MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 10, 2018
19 recorded votes, 1 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 Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detriment
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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 7:03 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 7:35 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Whitman Youth Soccer President Michael Newcomb to hold the Opening Day Parade through the center of Town of Saturday, September 8, 2018, beginning at 8:30 a.m
To approve the request of Whitman Youth Soccer President Michael Newcomb to hold the Opening Day Parade through the center of Town of Saturday, September 8, 2018, beginning at 8:30 a.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Whitman Youth Soccer President Michael Newcomb to hold the Opening Day Parade through the center of Town of Saturday, September 8, 2018, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of COA Director Barbara Garvey for a line item transfer in the amount of $234.96 from Line Item #212 (Bus Drivers) to Line Item #215 (Additional Clerical)
To approve the request of COA Director Barbara Garvey for a line item transfer in the amount of $234.96 from Line Item #212 (Bus Drivers) to Line Item #215 (Additional Clerical)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of COA Director Barbara Garvey for a line item transfer in the amount of $234.96 from Line Item #212 (Bus Drivers) to Line Item #215 (Additional Clerical). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $144.51 from Line Item #93 (Custodial Extra) to Line Item #97 (Maintenance Technician)
To approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $144.51 from Line Item #93 (Custodial Extra) to Line Item #97 (Maintenance Technician)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $144.51 from Line Item #93 (Custodial Extra) to Line Item #97 (Maintenance Technician). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item request in the amount of $762.59 from Line Item #93 (Custodial Extra) to Line Item #7 (Administrative Assistant)
To approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item request in the amount of $762.59 from Line Item #93 (Custodial Extra) to Line Item #7 (Administrative Assistant)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Administrator Francis Lynam for a line item request in the amount of $762.59 from Line Item #93 (Custodial Extra) to Line Item #7 (Administrative Assistant). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Library Director Andrea Rounds in the amount of $44.82 from Line Item #227 (Youth Services Librarian) to Line Item #229 (Library Technicians)
To approve the request of Library Director Andrea Rounds in the amount of $44.82 from Line Item #227 (Youth Services Librarian) to Line Item #229 (Library Technicians)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Library Director Andrea Rounds in the amount of $44.82 from Line Item #227 (Youth Services Librarian) to Line Item #229 (Library Technicians). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the Finance Committee for a line item transfer in the amount of $40.15 from Line Item #22 (Clerical) to Line Item #23 (Expense)
To approve the request of the Finance Committee for a line item transfer in the amount of $40.15 from Line Item #22 (Clerical) to Line Item #23 (Expense)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Finance Committee for a line item transfer in the amount of $40.15 from Line Item #22 (Clerical) to Line Item #23 (Expense). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Tatyana Sanders to the position of Matron for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Tatyana Sanders to the position of Matron for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Tatyana Sanders to the position of Matron for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Wayne T. Carroll, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Wayne T. Carroll, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Wayne T. Carroll, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Rebecca L. Anctil to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Rebecca L. Anctil to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Rebecca L. Anctil to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Sarfaraz Mushtaque to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Sarfaraz Mushtaque to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Sarfaraz Mushtaque to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to transfer Permanent Intermittent Officer Patrick M. O'Brien to the East Bridgewater Police Department
To approve the request of Chief Benton to transfer Permanent Intermittent Officer Patrick M. O'Brien to the East Bridgewater Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to transfer Permanent Intermittent Officer Patrick M. O'Brien to the East Bridgewater Police Department. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator
To assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator
No: Bezanson, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to assign the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities to the Town Administrator. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 0-3-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Table action on the WHRSD Amended Agreement until such time all Board members are present
To table action on the WHRSD Amended Agreement until such time all Board members are present
From the minutes
“Mr. Lamattina MOVED to table action on the WHRSD Amended Agreement until such time all Board members are present. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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