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May 22, 2024
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Pamela Pozzi, Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
C Promotion of Firefighter Kevin English to Lieutenant
To promote Firefighter Kevin English to Lieutenant
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to promote Firefighter Kevin English to Lieutenant; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Promotion of Firefighter Alex Impagliazzo to Lieutenant Chief Whalen recognized Firefighter Impagliazzo and recommended his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. Firefighter Impagliazzo has been with the department for eight years – prior to this, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Rehoboth. He has his Master's Degree in Communication from.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
D Promotion of Firefighter Alex Impagliazzo to Lieutenant
To promote Firefighter Alex Impagliazzo to Lieutenant
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to promote Firefighter Alex Impagliazzo to Lieutenant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
E Consider the conditional offer of employment to Jeremy Thiboutot for the position of IT Specialist/Analyst
To approve the conditional offer of employment to Jeremy Thiboutot for the position of Senior Clerk with Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his Page 3 of 11 Board of Selectmen May 22, 2024 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
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the conditional offer of employment to Jeremy Thiboutot for the position of Senior Clerk with Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his.” (Motion: Zorra)
A Public Hearing: Consider the transfer of an All Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License from
To open the public hearing at 6:35
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:35, it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Murilo Silva Jr. was present to speak on behalf of Murilo Silva Sr. (also present). Mr. Silva is looking to transfer the previously held all-alcohol liquor license from "The Luxury Box" to "Macaw Country Club." Nobody was present to speak in favor or opposition to the applicant. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:37
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:37; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To approve the transfer of an All Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License from Luxury Box, Inc., d/b/a The Luxury Box, to Macaw Country Club Inc., located at 350 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Murilo Souza Silva, Manager
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the transfer of an All Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License from Luxury Box, Inc., d/b/a The Luxury Box, to Macaw Country Club Inc., located at 350 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Murilo Souza Silva, Manager; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
B Public Hearing: Consider the request for a new Wine and Malt On-Premises Liquor License for A&R Family Entertainment., d/b/a, Smash N Splash, to be located at 1275 Fall River
To open the public hearing at 6:38
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:38, it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Elvis Azcona was present to answer questions and explain the request. Nobody was present to speak in favor or opposition of the applicant. M. Healy noted that he did not see a TIPS certification in the packet. Mr. Azcona stated that he has not yet received this, as he was waiting to gain approval for the liquor license first. He explained that they will only.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:46
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:46, it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To approve the request for a new Wine and Malt On-Premises Liquor License for A&R Family Entertainment., d/b/a, Smash N Splash, to be located at 1275 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Elvis Azcona, Manager with conditional approval upon receiving the TIPS certification
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request for a new Wine and Malt On-Premises Liquor License for A&R Family Entertainment., d/b/a, Smash N Splash, to be located at 1275 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Elvis Azcona, Manager with conditional approval upon receiving the TIPS certification; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for a "one-day special event permit" for CC Leisure, LLC to hold Big Bounce America, a family-focused inflatable event at the Seekonk Speedway,
To approve the request for a "one-day special event permit" for CC Leisure, LLC to hold Big Bounce America, a family-focused inflatable event at the Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk to be held on Saturday, June 22-June 23, 2024 and June 28 – June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request for a "one-day special event permit" for CC Leisure, LLC to hold Big Bounce America, a family-focused inflatable event at the Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk to be held on Saturday, June 22-June 23, 2024 and June 28 – June 30, 2024; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Zorra)
D Consider the approval of the 2024 Seekonk Speedway Rules and Regulations
To approve the 2024 Seekonk Speedway Rules and Regulations
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the 2024 Seekonk Speedway Rules and Regulations; it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan)
E Consider the re-appointment of Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
To approve the re-appointment of Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
F Consider the re-appointment of Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To approve the re-appointment of Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
G Consider the appointment of James Halpin as alternate to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To approve the appointment of James Halpin as alternate to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the appointment of James Halpin as alternate to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
H Consider the appointment of a Board of Selectmen member to the Bristol County Advisory Board
To keep Ms. Pozzi as the Select Board Representative to the Bristol County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to keep Ms. Pozzi as the Select Board Representative to the Bristol County Advisory Board; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
I Consider the appointment of Shawn Cadime as the Board of Selectmen representative for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
To appoint Mr. Cadime as the Board of Selectmen representative for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint Mr. Cadime as the Board of Selectmen representative for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD); it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
L Consider rescinding the designation of Seekonk Cable Access as the cable access provider for the Town
To rescind the designation of Seekonk Cable Access as the cable access provider for the Town
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: PozziAbstained: HealyThe minutes give the count as 3–2, but the roll call lists Healy as abstaining; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to rescind the designation of Seekonk Cable Access as the cable access provider for the Town; it was seconded by M. Hines, and it was approved. Vote: 3-2 in favor M. Hines, C. Zorra, J. Sullivan – Aye; P. Pozzi – Nay; M. Healy – Abstai.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
M Consider the resignation of Abigael LaFleur from the position of Full Time Communications Dispatcher
To accept the resignation of Abigael LaFleur from the position of Full Time Communications Dispatcher
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation of Abigael LaFleur from the position of Full Time Communications Dispatcher; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
N Consider approving open session minutes from April 24, 2024
To approve the open session minutes from April 24, 2024 with the addition of the vote in the second open session at 8: 16 p.m. to approve the Fire Chief's contract from April 10, 2024 to April 10, 2027
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the open session minutes from April 24, 2024 with the addition of the vote in the second open session at 8: 16 p.m. to approve the Fire Chief's contract from April 10, 2024 to April 10, 2027; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
M Hines attended the High School's band concert and commended the students and Band director for their hard work. She also attended the graduation of the Career/Recruit Firefighter Class 320 at
To adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval. A) To 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. B) To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Deputy Fire Chief, 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. C) Consider approving the executive meeting minutes of April 24, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval. A) To 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. B) To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Deputy Fire Chief, 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. C) Consider approving the executive meeting minutes of April 24, 2024; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye C. Zorr.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To enter into open session at 8:19
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to enter into open session at 8:19; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To approve Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) memorandum of agreement between Town of Seekonk and IAFF Local 1931
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) memorandum of agreement between Town of Seekonk and IAFF Local 1931; it was seconded by P. Pozzi; and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye P. Pozz.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To adjourn open session at 8:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to adjourn open session at 8:20 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Justin Sullivan-Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa Items Distributed at the May 22, 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting • Commendation for Officer Christian Ortiz and Officer Scott Dumond • Memorandum requesting the promotion of Firefighters.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
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