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October 30, 2024
20 recorded votes, 4 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 to Patrick Dunn for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic
To indefinitely postpone the Conditional Offer of Employment to Patrick Dunn for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to indefinitely postpone the Conditional Offer of Employment to Patrick Dunn for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Absent: C. Zorra 9. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Bryan Farry for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Farry was present at the meeting.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
Consider accepting the donation of three Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from Zoll
To accept the donation of three Automated External Defibrillators from Zoll
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the donation of three Automated External Defibrillators from Zoll. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor The Board thanked Lt. Goodwin and the Zoll Medical representatives for the generous donation. 12. Consider the acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $4,600 Fire Chief Shaun Whalen was present to speak. He asked the Board's permission to submit for the EMPG Grant for this current year. The Grant was submitted and the.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
Consider the acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $4,600
To accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $4,600
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $4,600. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 13. Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant ACO Andrea Russo was unable to be present this evening. M. Hines read the Animal Control Officer's Warrant into record. (See attachment). M. Hines stated that the Warrant lists a total of 24 dogs assisted and 70 cats assisted from April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. There was a total of 35 tick.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant as presented
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant as presented. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Antonio Pimental was present to speak. Mr. Pimental previously expressed concerns, at the October 16, 2024, BOS meeting, about a tree stump in his yard which came down in a storm. M. Hines explained that the Superintendent of the DPW David Cabral, had been out to Mr. Pimental's property and measurements were done. Town Administrator Shawn C.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
A Public Hearing: Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadways "Palmer River
At 6:31pm to open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion at 6:31pm to open the Public Hearing. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
At 6:51pm to continue this Public Hearing to November 13, 2024, at 6pm, at Town Hall
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion at 6:51pm to continue this Public Hearing to November 13, 2024, at 6pm, at Town Hall. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Hines explained that the Public Hearing will remain open until November 13, 2024. Hopefully, all of the issues will be resolved by that time.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
B Public Hearing: Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadways "Rose Ann
At 6:52pm to open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“C.Zorra made a motion at 6:52pm to open the Public Hearing. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Kristen Mastropietro was present to speak. DPW Superintendent David Cabral was present to speak. He addressed the issue with the tack on the roads, which had been overapplied and was tracking down onto Lincoln Street. The tracking onto Lincoln Street issue has subsided. The levels on Lincoln Street were not that significant and have since dried out and are no.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
J Sullivan reiterated that the unraveling of the road is the main concern. Aside from that, everything else seems to be in order. Have to see what happens over the winter but this
To end the Public Hearing at 7:20pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to end the Public Hearing at 7:20pm. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To continue the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadways "Rose Ann Court" within the Farmland Estates Subdivision until the first BOS Meeting in April, 2025
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, SullivanNo: Zorra
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to continue the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadways "Rose Ann Court" within the Farmland Estates Subdivision until the first BOS Meeting in April, 2025. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor C.Zorra - Na.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sullivan)
C Public Hearing: Consideration of the request for a "one-day special event permit" to hold a "Memorial
To open the Public Hearing at 7:22pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 7:22pm. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Neil Nadeau from Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe was present to speak. Carl Pelletier from the Grist Mill was present to speak. Mr. Nadeau stated that this would be an event open to the community. They will be doing a tree lighting, caroling, decorating memorial trees, and other festivities. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
At 7:26pm to close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion at 7:26pm to close the Public Hearing. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To approve the "one-day special event permit" to hold a "Memorial Tree Lighting Event", at Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe, 380 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, and Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA on November 30, 2024 from 5pm – 8pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the "one-day special event permit" to hold a "Memorial Tree Lighting Event", at Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe, 380 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, and Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA on November 30, 2024 from 5pm – 8pm. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
D Consider opening the Fall Town Meeting Warrant to include the request to layout the roadway Rose Ann Court within the Farmland
To indefinitely postpone opening the Fall Town Meeting Warrant to include the request to layout the roadway Rose Ann Court within the Farmland Estates Subdivision
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, SullivanNo: Zorra
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to indefinitely postpone opening the Fall Town Meeting Warrant to include the request to layout the roadway Rose Ann Court within the Farmland Estates Subdivision. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor C.Zorra - Na.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
F Discussion of the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for FY 25
To continue the discussion of the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives for FY 25, and discussion of the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for FY 25 to the next meeting on November 13, 2024
From the minutes
“C.Zorra made a motion to continue the discussion of the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives for FY 25, and discussion of the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for FY 25 to the next meeting on November 13, 2024. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
M Hines addressed a letter the Board had received from a Seekonk resident. The resident is concerned about research he has done regarding stop signs. He expressed that the signs
To insert two stop signs on Lincoln Street, one on Southbound side and one on the Northbound side, at Elm Street, to create an all-way stop, using light-up stop signs to forewarn drivers of the new stops
From the minutes
“J.Sullivan made a motion to insert two stop signs on Lincoln Street, one on Southbound side and one on the Northbound side, at Elm Street, to create an all-way stop, using light-up stop signs to forewarn drivers of the new stops. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
M Hines advised anyone wondering what will go on at the Town Meeting, that on the website, two
To adjourn open session at 8:11pm, to go into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, A. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, 2121(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Isabella v. Town of Seekonk et al, US District Court No. 1:23-cv-10127-DJC) B. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Police Department 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. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Town Administrator per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would
From the minutes
“J.Sullivan made a Motion to adjourn open session at 8:11pm, to go into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, A. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, 2121(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Isabella v. Town of Seekonk et al, US District Court No. 1:23-cv-10127-DJC) B. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Police Department 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. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Town Administrator 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. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye P. Pozz.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
C To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Town Administrator per MGL c 30A §
To enter in open session at 9:02pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to enter in open session at 9:02pm; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye J.Sulliva.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
To approve the contract for the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Police Department
From the minutes
“J.Sullivan made a motion to approve the contract for the Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Police Department. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To approve the contract for the Town Administrator
Yes: Healy, Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“J.Sullivan made a motion to approve the contract for the Town Administrator. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 in favor Pam Pozzi- Nay; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy–Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye J.Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To adjourn open session at 9:03pm
From the minutes
“J.Sullivan made a motion to adjourn open session at 9:03pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Sandra A. Smith ITEMS DISTRIBUTED AT THE OCTOBER 30, 2024 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING Bio letter from Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo regarding Ashley Lawrence. Memo from Assessor Lydia Cordeir.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
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