MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 19, 2019
13 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
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, January 8, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, LambiaseAbstained: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Salvucci abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize Treasurer/Collector Mary Beth Carter to proceed with refunding the Police Station, Town Hall and Fire Department debt
To authorize Treasurer/Collector Mary Beth Carter to proceed with refunding the Police Station, Town Hall and Fire Department debt
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize Treasurer/Collector Mary Beth Carter to proceed with refunding the Police Station, Town Hall and Fire Department debt. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to reach out to town unions to bargain a 2-year wage freeze
To authorize the Town Administrator to reach out to town unions to bargain a 2-year wage freeze
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to reach out to town unions to bargain a 2-year wage freeze. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adopt the Field Usage and Permit Policies handbook for the Town of Whitman Recreation Department
To adopt the Field Usage and Permit Policies handbook for the Town of Whitman Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the Field Usage and Permit Policies handbook for the Town of Whitman Recreation Department. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Kyle Bersani, Paige Lambert and Vanessa Miranda to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2019
To approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Kyle Bersani, Paige Lambert and Vanessa Miranda to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton to appoint Kyle Bersani, Paige Lambert and Vanessa Miranda to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Camden Bruno from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 23, 2019
To accept the resignation of Camden Bruno from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 23, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Camden Bruno from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 23, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Brian Schwede on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct its Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a rain date of
To approve the request of Brian Schwede on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct its Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a rain date of April 27, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Brian Schwede on behalf of the Whitman Baseball & Softball Association to conduct its Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a rain date of April 27, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Acknowledge the Disclosure by Non-elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority, as required by G.L. c.268A, §19 for Finance Committee Member Justin Evans
To acknowledge the Disclosure by Non-elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority, as required by G.L. c.268A, §19 for Finance Committee Member Justin Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to acknowledge the Disclosure by Non-elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority, as required by G.L. c.268A, §19 for Finance Committee Member Justin Evans. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective b
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
From the minutes
“At 8:10 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:10 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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