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October 16, 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
Consider the conditional offer of employment for Nicholas Clark to the position of Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works
To approve the conditional offer of employment to Nicholas Clark for the position Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as predetermined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, obtainment of a Class B, CDL within one year from date of hire, and completion of all pre- employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the conditional offer of employment to Nicholas Clark for the position Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as predetermined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, obtainment of a Class B, CDL within one year from date of hire, and completion of all pre- employment paperwork; it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Consider of the appointment of Matthew Pezzullo to the Veterans' Council TA Cadime introduced Matthew Pezzulo. Mr. Cadime stated that Mr. Pezzullo had experience and good reasons for wanting to join the Veteran's Council. TA Cadime recommended the appointment of Matthew Pezzullo to the Veteran's Council. C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra)
Consider of the appointment of Matthew Pezzullo to the Veterans' Council
To appointment Matthew Pezzullo to the Veteran's Council
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appointment Matthew Pezzullo to the Veteran's Council. It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – No one was present to speak. GENERAL BUSINES.” (Motion: Zorra)
A Public Hearing: Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadways "Palmer River
To open the Public Hearing at 6:08pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:08pm. It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Hine.” (Motion: Sullivan)
To continue the Public Hearing to October 30th, 2024 at the Senior Center
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to October 30th, 2024 at the Senior Center. It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozz.” (Motion: Hines)
To close the Public Hearing at 6:08pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 6:08pm. It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Pozzi)
B Public Hearing: Consider the request for the renewal of an Earth Import Permit from Lynch Corp.,
To open the Public Hearing at 6:09pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:09pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Jonathan Cardosi, co-general counsel on behalf of Lynch Corp., was present to speak. M. Hines inquired if there was anyone present to speak in favor of, or against, the Earth Import renewal. There was no one wanting to speak. J. Cardosi explained that Lynch Corp. owns an asphalt production facility on Taunton Avenue. Part of its operation involves importing b.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To close the Public Hearing at 6:12pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 6:12pm. It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Sullivan)
To renew the Earth Import Permit for Lynch Corp., located at 0 Taunton Avenue, Plat 12, Lots 500, 502 and 422
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to renew the Earth Import Permit for Lynch Corp., located at 0 Taunton Avenue, Plat 12, Lots 500, 502 and 422. It was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra)
C Public Hearing: To consider whether the Town will exercise the Town's right of first refusal pursuant to
To open the Public Hearing at 6:13pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:13pm. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Paul Coutu of 112 Donald Lewis Drive, Seekonk was present to speak in favor of the Town. Mr. Coutu stated that he has been involved with some neighbors in opposing the Firefly Development. Some of the neighbors have had issues with water drainage and others are concerned about the traffic. They are worried about the impact of more development on Fall River Av.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
To close the Public Hearing at 6:16pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 6:16pm. It was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Pozzi)
To exercise the Town's right of first refusal pursuant to G.L. c. 61B, §9 to purchase parcels of land in Seekonk, located at AP 14, Lots 78, 100 & 101
Yes: Hines, Pozzi, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Healy
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to exercise the Town's right of first refusal pursuant to G.L. c. 61B, §9 to purchase parcels of land in Seekonk, located at AP 14, Lots 78, 100 & 101. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor (M. Healy – Nay) M. Heal.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Exercise
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Exercise. It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. JOINT MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING COMMITTEE: Project budget and schedule update The DPW Building Committee does not have a quorum. However, the members were present to give the update presentation.” (Motion: Healy)
E Consider the approval to use $57,948.65 of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for consoles at Communications
To approve the use of $57,948.65 of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for consoles at Communications
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the use of $57,948.65 of Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for consoles at Communications. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
F Consider the amendment to Section 6.6 Multifamily Development Overlay District of the Zoning Bylaws and Zoning map and forward to the Planning Board for a public
To amend Section 6.6 Multifamily Development Overlay District of the Zoning Bylaws and Zoning map and forward to the Planning Board for a public hearing for possible approval at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to amend Section 6.6 Multifamily Development Overlay District of the Zoning Bylaws and Zoning map and forward to the Planning Board for a public hearing for possible approval at Town Meeting. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor J. Aubin made an additional request that the MBTA Amendments be placed on the front end of the Warrant. Chairman Sullivan had sent an e-mail to that regard, and Mr. Aubin wanted to get that onto the record. C.Zorra inquired if that meant to be included at the beginning? J. Aubin confirmed, added at the beginning of the Warrant. M. Hines stated that this would.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
J Approval of the Warrant for Fall Town meeting
To approve the Warrant for the Fall Town Meeting as presented, with all changes
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the Warrant for the Fall Town Meeting as presented, with all changes. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
N Consider the approval of open session minutes from September 18, 2024 and October 2, 2024
To approve the open session minutes from September 18, 2024 as presented
From the minutes
“C.Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes from September 18, 2024 as presented. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor C.Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To approve the open session minutes from October 2, 2024 as presented
From the minutes
“C.Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes from October 2, 2024 as presented. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Paul Coutu, of Seekonk, was present to speak. He wanted to inquire about the Lot numbers, from the Public Hearing, regarding the Town's Right of First Refusal. Originally Lots 78, 96, 100 & 101 were listed on the meeting Agenda. He wondered why Lot 96 was now left out? M. Hines stated that the Board is applying the Right of First Refusal for Lo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
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