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December 18, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Pamela Pozzi, Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Justin Sullivan
Every vote, in order
Consider the conditional offer of employment for Michael Antunes for the position of Building Inspector
That the Board appoint Michael Antunes to the position of Conditional Building Inspector subject to and conditioned upon successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre- employment paperwork.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion that the Board appoint Michael Antunes to the position of Conditional Building Inspector subject to and conditioned upon successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, and completion of all pre- employment paperwork.; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor 2. Consider the conditional offer of employment for Glorymar Hernandez Cruz for the position of Full-Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher Glorymar Hernandez Cruz was present at the meeting. Director of Communications, Donna Wunschel was present to speak about Glorymar Hernandez Cruz. Glorymar has worked in a fast-paced environment, for Westcomm R.” (Motion: Zorra)
Consider the conditional offer of employment for Glorymar Hernandez Cruz for the position of Full-Time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Glorymar Hernandez Cruz to the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, completion of all pre- employment paperwork, and successful completion of all required certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Glorymar Hernandez Cruz to the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher subject to and conditioned upon successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, completion of all pre- employment paperwork, and successful completion of all required certifications to be a 911 telecommunicator for the Town; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor 3. Consider the conditional offer of employment for Ashley Lawrence for the position of Assistant Animal Control Officer Ashley Lawrence was present at the meeting. Animal Control Officer, Andrea Russo was present to speak. Ashley was interviewed on October 10, 2024. The position was for a part-time Kennel Worker. At that time, Ashley had expressed her i.” (Motion: Zorra)
Consider accepting the donation of $2,500 from Sharon Fisk in memory of Steven Fisk
To accept the donation of $2,500 from Sharon Fisk in memory of Steven Fisk
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the donation of $2,500 from Sharon Fisk in memory of Steven Fisk; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Member of the Select Board thanked Mrs. Fisk for her donation. They, too, expressed their sympathies for the loss of Steven. 5. Consider accepting various donations for the Animal Shelter Animal Control Officer, Andrea Russo was present to speak. She talked about the donations received by the Animal Shelter, from September 13, 2024 to December 13, 2024. In ad.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
Consider accepting various donations for the Animal Shelter
To accept the various donations to the Animal Shelter in the total amount of $938.75:
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the various donations to the Animal Shelter in the total amount of $938.75: It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor 6. Consider accepting the Massachusetts Education & Government Association (MEGA) Work Safety Grant in the amount of $3,366 to help fund the purchase of specialized hearing protection Grant Coordinator, Tracy Jamieson, was present to speak. Department of Public Works Assistant Superintendent, James Halpin was present to speak. Ms. Jamieson explained that she.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
A License Hearing: Consider the request from A&R Family Entertainment d/b/a Smash N Splash for 11
To accept the request from A&R Family Entertainment d/b/a Smash N Splash for 11 Coin-operated machines at 1275 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the request from A&R Family Entertainment d/b/a Smash N Splash for 11 Coin-operated machines at 1275 Fall River Avenue; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
B Consider the request for an extension of time for Cannaverse's Host Community Agreement
To approve an extension of six-months of time for Cannaverse's Host Community Agreement which will expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve an extension of six-months of time for Cannaverse's Host Community Agreement which will expire on June 30, 2025; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor C. 2025 LICENSE RENEWAL HEARING – approval conditioned upon compliance with all Town Bylaws, See attached list of renewal applications' business names and addresses; M. Hines explained that the Town is now using an online portal for its License renewals. They will be phasing out the paper applications. Next year, all applications will be completed throug.” (Motion: Healy)
Common Victualler
To approve the renewal of the annal licenses listed with the stipulation that they are in compliance with all State and Town Bylaws, and Building and Fire Codes
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the renewal of the annal licenses listed with the stipulation that they are in compliance with all State and Town Bylaws, and Building and Fire Codes. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
E Consider the approval of the TV9 contract
To approve the TV9 contract as presented
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the TV9 contract as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
F Consider designating TV9 as our Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider
That the Board designate TV9 as the Town's Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion that the Board designate TV9 as the Town's Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Healy wanted to thank everyone involved in these negotiations. COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Mr. Gary Sagar, Seekonk resident, was present to speak. He wanted to discuss a Bylaw, previously enacted when he was on the Select Board. It was one of the first large projects that TA Cadime worked on, upon his arrival. It was to have one, permanent, Building Committee for a.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
M Hines received a certified letter from National Grid. It is a copy of an Environmental Monitor
To adjourn open session at 7:05pm, to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval, Page 11 of 11 Board of Selectmen December 18, 2024 A. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Superintendent of Public Works 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
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a Motion to adjourn open session at 7:05pm, to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract approval.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
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