MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2019
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Nancy Mackenzie, Benjamin Barrett, Mark Gallivan, David Salvatore
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the request to close an existing driveway curb cut and install curbing on Norfolk Street subject to the special conditions set forth by the Town Engineer in her memo of June 18, 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to close an existing driveway curb cut and install curbing on Norfolk Street subject to the special conditions set forth by the Town Engineer in her memo of June 18, 2019 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to close an existing driveway curb cut and install curbing on Norfolk Street subject to the special conditions set forth by the Town Engineer in her memo of June 18, 2019 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Brian Connor to the EDC as a Regular member with at term until 4/1/2024
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Brian Connor to the EDC as a Regular member with at term until 4/1/2024 seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Brian Connor to the EDC as a Regular member with at term until 4/1/2024 seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the one-day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus on July 3, 2019 from 6-9 pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one-day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus on July 3, 2019 from 6-9 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one-day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus on July 3, 2019 from 6-9 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to sell hot dogs at Concerts on the Common for fundraising for programming for the Walpole Council on Aging
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to sell hot dogs at Concerts on the Common for fundraising for programming for the Walpole Council on Aging, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to sell hot dogs at Concerts on the Common for fundraising for programming for the Walpole Council on Aging, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Increase the number of Associates on the Board of Health from 2 to 3
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to increase the number of Associates on the Board of Health from 2 to 3, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to increase the number of Associates on the Board of Health from 2 to 3, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the reserve fund Transfer request in the amount of $2,200 for the Recount for RTM seat in Precinct 5 to cover legal fees and temporary employee fees for the count that has been cancelled
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the reserve fund Transfer request in the amount of $2,200 for the Recount for RTM seat in Precinct 5 to cover legal fees and temporary employee fees for the count that has been cancelled, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson explained Mr. Vallencourt wanted a recount as he failed to gain the seat by 2 votes. Liz got the ball rolling. He got the proper paperwork, we got T. Counsel involved, we were gearing up and about 3:30 he said that he would not go forward with this request. Everything was in motion and we got on with T. counsel, notify everyone that was involved in the recount. We are allowed to push it off until mid July if he changes his mind. What Fincom asked us how much think you have spent. Mr. Jonson so by 5pm on Thursday, so if anyone on the petition wants the recount they have until Thursday 5pm. Mr. O’Neil so Thursday night we will know if it is going forward.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the reserve fund Transfer request in the amount of $2,200 for the Recount for RTM seat in Precinct 5 to cover legal fees and temporary employee fees for the count that has been cancelled, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson explained Mr. Vallencourt wanted a recount as he failed to gain the seat by 2 votes. Liz got the ball rolling. He got the proper paperwork, we got T. Counsel involved, we were gearing up and about 3:30 he said that he would not go forward with this request. Everything was in motion and we got on with T. counsel, notify everyone that was involved in the recount. We are allowed to push it off until mid July if he changes his mind. What Fincom asked us how much think you have spent. Mr. Jonson so by 5pm on Thursday, so if anyone on the petition wants the recount they have until Thursday 5pm. Mr. O’Neil so Thursday night we will know if it is going forward. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to hold the Pop-Up Biergarten at Bird Park, subject to there being two police officer 1 hour before start time until 1hour after the conclusion of the event
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold the Pop-Up Biergarten at Bird Park, subject to there being two police officer 1 hour before start time until 1hour after the conclusion of the event. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold the Pop-Up Biergarten at Bird Park, subject to there being two police officer 1 hour before start time until 1hour after the conclusion of the event. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Accept the gift from Ellen Goetz in the amount of $25 for the Council on Aging Gift donation
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the gift from Ellen Goetz in the amount of $25 for the Council on Aging Gift donation seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the gift from Ellen Goetz in the amount of $25 for the Council on Aging Gift donation seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the article as Jim has drafted
Motion Moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the article as Jim has drafted, seconded by Mr. O’Neil,
From the minutes
“Motion Moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the article as Jim has drafted, seconded by Mr. O’Neil, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
We begin with the base plan with 2 artificial turf fields for football, soccer and Lacrosse with lights a gravel parking lot with optional add-ons, option 1 utilities with water for the grass…
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil that we begin with the base plan with 2 artificial turf fields for football, soccer and Lacrosse with lights a gravel parking lot with optional add-ons, option 1 utilities with water for the grass fields, Option 2 two grass fields, and option 3 lights for the grass fields, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Gallivan, O’NeilNo: Barrett, Mackenzie, Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil that we begin with the base plan with 2 artificial turf fields for football, soccer and Lacrosse with lights a gravel parking lot with optional add-ons, option 1 utilities with water for the grass fields, Option 2 two grass fields, and option 3 lights for the grass fields, seconded by Mr. Gallivan voted 2-3-0 (Mr. Salvatore, Mrs. Mackenzie and Mr. Barrett opposed).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
The first bid is for the Northern and Southern fields as proposed two turf fields and two grass fields and with unities being brought in for the water and the first alternate being lights for…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the first bid is for the Northern and Southern fields as proposed two turf fields and two grass fields and with unities being brought in for the water and the first alternate being lights for turf fields and second alternate lights for the grass field. Seconded by Mr. Barrett
Yes: Barrett, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Gallivan, Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie that the first bid is for the Northern and Southern fields as proposed two turf fields and two grass fields and with unities being brought in for the water and the first alternate being lights for turf fields and second alternate lights for the grass field. Seconded by Mr. Barrett VOTED 3-2-0 (Mr. Gallivan and Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Barrett)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes of June 11
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the minutes of June 11, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the minutes of June 11, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive session for the purposes stated
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to enter into Executive session for the purposes stated, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The minutes list a roll call by name that does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to enter into Executive session for the purposes stated, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Seconded by Mrs Mackenzie to adjourn 8:57pm
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie to adjourn 8:57pm
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie to adjourn 8:57pm VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
We agree to cover recycling contingent upon his financials for his company and at a quarterly basis we review his financials and have card try to ride out the 3 years and monitor. Cover recycle…
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil we agree to cover recycling contingent upon his financials for his company and at a quarterly basis we review his financials and have card try to ride out the 3 years and monitor. Cover recycle put monitoring in place, quarterly and put something on the agenda every 6 months. Seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil we agree to cover recycling contingent upon his financials for his company and at a quarterly basis we review his financials and have card try to ride out the 3 years and monitor. Cover recycle put monitoring in place, quarterly and put something on the agenda every 6 months. Seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mackenzie)
Exit Executive Session at 8:55 pm
MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to exit Executive Session at 8:55 pm seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The minutes list a roll call by name that does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. O’Neil to exit Executive Session at 8:55 pm 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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