MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2020
17 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James O’Neil, Nancy Mackenzie, Benjamin Barrett, Mark Gallivan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:05pm.
Every vote, in order
Action Items:
Ratify, validate and confirm the Board’s January 7, 2020 vote to resolve the December 30, 2019 Open Meeting Law complaint by authorizing Town Counsel to file a response with the Attomey General…
Motion to ratify, validate and confirm the Board’s January 7, 2020 vote to resolve the December 30, 2019 Open Meeting Law complaint by authorizing Town Counsel to file a response with the Attomey General indicating that the vast majority of the matters raised related to meetings held more than 30 days prior to the date of the complaint, and, further, that other matters did not raise issues under the Open Meeting Law, and that the following action be taken: (1) Add the minutes of the January 7, 2020 meeting to the minutes of the current meeting, including Mr. Salvatore’s written notes: (2) Add the Board’s response to the December 30, 2019 complaint, filed with the Attorney General, to the minutes of the current meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gallivan.
Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:05pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“motion to ratify, validate and confirm the Board’s January 7, 2020 vote to resolve the December 30, 2019 Open Meeting Law complaint by authorizing Town Counsel to file a response with the Attomey General indicating that the vast majority of the matters raised related to meetings held more than 30 days prior to the date of the complaint, and, further, that other matters did not raise issues under the Open Meeting Law, and that the following action be taken: (1) Add the minutes of the January 7, 2020 meeting to the minutes of the current meeting, including Mr. Salvatore’s written notes: (2) Add the Board’s response to the December 30, 2019 complaint, filed with the Attorney General, to the minutes of the current meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gallivan. Voted 3-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Direct counsel to prepare a response consistent with the summary of the matter already provided, deny that a violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred based upon the particular facts at issue,…
Motion to direct counsel to prepare a response consistent with the summary of the matter already provided, deny that a violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred based upon the particular facts at issue, and that the following action be taken to promote transparency and further the purposes of the Open Meeting Law: (1) Request that the Town Clerk work with Town Counsel to prepare a “best practices” summary for the preparation of meeting agendas; and (2) Consistent with past practice, schedule and hold an Open Meeting Law training for staff and boards and committees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gallivan
Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:05pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“motion to direct counsel to prepare a response consistent with the summary of the matter already provided, deny that a violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred based upon the particular facts at issue, and that the following action be taken to promote transparency and further the purposes of the Open Meeting Law: (1) Request that the Town Clerk work with Town Counsel to prepare a “best practices” summary for the preparation of meeting agendas; and (2) Consistent with past practice, schedule and hold an Open Meeting Law training for staff and boards and committees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gallivan Voted 3-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Seconded by Mr Barrett to award the MSBA OPM Contract to Compass and allow Jim Johnson to sign on the Boards behalf
Motion moved by Mr. Gallivan, seconded by Mr. Barrett to award the MSBA OPM Contract to Compass and allow Jim Johnson to sign on the Boards behalf.
Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:05pm 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, seconded by Mr. Barrett to award the MSBA OPM Contract to Compass and allow Jim Johnson to sign on the Boards behalf. Voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Seconded by Mr O’Neil to sign the absentee ballot voting/early voting policy document from the Town Clerk
Motion was moved by Mr. Gallivan, seconded by Mr. O’Neil to sign the absentee ballot voting/early voting policy document from the Town Clerk.
Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 7:05pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“motion was moved by Mr. Gallivan, seconded by Mr. O’Neil to sign the absentee ballot voting/early voting policy document from the Town Clerk. Voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn the BOS meeting at 8:31 pm
Motion moved by Mr. O’Neil to adjourn the BOS meeting at 8:31 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Mr. O’Neil to adjourn the BOS meeting at 8:31 pm, seconded by Mr. Gallivan Voted 4- 0-0.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Gallivan)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Ken Southwood to the Ponds Committee as a regular member
MOTION Moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Ken Southwood to the Ponds Committee as a regular member Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION Moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to appoint Ken Southwood to the Ponds Committee as a regular member Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Highway
Open the public hearing for the installation of tanks for Prestige Gas
MOTION Moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the public hearing for the installation of tanks for Prestige Gas seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION Moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to open the public hearing for the installation of tanks for Prestige Gas seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
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)
Approve the request of Prestige Gas to install one 12,000 galion gasoline tank, One 4,000 gasoline tank and one 4,000 Diesel Fuel Tank at 2285 Providence Highway
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Prestige Gas to install one 12,000 galion gasoline tank, One 4,000 gasoline tank and one 4,000 Diesel Fuel Tank at 2285 Providence Highway seconded by Mr. Gallivan,
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request of Prestige Gas to install one 12,000 galion gasoline tank, One 4,000 gasoline tank and one 4,000 Diesel Fuel Tank at 2285 Providence Highway seconded by Mr. Gallivan, VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Appoint Dept. Sergeant Richard Kelleher as the New Walpole Deputy Chief of Police
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to appoint Dept. Sergeant Richard Kelleher as the New Walpole Deputy Chief of Police seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (4-0-1) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett to appoint Dept. Sergeant Richard Kelleher as the New Walpole Deputy Chief of Police seconded by Mr. Gallivan Voted 4-0-1 (Mrs. Mackenzie abstained).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Mackenzie to approve the change of Manager for Wines and More to Jonathan Gentile
MOTION moved by Mrs, Mackenzie to approve the change of Manager for Wines and More to Jonathan Gentile seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs, Mackenzie to approve the change of Manager for Wines and More to Jonathan Gentile seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (second: Gallivan)
Designate the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to issue a response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint from Christopher Mackenzie dated December 30,2019 on the Board's behalf…
MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett I hereby move to designate the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to issue a response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint from Christopher Mackenzie dated December 30,2019 on the Board's behalf consistent with the Board's review of the Complaint and its ee ae === January 7, 2020 discussion of the Complaint at tonight's meeting. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The minutes give the count and say “Mr. Salvatore opposed”, which does not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mr. Barrett I hereby move to designate the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to issue a response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint from Christopher Mackenzie dated December 30,2019 on the Board's behalf consistent with the Board's review of the Complaint and its ee ae === January 7, 2020 discussion of the Complaint at tonight's meeting. Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 3-1-0 (Mr. Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request for reimbursement for Chapter 90 project 19-0] Paving and Resurfacing in the amount of $796,902.62 and to sign the document
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for reimbursement for Chapter 90 project 19-0] Paving and Resurfacing in the amount of $796,902.62 and to sign the document seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for reimbursement for Chapter 90 project 19-0] Paving and Resurfacing in the amount of $796,902.62 and to sign the document seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the request for One day all alcoholic license for knights of Columbus for January 11,2020
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for One day all alcoholic license for knights of Columbus for January 11,2020 seconded by Mr, Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the request for One day all alcoholic license for knights of Columbus for January 11,2020 seconded by Mr, Gallivan voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie)
Accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Fisher Sunshine Fund to Veterans Committee $45.00(1-9) 2. New pond Village Association to Library gifts $500.00 (1-10) 3. Lorraine M’Cabe to…
Motion MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Fisher Sunshine Fund to Veterans Committee $45.00(1-9) 2. New pond Village Association to Library gifts $500.00 (1-10) 3. Lorraine M’Cabe to Fire Gift Account $25.00(1-11) 4. Yuan & Catherine Chen, Fire Gift Account $200.00(1-12) 5. Helen Hourihan, COA Gift Account $100.00(1-13) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“motion MOTION moved by Mr. Salvatore to accept with gratitude the following donations 1. Fisher Sunshine Fund to Veterans Committee $45.00(1-9) 2. New pond Village Association to Library gifts $500.00 (1-10) 3. Lorraine M’Cabe to Fire Gift Account $25.00(1-11) 4. Yuan & Catherine Chen, Fire Gift Account $200.00(1-12) 5. Helen Hourihan, COA Gift Account $100.00(1-13) Seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Salvatore, second: Gallivan)
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE
Approve the minutes of December 3, 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of December 3, 2019 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of December 3, 2019 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the minutes of December 17, 2019
MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of December 17, 2019 seconded by Mr. Gallivan
The count (5-0-0) does not match the 4 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“MOTION moved by Mrs. Mackenzie to approve the minutes of December 17, 2019 seconded by Mr. Gallivan VOTED 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mackenzie, 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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