MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2018
14 recorded votes, 2 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, March 6, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Yes: Bezanson, LaMattina, Lambiase, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Lambiase
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Lambiase abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to declare the month of April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to declare the month of April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to declare the month of April as "Dollars for Scholars Month". Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from the beginning of April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from the beginning of April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the Town Hall lawn from the beginning of April through the end of May. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of The Garage II, Inc. for a Class Ii Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 849-851 Temple Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval
To approve the application of The Garage II, Inc. for a Class Ii Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 849-851 Temple Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of The Garage II, Inc. for a Class Ii Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 849-851 Temple Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Hungry Coyote Corp., dba Hungry Coyote, for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 372 South Avenue subject to receipt of a copy of the workers' compensati
To approve the application of Hungry Coyote Corp., dba Hungry Coyote, for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 372 South Avenue subject to receipt of a copy of the workers' compensation declaration page; the license fee; and surrender of the license currently held on the site
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Hungry Coyote Corp., dba Hungry Coyote, for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 372 South Avenue subject to receipt of a copy of the workers' compensation declaration page; the license fee; and surrender of the license currently held on the site. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Rescind the Common Victualler's License for Magg's Associates Corp., dba Avocados Taquerias on the premises located at 372 South Avenue at the time of issue of the Common Victualler's License for Hung
To rescind the Common Victualler's License for Magg's Associates Corp., dba Avocados Taquerias on the premises located at 372 South Avenue at the time of issue of the Common Victualler's License for Hungry Coyote
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the Common Victualler's License for Magg's Associates Corp., dba Avocados Taquerias on the premises located at 372 South Avenue at the time of issue of the Common Victualler's License for Hungry Coyote. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. F
To approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 475 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Dari Farms Ice Cream, Inc., 210 Essex Street i. Conley School, 100 Forest Street j. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way k. Duval School, 60 Regal Street l. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue m. ARSP, Inc., dba Whitman Diamond Fuel, 311 South Avenue n. A.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 475 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Dari Farms Ice Cream, Inc., 210 Essex Street i. Conley School, 100 Forest Street j. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way k. Duval School, 60 Regal Street l. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue m. ARSP, Inc., dba Whitman Diamond Fuel, 311 South Avenue n. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street o. Cumberland Farms, Inc., 280 Temple Street p. MKPM Whitman, LLC, dba New World, 359 Bedford Street 2. Junk Collector's Licenses a. Conway Scrap Metal, Inc., 36 Vincent Street b. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street c. Peter J. Perry (P.J. Perry Trucking), 70 Kendrick Street 3. Junk Dealer's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. Mitch's Antiques (Mitchell Farber), 985 Temple Street c. JC's Things (Carl Danforth), 356 South Avenue d. Irresistible Treasures (Denise Donahue), 1122 Washington Street Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Tim Hanlon to appoint Valerie Tremblay to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable for a one-year term, through June 30, 2018
To approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Tim Hanlon to appoint Valerie Tremblay to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable for a one-year term, through June 30, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of Deputy Chief Tim Hanlon to appoint Valerie Tremblay to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable for a one-year term, through June 30, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the town administrator to take the necessary steps to sell the property located at 1030 Temple Street
To authorize the town administrator to take the necessary steps to sell the property located at 1030 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the town administrator to take the necessary steps to sell the property located at 1030 Temple Street. 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, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; (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 7:15 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, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; (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 voted 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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