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Whitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

December 18, 2018

10 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

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept correspondence in the Read File

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Yes: Bezanson, LaMattina, Lambiase, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the recommendation of Building Commissioner Robert Curran to update/increase Inspectional Service fees as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the recommendation of Building Commissioner Robert Curran to update/increase Inspectional Service fees as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of Building Commissioner Robert Curran to update/increase Inspectional Service fees as presented. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Declare a 1955 Curtis compressor and a 1991 Camel Sewer Jet trailer as surplus materials; and to authorize the CPO to dispose of said surplus materials by public auction

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To declare a 1955 Curtis compressor and a 1991 Camel Sewer Jet trailer as surplus materials; and to authorize the CPO to dispose of said surplus materials by public auction

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare a 1955 Curtis compressor and a 1991 Camel Sewer Jet trailer as surplus materials; and to authorize the CPO to dispose of said surplus materials by public auction. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election officers for 2019 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election officers for 2019 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint election officers for 2019 in accordance with the list provided; and to set the Annual Town Election hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Table discussion on participating in the Community Preservation Act

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To table discussion on participating in the Community Preservation Act

From the minutes

“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to table discussion on participating in the Community Preservation Act. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

From the minutes

“At 8:02 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 8:15 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

From the Whitman Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from WHCA-TV’s candidate interviews (Daniel Salvucci 2024; Justin Evans and Shawn Kain 2025; Dawn Byers and Christina Gorman 2026). Former members show initials.

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