MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2018
11 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
Absent: Scott J. Lambiase, Randolph G. LaMattina
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 3-0.” (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 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Mitch's Antiques (Mitchell Farber) for a Junk Dealer's License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit #5 subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Co
To approve the application of Mitch's Antiques (Mitchell Farber) for a Junk Dealer's License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit #5 subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner and surrender of the license currently held at 985 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Mitch's Antiques (Mitchell Farber) for a Junk Dealer's License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit #5 subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner and surrender of the license currently held at 985 Temple Street. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the Friends of the Whitman Park to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to hold their annual Wine Tasting & Silent A
To approve the request of the Friends of the Whitman Park to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to hold their annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; for a One-Day Liquor License and to waive the fee for said permit; and use of the auditorium on Friday and Saturday, November 9 & 10, 2018, in order to set up for the event
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Friends of the Whitman Park to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to hold their annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; for a One-Day Liquor License and to waive the fee for said permit; and use of the auditorium on Friday and Saturday, November 9 & 10, 2018, in order to set up for the event. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Appoint Brian Bezanson to the position of Member of the By-law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
To appoint Brian Bezanson to the position of Member of the By-law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Brian Bezanson to the position of Member of the By-law Study Committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Allow twin siblings of twin kindergarteners to ride the bus this year, provided it does not create a need for additional buses. Furthermore, riders will walk when age appropriate
To allow twin siblings of twin kindergarteners to ride the bus this year, provided it does not create a need for additional buses. Furthermore, riders will walk when age appropriate
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to allow twin siblings of twin kindergarteners to ride the bus this year, provided it does not create a need for additional buses. Furthermore, riders will walk when age appropriate. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the purchase of part night controls in connection with streetlight acquisition
To authorize the purchase of part night controls in connection with streetlight acquisition
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the purchase of part night controls in connection with streetlight acquisition. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (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 7:35 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. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 3-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:48 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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