MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 13, 2018
21 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, David Salvatore, Ann Ragosta, James O’Neil
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Tax Classification public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the Tax Classification public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the Tax Classification public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the public hearing, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the public hearing, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adopt a Shift of 1.2750 with a Residential Factor of 0.9586 for Fiscal year 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt a Shift of 1.2750 with a Residential Factor of 0.9586 for Fiscal year 2019, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Salvatore I have not heard from the business community, the residential share is 87% of the total. 13% is non residential. I am OK with the shift I would like to figure out in the future, to decline some of the tax burden to residence
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’Neil, SalvatoreNo: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt a Shift of 1.2750 with a Residential Factor of 0.9586 for Fiscal year 2019, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Salvatore I have not heard from the business community, the residential share is 87% of the total. 13% is non residential. I am OK with the shift I would like to figure out in the future, to decline some of the tax burden to residence VOTED 4-1-0 (Ms. Ragosta opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit on behalf of the Board the LA5 on the State Gateway System
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to submit on behalf of the Board the LA5 on the State Gateway System, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to submit on behalf of the Board the LA5 on the State Gateway System, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Rick Merrikin as a Regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Rick Merrikin as a Regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Rick Merrikin as a Regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Eric Kraus as a Regular member of the Insurance Advisory Committee
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Eric Kraus as a Regular member of the Insurance Advisory Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Eric Kraus as a Regular member of the Insurance Advisory Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Andrew Delaney as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Andrew Delaney as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Andrew Delaney as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Umesh Kumar as an Associate member of the Recreation Committee
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Umesh Kumar as an Associate member of the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Umesh Kumar as an Associate member of the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Have the Board sign the Amended Complete Streets Policy
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to have the Board sign the Amended Complete Streets Policy, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to have the Board sign the Amended Complete Streets Policy, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Warren Lane as approved by FATM 2018
Sign the rights and Easements for Atlantic Court and sign the acceptance document and have it notarized
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the rights and Easements for Atlantic Court and sign the acceptance document and have it notarized. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the rights and Easements for Atlantic Court and sign the acceptance document and have it notarized. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Sign the rights and Easements for Warren Lane and sign the acceptance document and have it notarized
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the rights and Easements for Warren Lane and sign the acceptance document and have it notarized. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the rights and Easements for Warren Lane and sign the acceptance document and have it notarized. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
New Business
Sign the Conservation Restriction for Wisteria Way II
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Conservation Restriction for Wisteria Way II, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Conservation Restriction for Wisteria Way II, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Sign the State aid reimbursement for Complete Streets
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the State aid reimbursement for Complete Streets, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the State aid reimbursement for Complete Streets, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Open the May 6, 2019 Spring Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 22, 2019,seconded by Mr Gallivan
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the May 6, 2019 Spring Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 22, 2019,seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the May 6, 2019 Spring Town Meeting Warrant and close it on January 22, 2019,seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting Schedule for 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting Schedule for 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting Schedule for 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Sameh Wahba, ST Leonard Limousine Inc. of 21 Sherwood Drive to operate a Livery within town boundaries as we do not have any rules and regs for a livery and notify Massport
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Sameh Wahba, ST Leonard Limousine Inc. of 21 Sherwood Drive to operate a Livery within town boundaries as we do not have any rules and regs for a livery and notify Massport, seconded by Ms. Ragosta
The count (3-1-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Sameh Wahba, ST Leonard Limousine Inc. of 21 Sherwood Drive to operate a Livery within town boundaries as we do not have any rules and regs for a livery and notify Massport, seconded by Ms. Ragosta VOTED 3-1-0 (Mrs. Mackenzie Opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Ragosta)
Approve the request for one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for November 24, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for November 24, 2018, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for November 24, 2018, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Minutes- October 1, 2018; October 9, 2018, Executive Session October 9, 2018;
Approve the minutes of October 1, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of October 1, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of October 1, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the minutes of October 9, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of October 9, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of October 9, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the minutes of the Executive Session of October 9, 2018
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of October 9, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of October 9, 2018, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn at 9:30pm
MOTION moved to adjourn at 9:30pm,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved to adjourn at 9:30pm, VOTED 4-0-0.”
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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