MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Eric Kraus, Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, David Salvatore, Ann Ragosta
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Sign the Proclamation for Stephanie Mercandetti
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Proclamation for Stephanie Mercandetti, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Proclamation for Stephanie Mercandetti, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Support the recommendation of the Town Clerk to change precinct 7 by increasing RTM by 1 member and changing precinct 8 by decreasing RTM by 1 member
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to support the recommendation of the Town Clerk to change precinct 7 by increasing RTM by 1 member and changing precinct 8 by decreasing RTM by 1 member, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to support the recommendation of the Town Clerk to change precinct 7 by increasing RTM by 1 member and changing precinct 8 by decreasing RTM by 1 member, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, February 16, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, February 16, 2018 Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, February 16, 2018 Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, February 23, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, February 23, 2018 Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, February 23, 2018 Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, March 2, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, March 2, 2018 Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, March 2, 2018 Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
O approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, March 17, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie o approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, March 17, 2018 Seconded Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie o approve the one day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Knights of Columbus, March 17, 2018 Seconded Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve of Amendment to Contract 2017-14 for Solid Waste and Recycling Services with Russell Disposal, Inc
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve of Amendment to Contract 2017-14 for Solid Waste and Recycling Services with Russell Disposal, Inc. seconded by Mr. Kraus,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve of Amendment to Contract 2017-14 for Solid Waste and Recycling Services with Russell Disposal, Inc. seconded by Mr. Kraus, VOTED 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Kraus)
Approve the request to hold annual 5K road race on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10am from HESSCO
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold annual 5K road race on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10am from HESSCO, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold annual 5K road race on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10am from HESSCO, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassWorks contract with McMahon Associates for the Coney Street MassWorks Improvement Project
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassWorks contract with McMahon Associates for the Coney Street MassWorks Improvement Project. seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson explained this is to assist in the design of this project. We have not received the funds but McMahon is overseeing this project. Mr. Salvatore noted the total grant is 2.5 million. Mr. Johnson explained that if it is not enough money Siemens have to kick in money under Schedule C. Mr. Salvatore so the $350.000 kicks in if it exceeds 2.5 million. Ms. Walker we are not sure what exactly will happen as no design has been done, there could be a whole road widening. Ms. Ragosta raised the issue of traffic signals, on page 2 and 3 it talks about traffic study. So there is an additional traffic light going in. Ms. Walker stated there is one going in. Ms. Ragosta is concerned if it is needed great, but we should not just do it. Ms. Walker believes McMahon said it was warranted. It is need to let people in and out of both Siemens and other nearby streets.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MassWorks contract with McMahon Associates for the Coney Street MassWorks Improvement Project. seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson explained this is to assist in the design of this project. We have not received the funds but McMahon is overseeing this project. Mr. Salvatore noted the total grant is 2.5 million. Mr. Johnson explained that if it is not enough money Siemens have to kick in money under Schedule C. Mr. Salvatore so the $350.000 kicks in if it exceeds 2.5 million. Ms. Walker we are not sure what exactly will happen as no design has been done, there could be a whole road widening. Ms. Ragosta raised the issue of traffic signals, on page 2 and 3 it talks about traffic study. So there is an additional traffic light going in. Ms. Walker stated there is one going in. Ms. Ragosta is concerned if it is needed great, but we should not just do it. Ms. Walker believes McMahon said it was warranted. It is need to let people in and out of both Siemens and other nearby streets. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda 1.Gift Acceptance from Hollingsworth and Vose; Fire Gift account $1,000 (2-11) 2.Gift Acceptance from Hollingsworth and Vose; Police Safety…
MOTION MOVED by Mr. Salvatore to approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda 1.Gift Acceptance from Hollingsworth and Vose; Fire Gift account $1,000 (2-11) 2.Gift Acceptance from Hollingsworth and Vose; Police Safety account $1,000 (2-12) 3.A-Frame request from Junior League of Women Voters to announce Medium Event on February 23, 2018 (2-13) 4.A-Frame request from Norwood Evening Garden Club to announce Art in Bloom on April 7 & 8 (2-14) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION MOVED by Mr. Salvatore to approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda 1.Gift Acceptance from Hollingsworth and Vose; Fire Gift account $1,000 (2-11) 2.Gift Acceptance from Hollingsworth and Vose; Police Safety account $1,000 (2-12) 3.A-Frame request from Junior League of Women Voters to announce Medium Event on February 23, 2018 (2-13) 4.A-Frame request from Norwood Evening Garden Club to announce Art in Bloom on April 7 & 8 (2-14) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
MINUTES
Approve the minutes of January 9,2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of January 9,2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan (
Yes: Gallivan, Kraus, Mackenzie, SalvatoreAbstained: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of January 9,2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan ( VOTED 4-0-1 (Ms. Ragosta abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 7:55pm
MOTION Moved and seconded to adjourn at 7:55pm,
From the minutes
“MOTION Moved and seconded to adjourn at 7:55pm, VOTED 5-0-0.”
From the Walpole Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ own campaign Facebook pages (Allyson Hamilton, Glenn Maffei, Benjamin Barrett, James O’Neil); Walpole Media Corp (Mark Gallivan, “Mark Gallivan Candidate Special,” June 2020); the Town of Walpole’s Annual Town Reports (Nancy Mackenzie, 2019 report, board photo with name card; David Salvatore, 2020 report, board photo); Hometown Weekly (Ann Ragosta, “An Outside View,” November 2018). No photo found for Eric Kraus.
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