MassVoter.com← Walpole Select BoardWalpole Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 23, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, Glenn Maffei, Nancy Mackenzie, James O’Neil
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nancy Mackenzie arrived at 6:38pm.
- James O’Neil arrived at 6:15pm.
Every vote, in order
Direct the Town Administrator, the Treasurer / Collector, and the Finance Director to move forward with a $50 million borrowing plus anything else you want to add for other things that we…
On motion of Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neill, voted to direct the Town Administrator, the Treasurer / Collector, and the Finance Director to move forward with a $50 million borrowing plus anything else you want to add for other things that we agreed to at Town Meeting to borrow in the January/February 2022 timeframe. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member O’Neill, voted to direct the Town Administrator, the Treasurer / Collector, and the Finance Director to move forward with a $50 million borrowing plus anything else you want to add for other things that we agreed to at Town Meeting to borrow in the January/February 2022 timeframe. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: O’Neil)
Approve the MSBA Middle School Project Funding Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf
On motion of Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to approve the MSBA Middle School Project Funding Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf.
From the minutes
“On motion of Chair Gallivan, seconded by Board member Mackenzie, voted to approve the MSBA Middle School Project Funding Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board’s behalf. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Mackenzie)
Recess - Relocate to Main Meeting Room and Reconvene Meeting
Recess and reconvene the Select Board meeting in the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:05pm
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to recess and reconvene the Select Board meeting in the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:05pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to recess and reconvene the Select Board meeting in the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:05pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
Open the Tax Classification Public Hearing
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the Tax Classification Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to open the Tax Classification Public Hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Close Public Hearing
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to close Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to close Public Hearing. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Adopt a shift of 1.275 with a residential factor of .9593 for fiscal year 2022
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adopt a shift of 1.275 with a residential factor of .9593 for fiscal year 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adopt a shift of 1.275 with a residential factor of .9593 for fiscal year 2022. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the results of this hearing on behalf of the Select Board to the Massachusetts Division of Local Services Gateway System. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Way and Olmsted Lane
Accept the rights and easements related to Emerald Way (Portion) and Olmstead Lane and sign the acceptance documents
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the rights and easements related to Emerald Way (Portion) and Olmstead Lane and sign the acceptance documents.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept the rights and easements related to Emerald Way (Portion) and Olmstead Lane and sign the acceptance documents. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Take the public rights in Emerald Way (Portion) and sign the Order of taking documents
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to take the public rights in Emerald Way (Portion) and sign the Order of taking documents.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to take the public rights in Emerald Way (Portion) and sign the Order of taking documents. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Take the public rights in Olmsted Lane and sign the Order of taking documents
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to take the public rights in Olmsted Lane and sign the Order of taking documents.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to take the public rights in Olmsted Lane and sign the Order of taking documents. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
New Business
Renew the 2022 Parking Lot; Hotel/Motel/Lodging House; Common Victualler Only; Class I, II, III Motor Vehicle and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses as listed in the document attached and have…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to renew the 2022 Parking Lot; Hotel/Motel/Lodging House; Common Victualler Only; Class I, II, III Motor Vehicle and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses as listed in the document attached and have the Board’s official signatures digitally scanned.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Chair Gallivan, voted to renew the 2022 Parking Lot; Hotel/Motel/Lodging House; Common Victualler Only; Class I, II, III Motor Vehicle and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses as listed in the document attached and have the Board’s official signatures digitally scanned. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: Gallivan)
LED Streetlight Conversion
Approve the Purchase & Sale and license agreement with Eversource to acquire the streetlights, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase & Sale and license agreement
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Purchase & Sale and license agreement with Eversource to acquire the streetlights, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase & Sale and license agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve the Purchase & Sale and license agreement with Eversource to acquire the streetlights, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase & Sale and license agreement. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Award IFB/Contract No. 2022-06, LED Streetlight Conversion Project (Labor) to Coviello Electric in the amount of $73,972
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award IFB/Contract No. 2022-06, LED Streetlight Conversion Project (Labor) to Coviello Electric in the amount of $73,972.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award IFB/Contract No. 2022-06, LED Streetlight Conversion Project (Labor) to Coviello Electric in the amount of $73,972. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Award Bid/Contract No. 2022-07, LED Streetlight Conversion Project (Materials) to Graybar Electric Co. in the amount of $322,349.14
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award Bid/Contract No. 2022-07, LED Streetlight Conversion Project (Materials) to Graybar Electric Co. in the amount of $322,349.14.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to award Bid/Contract No. 2022-07, LED Streetlight Conversion Project (Materials) to Graybar Electric Co. in the amount of $322,349.14. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
December 10th
Approve request of James Kelliher, Knights of Columbus for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License on December 10, 2021 from 4-11pm at 137 Stone Street
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of James Kelliher, Knights of Columbus for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License on December 10, 2021 from 4-11pm at 137 Stone Street.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to approve request of James Kelliher, Knights of Columbus for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License on December 10, 2021 from 4-11pm at 137 Stone Street. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Galanis Revocable Trust to Library Gift Account $15 2. Ruth Sundberg to Veterans Services Hometown Hero Program $50 3. Cliff Snuffer Jr. to…
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Galanis Revocable Trust to Library Gift Account $15 2. Ruth Sundberg to Veterans Services Hometown Hero Program $50 3. Cliff Snuffer Jr. to Veteran Services Hometown Hero Program $100
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. Galanis Revocable Trust to Library Gift Account $15 2. Ruth Sundberg to Veterans Services Hometown Hero Program $50 3. Cliff Snuffer Jr. to Veteran Services Hometown Hero Program $100 Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, second: O’Neil)
Thanksgiving
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05pm
On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05pm.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member Mackenzie, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:05pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Mackenzie, 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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