MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 9, 2019
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina
Absent: Scott J. Lambiase
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 4-0.” (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 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2019, Annual/Special Town Meeting
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2019, Annual/Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 6, 2019, Annual/Special Town Meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Grenno for permission to attend the Executive Fire Officer Symposium R1020 on April 26-28, 2019, at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland
To approve the request of Chief Grenno for permission to attend the Executive Fire Officer Symposium R1020 on April 26-28, 2019, at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the request of Chief Grenno for permission to attend the Executive Fire Officer Symposium R1020 on April 26-28, 2019, at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Second Mr. Salvucci for discussion. During a brief discussion, it was the consensus of all members present that this is a minimal amount of money; and all agreed to make an exception and to authorize Chief Grenno's request. Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Authorize WHRSD Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak to submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority as follows: Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2019,
To authorize WHRSD Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak to submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority as follows: Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2019, prior to the SOI Submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Whitman, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 12, 2019 for the Whitman Middle School located at 100 Corthell Avenue, Whitman, MA, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase en
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize WHRSD Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak to submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority as follows: Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2019, prior to the SOI Submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Whitman, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 12, 2019 for the Whitman Middle School located at 100 Corthell Avenue, Whitman, MA, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/ Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Amend the original motion and to place the following question on the May 18, 2019, Annual Town Election ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two an
To amend the original motion and to place the following question on the May 18, 2019, Annual Town Election ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and equip a Police Station, and make repairs to the Town Hall and Fire Station?
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to amend the original motion and to place the following question on the May 18, 2019, Annual Town Election ballot: Shall the Town of Whitman be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and equip a Police Station, and make repairs to the Town Hall and Fire Station? Second Mr. Salvucci. Mr. Anderson asked Mr. LaMattina how he came to this conclusion after discussing this issue for the last hour. Mr. LaMattina said he came to this conclusion because he has seen a budget that works with a debt exclusion. He also expects to move forward with an override in the fall and to present a clear picture of what it will be used for. Mr. Bezanson and Mr. Salvucci agreed. Assistant Superintendent George Ferro asked for clarification on whether or not the schools would benefit from and override. Mr. Lynam stated no, not unless Hanson goes for an override. Also, $600,000 of the $900,000 in capital expenditures included in the warrant for Town Meeting is for the schools; therefore, it is not just operating expenses that are being requested. In the last 5 years, 70 percent of our capital has been spent on the schools. Going forward, the schools are going to be asked to limit their request to a percentage of what we bring in. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:51 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second, Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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