MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 30, 2019
25 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil, Ann Ragosta
Absent: David Salvatore
During the meeting:
- Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:06pm.
Every vote, in order
Member
Appoint Doug Shea as an Associate Member to the Recreation Committee
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint Doug Shea as an Associate Member to the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:06pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint Doug Shea as an Associate Member to the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Brad Hickey as an Associate Member to the Recreation Committee
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint Brad Hickey as an Associate Member to the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. O’Neil
Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:06pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to appoint Brad Hickey as an Associate Member to the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve the Change of Manager to Michael Mazenkas and Change of Officers for the VFW, 109 Robbins Road
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager to Michael Mazenkas and Change of Officers for the VFW, 109 Robbins Road, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Change of Manager to Michael Mazenkas and Change of Officers for the VFW, 109 Robbins Road, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
Approve and accept the BAN and bond borrowing for various articles as authorized at Town Meeting as referenced in document dated April 25, 2019 ,4-19
Motion by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and accept the BAN and bond borrowing for various articles as authorized at Town Meeting as referenced in document dated April 25, 2019 ,4-19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“Motion by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve and accept the BAN and bond borrowing for various articles as authorized at Town Meeting as referenced in document dated April 25, 2019 ,4-19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Open the hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Wave reading of public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to wave reading of public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to wave reading of public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Close the hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Eversource for the installation of 35+/- conduit near 767 East Street for Electric service subject to the conditions set forth in the Town Engineers memo of March 26, 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Eversource for the installation of 35+/- conduit near 767 East Street for Electric service subject to the conditions set forth in the Town Engineers memo of March 26, 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Eversource for the installation of 35+/- conduit near 767 East Street for Electric service subject to the conditions set forth in the Town Engineers memo of March 26, 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Open the public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Wave reading of public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to wave reading of public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to wave reading of public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (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 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Alteration of Premises for the Italian American Club as presented to move the bar to a new location
MOTION by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Alteration of Premises for the Italian American Club as presented to move the bar to a new location, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Alteration of Premises for the Italian American Club as presented to move the bar to a new location, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-1 (Ms. Ragosta abstained).” (second: Gallivan)
Appoint Sandhya Malur, Virginia Ryan, and Michael Brennan as Regular Member to the Walpole Trails Committee
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Sandhya Malur, Virginia Ryan, and Michael Brennan as Regular Member to the Walpole Trails Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Sandhya Malur, Virginia Ryan, and Michael Brennan as Regular Member to the Walpole Trails Committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Approve the annual request of the Epiphany Parish to hold the Village Fair and Road race on June 8th , 2019, to use the Town Common, and to have police exclude traffic on those streets directly…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the annual request of the Epiphany Parish to hold the Village Fair and Road race on June 8th , 2019, to use the Town Common, and to have police exclude traffic on those streets directly bounding the church and to allow the Fair the use of Front Street, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the annual request of the Epiphany Parish to hold the Village Fair and Road race on June 8th , 2019, to use the Town Common, and to have police exclude traffic on those streets directly bounding the church and to allow the Fair the use of Front Street, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher ballfield on June 6, 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher ballfield on June 6, 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Norfolk County Agricultural High School to use Old Fisher ballfield on June 6, 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award Bid contract No. 2019-13 Elm St. School generator to Systems Electrical Services in the amount of $209,400
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Bid contract No. 2019-13 Elm St. School generator to Systems Electrical Services in the amount of $209,400 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Bid contract No. 2019-13 Elm St. School generator to Systems Electrical Services in the amount of $209,400 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award Bid Contract No. 2019-18 to FieldTurf USA Inc. for the Turco Field Replacement in the amount of $134,461.00
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Bid Contract No. 2019-18 to FieldTurf USA Inc. for the Turco Field Replacement in the amount of $134,461.00, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Bid Contract No. 2019-18 to FieldTurf USA Inc. for the Turco Field Replacement in the amount of $134,461.00, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Blue Hills Cycling Club to use Adams Farm for Barn Burner Race on August 4, 2019 8am-5pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Blue Hills Cycling Club to use Adams Farm for Barn Burner Race on August 4, 2019 8am-5pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Blue Hills Cycling Club to use Adams Farm for Barn Burner Race on August 4, 2019 8am-5pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Use Adams Farm for Blue Hills Cycling Club to hold Training events on 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28 & 9/11
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to use Adams Farm for Blue Hills Cycling Club to hold Training events on 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28 & 9/11, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to use Adams Farm for Blue Hills Cycling Club to hold Training events on 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28 & 9/11, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Sign the Annual town Election Warrant for Saturday June 1, 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Annual town Election Warrant for Saturday June 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to sign the Annual town Election Warrant for Saturday June 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Knights of Columbus for a one day all alcoholic license for May 3, 2019 from 6pm-10pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Knights of Columbus for a one day all alcoholic license for May 3, 2019 from 6pm-10pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Ragosta
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Knights of Columbus for a one day all alcoholic license for May 3, 2019 from 6pm-10pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-0-1 (Ms. Ragosta abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following gifts 1. James Robertson, to Police Dept. for crosswalk visibility $300 (4-34) 2. Walpole Cooperative Bank, Recreation dept. community events $5,000.00…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept with gratitude the following gifts 1. James Robertson, to Police Dept. for crosswalk visibility $300 (4-34) 2. Walpole Cooperative Bank, Recreation dept. community events $5,000.00 (4-35) 3. Mom’s Club of Walpole, Recreation Dept. Program Scholarships $445 (4-36) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept with gratitude the following gifts 1. James Robertson, to Police Dept. for crosswalk visibility $300 (4-34) 2. Walpole Cooperative Bank, Recreation dept. community events $5,000.00 (4-35) 3. Mom’s Club of Walpole, Recreation Dept. Program Scholarships $445 (4-36) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
VIII. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE
Send Permanent Building Committee members a thank you note
MOTION by Mrs. Mackenzie to send Permanent Building Committee members a thank you note, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. Mackenzie to send Permanent Building Committee members a thank you note, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
IX. MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of April 2, 2019 with clerical correction
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Minutes of April 2, 2019 with clerical correction, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the Minutes of April 2, 2019 with clerical correction, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
X. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 8:43 pm
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 8:43 pm, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 8:43 pm, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 4-0-0.” (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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