MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 30, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Scott J. Lambiase, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2019; and not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption o
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2019; and not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption or the Residential Exemption and to acknowledge an excess levy limit of $361,073.25
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2019; and not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption or the Residential Exemption and to acknowledge an excess levy limit of $361,073.25. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Postpone setting the solid waste fee for FY20 in order to allow time to research the possibility of a senior discount
To postpone setting the solid waste fee for FY20 in order to allow time to research the possibility of a senior discount
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to postpone setting the solid waste fee for FY20 in order to allow time to research the possibility of a senior discount. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Direct the Town Administrator to provide letters to senators, congressional representatives and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advising of the Town's opposition to the "Small Cell Order"
To direct the Town Administrator to provide letters to senators, congressional representatives and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advising of the Town's opposition to the "Small Cell Order" and "In Kind Offset Rule" introduced by the FCC
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to direct the Town Administrator to provide letters to senators, congressional representatives and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advising of the Town's opposition to the "Small Cell Order" and "In Kind Offset Rule" introduced by the FCC. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Approve the request of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Annette Kesaris and Nicole Nessralla to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Annette Kesaris and Nicole Nessralla to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Deputy Chief Hanlon to appoint Annette Kesaris and Nicole Nessralla to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept the resignation of Sarfaraz Mushtaque from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 3, 2018
To accept the resignation of Sarfaraz Mushtaque from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 3, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the resignation of Sarfaraz Mushtaque from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective October 3, 2018. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Approve the request of Steven Santos to be appointed to the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council for a three-year term, through June 30, 2020, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the request of Steven Santos to be appointed to the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council for a three-year term, through June 30, 2020, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Steven Santos to be appointed to the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council for a three-year term, through June 30, 2020, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:20 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Lambiase, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Lambiase)
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