MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Four members took part by phone; Vice Chairman Daniel L. Salvucci ran the meeting from Town Hall.
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, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on t
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
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 Chairman Kowalski. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Kowalski)
Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, IAFF, for the period July 1, 2020, through and including June 30, 2021
To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, IAFF, for the period July 1, 2020, through and including June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Whitman and the Whitman Firefighters Association, Local 1769, IAFF, for the period July 1, 2020, through and including June 30, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Declare four (4) Smith hydrants, six (6) Darling hydrants, one (1) Kennedy hydrant and six (6) antique hydrants (various manufacturers) as surplus; and authorize the CPO to dispose of said hydrants by
To declare four (4) Smith hydrants, six (6) Darling hydrants, one (1) Kennedy hydrant and six (6) antique hydrants (various manufacturers) as surplus; and authorize the CPO to dispose of said hydrants by public auction
From the minutes
“Chairman Kowalski MOVED to declare four (4) Smith hydrants, six (6) Darling hydrants, one (1) Kennedy hydrant and six (6) antique hydrants (various manufacturers) as surplus; and authorize the CPO to dispose of said hydrants by public auction. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. Lamattina - yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the Department of Public Works to dispose of the skate park equipment located at Memorial Field
To authorize the Department of Public Works to dispose of the skate park equipment located at Memorial Field
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to authorize the Department of Public Works to dispose of the skate park equipment located at Memorial Field. Second Chairman Kowalski. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:30 p.m. Chairman Kowalski MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - Yes; Chairman Kowalski - yes; and Vice Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Bezanson)
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