MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 24, 2018
14 recorded votes, 1 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 the correspondence in the Read File
To accept the correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice
To continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, Lambiase, SalvucciNo: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to continue with the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion) until such time that we have other information that would cause us to change the practice. Second Mr. Salvucci for discussion. Mr. Lambiase stated that he would like to see this issue dealt with in short order rather than "until such time". He would in fact, like to see something presented to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Bezanson amended the motion as follows: to continue the current method of assigning liaisons (chairman's discretion); and to instruct Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to prepare operational guidelines for operation of the Board of Selectmen for review at the August 28, 2018, meeting. Second Mr. Salvucci. Chairman Kowalski advised Mr. Lamattina that he is willing to talk about his assignments if he wishes to do so. He went on to explain that his reason for assigning Mr. Lamattina to the WHRSC was because in the past, Mr. LaMattina had expressed interest, as well as disappointment, with the schools. Mr. Lamattina stated that he has an interest is every aspect of this government; and it is the success of these people that he is interested in. Mr. Salvucci suggested that board members be assigned to departments where they will not face a conflict of interest. Mr. Bezanson stated that he has been a member of this board for 15 years and the assignments have changed almost every year. He has always been under the assumption that changes were made in order to give each member a broader sense of how the town operates. Mr. Lamattina stated that he appreciates Mr. Bezanson's statement; however, he does not feel that this was a universal shake-up as there were members whose assignments did not change. Following a brief discussion regarding the changes to the liaison assignments, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-1 (Mr. LaMattina voted against).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)
Establish a moratorium on out of state travel for one year; and to adopt the Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy following the removal of all references to pre-approval for travel
To establish a moratorium on out of state travel for one year; and to adopt the Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy following the removal of all references to pre-approval for travel
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to establish a moratorium on out of state travel for one year; and to adopt the Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy following the removal of all references to pre-approval for travel. Second Mr. Salvucci for discussion. Mr. Lambiase reminded the Board that there is currently a department head who is planning to travel to Orlando, FL in October for training. The Board agreed that if approved, said department head will be exempt from the moratorium for one time only due to the fact that registration for the conference, hotel reservations and the airline flight have already been arranged. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)
Accept the resignation of Joshua Kimball from the position of Member of the Conservation Commission and Member of the Planning Board, effective Monday, July 16, 2018
To accept the resignation of Joshua Kimball from the position of Member of the Conservation Commission and Member of the Planning Board, effective Monday, July 16, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Joshua Kimball from the position of Member of the Conservation Commission and Member of the Planning Board, effective Monday, July 16, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Kelli McPherson to be appointed to the position of Non-voting Member of the Recreation Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2019, in order to fill an existing vaca
To approve the request of Kelli McPherson to be appointed to the position of Non-voting Member of the Recreation Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2019, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Kelli McPherson to be appointed to the position of Non-voting Member of the Recreation Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2019, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Julia Carter to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Building Department
To appoint Julia Carter to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Building Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambiase MOVED to appoint Julia Carter to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Building Department. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Lambiase, second: Salvucci)
Authorize as presented the agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman-Hanson Community Access Corporation for the period June 3, 2014, to June 2, 2024
To authorize as presented the agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman-Hanson Community Access Corporation for the period June 3, 2014, to June 2, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize as presented the agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman-Hanson Community Access Corporation for the period June 3, 2014, to June 2, 2024. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the September 4, 2018, State Primary Election
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the September 4, 2018, State Primary Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the September 4, 2018, State Primary Election. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, §34, to approve the use of the ImageCast Precinct Tabulator at the Whitman Annual Election on May 18, 2019, and thereafter, at all primaries, pre
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, §34, to approve the use of the ImageCast Precinct Tabulator at the Whitman Annual Election on May 18, 2019, and thereafter, at all primaries, preliminary elections and elections held in the Town of Whitman until otherwise ordered by vote of the Whitman Board of Selectmen, said electronic voting system shall be used in those polling places designated by the Board of Selectmen; and further, the Town will discontinue the use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scanner effective April 1, 2019, in any and all elections held in the Town of Whitman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, §34, to approve the use of the ImageCast Precinct Tabulator at the Whitman Annual Election on May 18, 2019, and thereafter, at all primaries, preliminary elections and elections held in the Town of Whitman until otherwise ordered by vote of the Whitman Board of Selectmen, said electronic voting system shall be used in those polling places designated by the Board of Selectmen; and further, the Town will discontinue the use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scanner effective April 1, 2019, in any and all elections held in the Town of Whitman. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the Master Lease Purchase dated as of February 10, 2012, between Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor) and the Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Schedule No. 14 thereto dated as of July 23, 2018, for
To authorize the Master Lease Purchase dated as of February 10, 2012, between Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor) and the Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Schedule No. 14 thereto dated as of July 23, 2018, for the lease purchase of a police vehicle
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Master Lease Purchase dated as of February 10, 2012, between Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor) and the Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Schedule No. 14 thereto dated as of July 23, 2018, for the lease purchase of a police vehicle. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Renew the Fortune Teller's License for Starr's Tarot Cards (Amanda Cole) on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street
To renew the Fortune Teller's License for Starr's Tarot Cards (Amanda Cole) on the premises located at 418 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to renew the Fortune Teller's License for Starr's Tarot Cards (Amanda Cole) on the premises located at 418 Bedford 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 complaints or charges brought against a public officer in connection with an open meeting law compla
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer in connection with an open meeting law complaint made by Pyle Rome Ehrenberg received July 24, 2018; 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 8:41 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer in connection with an open meeting law complaint made by Pyle Rome Ehrenberg received July 24, 2018; 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. Lambiase - 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
“At 9:10 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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