MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2019
26 recorded votes, 3 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
Cindy Berube, Executive Assistant
Take document 10-35 out of order regarding Omni
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to take document 10-35 out of order regarding Omni, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to take document 10-35 out of order regarding Omni, seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
Direct the Town Administrator to notify Omni that at this time the Town is not interested in considering the request to waive a safe harbor
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to direct the Town Administrator to notify Omni that at this time the Town is not interested in considering the request to waive a safe harbor seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to direct the Town Administrator to notify Omni that at this time the Town is not interested in considering the request to waive a safe harbor seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Send the same letter to the ZBA
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to send the same letter to the ZBA, seconded by Mr. Gallivan seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to send the same letter to the ZBA, seconded by Mr. Gallivan seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
I. APPOINTMENTS
Approve the request for a common Victuallers license for New England Bar Pizza located at 1049 Main Street subject to him meeting the conditions of the Fire Department, Board of Health,…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a common Victuallers license for New England Bar Pizza located at 1049 Main Street subject to him meeting the conditions of the Fire Department, Board of Health, Building Dept. seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a common Victuallers license for New England Bar Pizza located at 1049 Main Street subject to him meeting the conditions of the Fire Department, Board of Health, Building Dept. seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Kurt Tommy to the Housing Partnership Committee with a term to expire on 4/1/20
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Kurt Tommy to the Housing Partnership Committee with a term to expire on 4/1/20, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Kurt Tommy to the Housing Partnership Committee with a term to expire on 4/1/20, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Texas Roadhouse for a Change of Officers/ Directors
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Texas Roadhouse for a Change of Officers/ Directors seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Texas Roadhouse for a Change of Officers/ Directors seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Open the hearing for Eversource
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the hearing for Eversource, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the hearing for Eversource, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Close the hearing for Eversource
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the hearing for Eversource, seconded Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the hearing for Eversource, seconded Mr. Gallivan Voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Eversource to install approximately 290+/- conduit in Elm Street to provide electric service to New apartment complex at 1034 East Street subject to the conditions set…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Eversource to install approximately 290+/- conduit in Elm Street to provide electric service to New apartment complex at 1034 East Street subject to the conditions set forth in the memo from Carl Balduf Town Engineer, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Eversource to install approximately 290+/- conduit in Elm Street to provide electric service to New apartment complex at 1034 East Street subject to the conditions set forth in the memo from Carl Balduf Town Engineer, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Settlement Agreement with 1350 North Street
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Settlement Agreement with 1350 North Street seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Settlement Agreement with 1350 North Street seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of Richard Mattson to declare Myers Waste Oil System surplus
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Richard Mattson to declare Myers Waste Oil System surplus seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Richard Mattson to declare Myers Waste Oil System surplus seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Grant approval of the request to use Cemetery Perpetual Care funds for new equipment In the amount of $6,500
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to grant approval of the request to use Cemetery Perpetual Care funds for new equipment In the amount of $6,500, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to grant approval of the request to use Cemetery Perpetual Care funds for new equipment In the amount of $6,500, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Friends of Saint Patrick to hold annual Parade on March 13, 2020 starting around 11:00-11:30am
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Friends of Saint Patrick to hold annual Parade on March 13, 2020 starting around 11:00-11:30am seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, SalvatoreAbstained: O’Neil
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Friends of Saint Patrick to hold annual Parade on March 13, 2020 starting around 11:00-11:30am seconded by Mr. Gallivan 4-0- 1 (Mr. O’Neil abstained as he is a member of the Friends of St Patrick).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Blessed Sacrament School for a one day Wine and Malt license for November 9, 2019 from 7-11pm
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Blessed Sacrament School for a one day Wine and Malt license for November 9, 2019 from 7-11pm seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Blessed Sacrament School for a one day Wine and Malt license for November 9, 2019 from 7-11pm seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Reappoint Lynne Chiodo to the Cultural Council
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to reappoint Lynne Chiodo to the Cultural Council, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to reappoint Lynne Chiodo to the Cultural Council, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request to hold Block party on October 19th from 12:30-5pm Bird Street
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold Block party on October 19th from 12:30-5pm Bird Street, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request to hold Block party on October 19th from 12:30-5pm Bird Street, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award Bid contract 2020-12, joint salt Bid to Champion Salt LLC, and Eastern Minerals, Inc. For various salt treatments
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Bid contract 2020-12, joint salt Bid to Champion Salt LLC, and Eastern Minerals, Inc. For various salt treatments seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson explained we do this with other towns.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award Bid contract 2020-12, joint salt Bid to Champion Salt LLC, and Eastern Minerals, Inc. For various salt treatments seconded by Mr. Gallivan Mr. Johnson explained we do this with other towns. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the one-day all alcohol license for Knights of Columbus for 11/2/19
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one-day all alcohol license for Knights of Columbus for 11/2/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one-day all alcohol license for Knights of Columbus for 11/2/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the one-day all alcohol license for Knights of Columbus for 11/9/19
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one-day all alcohol license for Knights of Columbus for 11/9/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the one-day all alcohol license for Knights of Columbus for 11/9/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
ARTICLE #14
Refer Article 14 back to committee
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to refer Article 14 back to committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, Mr. Salvatore I had some misgivings about this. I am very concerned about doing zoning this way last minute and not giving the residents the opportunity to understand this. We need to relook at more issues. There were several provisions of the Zoning Book, which were taken out. The open space came out. I think again, even with the benefits, we do better if we look at the zoning book in a comprehensive manner. Have a program and go out to neighborhoods. The document is fairly vetted. I hope at the time we can address other issues that need to be addressed and vet it with the community. Mrs. Mackenzie agrees it needs to be taken as a whole document. Mr. Gallivan I hope to see this come back in the spring. This was the smart thing to do. Mr. O’Neil agrees it should come back in the spring. Mr. Barrett this is something we have worked on for quite some time and we had Town Counsel review it and we searched by laws.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to refer Article 14 back to committee, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, Mr. Salvatore I had some misgivings about this. I am very concerned about doing zoning this way last minute and not giving the residents the opportunity to understand this. We need to relook at more issues. There were several provisions of the Zoning Book, which were taken out. The open space came out. I think again, even with the benefits, we do better if we look at the zoning book in a comprehensive manner. Have a program and go out to neighborhoods. The document is fairly vetted. I hope at the time we can address other issues that need to be addressed and vet it with the community. Mrs. Mackenzie agrees it needs to be taken as a whole document. Mr. Gallivan I hope to see this come back in the spring. This was the smart thing to do. Mr. O’Neil agrees it should come back in the spring. Mr. Barrett this is something we have worked on for quite some time and we had Town Counsel review it and we searched by laws. VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
ARTICLE #15
Refer back to committee Article 15
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to refer back to committee Article 15, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to refer back to committee Article 15, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Table Articles 18, 19, 20, and make recommendation before town meeting
MOTIONS moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to table Articles 18, 19, 20, and make recommendation before town meeting seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTIONS moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to table Articles 18, 19, 20, and make recommendation before town meeting seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Accept the following gifts with Thanks Numerous donors, Ambulance Gift Acct $200.00 (10-30) S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Recreation Community events $750.00 (10-31) Dominic & Randi Silvestro, COA $…
Motion MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept the following gifts with Thanks Numerous donors, Ambulance Gift Acct $200.00 (10-30) S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Recreation Community events $750.00 (10-31) Dominic & Randi Silvestro, COA $ 12.00 (10-32) Karen Carpenter & Vivian Woo $ 25.00 (10-33) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“motion MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept the following gifts with Thanks Numerous donors, Ambulance Gift Acct $200.00 (10-30) S.M. Lorusso & Sons, Recreation Community events $750.00 (10-31) Dominic & Randi Silvestro, COA $ 12.00 (10-32) Karen Carpenter & Vivian Woo $ 25.00 (10-33) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)
MBTA Matter - Train will start on the 21st
Approve the minutes of October 1, 2019 Minutes
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie approve the minutes of October 1, 2019 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie approve the minutes of October 1, 2019 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
The Executive Session; and
Endorse the new contract for the Town Administrator document 10-34
Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to endorse the new contract for the Town Administrator document 10-34 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to endorse the new contract for the Town Administrator document 10-34 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn at 9:15pm
Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 9:15pm seconded by Mrs. Mackenzie
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 9:15pm 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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