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September 18, 2024
17 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
S Cadime's recommendation was as stated by Chief Enos.
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Adam Conceicao 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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 Adam Conceicao 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Braedon Hernandez for the position of Police Officer
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Braedon Hernandez 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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 Braedon Hernandez 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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: 5-0 all in favor 3. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Joshua Gaucher-Torres for the position of Police Officer Chief Enos introduced Joshua Gaucher-Torres of B.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Joshua Gaucher-Torres for the position of Police Officer
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Joshua Gaucher-Torres 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, MPTC Page 3 of 17 Board of Selectmen September 18, 2024 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 Joshua Gaucher-Torres 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, MPTC.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Benjamin Fortes for the position of Police Officer
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Benjamin Fortes 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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 Benjamin Fortes 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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: 5-0 all in favor 5. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Liam Larkin for the position of Special Police Officer Chief Enos introduced Liam Larkin. Liam is from Rayn.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Liam Larkin for the position of Special Police Officer
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Liam Larkin 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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 Liam Larkin 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; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, 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: 5-0 all in favor 6. Consider the appointment of David McGovern to the position of Traffic Constable for the Police Department Chief Enos introduced David McGovern. Firefighter Dav.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the appointment of David McGovern to the position of Traffic Constable for the Police Department
To approve the appointment of David McGovern to the position of Traffic Constable for the Police Department
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the appointment of David McGovern to the position of Traffic Constable for the Police Department; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 7. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to John Ferguson for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer DPW Superintendent David Cabral was present to summarize the interview process. John Ferguson is a Seekonk, MA resident. Although he does not currently have a CDL License, he is aware that he must obtain one within one year of employment, as outlined in t.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the Appointment of Nolan Bernier as Conservation Agent
To appoint Nolan Bernier as Conservation Agent
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Nolan Bernier as Conservation Agent; it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 10. Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $100 from Pat Libby for Human Services J. Sullivan moved to accept the donation in the amount of $100 from Pat Libby for Human Services; it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor The Board Members expressed their thanks for the donation. 11. Consider accepting.” (Motion: Zorra)
A Public Hearing: Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadways "Stone Ridge Drive
To open the public hearing at 6:23pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:23pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Hines asked if there was anyone to speak for the proposal? Janet Bausch was present to speak. Janet is the developer. She stated that all of the suggested repairs have been completed. Everything has been presented to the Planning Board. There have been no new problems, and drainage has been improved due to drainage ponds. She believes that is all they had.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:36pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:36pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozzi inquired if the wording in the conditions document means that the conditions have not been brought to conformance? J. Aubin stated that these were standard conditions, put there to ensure that if a detention basin needs to be moved or cleaned out, it will be done before the transfer. It helps to cover who will do the work, when a development does not.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To adopt an order to layout the roadways "Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane" in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to adopt an order to layout the roadways "Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane" in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description. It was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
B Consider the request to layout the roadways known as Palmer River Road within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To forward the roadways known as Palmer River Road within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision to the Planning Board for a recommendation
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to forward the roadways known as Palmer River Road within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision to the Planning Board for a recommendation. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for a place of public amusement license for Fear Town Productions,
To approve the place of public amusement license for Fear Town Productions LLC to operate Fear Town Haunted House at the Seekonk Speedway, 1710 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the place of public amusement license for Fear Town Productions LLC to operate Fear Town Haunted House at the Seekonk Speedway, 1710 Fall River Avenue. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING BOARD to consider the appointment of candidate Michael Bingham to the Planning Board David Roderic.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
E Consider the Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for the Department of Public Works Building Project
For the wording of the debt exclusion as presented and to set the election date for November 25, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion for the wording of the debt exclusion as presented and to set the election date for November 25, 2024. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
F Discuss changing the "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"
To have the changing of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board written up as an Article for Warrant for November 18, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to have the changing of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board written up as an Article for Warrant for November 18, 2024. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Michael Healy–Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Justin Sullivan–Aye; Chris Zorra–Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. Town Administrator's review M. Hines reminded everyone that the Town Administrator's review is done yearly. It is an evaluation. The Town Administrator is evaluated on Board Support and Relations, Financial Management, Personnel Management, Organizational Leadership.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
H Consider the approval of Open Session minutes of August 7, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of August 7, 2024 as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of August 7, 2024 as submitted. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
I Consider the approval of Open Session minutes of August 21, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of August 21, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 3–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of August 21, 2024. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor – C. Zorra abstained and J. Sullivan abstaine.” (Motion: Hines, second: Healy)
J Consider the approval of Open Session minutes of September 4, 2024
To approve the Open Session minutes of September 4, 2024 as presented
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of September 4, 2024 as presented. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor OTHER BUSINESS -Nothing to discuss. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
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