MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 28, 2018
13 recorded votes, 3 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, July 10, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 10, 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, July 10, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Lambiase abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the Cash Receipts Policy as presented
To accept the Cash Receipts Policy as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Cash Receipts Policy as presented. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Mass Auto World (Michael Rinella) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 835 Temple Street subject to receipt of the license fee and final inspectio
To approve the application of Mass Auto World (Michael Rinella) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 835 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 Mass Auto World (Michael Rinella) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 835 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 request of Judith Church to hold a walk/run at the Whitman Town Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018, in order to raise funds for the Brian McSharry Memorial Scholarship Fund
To approve the request of Judith Church to hold a walk/run at the Whitman Town Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018, in order to raise funds for the Brian McSharry Memorial Scholarship Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Judith Church to hold a walk/run at the Whitman Town Park on Sunday, September 9, 2018, in order to raise funds for the Brian McSharry Memorial Scholarship Fund. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020
To approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020
Yes: Kowalski, LaMattina, Lambiase, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the updated collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Whitman and Whitman Town Hall Employees, OPEIU, Local 6, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Bezanson abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the Whitman Recreation Commission to hold the 1st annual Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show at the Whitman Middle School on Sunday, October 7, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., wi
To approve the request of the Whitman Recreation Commission to hold the 1st annual Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show at the Whitman Middle School on Sunday, October 7, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a rain date of October 14, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Whitman Recreation Commission to hold the 1st annual Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show at the Whitman Middle School on Sunday, October 7, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a rain date of October 14, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson. Director of Recreation, Ollie Amado advised the Board that all proceeds from this event will benefit Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars and Whitman Recreation programs. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the Town to enter into an agreement to purchase street lights that include the Intelligent Control system
To authorize the Town to enter into an agreement to purchase street lights that include the Intelligent Control system
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to authorize the Town to enter into an agreement to purchase street lights that include the Intelligent Control system. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)
Table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a comparative analysis of the orig
To table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a comparative analysis of the original agreement and the amended agreement
Randolph G. LaMattina then moved not to accept the amended agreement. The chair noted that Mr. Lambiase's motion was already on the floor, and Mr. Lambiase declined to withdraw it. The minutes record a 5-0 vote on "the motion on the floor" without naming it; since the vote was 5-0, every member present voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambiase stated he is not prepared to vote on this issue this evening, and MOVED to table action on the amended agreement between the Towns of Whitman and Hanson with respect to the Regional School District in order to allow for Mr. Lynam to prepare a comparative analysis of the original agreement and the amended agreement. Second Mr. Bezanson. ... Chairman Kowalski noted the previous motion made by Mr. Lambiase. When asked by Chairman Kowalski to withdraw his motion, Mr. Lambiase refused. A brief discussion ensued, and Mr. Lynam agreed to contact the region and advise of the Board's concerns. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Lambiase, 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 8:40 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. 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 9:00 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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