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Walpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 10, 2020

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Benjamin Barrett, Nancy Mackenzie, Mark Gallivan, James O’Neil, David Salvatore

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appointments

Open the tax classification public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to open the tax classification public hearing. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to open the tax classification public hearing. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to close the public hearing. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to close the public hearing. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adopt a shift of 1.275 with a Residential Factor of 0.9595 for Fiscal Year 2021

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adopt a shift of 1.275 with a Residential Factor of 0.9595 for Fiscal Year 2021. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adopt a shift of 1.275 with a Residential Factor of 0.9595 for Fiscal Year 2021. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Vote to open the Spring 2021 Town Meeting Warrant

Open the Spring 2021 Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to open the Spring 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to open the Spring 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the 2021 meeting schedule for the Select Board

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the 2021 meeting schedule for the Select Board. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the 2021 meeting schedule for the Select Board. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Make slight revisions and sign the letter to the Governor in relation to the Home for Little Wanderers

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to make slight revisions and sign the letter to the Governor in relation to the Home for Little Wanderers. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to make slight revisions and sign the letter to the Governor in relation to the Home for Little Wanderers. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Renew the 2021 Parking Lot; Hotel/Motel/Lodging House; Common Victualler Only; Class I, II, III Motor Vehicle and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses as listed in document attached and have the…

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to renew the 2021 Parking Lot; Hotel/Motel/Lodging House; Common Victualler Only; Class I, II, III Motor Vehicle and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses as listed in document attached and have the Board’s official signatures digitally scanned. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to renew the 2021 Parking Lot; Hotel/Motel/Lodging House; Common Victualler Only; Class I, II, III Motor Vehicle and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses as listed in document attached and have the Board’s official signatures digitally scanned. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sign the letter of support for the 2020 Open Space and Recreation Plan

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to sign the letter of support for the 2020 Open Space and Recreation Plan. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to sign the letter of support for the 2020 Open Space and Recreation Plan. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

CONSENT AGENDA

Accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Wal-Mart to Police Dept for Halloween Trunk or Treat, candy valued at $325 2. Anonymous to COA Gifts $125 3. Walpole Pharmacy to COA Gifts $100…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Wal-Mart to Police Dept for Halloween Trunk or Treat, candy valued at $325 2. Anonymous to COA Gifts $125 3. Walpole Pharmacy to COA Gifts $100 4. AFSCME Local 1957 to Veteran Services Donations $500 On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Wal-Mart to Police Dept for Halloween Trunk or Treat, candy valued at $325 2. Anonymous to COA Gifts $125 3. Walpole Pharmacy to COA Gifts $100 4. AFSCME Local 1957 to Veteran Services Donations $500 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Veterans Day

Approve the Minutes of October 06, 2020 as presented in our packet

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of October 06, 2020 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,

From the minutes

“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of October 06, 2020 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:55 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:55 p.m. 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 7:55 p.m. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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