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June 5, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 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
A Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Sandra Smith for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Select Board/Town Administrator's Office
To the Conditional Offer of Employment for Sandra Smith for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Select Board/Town Administrator's Office 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
“C. Zorra made a motion to the Conditional Offer of Employment for Sandra Smith for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Select Board/Town Administrator's Office 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 M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Community Speaks – No one was present to speak.” (Motion: Zorra)
M Hines assured that, because it is an egress and a roadway, it has to be clear for patrons and emergency vehicles; Teamworks should not be affected by any of this.
To approve the request for a One-day Special Event Permit for Rockwell Amusement & Promotions, Inc., to conduct a carnival in the parking lot at 1300 Fall River Avenue, June 13-16, 2024
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the request for a One-day Special Event Permit for Rockwell Amusement & Promotions, Inc., to conduct a carnival in the parking lot at 1300 Fall River Avenue, June 13-16, 2024; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
M Healy recalled that Ms. Belteton came for the alteration of premises for outdoor seating last year; he is okay with the proposed site plan and has no problems granting permission without a
To approve the request for an alteration of premises for Los Cantaritos Inc., d/b/a Plaza Mexico Cocina Mexicana & Cantina, 821 Fall River Avenue, to place approximately 5 tables outside the front of the building for outdoor seating and dining
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the request for an alteration of premises for Los Cantaritos Inc., d/b/a Plaza Mexico Cocina Mexicana & Cantina, 821 Fall River Avenue, to place approximately 5 tables outside the front of the building for outdoor seating and dining; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for an annual Mobile Food Cart Permit for A+ Kettle
To approve the request for an annual Mobile Food Cart Permit for A+ Kettle Corn to sell popcorn at events, Robert Arruda owner
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the request for an annual Mobile Food Cart Permit for A+ Kettle Corn to sell popcorn at events, Robert Arruda owner; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
D Consider the acceptance of Airdrie Court and forward to the Planning Board for a
To forward the acceptance Airdrie Court to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to forward the acceptance Airdrie Court to the Planning Board; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
E Consider accepting the donation of $2,500 from the McLaughlin Family for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Police Department
To accept the donation of $2,500 from the McLaughlin Family for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Police Department
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the donation of $2,500 from the McLaughlin Family for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Police Department; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
F Consider accepting the donation of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) bags, helmets, gloves, goggles and gear to the newly formed Seekonk CERT Team from the
To accept the donation of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) bags, helmets, gloves, goggles and gear to the newly formed Seekonk CERT Team from the Mansfield Emergency Management Agency
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the donation of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) bags, helmets, gloves, goggles and gear to the newly formed Seekonk CERT Team from the Mansfield Emergency Management Agency; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
G Consider applying for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency FFY2023 Citizen Corp Program/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant
To approve the submission of the the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency FFY2023 Citizen Corp Program/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the submission of the the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency FFY2023 Citizen Corp Program/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
H Consider authorizing the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Clough, Harbour & Associates, LLP (CHA) for the Medeiros Farm Master Plan Bid
To approve the contract with Clough, Harbour & Associates, LLP (CHA) for the Medeiros Farm Master Plan Bid
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the contract with Clough, Harbour & Associates, LLP (CHA) for the Medeiros Farm Master Plan Bid; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
L Follow-up Discussion of Spring Town Meeting Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Multifamily Zoning and Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic
To allow the Town Administrator to sign any and all necessary paperwork for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Technical Assistance scope of work program grant
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to sign any and all necessary paperwork for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Technical Assistance scope of work program grant; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
M Consider the approval of the Deputy Fire Chief's contract
To accept the Deputy Fire Chief's contract
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Deputy Fire Chief's contract; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
N Consider the approval of the May 8, 2024 open session minutes
To approve the May 8, 2024 open session minutes with an amendment under item B to include a date of June 8, 2024
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the May 8, 2024 open session minutes with an amendment under item B to include a date of June 8, 2024; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
O Consider the approval of the May 22, 2024 open session minutes
To approve the May 22, 2024 open session minutes
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the May 22, 2024 open session minutes; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Department of Public Works Building Committee – The committee is working with the OPM and architect as they go through construction documents; they are still trying to reduce costs either through space reduction or other means. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Accounts Pa.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
C Zorra attended the Seekonk High School graduation and commended the seniors for their hard work.
At 7:22 to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval. A) To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation pursuant to 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 the chairman so declares , with respect to : Country Brook Estates, Madison Estates, Ursula's Way, Stallard Estates, Hart's Court, Curt St Extension, Pine Hill Estates, Jacob Hill Estates, Caleb Estates, Holland Woods, Three Ledges, Brigham Farms II, Greenwood Farm, and Orchard Estates. 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). C) Consider accepting the Executive Se
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion at 7:22 to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval. A) To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation pursuant to 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 the chairman so declares , with respect to : Country Brook Estates, Madison Estates, Ursula's Way, Stallard Estates, Hart's Court, Curt St Extension, Pine Hill Estates, Jacob Hill Estates, Caleb Estates, Holland Woods, Three Ledges, Brigham Farms II, Greenwood Farm, and Orchard Estates. 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). C) Consider accepting the Executive Session Meeting minutes of April 10, 2024. D) Consider accepting the Executive Session Meeting minutes of May 22, 2024. E) To act under authority of the Open Meeting Law, General Laws Chapter 30A § 22(f) and § 22(g), and review and approve the executive session minutes of April 10, 2024.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
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