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March 27, 2018
24 recorded votes, 7 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
DISPATCHERS CONTRACT
Ratify the vote taken on March 6, 2018 Executive Session to approve the Dispatcher Contract
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to ratify the vote taken on March 6, 2018 Executive Session to approve the Dispatcher Contract, seconded by Mr. Gallivan (
The minutes give the count and say “Mrs. Mackenzie abstained”, which does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to ratify the vote taken on March 6, 2018 Executive Session to approve the Dispatcher Contract, seconded by Mr. Gallivan ( Vote 3-1-1) (Mrs. Mackenzie abstained).” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 15
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 15, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The minutes give the count and say “Mrs. Mackenzie abstained”, which does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 15, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED (3-1-1) (Mrs. Mackenzie abstained).” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 29,30,31
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 29,30,31, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 29,30,31, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED (5-0-0).” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
PEG FUNDS
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 21
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 21, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 21, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Not to vote on Article 7,8,9,10 to wait to vote, until the S&W vote
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus not to vote on Article 7,8,9,10 to wait to vote, until the S&W vote seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus not to vote on Article 7,8,9,10 to wait to vote, until the S&W vote seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 3
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 3, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, SalvatoreNo: RagostaAbstained: Kraus, Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 3, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 2-1-2 (Ms. Ragosta opposed, Mrs. Mackenzie and Mr. Kraus abstained).” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Reconsider the last vote of Article 3
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to reconsider the last vote of Article 3, seconded by Mr. Kraus,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to reconsider the last vote of Article 3, seconded by Mr. Kraus, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Kraus)
On Article 3 report a separate vote for each of the items listed in the article
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore on Article 3 report a separate vote for each of the items listed in the article, seconded by Mr. Kraus,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore on Article 3 report a separate vote for each of the items listed in the article, seconded by Mr. Kraus, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Kraus)
Veterans Agent
We reclassify the Veteran’s Agent
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that we reclassify the Veteran’s Agent, seconded by Mr. Kraus,
Yes: Gallivan, Kraus, Mackenzie, SalvatoreNo: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore that we reclassify the Veteran’s Agent, seconded by Mr. Kraus, VOTED 4-1-0 (Ms. Ragosta opposed).” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Kraus)
We make one final recommendation for Article #3 for favorable action
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie we make one final recommendation for Article #3 for favorable action, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
Yes: GallivanNo: RagostaAbstained: Kraus, Mackenzie, Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie we make one final recommendation for Article #3 for favorable action, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 1-1-3 (Ms. Ragosta opposed, Mr. Kraus, Mrs. Mackenzie and Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
For no action on Article #4
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus, for no action on Article #4, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus, for no action on Article #4, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on, Article #17
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on, Article #17, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on, Article #17, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 18
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 18, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Chief Bailey talked about the Fire Engine. What I have tried to do is space them out in 5 years cycle, some are falling apart so much. We have some issues with the newer truck. Ms. Ragosta should the 2009 be replaced instead. Chief Bailey the problem it is a newer truck. We are on line to replace the 2007. Engine 3 and Engine 2 are down. Engine 2 has had significant problems. None of the lights on the dash are working. We could not make that work. Ms. Ragosta setting aside the age of a vehicle not taking into consideration the age or something that is in bad shape. We are spending $550,000 on something that might not solve the problem. Mr. Salvatore interesting question. A lot of parts of these trucks are rubber; Chief Bailey stated the 1997 have about 90 miles or more. I would beg that you move forward with it as it takes a long time to get a new engine. Mr. Salvatore the plan is not to trade it in but to sell it. Ms. Ragosta, the chrome books for the School Dept. I noticed that Norwood actually has a grant. Mr. Johnson this is for the students, 7,8,9 graders. Ms. Ragosta do they borrow them. The School Dept. gives it to them and the parents buy insurance. Norwood was having an issue with their school dept. One decision was to forgo the chrome books; I wish Dr. Lynch were here. Mrs. Mackenzie explained they do all their homework to them. Mrs. Mackenzie explained if it breaks you have to replace it.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article 18, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Chief Bailey talked about the Fire Engine. What I have tried to do is space them out in 5 years cycle, some are falling apart so much. We have some issues with the newer truck. Ms. Ragosta should the 2009 be replaced instead. Chief Bailey the problem it is a newer truck. We are on line to replace the 2007. Engine 3 and Engine 2 are down. Engine 2 has had significant problems. None of the lights on the dash are working. We could not make that work. Ms. Ragosta setting aside the age of a vehicle not taking into consideration the age or something that is in bad shape. We are spending $550,000 on some … y stated the 1997 have about 90 miles or more. I would beg that you move forward with it as it takes a long time to get a new engine. Mr. Salvatore the plan is not to trade it in but to sell it. Ms. Ragosta, the chrome books for the School Dept. I noticed that Norwood actually has a grant. Mr. Johnson this is for the students, 7,8,9 graders. Ms. Ragosta do they borrow them. The School Dept. gives it to them and the parents buy insurance. Norwood was having an issue with their school dept. One decision was to forgo the chrome books; I wish Dr. Lynch were here. Mrs. Mackenzie explained they do all their homework to them. Mrs. Mackenzie explained if it breaks you have to replace it. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Art 19
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Art 19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson we tried to do something a little different this year, the emergency generators have been on there for some time. Cover two schools and OPR. The other one is going toward one of the Middle schools, and The $450,000 for the School is in need. The bleacher replacement, I recommended it after sitting in the bleachers, the School agreed to kick in $20,000. The biggest is the OPR infrastructure improvements Ms. Ragosta is in favor of any improvements we can do to our facilities to keep the up to date.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Art 19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson we tried to do something a little different this year, the emergency generators have been on there for some time. Cover two schools and OPR. The other one is going toward one of the Middle schools, and The $450,000 for the School is in need. The bleacher replacement, I recommended it after sitting in the bleachers, the School agreed to kick in $20,000. The biggest is the OPR infrastructure improvements Ms. Ragosta is in favor of any improvements we can do to our facilities to keep the up to date. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on article #20
MOTON moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend favorable action on article #20 seconded Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTON moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend favorable action on article #20 seconded Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article #22
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #22, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #22, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Mackenzie)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article #24
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #24, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #24, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article #25
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #25, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #25, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article #26
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #26, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, Ms. Ragosta expressed concern that they are on the slippery slope of giving special treatment to a certain group. The rest of the Taxpayers have to pay the brunt of what is not paid. Mr. Johnson the total would be $99,000. Ms. Ragosta who are the people that would obtain this? I understand that these are people that are needy, taking special groups giving them tax exemptions. Mr. Gallivan these are generally people that are the most vulnerable. Ms. Ragosta, but we are giving special treatment. Mr. Salvatore their retirement funds are pretty fixed and certainly not at the rate of high medical bills. It doesn’t change my opinion that we can change the overall tax burden. Ms. Ragosta, the Siemens TIF the residents do not pay for that.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #26, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, Ms. Ragosta expressed concern that they are on the slippery slope of giving special treatment to a certain group. The rest of the Taxpayers have to pay the brunt of what is not paid. Mr. Johnson the total would be $99,000. Ms. Ragosta who are the people that would obtain this? I understand that these are people that are needy, taking special groups giving them tax exemptions. Mr. Gallivan these are generally people that are the most vulnerable. Ms. Ragosta, but we are giving special treatment. Mr. Salvatore their retirement funds are pretty fixed and certainly not at the rate of high medical bills. It doesn’t change my opinion that we can change the overall tax burden. Ms. Ragosta, the Siemens TIF the residents do not pay for that. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article #27
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #27 seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie,
Yes: Gallivan, Kraus, Mackenzie, SalvatoreAbstained: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #27 seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie, VOTED (4-0-1) (Ms. Ragosta abstained).” (Motion: Kraus, second: Mackenzie)
Recommend Favorable Action on Article #28
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #28 seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
Yes: Gallivan, Kraus, Mackenzie, SalvatoreAbstained: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to recommend Favorable Action on Article #28 seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED (4-0-1) (Ms. Ragosta abstained).” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Chairman Declaration:
Enter Executive Session under G.L. C30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purposes declared by the Board’s chairman
MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to enter Executive Session under G.L. C30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purposes declared by the Board’s chairman, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED BY
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Kraus to enter Executive Session under G.L. C30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purposes declared by the Board’s chairman, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED BY roll call vote Mr. Salvatore-Aye, Mrs. Mackenzie-Aye, Mr. Kraus-Aye, Mr. Gallivan-Aye, and Ms. Ragosta-Aye.” (Motion: Kraus, second: Gallivan)
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session to approve the Firefighter Contract for July 1, 2017 to June 30 2020
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the vote taken in Executive Session to approve the Firefighter Contract for July 1, 2017 to June 30 2020, seconded Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the vote taken in Executive Session to approve the Firefighter Contract for July 1, 2017 to June 30 2020, seconded Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn 8:10PM
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn 8:10PM, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn 8:10PM, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
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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