MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2019
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Brian J. Bezanson
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. Lamattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the Whitman Area Toy Drive to change the date of its tollbooth fundraiser from August 31, 2019, to September 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of September
To approve the request of the Whitman Area Toy Drive to change the date of its tollbooth fundraiser from August 31, 2019, to September 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of September 14, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Whitman Area Toy Drive to change the date of its tollbooth fundraiser from August 31, 2019, to September 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of September 14, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Reappoint Annette Kesaris to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable for a one-year term, through June 30, 2020
To reappoint Annette Kesaris to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable for a one-year term, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reappoint Annette Kesaris to the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable for a one-year term, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Rescind the appointment of Michelle Manning and Stephen Jenkins as members of the Whitman Cultural Council
To rescind the appointment of Michelle Manning and Stephen Jenkins as members of the Whitman Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Michelle Manning and Stephen Jenkins as members of the Whitman Cultural Council. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Bruce Perry on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, dba Whitman Food Pantry, Holy Ghost Parish, for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, September 21, 2019, on the premis
To approve the request of Bruce Perry on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, dba Whitman Food Pantry, Holy Ghost Parish, for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, September 21, 2019, on the premises located at 49 School Street, in connection with a pasta dinner; and to waive the fee for said permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Bruce Perry on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, dba Whitman Food Pantry, Holy Ghost Parish, for a One-Day Liquor License on Saturday, September 21, 2019, on the premises located at 49 School Street, in connection with a pasta dinner; and to waive the fee for said permit. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of Environmental Pick-up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal (Joseph Melchione), for a Junk Collector's License on the premises located at 36 Vincent Street, subject to receipt of th
To approve the application of Environmental Pick-up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal (Joseph Melchione), for a Junk Collector's License on the premises located at 36 Vincent Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and a final inspection/approval of Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Robert Curran; and to rescind the current license held by Conway Scrap Metal, Inc. (Michael Conway), effective upon the issuance of the license to the new owner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Environmental Pick-up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal (Joseph Melchione), for a Junk Collector's License on the premises located at 36 Vincent Street, subject to receipt of the license fee and a final inspection/approval of Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Robert Curran; and to rescind the current license held by Conway Scrap Metal, Inc. (Michael Conway), effective upon the issuance of the license to the new owner. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Helen Iannone, President of Whitman Youth Soccer, to hold the Opening Day Parade on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in accordance with the route outlined in a letter
To approve the request of Helen Iannone, President of Whitman Youth Soccer, to hold the Opening Day Parade on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received on August 20, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Helen Iannone, President of Whitman Youth Soccer, to hold the Opening Day Parade on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received on August 20, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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 7:12 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. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes. Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:43 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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