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February 8, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, Glenn Maffei, James O’Neil
Absent: Nancy Mackenzie
Every vote, in order
Appointments
I Glenn Maffei, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts (the “Town”), certify that at a meeting of the board held February 8, 2022, of which meeting all members of…
On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted I Glenn Maffei, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts (the “Town”), certify that at a meeting of the board held February 8, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the amount of the cost of the new middle school project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 23, 2021 (Article 14) not being paid by the school facilities grant is $77,794,533 and we hereby approve of the issuance of notes and bonds in such amount under said G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: that the sale of the $51,525,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds of the Town dated February 17, 2022 (the “Bonds”), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $54,818,073.34 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on October 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2022 $1,185,000 5.00% 2034 $1,590,000 3.00% 2023 1,550,000 5.00 2035 1,640,000 3.00 2024 1,625,000 5.00 2036 1,690,000 3.00 2025 1,070,000 5.00 2037 1,745,000 3.00 2026 1,125,000 5.00 2038 1,800,000 3.00 2027 1,180,000 5.00 2039 1,850,000 3.00 2028 1,240,000 5.00 2040 1,910,000 3.00 2029 1,305,000 5.00 2041 1,965,000 3.00 2030 1,370,000 5.00 2042 1,845,000 3.00 2031 1,440,000 4.00 2047 10,105,000 3.00 2032 1,495,000 4.00 2051 9,250,000 3.00 2033 1,550,000 3.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on October 15, 2047 and October 15, 2051 (each a “Term Bond”) shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due October 15, 2047 Date Principal Amount October 15, 2043 $1,900,000 October 15, 2044 1,960,000 October 15, 2045 2,020,000 October 15, 2046 2,080,000 October 15, 2047 (maturity) 2,145,000 Term Bond due October 15, 2051 Date Principal Amount October 15, 2048 $2,210,000 October 15, 2049 2,275,000 October 15, 2050 2,345,000 October 15, 2051 (maturity) 2,420,000 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and …
From the minutes
“On motion of Clerk Maffei, seconded by Board member O’Neil, voted I Glenn Maffei, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts (the “Town”), certify that at a meeting of the board held February 8, 2022, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the amount of the cost of the new middle school project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 23, 2021 (Article 14) not being paid by the school facilities grant is $77,794,533 a … delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: Maffei, second: O’Neil)
Town Clerk Elizabeth Gaffey, Vote on apportionment of RTM
Remain with the present apportionment as recommended by the Town Clerk
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to remain with the present apportionment as recommended by the Town Clerk. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to remain with the present apportionment as recommended by the Town Clerk. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Interview and Vote to appoint Christian Oster to the Veteran Services Committee
Appoint Christian Oster to the Veteran Services Committee as a regular member
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Christian Oster to the Veteran Services Committee as a regular member. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Christian Oster to the Veteran Services Committee as a regular member. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Appoint Michael Curran to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Michael Curran to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Michael Curran to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Appoint Michael Shea to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Michael Shea to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Michael Shea to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Appoint Jason Grant to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Jason Grant to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Jason Grant to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Appoint Joseph LaFreniere to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Joseph LaFreniere to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to appoint Joseph LaFreniere to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
New Business
Sign the license agreement with Jalapenos Grill Inc. for the patio area in the rear of 960-962 Main Street
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to sign the license agreement with Jalapenos Grill Inc. for the patio area in the rear of 960-962 Main Street. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to sign the license agreement with Jalapenos Grill Inc. for the patio area in the rear of 960-962 Main Street. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Cable Access Fund Requests
Authorize the IT Department to use Cable Access Funds to undertake network improvements in the amount of $50,000
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the IT Department to use Cable Access Funds to undertake network improvements in the amount of $50,000.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the IT Department to use Cable Access Funds to undertake network improvements in the amount of $50,000. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Authorize the Town Administrator to use Cable Access Funds to purchase and install a new monitor for the Finance Committee meeting room in an amount not to exceed $5,000
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Vice Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to use Cable Access Funds to purchase and install a new monitor for the Finance Committee meeting room in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Vice Clerk Maffei, voted to authorize the Town Administrator to use Cable Access Funds to purchase and install a new monitor for the Finance Committee meeting room in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Award RFQ #2022-09, Walpole High School Feasibility Study to Tappé Architects in the amount of $138,250 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract and all related documents
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to award RFQ #2022-09, Walpole High School Feasibility Study to Tappé Architects in the amount of $138,250 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract and all related documents.
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to award RFQ #2022-09, Walpole High School Feasibility Study to Tappé Architects in the amount of $138,250 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract and all related documents. Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
CONSENT AGENDA
Accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. The Olmsted Family to Ambulance Gift Account $170 2. S.M. Lorusso & Sons Inc. to Veteran Service Hometown Hero Program $2,500 3. H. Olive Day…
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. The Olmsted Family to Ambulance Gift Account $170 2. S.M. Lorusso & Sons Inc. to Veteran Service Hometown Hero Program $2,500 3. H. Olive Day School to Pond/Lodge Program $25 4. E & Maria Theofilou to Pond/Lodge Program $50 5. Sue Bland to Pond/Lodge Program $50 6. Balabanis Auto Repair to Pond/Lodge Program $50 7. Dempsey Insurance to Pond/Lodge Program $50 8. Ann M. Breare Living Trust to Pond/Lodge Program $100 9. Herbert & Suzann MacDonald to Pond/Lodge Program $100 10. Peter & Patricia Guilday to Pond/Lodge Program $100 11. Paul & Barbara Messina to Pond/Lodge Program $100 12. Friends of St. Patrick to Pond/Lodge Program $500 13. Diana Skogseth Living Trust to Pond/Lodge Program $500 On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to accept with gratitude the following donations: 1. The Olmsted Family to Ambulance Gift Account $170 2. S.M. Lorusso & Sons Inc. to Veteran Service Hometown Hero Program $2,500 3. H. Olive Day School to Pond/Lodge Program $25 4. E & Maria Theofilou to Pond/Lodge Program $50 5. Sue Bland to Pond/Lodge Program $50 6. Balabanis Auto Repair to Pond/Lodge Program $50 7. Dempsey Insurance to Pond/Lodge Program $50 8. Ann M. Breare Living Trust to Pond/Lodge Program $100 9. Herbert & Suzann MacDonald to Pond/Lodge Program $100 10. Peter & Patricia Guilday to Pond/Lodge Program $100 11. Paul & Barbara Messina to Pond/Lodge Program $100 12. Friends of St. Patrick to Pond/Lodge Program $500 13. Diana Skogseth Living Trust to Pond/Lodge Program $500 On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Approve the Minutes of January 25, 2022 as presented in our packet
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of January 25, 2022 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to approve the Minutes of January 25, 2022 as presented in our packet. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
Adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8pm
On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8pm. On roll call vote of the Board,
From the minutes
“On motion of Board member O’Neil, seconded by Clerk Maffei, voted to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8pm. On roll call vote of the Board, Motion Passed (4-0-0).” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Maffei)
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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