MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 28, 2019
17 recorded votes, 1 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, Justin R. Evans
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman
To nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciNo: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to nominate Dr. Kowalski to the position of Chairman. Second Mr. Bezanson. Hearing no other nominations, Mr. Lynam called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor, so voted 4-1 (Mr. Lamattina opposed).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman
To nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to nominate Mr. Salvucci for the position of Vice Chairman. Second Mr. Evans. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)
Nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk
To nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to nominate Mr. Bezanson for the position of Clerk. Second Mr. Evans. Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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 professional competence,
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 professional competence, of an individual; and (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 7:03 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 professional competence, of an individual; and (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. Evans - yes; Mr.LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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)
Reserve an additional $150,000 from free cash for placement into capital stabilization
To reserve an additional $150,000 from free cash for placement into capital stabilization
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to reserve an additional $150,000 from free cash for placement into capital stabilization. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Approve the recommendation of Chief Benton to appoint George Vemis to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2020
To approve the recommendation of Chief Benton to appoint George Vemis to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of Chief Benton to appoint George Vemis to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a free concert on April 26, 2020, at 2:30 p.m
To approve the request of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a free concert on April 26, 2020, at 2:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a free concert on April 26, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the Disclosure by Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority as required by G.L. c268A, §19 for Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green
To accept the Disclosure by Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority as required by G.L. c268A, §19 for Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Disclosure by Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority as required by G.L. c268A, §19 for Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Lynam advised the Board the reason for the disclosure is because Mrs. Green's son will be working for the Recreation Department over the summer. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept Melanson Heath as auditor for FY19 -FY21, subject to acceptable pricing
To accept Melanson Heath as auditor for FY19 -FY21, subject to acceptable pricing
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept Melanson Heath as auditor for FY19 -FY21, subject to acceptable pricing. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Call for a special Town Meeting on June 17, 2019, subject to a final warrant
To call for a special Town Meeting on June 17, 2019, subject to a final warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to call for a special Town Meeting on June 17, 2019, subject to a final warrant. Second Mr. Bezanson. So voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $8,600.00 from Line Item #133 (All Other Services) to Line Item #140 (Ambulance Billing)
To approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $8,600.00 from Line Item #133 (All Other Services) to Line Item #140 (Ambulance Billing)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $8,600.00 from Line Item #133 (All Other Services) to Line Item #140 (Ambulance Billing) Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Line Item #133 (All Other Services) to Line Item #135 (Expense)
To approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Line Item #133 (All Other Services) to Line Item #135 (Expense)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Line Item #133 (All Other Services) to Line Item #135 (Expense). Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve as presented the Policy for Parking During Elections
To approve as presented the Policy for Parking During Elections
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve as presented the Policy for Parking During Elections. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Christine Morse to change the date of previously approved use of the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization on Oct
To approve the request of Christine Morse to change the date of previously approved use of the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization on October 5, 2019, to the revised date of March 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Christine Morse to change the date of previously approved use of the Town Hall Auditorium to conduct a beauty pageant to benefit the Miss Whitman Scholarship Organization on October 5, 2019, to the revised date of March 1, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:34 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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