MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2021
22 recorded votes, 6 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
The Select Board support a capital budget request to be submitted by Organizations and Leaders Supportive of the Town of Walpole contracting services for racial justice training
On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted that the Select Board support a capital budget request to be submitted by Organizations and Leaders Supportive of the Town of Walpole contracting services for racial justice training. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Barrett, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted that the Select Board support a capital budget request to be submitted by Organizations and Leaders Supportive of the Town of Walpole contracting services for racial justice training. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-1-0) (Board member Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Barrett, second: O’Neil)
Appoint Mark Bryson to the position of Veteran’s Agent and Director of Veteran’s Services
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to appoint Mark Bryson to the position of Veteran’s Agent and Director of Veteran’s Services. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted to appoint Mark Bryson to the position of Veteran’s Agent and Director of Veteran’s Services. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recognition of Board of Health member William Morris
Grant the request of Mark Quigley for a street opening permit at 1076 North Street, which is under a moratorium and with all the provisions set forth in the conditions memo from the Director of…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to grant the request of Mark Quigley for a street opening permit at 1076 North Street, which is under a moratorium and with all the provisions set forth in the conditions memo from the Director of Public Works Richard E. Mattson. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to grant the request of Mark Quigley for a street opening permit at 1076 North Street, which is under a moratorium and with all the provisions set forth in the conditions memo from the Director of Public Works Richard E. Mattson. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Conservation Commission Interview and Vote for appointment
Appoint Dean Bebis as a regular member of the Conservation Commission with a term start date of 4/1/2021
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, second by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Dean Bebis as a regular member of the Conservation Commission with a term start date of 4/1/2021. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, second by Board member O’Neil, voted to appoint Dean Bebis as a regular member of the Conservation Commission with a term start date of 4/1/2021. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Economic Development Commission Interview and Vote for appointment
Appoint Daniel O’Driscoll as a regular member to the Economic Development Commission
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted to appoint Daniel O’Driscoll as a regular member to the Economic Development Commission. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted to appoint Daniel O’Driscoll as a regular member to the Economic Development Commission. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
New Business
Promote Stephan Schaub to a regular member of the Board of Health
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to promote Stephan Schaub to a regular member of the Board of Health. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to promote Stephan Schaub to a regular member of the Board of Health. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Renew the term for all committee/board members as listed who requested to be reappointed and referenced in our board and committees reappointments dated March 19, 2021packet
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to renew the term for all committee/board members as listed who requested to be reappointed and referenced in our board and committees reappointments dated March 19, 2021packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to renew the term for all committee/board members as listed who requested to be reappointed and referenced in our board and committees reappointments dated March 19, 2021packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Begin outdoor dining on April 01, 2021 and allow department approved extension of premises from April 01, 2021 until November 01, 2021 or until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency…
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to begin outdoor dining on April 01, 2021 and allow department approved extension of premises from April 01, 2021 until November 01, 2021 or until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency whichever is later. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to begin outdoor dining on April 01, 2021 and allow department approved extension of premises from April 01, 2021 until November 01, 2021 or until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency whichever is later. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award Bid/Contract No. 2021-15 for Master Plan Rewrite to Barrett Planning Group, Inc. for $139,500
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract No. 2021-15 for Master Plan Rewrite to Barrett Planning Group, Inc. for $139,500. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to award Bid/Contract No. 2021-15 for Master Plan Rewrite to Barrett Planning Group, Inc. for $139,500. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-1-0) (Board member Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Award a contract to Roberts Water Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $313,600 for the EJD Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to award a contract to Roberts Water Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $313,600 for the EJD Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to award a contract to Roberts Water Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $313,600 for the EJD Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Use ESSER II funding to offset the FY22 assessment for Walpole in the amount of $21,624, in reference to Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to use ESSER II funding to offset the FY22 assessment for Walpole in the amount of $21,624, in reference to Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to use ESSER II funding to offset the FY22 assessment for Walpole in the amount of $21,624, in reference to Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Continued Discussion and Vote on Spring 2021 Town Meeting Articles
Recommend favorable action on Article 2
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 2. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 2. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-1-0) (Board member Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 3. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 3. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend no action on Article 4
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted no action on Article 4. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted no action on Article 4. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 6
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 6. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 6. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 12
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 12. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 12. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 13
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 13. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 13. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Recommend favorable action on Article 15
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted favorable action on Article 15. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Mackenzie, O’Neil, SalvatoreAbstained: Gallivan
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil voted favorable action on Article 15. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Clerk Gallivan abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Recommend favorable action on Article 16
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 16. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilNo: Salvatore
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan voted favorable action on Article 16. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-1-0) (Board member Salvatore opposed).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
List the motions in numerical order in the minutes
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Barrett, voted to list the motions in numerical order in the minutes. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Barrett, voted to list the motions in numerical order in the minutes. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Barrett)
Green Communities
Approve Minutes of March 09, 2021 as presented in our packet
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve Minutes of March 09, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
Yes: Barrett, Gallivan, Mackenzie, O’NeilAbstained: Salvatore
From the minutes
“On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to approve Minutes of March 09, 2021 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-1) (Board member Salvatore abstained).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm
On motion of Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Clerk Gallivan, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:40pm. 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 8:40pm. 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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