MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2021
13 recorded votes, 8 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
During the meeting:
- David Salvatore arrived at 7:50pm.
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Endorse the pursuant of the grant
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to endorse the pursuant of the grant. On roll call vote of the Board,
David Salvatore arrived at 7:50pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to endorse the pursuant of the grant. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve the use of $15,000 from the Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Account for staff hours used to administer and enforce the Mass Wetlands Protection Act
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the use of $15,000 from the Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Account for staff hours used to administer and enforce the Mass Wetlands Protection Act. On roll call vote of the Board,
David Salvatore arrived at 7:50pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the use of $15,000 from the Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Account for staff hours used to administer and enforce the Mass Wetlands Protection Act. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0- 0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Application to the MA Trails Grant Program
Sign the letter of support for the Walpole Trials Committee grant application to the MA Trails Grant Program
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to sign the letter of support for the Walpole Trials Committee grant application to the MA Trails Grant Program. On roll call vote of the Board,
David Salvatore arrived at 7:50pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to sign the letter of support for the Walpole Trials Committee grant application to the MA Trails Grant Program. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Main Street, Bay #3
Approve request of Automotive Buyer’s Advantage Inc. for a Class II Dealer License to operate at 1171 Main St., Bay #3 with the condition there will be no in person/public sales conducted on…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Automotive Buyer’s Advantage Inc. for a Class II Dealer License to operate at 1171 Main St., Bay #3 with the condition there will be no in person/public sales conducted on the premise. On roll call vote of the Board,
David Salvatore arrived at 7:50pm and is not counted in this vote; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members there at the time.
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of Automotive Buyer’s Advantage Inc. for a Class II Dealer License to operate at 1171 Main St., Bay #3 with the condition there will be no in person/public sales conducted on the premise. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Follow up discussion on 400 Summer Street and Possible Vote
Direct the Town Administrator to send a letter that is very polite yet stern and exact that we are in no way interested in entertaining any option of selling 400 Summer Street
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to direct the Town Administrator to send a letter that is very polite yet stern and exact that we are in no way interested in entertaining any option of selling 400 Summer Street. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to direct the Town Administrator to send a letter that is very polite yet stern and exact that we are in no way interested in entertaining any option of selling 400 Summer Street. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve request of the Town Administrator for an extension from February 1 to no later than February 12 to deliver the budget and budget message
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Town Administrator for an extension from February 1 to no later than February 12 to deliver the budget and budget message. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve request of the Town Administrator for an extension from February 1 to no later than February 12 to deliver the budget and budget message. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Procedures Manual
Replace any reference of Board of Selectmen to Select Board in the Town of Walpole Policies and Procedures Manual
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to replace any reference of Board of Selectmen to Select Board in the Town of Walpole Policies and Procedures Manual. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to replace any reference of Board of Selectmen to Select Board in the Town of Walpole Policies and Procedures Manual. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude 1. Diane Lacivita to COA Gifts $100 2. Walpole Pharmacy to COA Grab & Go Lunch Donation $90
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude 1. Diane Lacivita to COA Gifts $100 2. Walpole Pharmacy to COA Grab & Go Lunch Donation $90 On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to accept with gratitude 1. Diane Lacivita to COA Gifts $100 2. Walpole Pharmacy to COA Grab & Go Lunch Donation $90 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Norwood Assistant General Manager
Approve the Minutes of December 08 and 22, 2020 and January 12, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of December 08 and 22, 2020 and January 12, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
The count (4-0-0) does not match the 5 members listed as present, so individual votes are not shown (a member arrived late or left early).
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve the Minutes of December 08 and 22, 2020 and January 12, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose stated, with the Board returning to open session at the conclusion
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, 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 Vice Chair Mackenzie, 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 (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
The Board moved out of session of Executive Session at 8:15pm
Approve and sign the contract for IT Director Michael Donovan
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve and sign the contract for IT Director Michael Donovan. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve and sign the contract for IT Director Michael Donovan. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Approve and sign the contract for Fire Chief Timothy Bailey
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve and sign the contract for Fire Chief Timothy Bailey. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve and sign the contract for Fire Chief Timothy Bailey. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:17pm
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:17pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:17pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (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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