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December 4, 2024
23 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
To enter into Executive Session at 6:02pm to reconvene in Open Session 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
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:02pm to reconvene in Open Session 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; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and 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 M. Hines informed the attendees that, although this is not the usual process, there is a matter which needs to be discussed right away. She explained that the Board would be exiting the room, to discuss the Confidential Executive Session matter, and retu.” (Motion: Sullivan)
M Hines informed the attendees that, although this is not the usual process, there is a matter which
To enter back into Open Session at 6:18pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter back into Open Session at 6:18pm; It was seconded by P. Pozzi 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 PRIORITY MATTERS 1. Consider the appointment of Jeff Mello as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.” (Motion: Sullivan)
Consider the appointment of Jeff Mello as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
To appoint Jeff Mello as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to appoint Jeff Mello as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Nadia Hunt for the position of Police Officer Deputy Chief Gerard LaFleur was present to speak about Nadia Hunt. Ms. Hunt is a resident of Attleboro, MA. She holds an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, and is currently employed as a Veterinary Technician. Ms. Hunt performed very well in her intervi.” (Motion: Sullivan)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Nadia Hunt for the position of Police Officer
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Nadia Hunt to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon her 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 Nadia Hunt to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon her 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 J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Consider accepting the donation of $73 from Stop and Shop from the Bloomin' 4 Good program for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account M. Heal.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Consider accepting the donation of $73 from Stop and Shop from the Bloomin' 4 Good program for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account
To accept the donation of $73 from Stop and Shop from the Bloomin' 4 Good program for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the donation of $73 from Stop and Shop from the Bloomin' 4 Good program for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account; It was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy)
Consider the donations of personal vehicles from Walter Horton and Lt. Adam Clement for the purpose of extrication training
To approve the donations of personal vehicles from Walter Horton and Lt. Adam Clement for the purpose of extrication training
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the donations of personal vehicles from Walter Horton and Lt. Adam Clement for the purpose of extrication training. It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Members of the Board thanked Mr. Horton for his donation. 5. Consider the acceptance of the Last Call Foundation Grant in the amount of $7,500 to be used for the purchase of two pairs of "The Defender Brief" for 45 department members Fire Chief Shaun Whalen was present to speak. He explained the opportunity that the Fire Department has with this unique G.” (Motion: Sullivan)
Consider the acceptance of the Last Call Foundation Grant in the amount of $7,500 to be used for the purchase of two pairs of "The Defender Brief" for 45 department members
To accept the Last Call Foundation Grant in the amount of $7500 to be used for the purchase of two pairs of the Defender Brief for 45 department members
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the Last Call Foundation Grant in the amount of $7500 to be used for the purchase of two pairs of the Defender Brief for 45 department members; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorra asked what the life expectancy is of the Defender Brief garment? How long before replacements would expect to be purchased? Chief Whalen responded that this would be through a Grant, not a requirement of the organization. This would be an adjunct article of clothing to try to help curb the cancer numbers. There would be no financial responsibili.” (Motion: Sullivan)
A License Hearing: Consider the request from National Entertainment Network to install one (1) Coin
To approve the request from National Entertainment Network to install one (1) Coin-operated machine at Orange Leaf, located at 1080 Fall River Avenue, Page 5 of 12 Board of Selectmen December 4, 2024 with a condition that they provide a Letter of Approval from the Store Manager
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request from National Entertainment Network to install one (1) Coin-operated machine at Orange Leaf, located at 1080 Fall River Avenue.” (Motion: Sullivan)
B License Hearing: Consider the request from National Entertainment Network to install one (1) Coin
To approve the request from National Entertainment Network to install one (1) Coin-operated machine at Price Rite, located at 140 Taunton Avenue, with a condition that they provide a Letter of Approval from the Store Manager
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the request from National Entertainment Network to install one (1) Coin-operated machine at Price Rite, located at 140 Taunton Avenue, with a condition that they provide a Letter of Approval from the Store Manager; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan)
Class I Motor Vehicles
To approve the Class I Motor Vehicle license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Class I Motor Vehicle license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. Class II Motor Vehicles C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Class II Motor Vehicles
To approve the Class II Motor Vehicle license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Class II Motor Vehicle license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Class III Motor Vehicles
To approve the Class III Motor Vehicle license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Class III Motor Vehicle license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Amusement Facilities – Place of Public Amusement C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Amusement Facilities – Place of Public Amusement
To approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Amusement Facilities-Place of Public Amusement license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Amusement Machines C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Amusement Machines
To approve the Amusement Machines license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Amusement Machines license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 6. Alcohol C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Alcohol
To approve the All-Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the All-Alcoholic Beverages On-Premise license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 7. Annual Mobile Food Cart C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Annual Mobile Food Cart
To approve the Annual Mobile Food Cart license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Annual Mobile Food Cart license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 8. Antiques & Second-Hand License C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Antiques & Second-Hand License
To approve the Antiques and Second-Hand license renewals
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Antiques and Second-Hand license renewals; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
G Consider the approval of the TV9 contract (discussion/votes to take place after Executive Session)
To postpone the consideration of approval of the TV9 Contract until December 18, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to postpone the consideration of approval of the TV9 Contract until December 18, 2024; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sullivan)
H Consider designating TV9 as our Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider (discussion/votes to take place after Executive Session)
To postpone consideration of designating TV9 as our Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider until December 18, 2024
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to postpone consideration of designating TV9 as our Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider until December 18, 2024; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – No one was present to speak. OTHER BUSINESS -Nothing to discuss. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Department of Public Works Building Committee – The Building Committee will be having a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 4:30pm. They will discuss the next phases of the project, or any recommendations to the Board. They will also.” (Motion: Sullivan)
M Hines: Would like to remind everyone that Human Services does give out meals and baskets, to
To adjourn open session at 7:17pm, to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, A. 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 B. 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 C. Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of International Paving Corp, et al v. Town of Seekonk, C.A. No. 1:23-cv-10881-PBS; if discussing the matter in open session will have a detriment
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a Motion to adjourn open session at 7:17pm, to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, A. 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 B. 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 C. Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of International Paving Corp, et al v. Town of Seekonk, C.A. No. 1:23-cv-10881-PBS; if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares. D. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, 2121(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
D 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
To enter into Open Session at 7:38pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to enter into Open Session at 7:38pm; It was seconded by J. Sullivan 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)
To approve the contract for the Finance Director beginning December 4, 2024 to April 3, 2028 as presented
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the contract for the Finance Director beginning December 4, 2024 to April 3, 2028 as presented; 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)
To end Open Session at 7:39pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to end Open Session at 7:39pm; It was seconded by J. Sullivan 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 DECEMBER 4, 2024 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING Letter from Human Services Director, Brittney Faria, regarding Stop & Shop – Bloomin 4 Good Program Donation.” (Motion: Pozzi)
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