MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 30, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 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)
Approve correspondence in the Read File
To approve correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Lambiase
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Lambiase abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 520 feet ± of 2 inch gas main in Hogg Memorial Drive from the existing 4 inch main at Corthell Avenue, westerly to the end o
To approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 520 feet ± of 2 inch gas main in Hogg Memorial Drive from the existing 4 inch main at Corthell Avenue, westerly to the end of main at lot #25; and approximately 300 feet ± on National Drive from the 2 inch gas main on Hogg Memorial Drive, southerly to the end of main at Viking Drive, in order to provide gas service to 14 new homes
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 520 feet ± of 2 inch gas main in Hogg Memorial Drive from the existing 4 inch main at Corthell Avenue, westerly to the end of main at lot #25; and approximately 300 feet ± on National Drive from the 2 inch gas main on Hogg Memorial Drive, southerly to the end of main at Viking Drive, in order to provide gas service to 14 new homes. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adopt the Financial Management Policies & Objectives with the understanding that additional provisions related to the anticipation of excess levy will be incorporated into the policy
To adopt the Financial Management Policies & Objectives with the understanding that additional provisions related to the anticipation of excess levy will be incorporated into the policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the Financial Management Policies & Objectives with the understanding that additional provisions related to the anticipation of excess levy will be incorporated into the policy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field
To approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, Lambiase, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request to use $9,800 from the World War II Memorial Fund for the purpose of replacing the fence at Memorial Field. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. LaMattina abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Stephen Morse on behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 697 to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2019
To approve the request of Stephen Morse on behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 697 to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Stephen Morse on behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 697 to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Stephen Jenkins to be appointed as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the request of Stephen Jenkins to be appointed as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Stephen Jenkins to be appointed as Member of the Whitman Cultural Council for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Lorna Holbrook to be appointed as Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the request of Lorna Holbrook to be appointed as Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Lorna Holbrook to be appointed as Member of the Historical Commission for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request or Laura Andrade to be appointed to the position of Member of the Council on Aging for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the request or Laura Andrade to be appointed to the position of Member of the Council on Aging for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request or Laura Andrade to be appointed to the position of Member of the Council on Aging for a three-year term, through June 30, 2021, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Dennis Leonard on behalf of Holy Ghost Parish for a One-Day Liquor License on Friday, May 10, 2019, on the premises located at 518 Washington Street, in connection with a Pasta
To approve the request of Dennis Leonard on behalf of Holy Ghost Parish for a One-Day Liquor License on Friday, May 10, 2019, on the premises located at 518 Washington Street, in connection with a Pasta Supper event; and to waive the fee for said permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Dennis Leonard on behalf of Holy Ghost Parish for a One-Day Liquor License on Friday, May 10, 2019, on the premises located at 518 Washington Street, in connection with a Pasta Supper event; and to waive the fee for said permit. 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, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than profession competence, o
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than profession competence, of an individual; (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and (7) to comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law
From the minutes
“At 8:30 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than profession competence, of an individual; (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and (7) to comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law. 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 8:45 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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