MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 22, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 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 24, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Peter E. Aitken to the position of Police Sergeant
To appoint Peter E. Aitken to the position of Police Sergeant
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Peter E. Aitken to the position of Police Sergeant. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 46 feet, more or less, of 4-inch gas main in Plymouth Street from the existing 2-inch main at the intersection of Plymouth S
To approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 46 feet, more or less, of 4-inch gas main in Plymouth Street from the existing 2-inch main at the intersection of Plymouth Street and South Avenue, easterly to the entrance of the Old Cart Path condominium development, in order to provide gas service to the development
Yes: Bezanson, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 46 feet, more or less, of 4-inch gas main in Plymouth Street from the existing 2-inch main at the intersection of Plymouth Street and South Avenue, easterly to the entrance of the Old Cart Path condominium development, in order to provide gas service to the development. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Auto Mall, LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street to South Shore Auto Mal
To approve the request of Auto Mall, LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street to South Shore Auto Mall LLC; and to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Boston Auto Mall LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Auto Mall, LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) to change the name of the business on the Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street to South Shore Auto Mall LLC; and to rescind the Class II Auto Dealer's License for Boston Auto Mall LLC (Sarkis Vosbigian) on the premises located at 1113 Bedford Street. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Stephen Morse, Commander, VFW Post 697, to hold a Tri-Town Veterans' Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019, in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received on Octob
To approve the request of Stephen Morse, Commander, VFW Post 697, to hold a Tri-Town Veterans' Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019, in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received on October 8, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Stephen Morse, Commander, VFW Post 697, to hold a Tri-Town Veterans' Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2019, in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received on October 8, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Jamie Lenane, Hearing Officer for the Board of Appeals, Division of Insurance, for the use of a meeting room at Town Hall, depending upon availability, in order to conduct surch
To approve the request of Jamie Lenane, Hearing Officer for the Board of Appeals, Division of Insurance, for the use of a meeting room at Town Hall, depending upon availability, in order to conduct surcharge appeal hearings
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Jamie Lenane, Hearing Officer for the Board of Appeals, Division of Insurance, for the use of a meeting room at Town Hall, depending upon availability, in order to conduct surcharge appeal hearings. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), (1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competenc
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), (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
From the minutes
“At 7:50 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), (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. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina -yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:24 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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