MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2019
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Scott J. Lambiase, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: Daniel L. Salvucci
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. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 18, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 18, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 18, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“At 7:10 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Lambiase - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Richard Billings to the position of Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Richard Billings to the position of Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Richard Billings to the position of Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Increase the number of vehicles for sale from 75 to 100 at Auto Sales Express, Inc. (Alexandr Lobko) on the premises located at 960R Temple Street, subject to the addition of a van accessible handicap
To increase the number of vehicles for sale from 75 to 100 at Auto Sales Express, Inc. (Alexandr Lobko) on the premises located at 960R Temple Street, subject to the addition of a van accessible handicap parking space; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to increase the number of vehicles for sale from 75 to 100 at Auto Sales Express, Inc. (Alexandr Lobko) on the premises located at 960R Temple Street, subject to the addition of a van accessible handicap parking space; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. LaMattina; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by The Auto Connection (Victor Amaral) on the premises located at 1023 Temple Street
To revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by The Auto Connection (Victor Amaral) on the premises located at 1023 Temple Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by The Auto Connection (Victor Amaral) on the premises located at 1023 Temple Street. Second Mr. LaMattina. Mr. Lynam explained that payment made by the licensee for outstanding taxes was returned as non-sufficient funds. The license was seized by the police department and returned to the office of the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:38 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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