MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 2020
11 recorded votes, 0 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. 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, February 11, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Richard Rosen on behalf of McGuiggan's Pub to conduct the 11th Annual McGuiggan's Pub 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 17, 2020; to close off Legion Parkway from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p
To approve the request of Richard Rosen on behalf of McGuiggan's Pub to conduct the 11th Annual McGuiggan's Pub 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 17, 2020; to close off Legion Parkway from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; and a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine from a tent set up at 16 Legion Parkway, subject to receipt of the license fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Richard Rosen on behalf of McGuiggan's Pub to conduct the 11th Annual McGuiggan's Pub 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 17, 2020; to close off Legion Parkway from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.; and a One-Day Liquor License to serve beer and wine from a tent set up at 16 Legion Parkway, subject to receipt of the license fee. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Jim Morgrage and David Whitman on behalf of Harbor to the Bay, Inc. for permission to pass through Whitman along Route 58 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturda
To approve the request of Jim Morgrage and David Whitman on behalf of Harbor to the Bay, Inc. for permission to pass through Whitman along Route 58 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020, as part of the 18th Annual Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Jim Morgrage and David Whitman on behalf of Harbor to the Bay, Inc. for permission to pass through Whitman along Route 58 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020, as part of the 18th Annual Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Tarky's Auto Body (Thomas Tarkanian) on the premises located at 916 Temple Street due to the licensee's failure to take the necessary steps to renew s
To revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Tarky's Auto Body (Thomas Tarkanian) on the premises located at 916 Temple Street due to the licensee's failure to take the necessary steps to renew said license for calendar year 2020 and to retain a surety bond
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to revoke the Class II Auto Dealer's License held by Tarky's Auto Body (Thomas Tarkanian) on the premises located at 916 Temple Street due to the licensee's failure to take the necessary steps to renew said license for calendar year 2020 and to retain a surety bond. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Murphy, Lamere & Murphy to increase the hourly rate for legal services to $200.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2020
To approve the request of Murphy, Lamere & Murphy to increase the hourly rate for legal services to $200.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Murphy, Lamere & Murphy to increase the hourly rate for legal services to $200.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Place the Community Preservation Act on the May 4, 2020 annual Town Meeting warrant for acceptance at one (1) percent; and to place the Community Preservation Act question on the November 3, 2020, Pre
To place the Community Preservation Act on the May 4, 2020 annual Town Meeting warrant for acceptance at one (1) percent; and to place the Community Preservation Act question on the November 3, 2020, Presidential ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to place the Community Preservation Act on the May 4, 2020 annual Town Meeting warrant for acceptance at one (1) percent; and to place the Community Preservation Act question on the November 3, 2020, Presidential ballot. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Notify Comtech that the Town of Whitman wishes to exercise its option to discontinue the secondary PSAP license
To notify Comtech that the Town of Whitman wishes to exercise its option to discontinue the secondary PSAP license
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to notify Comtech that the Town of Whitman wishes to exercise its option to discontinue the secondary PSAP license. 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, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective b
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 7:34 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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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