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March 12, 2025
11 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 accepting the list of donations for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account
To accept the donations for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account, as listed
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the donations for the Human Services Gift and Donation Account, as listed; 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. GENERAL BUSINESS A. JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Budget Discussions Consider authorizing the submission of a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority School Committee Chair, Meaghan Mahoney, was present at the meeting. Lisa Rizzo of the School Committee, was present to s.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
M Mahoney also wanted to mention a few other issues that are being discussed. The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at Seekonk High School has been designated
To , having convened in an Open Meeting, on March 12, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Seekonk, in accordance with its Charter Bylaws and Ordinance, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority, a Statement of Interest form, dated April, 2025, for the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, located at 650 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA, 02771, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. Priority 4: Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments which must be sustained, which is anticipated given completed and permitted residential construction projects. Priority 5: Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school f
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion, having convened in an Open Meeting, on March 12, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Seekonk, in accordance with its Charter Bylaws and Ordinance, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority, a Statement of Interest form, dated April, 2025, for the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, located at 650 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA, 02771, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. Priority 4: Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments which must be sustained, which is anticipated given completed and permitted residential construction projects. Priority 5: Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in the school facility, which would address the.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
F Discussion regarding Ambulance fee restructure
To support Fire Chief Whalen's suggestion to split the 1st and 3rd top rate fees for increases effective Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:38pm
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to support Fire Chief Whalen's suggestion to split the 1st and 3rd top rate fees for increases effective Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:38pm; It was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sullivan)
H Consider the acceptance of the Drainage/Access Easement Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane
To accept the Drainage/Access Easement Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Drainage/Access Easement Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
I Consider the acceptance of the Street Acceptance Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane
To accept the Street Acceptance Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Street Acceptance Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
J Consider the acceptance of Street Acceptance Deed for Airdrie Court
To accept the Street Acceptance Deed for Airdrie Court
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Street Acceptance Deed for Airdrie Court; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
K Accept the resignation of Nancy DaRocha from the Department of Public Works
To accept the resignation of Nancy DaRocha from the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation of Nancy DaRocha from the Department of Public Works; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
L Consider approving the open session minutes of December 4, 2024, December 18, 2024, & January 8, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of December 4, 2024 as presented
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of December 4, 2024 as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To accept the Open Session minutes of December 18, 2024 as presented
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of December 18, 2024 as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor Justin Sullivan -Abstained C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To accept the Open Session minutes of January 8, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of January 8, 2025 as presented; 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: TA Cadime wanted to thank the team, that assisted with the Standard & Poor's Bond Rating Review. Out of the last 15years, that TA Cadime has been involved, this was the smoothest that the review has ever gone. With the assistance of a UniBank Repre.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
E Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – The presentation was had this evening. Nothing else to report at this time.
To adjourn Open Session at 9:45pm, until the next Select Board Meeting on March 26, 2025, to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene in Open Session for potential contract approval A. To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (4) B. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (Map 31, lot 477; Map 32, lot 6; Map 32, lot 9; Map 32, Lot 10; Map 32, Lot 4) C. To conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town. Page 22 of 23 Board of Selectmen March 12, 2025 D.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 9:45pm, until the next Select Board Meeting on March 26, 2025, to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene in Open Session for potential contract approval A. To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (4) B. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (Map 31, lot 477; Map 32, lot 6; Map 32, lot 9; Map 32, Lot 10; Map 32, Lot 4) C. To conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Pozzi)
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