MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 6, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Scott J. Lambiase, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Approve the following Taxi/Livery Licenses and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificates for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, subject to payment of the license fees and the submittal of all re
To approve the following Taxi/Livery Licenses and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificates for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, subject to payment of the license fees and the submittal of all required renewal documents: Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive Keith A. Guitierrez, dba Ace Transporter, 146 South Avenue, #19
From the minutes
“at 7:27 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the following Taxi/Livery Licenses and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificates for the period April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, subject to payment of the license fees and the submittal of all required renewal documents: Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive Keith A. Guitierrez, dba Ace Transporter, 146 South Avenue, #19 Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Approve the request of Richard Rosen on behalf of McGuiggan's Pub to conduct the 9th Annual McGuiggan's Pub 5k Road Race on Sunday, June 3, 2018; to close off Legion Parkway from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.
To approve the request of Richard Rosen on behalf of McGuiggan's Pub to conduct the 9th Annual McGuiggan's Pub 5k Road Race on Sunday, June 3, 2018; to close off Legion Parkway from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; and a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine from a tent set up at 552 Washington Street, subject to receipt of the license fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Richard Rosen on behalf of McGuiggan's Pub to conduct the 9th Annual McGuiggan's Pub 5k Road Race on Sunday, June 3, 2018; to close off Legion Parkway from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; and a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine from a tent set up at 552 Washington Street, subject to receipt of the license fee. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Authorize the issuance of bonds as follows: Voted: that the sale of the $2,820,000 General Obligation Water Bonds of the Town dated March 15, 2018 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a divisio
To authorize the issuance of bonds as follows: Voted: that the sale of the $2,820,000 General Obligation Water Bonds of the Town dated March 15, 2018 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $3,048,965.67 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2019 $205,000 5.000% 2028 $235,000 4.000% 2020 205,000 5.000 2029 100,000 3.000 2021 210,000 5.000 2030 100,000 3.000 2022 210,000 5.000 2031 100,000 3.000 2023 205,000 5.000 2032 100,000 3.000 2024 205,000 5.000 2033 100,000 3.125 2025 205,000 5.000 2034 100,000 3.250 2026 205,000 5.000 2035 100,000 3.250 2027 235,000 4.000 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to authorize the issuance of bonds as follows: Voted: that the sale of the $2,820,000 General Obligation Water Bonds of the Town dated March 15, 2018 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $3,048,965.67 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2019 $205,000 5.000% 2028 $235,000 4.000% 2020 205,000 5.000 2029 100,000 3.000 2021 210,000 5.000 2030 100,000 3.000 2022 210,000 5.000 2031 100,000 3.000 2023 205,000 5.000 2032 100,000 3.000 2024 205,000 5.000 2033 100,000 3.125 2025 205,000 5.000 2034 100,000 3.250 2026 205,000 5.000 2035 100,000 3.250 2027 235,000 4.000 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 February 22, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated March 5, 2018 (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 we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and notes. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen 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 each member of the Board of Selectmen, 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. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to authorize payment for attainment of certification as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk and to place a request for funding on the May 7, 2018, S
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to authorize payment for attainment of certification as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk and to place a request for funding on the May 7, 2018, Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to authorize payment for attainment of certification as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk and to place a request for funding on the May 7, 2018, Special Town Meeting warrant. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective b
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
From the minutes
“At 7:50 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Second Mr. Lambiase. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Lambiase - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
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