MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 19, 2019
23 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
During the meeting:
- Nancy Mackenzie left.
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
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 1.275 with a Residential Factor of 0.9587 for Fiscal year 2020
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt a shift of 1.275 with a Residential Factor of 0.9587 for Fiscal year 2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to adopt a shift of 1.275 with a Residential Factor of 0.9587 for Fiscal year 2020 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (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. O’Neil
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. O’Neil VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Award the RFP Contract 2020-11 to Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc., North Andover Ma for a total project cost for FY21 of $47,375.00
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award the RFP Contract 2020-11 to Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc., North Andover Ma for a total project cost for FY21 of $47,375.00 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to award the RFP Contract 2020-11 to Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc., North Andover Ma for a total project cost for FY21 of $47,375.00 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Mr. O’Neil read the Certificate of Appreciation
Approve the change of Manager for Patriot Tavern Inc. to Pamela Willis
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the change of Manager for Patriot Tavern Inc. to Pamela Willis, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the change of Manager for Patriot Tavern Inc. to Pamela Willis, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve of the Change of Officers and Change of Beneficial Interest for the 99 Restaurant
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve of the Change of Officers and Change of Beneficial Interest for the 99 Restaurant seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve of the Change of Officers and Change of Beneficial Interest for the 99 Restaurant seconded by Mr. Gallivan 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the proposed ZBA Fee Schedule update as presented
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the proposed ZBA Fee Schedule update as presented, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the proposed ZBA Fee Schedule update as presented, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the request for a one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for 12/6/19
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for 12/6/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for 12/6/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request for a one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for 11/24/19
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for 11/24/19 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for a one day all alcoholic license for Knights of Columbus for 11/24/19 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request of the Walpole Footlighters for a one day Wine and Malt license on 12/14/19
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Walpole Footlighters for a one day Wine and Malt license on 12/14/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of the Walpole Footlighters for a one day Wine and Malt license on 12/14/19, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the holiday display request from the Walpole Chamber to place Manger on the Town Common
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the holiday display request from the Walpole Chamber to place Manger on the Town Common seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the holiday display request from the Walpole Chamber to place Manger on the Town Common seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant and Close it on January 21, 2020
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant and Close it on January 21, 2020, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant and Close it on January 21, 2020, Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Accept the Selectmen’s meeting Schedule
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the Selectmen’s meeting Schedule, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the Selectmen’s meeting Schedule, seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Justin Monta as Tree Warden
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Justin Monta as Tree Warden seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Justin Monta as Tree Warden seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Carl Balduf as Town Engineer
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Carl Balduf as Town Engineer seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Carl Balduf as Town Engineer seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Melissa Ranieri as Health Director
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Melissa Ranieri as Health Director seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to ratify the appointment of the Town Administrator for Melissa Ranieri as Health Director seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Declare the 1997 Walpole Fire Department Engine formally known as Engine 4 as surplus, to authorize disposition of former Engine 4 to the City of New Bedford through an intermunicipal agreement…
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to declare the 1997 Walpole Fire Department Engine formally known as Engine 4 as surplus, to authorize disposition of former Engine 4 to the City of New Bedford through an intermunicipal agreement with terms in the best interest of the Town, and to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and sign such agreement on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to declare the 1997 Walpole Fire Department Engine formally known as Engine 4 as surplus, to authorize disposition of former Engine 4 to the City of New Bedford through an intermunicipal agreement with terms in the best interest of the Town, and to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and sign such agreement on behalf of the Board. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept the donation to the veterans services account from AFSCME 1957 in the amount of $500
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the donation to the veterans services account from AFSCME 1957 in the amount of $500 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to accept the donation to the veterans services account from AFSCME 1957 in the amount of $500 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Session; and
The Board of Selectmen enter into executive session for the purposes and reasons declared by the Board’s Chairman
Motion Moved by Mr. O’Neil that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session for the purposes and reasons declared by the Board’s Chairman seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, O’Neil, Salvatore
From the minutes
“Motion Moved by Mr. O’Neil that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session for the purposes and reasons declared by the Board’s Chairman seconded by Mr. Gallivan Roll Call Vote Mr. Gallivan- Aye, Mr. Barrett-Aye, Mr. Salvatore-Aye, Mr. O’Neil-Aye (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
Approve the Executive session minutes of August 6, 2019 as discussed by the Board
Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the Executive session minutes of August 6, 2019 as discussed by the Board seconded by Mr. Salvatore
Nancy Mackenzie left the meeting and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan to approve the Executive session minutes of August 6, 2019 as discussed by the Board seconded by Mr. Salvatore VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Salvatore)
Release the redacted minutes along with KPL Law guideline
Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan to release the redacted minutes along with KPL Law guideline seconded by Mr. O’Neil
Nancy Mackenzie left the meeting and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan to release the redacted minutes along with KPL Law guideline seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Adjourn at 8:17pm
MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 8:17pm seconded by Mr. O’Neil
Nancy Mackenzie left the meeting and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Gallivan to adjourn at 8:17pm seconded by Mr. O’Neil VOTED 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
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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