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November 13, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 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
A Consider the appointment of Jason Roia as alternate Electrical Inspector
To appoint Jason Roia to the position of alternate Electrical Inspector subject to and conditioned upon a successful CORI check and completion of all pre- employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Jason Roia to the position of alternate Electrical Inspector subject to and conditioned upon a successful CORI check and completion of all pre- employment paperwork. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
B Consider accepting the donation in the amount of $300 from Harbor Freight for the Fire Department
To accept the donation in the amount of $300 from Harbor Freight for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the donation in the amount of $300 from Harbor Freight for the Fire Department. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Fire Chief Shaun Whalen took the opportunity to remind everyone that we are currently in a very dangerous season for wild fires. Chief Whalen has imposed a Town-wide ban on open flames. He reminds everyone to use flames with caution, over the next few weeks, until there is a break in the weather. COMMUNITY SPEAKS – No One was present to speak. GENERAL BUSINES.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
A License Hearing: Consider the request for a change of manager for Motorsports Nation, located at 3-5 Progress Street, Scott Anthony to be manager
To approve the request for a change of manager for Motorsports Nation, located at 3-5 Progress Street, Scott Anthony to be manager
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request for a change of manager for Motorsports Nation, located at 3-5 Progress Street, Scott Anthony to be manager. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
B License Hearing: Consider the request for a Change of Manager and Officers/Directors for the American Legion, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA,
To approve the Change of Manager and Officer/Directors for the American Legion, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Michael Armington to be manager
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Change of Manager and Officer/Directors for the American Legion, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Michael Armington to be manager. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
C Public Hearing: Consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision in
At 6:08pm to open the Public Hearing to consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description (continued from October 30, 2024)
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion at 6:08pm to open the Public Hearing to consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description (continued from October 30, 2024). It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor No One was present to speak. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
At 6:09pm to close the Public Hearing to consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description (continued from October 30, 2024)
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion at 6:09pm to close the Public Hearing to consider the proposal and adoption of an order to layout the roadway "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description (continued from October 30, 2024). It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Heal.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
To indefinitely postpone the layout of "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to indefinitely postpone the layout of "Palmer River Road" within the Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor D. Tax Classification Hearing Assessor Lydia Cordeiro was present to speak. Nelson Almeida, of the Board of Assessors, was present to speak. Assessor Cordeiro explained that the Classification Act requires municipalities to classify real property into one of four classes according to use: residential, open space, commercial, and industrial. The purpose of thi.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
J Sullivan informed that today's Hearing is done so that the tax classifications can be submitted to the Department of Revenue for approval. After approval the Assessors are
To approve the Tax Shift at 1.75, with a Residential Factor of 82.157008, Residential Tax Rate of $12.35, Commercial/ Industrial Tax Rate of $26.35, Personal Property Tax Rate of $26.31, and 10% Small Commercial Exemption
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the Tax Shift at 1.75, with a Residential Factor of 82.157008, Residential Tax Rate of $12.35, Commercial/ Industrial Tax Rate of $26.35, Personal Property Tax Rate of $26.31, and 10% Small Commercial Exemption. It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
F Winter operations update from the Department of Public Works
To increase the incentive bonus for snow removal vendors, from $500 per hired vehicle, to $1000 per hired vehicle, for the first (10) vehicles and back-applied to the (1) vendor who has already submitted their application, and to extend the submission deadline through December 13, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to increase the incentive bonus for snow removal vendors, from $500 per hired vehicle, to $1000 per hired vehicle, for the first (10) vehicles and back-applied to the (1) vendor who has already submitted their application, and to extend the submission deadline through December 13, 2024. It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Hines requests that Superintendent Cabral provide an update on this matter after December 13, 2024, to see how it worked out. G. Sign the Warrant for the Special Town Election on November 25, 2024 M. Hines read the Warrant for the Special Town Election on November 25, 2024 and the Binding Ballot Question, which read, Shall the Town of Seekonk be allow.” (Motion: Sullivan)
G Sign the Warrant for the Special Town Election on November 25, 2024
To sign the Warrant for the Special Town Election on November 25, 2024
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to sign the Warrant for the Special Town Election on November 25, 2024. It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra)
H Consider the approval of open session minutes from October 16, 2024
To approve the open session minutes from October 16, 2024, as submitted
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes from October 16, 2024, as submitted. It was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra)
M Hines: Would like to thank, Mr. LaFlame, the Seekonk Veteran's Service Officer. Monday,
To adjourn open session at 7:32pm, until the next Board meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, to go into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, A. 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 B. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Finance Director 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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(3) regarding Town of Seekonk by and through its Board of Selectmen v. Seekonk Cable Access Inc. as discussion in open session will
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a Motion to adjourn open session at 7:32pm, until the next Board meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, to go into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, A. 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 B. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Finance Director 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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(3) regarding Town of Seekonk by and through its Board of Selectmen v. Seekonk Cable Access Inc. as discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position and the chair so declares D. Consider the approval of executive session minutes from October 16, 2024 It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it w.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
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