MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 20, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: Scott J. Lambiase
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 4-0.” (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 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for an Amusement/Live Entertainment License and a Public Entertainment on Sunday License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, subj
To approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for an Amusement/Live Entertainment License and a Public Entertainment on Sunday License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, subject to receipt of the license fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for an Amusement/Live Entertainment License and a Public Entertainment on Sunday License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, subject to receipt of the license fees. Second Mr. Bezanson. Dennis Nash of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. advised the Board that his plan is to have musical entertainment on weekend evenings and Sunday's in order to bring in more business. Mr. Nash noted that he has reached out to some musicians and would like to encourage local acts to contact him. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the recommendation of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2021
To approve the recommendation of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c268A, §23(b)(3) for Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green
To accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c268A, §23(b)(3) for Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c268A, §23(b)(3) for Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mrs. Green advised the Board that her son is a senior in high school and will be applying for scholarships. The disclosure simply states that as Assistant Town Administrator, she is not involved in reviewing the applications for scholarships or the awarding of scholarships. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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; 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 7:50 p.m. Mr. Salvucci 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; 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. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:24 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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