MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2018
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Scott J. Lambiase, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the South Shore Recycling Cooperative Inter-municipal Agreement Extension, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023, and to authorize Chairman Kowalski to sign said agreement
To approve the South Shore Recycling Cooperative Inter-municipal Agreement Extension, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023, and to authorize Chairman Kowalski to sign said agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the South Shore Recycling Cooperative Inter-municipal Agreement Extension, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023, and to authorize Chairman Kowalski to sign said agreement. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the January 9, 2018, appointment of Andrea Rounds to the position of Member of the Cultural Council
To rescind the January 9, 2018, appointment of Andrea Rounds to the position of Member of the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the January 9, 2018, appointment of Andrea Rounds to the position of Member of the Cultural Council. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Lynam explained that Mrs. Rounds was appointed to the Cultural Council in error as there are currently no vacancies; however, there are three members who must step down at the end of June, 2018, as they will have completed their sixth consecutive year. At that time, Mrs. Rounds can be appointed to fill one of those vacancies. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Paul Campbell from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 19, 2018
To accept the resignation of Paul Campbell from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 19, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Paul Campbell from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 19, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Nathan Wilder from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective December 8, 2017
To accept the resignation of Nathan Wilder from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective December 8, 2017
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Nathan Wilder from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective December 8, 2017. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to add McQuarrie Auto Engineering to the tow list
To approve the request of Chief Benton to add McQuarrie Auto Engineering to the tow list
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to add McQuarrie Auto Engineering to the tow list. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adopt the Rules & Regulations of the Animal Control Unit of the Town of Whitman under the Direction of the Board of Health
To adopt the Rules & Regulations of the Animal Control Unit of the Town of Whitman under the Direction of the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the Rules & Regulations of the Animal Control Unit of the Town of Whitman under the Direction of the Board of Health. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Lambiase questioned why the Selectmen have to vote on this. Mr. Lynam stated that this is a town policy that the Selectmen must vote to adopt. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski called for a vote. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adopt the Town of Whitman Fund Balance Policy
To adopt the Town of Whitman Fund Balance Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the Town of Whitman Fund Balance Policy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the March 12, 2018, Special Town Meeting
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the March 12, 2018, Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the March 12, 2018, Special Town Meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence,
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual; (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 7:10 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual; (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Lambiase - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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