MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2019
11 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
During the meeting:
- Randolph G. LaMattina left at 6:45 p.m., during the joint session with the School Committee
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, October 8, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of DC Towing Auto Sales and Repair (Washington L. Rebeiro) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of a lease agree
To approve the application of DC Towing Auto Sales and Repair (Washington L. Rebeiro) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of a lease agreement; the license fee; a favorable CORI report; surrender of the current license on the premises; proof of a surety bond as required by M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 58; and final approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the application of DC Towing Auto Sales and Repair (Washington L. Rebeiro) for a Class II Auto Dealer's License on the premises located at 288 Essex Street, subject to receipt of a lease agreement; the license fee; a favorable CORI report; surrender of the current license on the premises; proof of a surety bond as required by M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 58; and final approval of the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of 1 on 1 Strong, Inc., dba Wicked Smoothie Espresso Bar for a change of hours and a change of DBA in connection with the General On-Premises All Alcohol License on the premise
To approve the application of 1 on 1 Strong, Inc., dba Wicked Smoothie Espresso Bar for a change of hours and a change of DBA in connection with the General On-Premises All Alcohol License on the premises at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the application of 1 on 1 Strong, Inc., dba Wicked Smoothie Espresso Bar for a change of hours and a change of DBA in connection with the General On-Premises All Alcohol License on the premises at 7 Marble Street, Unit B1. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Robert E. Lenehan, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2020
To approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Robert E. Lenehan, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Robert E. Lenehan, Jr. to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Richard F. Belcher to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, subject to completion of the Police Academy
To appoint Richard F. Belcher to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, subject to completion of the Police Academy
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Richard F. Belcher to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, subject to completion of the Police Academy. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Call for a special Town Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; and to approve the special Town Meeting warrant as presented, consisting of articles 1 through 4
To call for a special Town Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; and to approve the special Town Meeting warrant as presented, consisting of articles 1 through 4
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to call for a special Town Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; and to approve the special Town Meeting warrant as presented, consisting of articles 1 through 4. 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 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
From the minutes
“At 4:15 p.m. Mr. Bezanson 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. 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 to the WHRSD School Committee meeting at Whitman- Hanson Regional High School, subject to the call of the chair
To adjourn to the WHRSD School Committee meeting at Whitman- Hanson Regional High School, subject to the call of the chair
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn to the WHRSD School Committee meeting at Whitman- Hanson Regional High School, subject to the call of the chair. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn
To adjourn
Randolph G. LaMattina had left the meeting and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“At 7:45 p.m. Mr. Evans MOVED to adjourn. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Bezanson)
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