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Walpole Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 11, 2024

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: James O’Neil, Glenn Maffei, Mark Gallivan, Benjamin Barrett, Allyson Hamilton

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the Board held June 11, 2024, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified…

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the Board held June 11, 2024, 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 the sale of the $5,670,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated June 27, 2024 (the “Bonds”), to Huntington Securities, Inc. at the price of $5,975,331.75 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 2024 $225,000 5.00% 2034 $285,000 5.00% 2025 185,000 5.00 2035 295,000 5.00 2026 190,000 5.00 2036 310,000 5.00 2027 200,000 5.00 2037 325,000 4.00 2028 210,000 5.00 2038 340,000 4.00 2029 220,000 5.00 2039 350,000 4.00 2030 230,000 5.00 2040 360,000 4.00 2031 245,000 5.00 2041 375,000 4.00 2032 255,000 5.00 2042 390,000 4.00 2033 270,000 5.00 2043 410,000 4.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 28, 2024, as revised on May 30, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated June 4, 2024 (the “Official Statement”), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel …

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Walpole, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the Board held June 11, 2024, 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 the sale of the $5,670,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated June 27, 2024 (the “Bonds”), to Huntington Securities, Inc. at the price of $5,975,331.75 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be … ove votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

Norfolk Street

Approve the location and construction of the water main and sidewalk as shown on plans prepared by Crocker Design Group

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to approve the location and construction of the water main and sidewalk as shown on plans prepared by Crocker Design Group.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to approve the location and construction of the water main and sidewalk as shown on plans prepared by Crocker Design Group. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

Establish and hold a performance security in the amount of $1,100,000 for all related work including as-built plans in a form and with a surety acceptable to Town Counsel

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to establish and hold a performance security in the amount of $1,100,000 for all related work including as-built plans in a form and with a surety acceptable to Town Counsel.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to establish and hold a performance security in the amount of $1,100,000 for all related work including as-built plans in a form and with a surety acceptable to Town Counsel. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

Authorize the Engineering Dept. to issue a Street Opening Permit with Conditions once said security is in place and all other items normally associated with a Street Opening and that the…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to authorize the Engineering Dept. to issue a Street Opening Permit with Conditions once said security is in place and all other items normally associated with a Street Opening and that the Engineering Department in conjunction with Water Dept. may make minor changes as they see fit should existing conditions vary from those anticipated provided the final performance remains the same.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett voted to authorize the Engineering Dept. to issue a Street Opening Permit with Conditions once said security is in place and all other items normally associated with a Street Opening and that the Engineering Department in conjunction with Water Dept. may make minor changes as they see fit should existing conditions vary from those anticipated provided the final performance remains the same. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

New Business

Approve the request to declare a 2007 Ford Explorer as surplus

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the request to declare a 2007 Ford Explorer as surplus.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the request to declare a 2007 Ford Explorer as surplus. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the consent items as listed on the June 11 agenda Jim & Steve Brady & Associates to Night Before the 4th $100 Anne & Barry Collins to Night Before the 4th $100 James H. Delaney & Sons…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the June 11 agenda Jim & Steve Brady & Associates to Night Before the 4th $100 Anne & Barry Collins to Night Before the 4th $100 James H. Delaney & Sons Funeral Home to Night Before the 4th $1,000 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $3,025 Request of Daniel Shea for a One Day Entertainment License on June 29, 2024 from 6pm-10pm at 20 Joal Avenue Request to of Paul Clerici to hold4th Annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk on November 9, 2024 from 9:30am- 1pm in the area of Stone Street Request of Boston 25 to Use the Town Common on August 16, 2024 from 3am-11am for the Boston 25 Moring Zip Trip Accept the resignation of Wayne Ellis from the Adams Farm Committee Accept the resignation of Susan Brown from the Trust Fund Commission and appoint Kate Hinton to fill the term

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the consent items as listed on the June 11 agenda Jim & Steve Brady & Associates to Night Before the 4th $100 Anne & Barry Collins to Night Before the 4th $100 James H. Delaney & Sons Funeral Home to Night Before the 4th $1,000 Various Donors to Smiling Eyes Financial $3,025 Request of Daniel Shea for a One Day Entertainment License on June 29, 2024 from 6pm-10pm at 20 Joal Avenue Request to of Paul Clerici to hold4th Annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk on November 9, 2024 from 9:30am- 1pm in the area of Stone Street Request of Boston 25 to Use the Town Common on August 16, 2024 from 3am-11am for the Boston 25 Moring Zip Trip Accept the resignation of Wayne Ellis from the Adams Farm Committee Accept the resignation of Susan Brown from the Trust Fund Commission and appoint Kate Hinton to fill the term Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

Accept the resignation of Wayne Ellis from the Adams Farm Committee

Approve the Minutes of March 26 and June 3, 2024 as presented

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of March 26 and June 3, 2024 as presented.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to approve the Minutes of March 26 and June 3, 2024 as presented. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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

Town Meeting

Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:48pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:48pm.

From the minutes

“On motion of Clerk Gallivan, seconded by Board member Barrett, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 7:48pm. Motion Passed (5-0-0).” (Motion: Gallivan, second: Barrett)

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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