 abstention (J. Sullivan).” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
K Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $500 from Olivia Carreira, a Feinstein Golden Ticket Contest Winner, for the Animal Shelter
To accept the donation in the amount of $500 from Olivia Carreira, a Feinstein Golden Ticket Contest Winner, for the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $500 from Olivia Carreira, a Feinstein Golden Ticket Contest Winner, for the Animal Shelter; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor L. FY 25 Budget Hearing S. Cadime presented the FY25 Budget. In summary: ➢ Long-term growth & sustainability-planning since FY14 • Conservative budgeting approach that ensures sustainability • Generate $26M ($2.9M avg/yr) in free cash from FY15-FY23 • Free Cash and other one-tie monies not utilized for balancing of General Fund Budget.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
M 2024 and 2025 Street Improvement Plan
To approve the recommended 2024 road improvements provided by Director Cabral with the assumption that the sidewalks for Arcade will be with produced with asphalt and not concrete assuming the cost will allow him to do so
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the recommended 2024 road improvements provided by Director Cabral with the assumption that the sidewalks for Arcade will be with produced with asphalt and not concrete assuming the cost will allow him to do so; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. P. Pozzi asked why different applications were being proposed for North of 44 & South of 44 at Arcade Avenue. D. Cabral said there are a lot of puddles between the areas of Neman Avenue and Marsden Court. That area needs to have a full depth reconstruction to regrade the roadway and curbing. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
O Consider the resignation from Firefighter Alex Pratt effective February 24, 2024
To accept the resignation from Firefighter Alex Pratt effective February 24, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation from Firefighter Alex Pratt effective February 24, 2024; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was unanimously approved. P. Pozzi asked how long Alex Pratt has been employed and the reason for leaving. Carol Days answered for over 5 years and took another position in North Attleboro. Vote: 4-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: No one wished to speak. OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Department of Public Works Building Committee – They met today to continue reviewing.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
M Hines updates: Town election is on April 1st. The Seekonk Reporter has all the interviews in the
To adjourn open session at 8:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session at 8:35 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Hines, 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 Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Hines, Clerk Prepared by: Kristen L'Heureux Items Distributed at the March 13, 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Memo from Chief Enos regarding new hire Bree Hoskins. • National Grid correspondence and application for a pole petition from Nati.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
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