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16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil, David Salvatore, Ann Ragosta
Absent: None
Approve the motion as presented in our packet for document 10-34 for the Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1,480,313. Mr O’Neil read the following: I, James O’Neil the Clerk of the…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the motion as presented in our packet for document 10-34 for the Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1,480,313. Mr. O’Neil read the following: I, James O’Neil the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held October 23, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of a $1,480,313 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Note") of the Town dated November 9, 2018, and payable May 16,2019, to Eastern Bank at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $0.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Note, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 9, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated October 17, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with October 23, 2018 SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Note for the benefit of the holders of the Note from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Note. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, th …
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the motion as presented in our packet for document 10-34 for the Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1,480,313. Mr. O’Neil read the following: I, James O’Neil the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held October 23, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: to approve the sale of a $1,480,313 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Note") of the Town dated November 9, … thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b) at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Note were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. C.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Signed byme and dated October 23, 2018. seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Finance Director to close out three old bank accounts for Mayfair Realty & Development Corp-$2,571.60; Reservoir Realty Trust $11.68; and Reservoir Realty Trust $10.00
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Finance Director to close out three old bank accounts for Mayfair Realty & Development Corp-$2,571.60; Reservoir Realty Trust $11.68; and Reservoir Realty Trust $10.00, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Finance Director to close out three old bank accounts for Mayfair Realty & Development Corp-$2,571.60; Reservoir Realty Trust $11.68; and Reservoir Realty Trust $10.00, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request for Change in Manager from Nathan Stentiford to Christopher Fucci
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for Change in Manager from Nathan Stentiford to Christopher Fucci seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for Change in Manager from Nathan Stentiford to Christopher Fucci seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve and sign the contract for Building Commissioner Michael Yanovitch
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and sign the contract for Building Commissioner Michael Yanovitch seconded by Mr. Gallivan Ms. Ragosta asked if there have been any changes to this. Mr. Johnson stated no. The minimum of 40 hours a week. The contract is for a Minimum of 3 years.
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and sign the contract for Building Commissioner Michael Yanovitch seconded by Mr. Gallivan Ms. Ragosta asked if there have been any changes to this. Mr. Johnson stated no. The minimum of 40 hours a week. The contract is for a Minimum of 3 years. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to place a memorial bench on the Bandstand common as agreed to by Robert LeBlanc for Paul Procaccini
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to place a memorial bench on the Bandstand common as agreed to by Robert LeBlanc for Paul Procaccini, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to place a memorial bench on the Bandstand common as agreed to by Robert LeBlanc for Paul Procaccini, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to use Adams Farm on October 25th by the Cub Scouts
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to use Adams Farm on October 25th by the Cub Scouts, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to use Adams Farm on October 25th by the Cub Scouts, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request for a one-day license for the Knights of Columbus for November 3, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a one-day license for the Knights of Columbus for November 3, 2018 seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a one-day license for the Knights of Columbus for November 3, 2018 seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the use of the common and block off Elm Street between the commons on November 11, 2018 from 10am-2pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the use of the common and block off Elm Street between the commons on November 11, 2018 from 10am-2pm seconded Mr. Gallivan
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the use of the common and block off Elm Street between the commons on November 11, 2018 from 10am-2pm seconded Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to hold the annual friends of St Patrick parade on March 15, 2019 starting at 11 am at Blackburn Hall
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold the annual friends of St Patrick parade on March 15, 2019 starting at 11 am at Blackburn Hall. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold the annual friends of St Patrick parade on March 15, 2019 starting at 11 am at Blackburn Hall. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award bid contract 2019-09 for Bid Joint Salt at $47.50 per ton to Eastern Minerals Inc
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award bid contract 2019-09 for Bid Joint Salt at $47.50 per ton to Eastern Minerals Inc. seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award bid contract 2019-09 for Bid Joint Salt at $47.50 per ton to Eastern Minerals Inc. seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the items listed in the Consent Agenda Items Gift Acceptances 1. EDIC , COA Building Fund $65,058.64 (10-48) 2. Junior Woman’s Club, Library $1,000.00 (10-49) 3. Junior Woman’s club,…
MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the items listed in the Consent Agenda Items Gift Acceptances 1. EDIC , COA Building Fund $65,058.64 (10-48) 2. Junior Woman’s Club, Library $1,000.00 (10-49) 3. Junior Woman’s club, Community policing $1,000.00 (10-50) 4. Conrads Restaurant, Community Policing $200.00 (10-51) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to approve the items listed in the Consent Agenda Items Gift Acceptances 1. EDIC , COA Building Fund $65,058.64 (10-48) 2. Junior Woman’s Club, Library $1,000.00 (10-49) 3. Junior Woman’s club, Community policing $1,000.00 (10-50) 4. Conrads Restaurant, Community Policing $200.00 (10-51) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)
Support the chiefs parking plan for Ellis Ave and post no parking signs on the East side of the street
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to support the chiefs parking plan for Ellis Ave and post no parking signs on the East side of the street, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to support the chiefs parking plan for Ellis Ave and post no parking signs on the East side of the street, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Go forward with option3 (Re-position special needs vans, and post Common Street with “No Parking, Stopping or Standing Signs,” on the southeast side of Common Street from Cascade Terrace (OR…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to go forward with option3 (Re-position special needs vans, and post Common Street with “No Parking, Stopping or Standing Signs,” on the southeast side of Common Street from Cascade Terrace (OR South Street) to the front of the High School. This would relocate and divert the traffic on Common Street and require rides to pull into the HS driveway, where they would be lined up inside the driveway from the middle high school exit to the driveway entrance on Common Street. This would move all or most waiting traffic off Common Street to the safer area of the HS driveway. Problem is that parents may not like pulling off Common Street and into the driveway, however this option is significantly safer for everyone and would make traffic flow more evenly.) for the HS pickup issue, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to go forward with option3 (Re-position special needs vans, and post Common Street with “No Parking, Stopping or Standing Signs,” on the southeast side of Common Street from Cascade Terrace (OR South Street) to the front of the High School. This would relocate and divert the traffic on Common Street and require rides to pull into the HS driveway, where they would be lined up inside the driveway from the middle high school exit to the driveway entrance on Common Street. This would move all or most waiting traffic off Common Street to the safer area of the HS driveway. Problem is that parents may not like pulling off Common Street and into the driveway, however this option is significantly safer for everyone and would make traffic flow more evenly.) for the HS pickup issue, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Acting pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to sell the Town-owned parcels located on Industrial Road and shown on Assessors Map 46 as Lots 63,…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie acting pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to sell the Town-owned parcels located on Industrial Road and shown on Assessors Map 46 as Lots 63, 65, and 66, to Industrial Road, LLC, and to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the deed conveying said parcels, and, further, authorize James Johnson the Town Administrator] to execute any and all documents, affidavits, settlement statements as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish said sale., seconded by Mr. Gallivan
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie acting pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to sell the Town-owned parcels located on Industrial Road and shown on Assessors Map 46 as Lots 63, 65, and 66, to Industrial Road, LLC, and to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the deed conveying said parcels, and, further, authorize James Johnson the Town Administrator] to execute any and all documents, affidavits, settlement statements as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish said sale., seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Reach out and support the Sidewalk request
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to reach out and support the Sidewalk request, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to reach out and support the Sidewalk request, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn at 9:30pm
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to adjourn at 9:30pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to adjourn at 9:30pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
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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