MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 19, 2019
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 6:40 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 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2020; and not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption o
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2020; and not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption or the Residential Exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to establish a factor of "1" to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property for FY2020; and not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption or the Residential Exemption. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the recommendation of Animal Control Officer Joseph Kenney and impose the following conditions after conducting a "Dangerous Dog" Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman
To accept the recommendation of Animal Control Officer Joseph Kenney and impose the following conditions after conducting a "Dangerous Dog" Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman's Dog Control Regulation XXVII Section XI in connection with a complaint filed by Leslie and Michael Leary of 58 Forest Street against "Andy" and "Scarlet", dogs allegedly owned or harbored by Jill Barden of 66 Forest Street: "Andy" and "Scarlet" shall be securely muzzled when outside of the home. "Andy" and "Scarlet" shall be securely muzzled and restrained with a leash when removed from the premises of the owner. The premises shall be inspected by Animal Control Officer Joseph Kenney in order to determine the enclosed outdoor area is appropriately secured. "Scarlet" must be licensed by the Town of Whitman
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to accept the recommendation of Animal Control Officer Joseph Kenney and impose the following conditions after conducting a "Dangerous Dog" Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 157 and Whitman's Dog Control Regulation XXVII Section XI in connection with a complaint filed by Leslie and Michael Leary of 58 Forest Street against "Andy" and "Scarlet", dogs allegedly owned or harbored by Jill Barden of 66 Forest Street: "Andy" and "Scarlet" shall be securely muzzled when outside of the home. "Andy" and "Scarlet" shall be securely muzzled and restrained with a leash when removed from the premises of the owner. The premises shall be inspected by Animal Control Officer Joseph Kenney in order to determine the enclosed outdoor area is appropriately secured. "Scarlet" must be licensed by the Town of Whitman. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Recognize the retirement of Katrina Patton from the position of Administrative Assistant for the Whitman Police Department and to promote Tracy Briggs to the position of Administrative Assistant, Leve
To recognize the retirement of Katrina Patton from the position of Administrative Assistant for the Whitman Police Department and to promote Tracy Briggs to the position of Administrative Assistant, Level 3, effective upon the retirement of Katrina Patton
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to recognize the retirement of Katrina Patton from the position of Administrative Assistant for the Whitman Police Department and to promote Tracy Briggs to the position of Administrative Assistant, Level 3, effective upon the retirement of Katrina Patton. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact DESE to determine the process for conducting a financial audit of the Whitman Hanson Regional School District and, should the process pose a signi
To authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact DESE to determine the process for conducting a financial audit of the Whitman Hanson Regional School District and, should the process pose a significant delay in timing, to reach out to the Town of Hanson to discuss a joint audit process for the regional school district
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to authorize Town Administrator Francis Lynam to contact DESE to determine the process for conducting a financial audit of the Whitman Hanson Regional School District and, should the process pose a significant delay in timing, to reach out to the Town of Hanson to discuss a joint audit process for the regional school district. Second Mr. Lamattina, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)
Approve the following Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of February 10, 2012, between Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor) and Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Schedule No. 15 thereto dated as of Nove
To approve the following Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of February 10, 2012, between Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor) and Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Schedule No. 15 thereto dated as of November 6, 2019: At a duly called meeting of the Governing Body of the Lessee (as defined in the Agreement) held on November 19, 2019, the following resolution was introduced and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of Lessee as follows: 1. Determination of Need. The Governing Body of Lessee has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described on Exhibit A of Schedule No. 15 dated as of November 6, 2019 to the Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of February 10, 2012, between Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor). 2. Approval and Authorization. The Governing Body of Lessee has determined that the Agreement a
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the following Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of February 10, 2012, between Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor) and Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Schedule No. 15 thereto dated as of November 6, 2019: At a duly called meeting of the Governing Body of the Lessee (as defined in the Agreement) held on November 19, 2019, the following resolution was introduced and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of Lessee as follows: 1. Determination of Need. The Governing Body of Lessee has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described on Exhibit A of Schedule No. 15 dated as of November 6, 2019 to the Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of February 10, 2012, between Town of Whitman (Lessee) and Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp. (Lessor). 2. Approval and Authorization. The Governing Body of Lessee has determined that the Agreement and Schedule, substantially in the form presented to this meeting, are in the best interests of the Lessee for the acquisition of such Equipment, and the Governing Body hereby approves the entering into of the Agreement and Schedule by the Lessee and hereby designates and authorizes the following person(s) to execute and deliver the Agreement and Schedule on Lessee's behalf with such changes thereto as such person(s) deem(s) appropriate, and any related documents, including any Escrow Agreement, necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Agreement and Schedule. Authorized Individual(s): Francis J. Lynam, Town Administrator (authorized to execute the Agreement). In addition to the Authorized Individual(s) above, the Governing Body of Lessee further authorizes the following individual to sign any Payment Request and Partial Acceptance Certificate form and/or Final Acceptance Certificate Authorized individual(s): Francis J. Lynam, Town Administrator; Lisa M. Green, Assistant Town Administrator (authorized to execute any Payment Request and Partial Acceptance Certificate and/or Final Acceptance Certificate). 3. Adoption of Resolution. The signatures below from the designated individuals from the Governing Body of the Lessee evidence the adoption by the Governing Body of this Resolution. By: (Signature of Secretary, Board Chairman or other member of the Governing Body, who is not listed as "Authorized Individual" above) Typed Name: Carl F. Kowalski Title: Chairman, Board of Selectmen _________ Attested By: (Signature of one additional person who can witness the passage of this Resolution) Typed Name: Brian J. Bezanson Title: Clerk, Board of Selectmen __________ Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the following Equipment Purchase Resolution: WHEREAS, Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulation") sets forth the rules for determining when proceeds of tax-exempt obl
To approve the following Equipment Purchase Resolution: WHEREAS, Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulation") sets forth the rules for determining when proceeds of tax-exempt obligations are deemed spent for purposes of applying Sections 103 and 141 through 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including the arbitrage yield restrictions and rebate requirements under Section 148, if the proceeds are used to reimburse expenditures made prior to the date of issue of the tax-exempt obligations; and WHEREAS, the Reimbursement Regulation requires that a declaration of official intent to reimburse the expenditures ("Declaration of Official Intent") be made not later than sixty (60) days after payment of the original expenditure, and that an allocation in writing evidencing use of proceeds of a reimbursement bond to reimburse an original expenditure be ma
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the following Equipment Purchase Resolution: WHEREAS, Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 (the "Reimbursement Regulation") sets forth the rules for determining when proceeds of tax-exempt obligations are deemed spent for purposes of applying Sections 103 and 141 through 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including the arbitrage yield restrictions and rebate requirements under Section 148, if the proceeds are used to reimburse expenditures made prior to the date of issue of the tax-exempt obligations; and WHEREAS, the Reimbursement Regulation requires that a declaration of official intent to reimburse the expenditures ("Declaration of Official Intent") be made not later than sixty (60) days after payment of the original expenditure, and that an allocation in writing evidencing use of proceeds of a reimbursement bond to reimburse an original expenditure be made within eighteen (18) months after the later of the date the original expenditure is paid or the date the equipment is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event later than three (3) years after the original expenditure is paid; and NOW THEREFORE it is resolved that Computer, Radio and Telecommunications equipment to be purchased and installed in the vehicles to be lease-purchased under authorization made this 19th Day of November, 2019 shall be considered a part of said lease- purchase and the cost of these items shall be reimbursed to the Town of Whitman from proceeds of this Lease Purchase. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Declare one Mitsubishi UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source) and Mitsubishi battery cabinet as surplus materials and to authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of said surplus by public auctio
To declare one Mitsubishi UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source) and Mitsubishi battery cabinet as surplus materials and to authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of said surplus by public auction
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare one Mitsubishi UPS (Uninterruptible Power Source) and Mitsubishi battery cabinet as surplus materials and to authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of said surplus by public auction. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Declare outdated woodworking equipment from the old high school wood shop as surplus materials and to authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of said surplus by public auction or by other d
To declare outdated woodworking equipment from the old high school wood shop as surplus materials and to authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of said surplus by public auction or by other disposal means if there is no value. Equipment includes: multi-stage air compressor; Delta planer; Powermatic thickness planer; Ideal arc welder; Westinghouse welder; Clausing lathe; GE table drum sander; Delta 12-14 inch tilting arbor saw; Rockwell table saw; 1950 Fermont generator; Berg-Gibson battery charger
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare outdated woodworking equipment from the old high school wood shop as surplus materials and to authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of said surplus by public auction or by other disposal means if there is no value. Equipment includes: multi-stage air compressor; Delta planer; Powermatic thickness planer; Ideal arc welder; Westinghouse welder; Clausing lathe; GE table drum sander; Delta 12-14 inch tilting arbor saw; Rockwell table saw; 1950 Fermont generator; Berg-Gibson battery charger. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Declare 2 Ford Taurus police cruisers as surplus and to assign said cruisers to the WFD for use in training exercises prior to being disposed of
To declare 2 Ford Taurus police cruisers as surplus and to assign said cruisers to the WFD for use in training exercises prior to being disposed of
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to declare 2 Ford Taurus police cruisers as surplus and to assign said cruisers to the WFD for use in training exercises prior to being disposed of. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Call for an assessment center for the position of Fire Chief
To call for an assessment center for the position of Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to call for an assessment center for the position of Fire Chief. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the December 2, 2019, Special Town Meeting
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the December 2, 2019, Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the December 2, 2019, Special Town Meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:18 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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