MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 27, 2020
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin Barrett, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil, David Salvatore
Absent: Nancy Mackenzie
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Open the public hearing for Eversource for Grant of Location to install approx. 80+/-ft of conduit on Main Street and 40+/-ft of conduit on Glenwood Ave for service to 979 Main Street
On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing for Eversource for Grant of Location to install approx. 80+/-ft of conduit on Main Street and 40+/-ft of conduit on Glenwood Ave for service to 979 Main Street. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to open the public hearing for Eversource for Grant of Location to install approx. 80+/-ft of conduit on Main Street and 40+/-ft of conduit on Glenwood Ave for service to 979 Main Street. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Close the public hearing
Seeing no communication from the public and on roll call vote of the Board voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Seeing no communication from the public and on roll call vote of the Board voted to close the public hearing. Motion Passed (4-0-0).”
Approve the request of Eversource to install approx. 80+/-ft of conduit on Main Street and 40+/-ft of conduit on Glenwood Ave for service to 979 Main Street subject to them complying with any…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the request of Eversource to install approx. 80+/-ft of conduit on Main Street and 40+/-ft of conduit on Glenwood Ave for service to 979 Main Street subject to them complying with any conditions set out by the Town Engineer. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the request of Eversource to install approx. 80+/-ft of conduit on Main Street and 40+/-ft of conduit on Glenwood Ave for service to 979 Main Street subject to them complying with any conditions set out by the Town Engineer. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Re-appropriate the balances from completed borrowing articles as outlined by the Finance Director and use the funds to pay down debt payments
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to re-appropriate the balances from completed borrowing articles as outlined by the Finance Director and use the funds to pay down debt payments. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to re-appropriate the balances from completed borrowing articles as outlined by the Finance Director and use the funds to pay down debt payments. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Re-appropriate the balance from the Eastland Circle Article of $34,717.63 approved at the FATM 2000 and use to pay the debt service payment for the MWRA Projects for the FATM 2019
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to re-appropriate the balance from the Eastland Circle Article of $34,717.63 approved at the FATM 2000 and use to pay the debt service payment for the MWRA Projects for the FATM 2019. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to re-appropriate the balance from the Eastland Circle Article of $34,717.63 approved at the FATM 2000 and use to pay the debt service payment for the MWRA Projects for the FATM 2019. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve OPEB Policy and add to the Town of Walpole policies and procedures manual
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted to approve OPEB Policy and add to the Town of Walpole policies and procedures manual. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted to approve OPEB Policy and add to the Town of Walpole policies and procedures manual. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Paul Connelly as Walpole’s representative to MAPC for a three year term and appoint Ashley Clark as the MAPC alternate with the understanding that Glen will work with Paul along the…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted to appoint Paul Connelly as Walpole’s representative to MAPC for a three year term and appoint Ashley Clark as the MAPC alternate with the understanding that Glen will work with Paul along the way. On roll call vote of Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted to appoint Paul Connelly as Walpole’s representative to MAPC for a three year term and appoint Ashley Clark as the MAPC alternate with the understanding that Glen will work with Paul along the way. On roll call vote of Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
New Business
Approve request of Ashley Clark to hold Small Business Saturday on the Town Common on November 28, 2020 and approve the closure of a portion of Elm Street from the morning of November 28 and…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Ashley Clark to hold Small Business Saturday on the Town Common on November 28, 2020 and approve the closure of a portion of Elm Street from the morning of November 28 and reopening on or before Sunday November 29. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Ashley Clark to hold Small Business Saturday on the Town Common on November 28, 2020 and approve the closure of a portion of Elm Street from the morning of November 28 and reopening on or before Sunday November 29. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Award bid contract 2021-08 to Eastern Minerals, Inc. for various salt treatments
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Chair Barrett, voted to award bid contract 2021-08 to Eastern Minerals, Inc. for various salt treatments. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Chair Barrett, voted to award bid contract 2021-08 to Eastern Minerals, Inc. for various salt treatments. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)
Vote request of Crisp for a Weekday/Sunday Entertainment License
Approve request of Crisp for a weekday and Sunday entertainment license
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Crisp for a weekday and Sunday entertainment license. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Crisp for a weekday and Sunday entertainment license. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Local 115 Police, Library Employees, Fire Fighters Association, Department of Public Works
Sign the contract agreements for Town Hall Clerical Employees, Public Safety Dispatchers, Local 115 Police, Library Employees, Fire Fighters Association, and Department of Public Works for the…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to sign the contract agreements for Town Hall Clerical Employees, Public Safety Dispatchers, Local 115 Police, Library Employees, Fire Fighters Association, and Department of Public Works for the term July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to sign the contract agreements for Town Hall Clerical Employees, Public Safety Dispatchers, Local 115 Police, Library Employees, Fire Fighters Association, and Department of Public Works for the term July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Matt Lundsten to the Town Forest Committee as an associate member
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted appoint Matt Lundsten to the Town Forest Committee as an associate member. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted appoint Matt Lundsten to the Town Forest Committee as an associate member. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve request of Barbara Davis to use Adams Farm on Saturday, December 05, 2020 from 11am to 5pm for a family holiday gathering subject to them complying with all COVID19 guidelines that are…
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Barbara Davis to use Adams Farm on Saturday, December 05, 2020 from 11am to 5pm for a family holiday gathering subject to them complying with all COVID19 guidelines that are in place at the time of the event and use of the fire pit is subject to final approval from the Fire Department closer to the event. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of Barbara Davis to use Adams Farm on Saturday, December 05, 2020 from 11am to 5pm for a family holiday gathering subject to them complying with all COVID19 guidelines that are in place at the time of the event and use of the fire pit is subject to final approval from the Fire Department closer to the event. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion
On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to enter into executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to enter into executive session for the purpose stated, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Barrett, second: Gallivan)
Vote on Contracts discussed in Executive Session
Approve and sign the contract for Police Chief John Carmichael
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve and sign the contract for Police Chief John Carmichael. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve and sign the contract for Police Chief John Carmichael. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve and sign the contract for Jodi Cuneo as Finance Director
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve and sign the contract for Jodi Cuneo as Finance Director. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve and sign the contract for Jodi Cuneo as Finance Director. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve and sign the contract for Elizabeth Gaffey as Town Clerk
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve and sign the contract for Elizabeth Gaffey as Town Clerk. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve and sign the contract for Elizabeth Gaffey as Town Clerk. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:46pm
On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:46pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:46pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (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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