MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2019
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
During the meeting:
- Brian J. Bezanson arrived late (7:04 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
Brian J. Bezanson had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
Brian J. Bezanson had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes: LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: EvansBrian J. Bezanson had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 2-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Brian J. Bezanson had not yet arrived and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the FY2020 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the Board of Selectmen's office
To approve the FY2020 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the Board of Selectmen's office
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the FY2020 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the Board of Selectmen's office. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Building Commissioner Robert Curran to appoint James Ewell to the position of Assistant Inspector of Buildings - Building Commissioner, through June 30, 2020
To approve the request of Building Commissioner Robert Curran to appoint James Ewell to the position of Assistant Inspector of Buildings - Building Commissioner, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the request of Building Commissioner Robert Curran to appoint James Ewell to the position of Assistant Inspector of Buildings - Building Commissioner, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. Evans. Mr. Curran advised the Board that Mr. Ewell will be the second alternate. This is not a paid position however, it will allow Mr. Ewell to gain experience as an inspector. Hearing nothing further, Vice Chairman Salvucci called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. So voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of Pamela Martin from the position of Municipal Hearings Officer, effective June 30, 2019
To accept the resignation of Pamela Martin from the position of Municipal Hearings Officer, effective June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to accept the resignation of Pamela Martin from the position of Municipal Hearings Officer, effective June 30, 2019. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Accept the recommendation of Chief Grenno to appoint Timothy Travers to the position of Municipal Hearings Officer, effective July 1, 2019
To accept the recommendation of Chief Grenno to appoint Timothy Travers to the position of Municipal Hearings Officer, effective July 1, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to accept the recommendation of Chief Grenno to appoint Timothy Travers to the position of Municipal Hearings Officer, effective July 1, 2019. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Accept the resignation of William Feltrup from the position of Permanent Reserve Intermittent Officer, effective May 29, 2019
To accept the resignation of William Feltrup from the position of Permanent Reserve Intermittent Officer, effective May 29, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to accept the resignation of William Feltrup from the position of Permanent Reserve Intermittent Officer, effective May 29, 2019. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Jim Morgrage on behalf of Harbor to the Bay, Inc. for permission to pass through Whitman along Route 58 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 14,
To approve the request of Jim Morgrage on behalf of Harbor to the Bay, Inc. for permission to pass through Whitman along Route 58 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, as part of the 17th annual Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride
From the minutes
“Mr. Lamattina MOVED to approve the request of Jim Morgrage on behalf of Harbor to the Bay, Inc. for permission to pass through Whitman along Route 58 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, as part of the 17th annual Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Michael Best on behalf of the LEO Support Foundation to hold a 5K Walk/Ruck/Run on Saturday, September 21, 2019
To approve the request of Michael Best on behalf of the LEO Support Foundation to hold a 5K Walk/Ruck/Run on Saturday, September 21, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the request of Michael Best on behalf of the LEO Support Foundation to hold a 5K Walk/Ruck/Run on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the request of Chief Benton and Technology Director Josh MacNeil for a line item transfer in the amount of $14,09.00 from Line Item #123 (All Other Services) to Police Capital Expenditure
To approve the request of Chief Benton and Technology Director Josh MacNeil for a line item transfer in the amount of $14,09.00 from Line Item #123 (All Other Services) to Police Capital Expenditure
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the request of Chief Benton and Technology Director Josh MacNeil for a line item transfer in the amount of $14,09.00 from Line Item #123 (All Other Services) to Police Capital Expenditure. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Approve the recommendation of Town Administrator Frank Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $12,228.35 from Line Item #221 (Veterans Services District) to Line Item #224 (Veterans Services)
To approve the recommendation of Town Administrator Frank Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $12,228.35 from Line Item #221 (Veterans Services District) to Line Item #224 (Veterans Services)
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the recommendation of Town Administrator Frank Lynam for a line item transfer in the amount of $12,228.35 from Line Item #221 (Veterans Services District) to Line Item #224 (Veterans Services). Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair
To adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair
From the minutes
“At 7:17 p.m. Mr. LaMattina MOVED to adjourn to Town Meeting subject to the call of the chair. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:17 p.m. Mr. LaMattina MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Evans)
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