MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 24, 2019
16 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Timothy P. Hanlon, effective September 17, 2019, through June 30, 2023
To approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Timothy P. Hanlon, effective September 17, 2019, through June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Timothy P. Hanlon, effective September 17, 2019, through June 30, 2023. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Joseph E. Bombardier, effective September 17, 2019, through June 30, 2022
To approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Joseph E. Bombardier, effective September 17, 2019, through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Contract of Employment between the Town of Whitman and Joseph E. Bombardier, effective September 17, 2019, through June 30, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Recess the meeting and to reconvene in the Selectmen's Meeting Room
To recess the meeting and to reconvene in the Selectmen's Meeting Room
From the minutes
“At 7:12 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to recess the meeting and to reconvene in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of Boston Auto Mall, LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street, subject to the 20 day appeal period associated
To approve the application of Boston Auto Mall, LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street, subject to the 20 day appeal period associated with approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals on 9/9/19; all stipulations put in place by the Zoning Board of Appeals being adhered to; receipt of a financial statement; proof of Workers' Compensation insurance; proof of a surety bond; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the application of Boston Auto Mall, LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street, subject to the 20 day appeal period associated with approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals on 9/9/19; all stipulations put in place by the Zoning Board of Appeals being adhered to; receipt of a financial statement; proof of Workers' Compensation insurance; proof of a surety bond; and final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the town-wide vacation policy as presented
To approve the town-wide vacation policy as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the town-wide vacation policy as presented. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Rescind the appointment of Scott D. Benton from the position of Constable; Keeper of the Lock-Up; Liquor License Inspection Agent; '911" Coordinator; and Deputy Director - Security, WEMA
To rescind the appointment of Scott D. Benton from the position of Constable; Keeper of the Lock-Up; Liquor License Inspection Agent; '911" Coordinator; and Deputy Director - Security, WEMA
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to rescind the appointment of Scott D. Benton from the position of Constable; Keeper of the Lock-Up; Liquor License Inspection Agent; '911" Coordinator; and Deputy Director - Security, WEMA. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Timothy P. Hanlon to the position of Keeper of the Lock-Up; Liquor License Inspection Agent; "911" Coordinator; and Deputy Director - Security, WEMA
To appoint Timothy P. Hanlon to the position of Keeper of the Lock-Up; Liquor License Inspection Agent; "911" Coordinator; and Deputy Director - Security, WEMA
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Timothy P. Hanlon to the position of Keeper of the Lock-Up; Liquor License Inspection Agent; "911" Coordinator; and Deputy Director - Security, WEMA. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c.268A, §23(b)(3) for Chief of Police Timothy Hanlon
To accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c.268A, §23(b)(3) for Chief of Police Timothy Hanlon
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by G.L. c.268A, §23(b)(3) for Chief of Police Timothy Hanlon. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the Friends of the Whitman Park to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to hold their annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; fo
To approve the request of the Friends of the Whitman Park to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to hold their annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; for a One-Day Liquor License and to waive the fee for said license; and use of the auditorium all day Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2, 2019, in order to set up for the event
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of the Friends of the Whitman Park to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to hold their annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; for a One-Day Liquor License and to waive the fee for said license; and use of the auditorium all day Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2, 2019, in order to set up for the event. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Increase the Alternate (Assistant) building Inspector fee from $25 to $30
To increase the Alternate (Assistant) building Inspector fee from $25 to $30
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to increase the Alternate (Assistant) building Inspector fee from $25 to $30. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Call for the Whitman Hanson Regional School Committee to use the statutory method of assessment going forward, and further advise the Committee that the Board's recommendation at Town Meeting is to su
To call for the Whitman Hanson Regional School Committee to use the statutory method of assessment going forward, and further advise the Committee that the Board's recommendation at Town Meeting is to support an assessment based on the statutory assessment method
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to call for the Whitman Hanson Regional School Committee to use the statutory method of assessment going forward, and further advise the Committee that the Board's recommendation at Town Meeting is to support an assessment based on the statutory assessment method. Second Mr. Lamattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Table action on Chief Grenno's recommendation to accept a proposal for a Fire Chief Assessment Center
To table action on Chief Grenno's recommendation to accept a proposal for a Fire Chief Assessment Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to table action on Chief Grenno's recommendation to accept a proposal for a Fire Chief Assessment Center. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:10 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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