MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 14, 2020
16 recorded votes, 2 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
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 5-0.” (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. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2019
The minutes give the count (3-0-1), but five members were present, so it is not clear how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 3-0-1 (Mr. Evans abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2019
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2019
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the application of Marcello's Enterprises, Inc., dba Marcello's on the premises located at 733 Bedford Street for change of ownership interest, change of stock interest, change of Officers/Dir
To approve the application of Marcello's Enterprises, Inc., dba Marcello's on the premises located at 733 Bedford Street for change of ownership interest, change of stock interest, change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and change of manager
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Marcello's Enterprises, Inc., dba Marcello's on the premises located at 733 Bedford Street for change of ownership interest, change of stock interest, change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and change of manager. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the hiring of Melissa Madden to fill the position of Records Clerk for the Whitman Police Department
To authorize the hiring of Melissa Madden to fill the position of Records Clerk for the Whitman Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the hiring of Melissa Madden to fill the position of Records Clerk for the Whitman Police Department. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the Policy for Accepting and Expending Gifts
To accept the Policy for Accepting and Expending Gifts
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the Policy for Accepting and Expending Gifts. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Oliver Amado from the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, effective December 15, 2019
To accept the resignation of Oliver Amado from the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, effective December 15, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Oliver Amado from the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, effective December 15, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Oliver Amado from the position of Recreation Director, effective January 9, 2020
To accept the resignation of Oliver Amado from the position of Recreation Director, effective January 9, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Oliver Amado from the position of Recreation Director, effective January 9, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Michael Brady, Jr. from the position of Reserve Intermittent Police Officer, effective December 18, 2019
To accept the resignation of Michael Brady, Jr. from the position of Reserve Intermittent Police Officer, effective December 18, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Michael Brady, Jr. from the position of Reserve Intermittent Police Officer, effective December 18, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, for a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 25, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
To approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, for a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 25, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to use the Animal Shelter, Essex Street, for a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 25, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve requests for Tollbooth Fundraisers submitted by the following: American Legion Post #22: April 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: April 25, 2020) Whitman Baseball/Softball Associatio
To approve requests for Tollbooth Fundraisers submitted by the following: American Legion Post #22: April 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: April 25, 2020) Whitman Baseball/Softball Association: May 2, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date: to be determined) Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 5, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: to be determined) Knights of Columbus: October 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: to be determined)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve requests for Tollbooth Fundraisers submitted by the following: American Legion Post #22: April 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: April 25, 2020) Whitman Baseball/Softball Association: May 2, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain date: to be determined) Whitman Area Toy Drive: September 5, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: to be determined) Knights of Columbus: October 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain date: to be determined) Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of the WHRHS chapter of Best Buddies to hold the Best Buddies 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on May 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in accordance with the route outlined in a letter
To approve the request of the WHRHS chapter of Best Buddies to hold the Best Buddies 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on May 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in accordance with the route outlined in a letter dated December 9, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the WHRHS chapter of Best Buddies to hold the Best Buddies 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on May 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in accordance with the route outlined in a letter dated December 9, 2019. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Charlene Conway for a special Amusement/Live Entertainment License on the premises located at 1055 Auburn Street (Carousel Family Fun Center) on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and
To approve the request of Charlene Conway for a special Amusement/Live Entertainment License on the premises located at 1055 Auburn Street (Carousel Family Fun Center) on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and Saturday, May 2, 2020, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for private, adult-only roller skating events
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Charlene Conway for a special Amusement/Live Entertainment License on the premises located at 1055 Auburn Street (Carousel Family Fun Center) on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and Saturday, May 2, 2020, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for private, adult-only roller skating events. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; 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 7:16 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, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:00 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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