MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2019
14 recorded votes, 0 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, February 19, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Not support a 10 percent increase for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District operating expenses
To not support a 10 percent increase for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District operating expenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to not support a 10 percent increase for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District operating expenses. Second Mr. Bezanson for discussion. Mr. Salvucci noted that we control our budgets and keep our salary increases low. The schools need to take a look at their budget and try to come up with something that will help both Whitman and Hanson. Chairman Kowalski stated that talks between Mr. Lynam and the Hanson Town Administrator indicate that Hanson is looking at giving the schools 6.5 percent. At this time he would like to send a signal to the Finance Committee that we cannot consider 10 percent. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve an estimated assessment of $29,339 for FY20 for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project
To approve an estimated assessment of $29,339 for FY20 for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve an estimated assessment of $29,339 for FY20 for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the petition of Mass. Electric Co. and Verizon New England requesting permission for National Grid to install new stub pole 2-84 and anchor for pole 2 in place of existing push brace 2-89; and
To approve the petition of Mass. Electric Co. and Verizon New England requesting permission for National Grid to install new stub pole 2-84 and anchor for pole 2 in place of existing push brace 2-89; and to install underground facilities on Angelina Drive
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the petition of Mass. Electric Co. and Verizon New England requesting permission for National Grid to install new stub pole 2-84 and anchor for pole 2 in place of existing push brace 2-89; and to install underground facilities on Angelina Drive. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of 746 Auto Sales (Nicholas Loring) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 746 Bedford Street subject to proof of Workers' Compensation insurance, rece
To approve the application of 746 Auto Sales (Nicholas Loring) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 746 Bedford Street subject to proof of Workers' Compensation insurance, receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of 746 Auto Sales (Nicholas Loring) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 746 Bedford Street subject to proof of Workers' Compensation insurance, receipt of the license fee and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Salvucci explained that the applicant is taking over the business from his father, who recently retired. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate for Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive, for the period April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020, subject to paymen
To renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate for Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive, for the period April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020, subject to payment of the license fee and all required renewal documents
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to renew the Taxi/Livery License and Taxi/Livery Driver's Certificate for Eric Young, dba Sleipnir Transportation, 8 Danecca Drive, for the period April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020, subject to payment of the license fee and all required renewal documents. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in order to hold a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organizati
To approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in order to hold a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization, subject to proof of an insurance endorsement; the presence of a police detail during the event (if deemed necessary by Chief Benton); and payment for the cost of the town's maintenance person to be on-site during the event
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Christine Morse for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in order to hold a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization, subject to proof of an insurance endorsement; the presence of a police detail during the event (if deemed necessary by Chief Benton); and payment for the cost of the town's maintenance person to be on-site during the event. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Alice Riddell to the position of Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, beginning on April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2022
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Alice Riddell to the position of Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, beginning on April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Alice Riddell to the position of Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, beginning on April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Drake Petroleum Company, Inc. to amend the current access agreement in connection with Town Parcel ID 7-72-1 so that it may install up to four (4) additional groundwater monitor
To approve the request of Drake Petroleum Company, Inc. to amend the current access agreement in connection with Town Parcel ID 7-72-1 so that it may install up to four (4) additional groundwater monitoring wells on Town of Whitman property in order to obtain environmental monitoring data as part of ongoing environmental activities at the former Whitman Xtramart property
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Drake Petroleum Company, Inc. to amend the current access agreement in connection with Town Parcel ID 7-72-1 so that it may install up to four (4) additional groundwater monitoring wells on Town of Whitman property in order to obtain environmental monitoring data as part of ongoing environmental activities at the former Whitman Xtramart property. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Require Ally Motors, Inc. (Alexander Ponomarenko) to maintain a maximum of 60 vehicles for sale on the premises located at 934 Temple Street; to order all excess vehicles be removed from the property
To require Ally Motors, Inc. (Alexander Ponomarenko) to maintain a maximum of 60 vehicles for sale on the premises located at 934 Temple Street; to order all excess vehicles be removed from the property within 14 days; and to revisit at a later date the request of Mr. Ponomarenko to increase the number of vehicles for sale in connection with his Class II Auto Dealer's License
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to require Ally Motors, Inc. (Alexander Ponomarenko) to maintain a maximum of 60 vehicles for sale on the premises located at 934 Temple Street; to order all excess vehicles be removed from the property within 14 days; and to revisit at a later date the request of Mr. Ponomarenko to increase the number of vehicles for sale in connection with his Class II Auto Dealer's License. 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 7:47 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 8:20 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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