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May 8, 2024
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Pamela Pozzi, Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Justin Sullivan
Every vote, in order
S Cadime's recommendation was as stated by Chief Enos.
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Theodore Santos 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; 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
“C. Zorra made a motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Theodore Santos 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; 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 M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Community Speaks Chris Rizzo, 305 Pleasant Street, spoke in support of the Love Lives in Seekonk pride event.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
A License Hearing: Consider the request for a Change of Manager for Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club, 174 Highland Avenue, Seekonk, MA., Karen Christensen to be
To approve the request for a Change of Manager for Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club, 174 Highland Avenue, Seekonk, MA., Karen Christensen to be manager
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager for Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club, 174 Highland Avenue, Seekonk, MA., Karen Christensen to be manager; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor B. Permit Hearing: Consider the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music and entertainment at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk Kristen Lyons, President of Loves Lives in Seekonk and Vice President Pamela Godsoe, were present. C. Zorra a.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
B Permit Hearing: Consider the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music and
To approve the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music and entertainment on June 8, 2024 at the Newman YMC, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk
Yes: Hines, Pozzi, ZorraNo: HealyAbsent: Sullivan
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music and entertainment on June 8, 2024 at the Newman YMC, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was approved 3-1. Vote: 3-1 M. Healy – Nay.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Zorra)
M Healy proposed changing the business hours on Sunday to begin later, as music at 10:00 a.m. might be too early.
To approve the request for an Entertainment License for Macaw Country Club, Inc., Murilo Silva, to have entertainment with live and mechanic music outdoors at 350 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. For Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the request for an Entertainment License for Macaw Country Club, Inc., Murilo Silva, to have entertainment with live and mechanic music outdoors at 350 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. For Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 4-0 all in favor The Board opted to take Item F out of order, prior to Item.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
F Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 4 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Joint Discussion with the DPW Building Committee regarding a project update – Completion of Design Development Phase Kevin Hurst called to order the Public Works Committee meeting in conjunction with the Selectboard at 6:30 p.m. Dan Tavarez was present on behalf of CGA to provide some updates: - Feasibility study done in 2020 was completed in 2021 - Town Ap.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
K Hurst reiterated that the Committee would like to keep everything as is, however, it did recognize the significant cost.
To go forward with the construction documents based on the design development package that was submitted
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to go forward with the construction documents based on the design development package that was submitted; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Kevin Hurs.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
P Pozzi reiterated what Mr. Healy had stated during the last meeting. She felt that after the Quad Board Meeting with the School Committee, they agreed to 3.1% which was an increase from the
To appropriate additional Chapter 70 monies for the School Department budget
Yes: Healy, Hines, ZorraNo: PozziAbsent: Sullivan
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appropriate additional Chapter 70 monies for the School Department budget; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was approved 3-1 Vote: 3-1 P. Pozzi - nay J. Summer schedule for Select Board meetings M. Hines summarized the summer schedule for Select Board Meetings. See attached Exhibit B.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
K Consider accepting the open session meeting minutes of April 10, 2024
To accept the open session meeting minutes of April 10, 2024 with one amendment to adjourn open session at 8:08 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the open session meeting minutes of April 10, 2024 with one amendment to adjourn open session at 8:08 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Department of Public Works Building Committee – Nothing new to report. B. Town Meeting is Monday, May 13th, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Cadime urged residents to come out and vote. C. Local Emergency Planning Committee for Emergency Management Plan and Shelter Subcommittee – this committee will be holding a mock Shelter Tr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – A meeting was held on Friday with the architect to take pictures/measurements and discuss repairs. They have discussed
To adjourn open session not to enter into executive at 8:18 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to adjourn open session not to enter into executive at 8:18 p.m.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye, Michael Healy-Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
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