MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 7, 2020
10 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
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. 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)
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. 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 the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, Kowalski, LaMattinaAbstained: Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - abstain; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Postpone the Annual Town Election to a date yet to be determined in order to preserve the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Whitman as a result of the declaration of emergency to respond to COVI
To postpone the Annual Town Election to a date yet to be determined in order to preserve the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Whitman as a result of the declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to postpone the Annual Town Election to a date yet to be determined in order to preserve the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Whitman as a result of the declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Evans asked if this will have an effect on absentee ballots. Mrs. Varley said no. She will be promoting early voting by mail, which is different than absentee voting. Mr. Bezanson expressed his concern with the candidates not being able to campaign. Mrs. Varley advised Mr. Bezanson that the candidates can mail out flyers, do interviews with the local cable tv station, etc. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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)
Advise the Town Moderator to postpone the annual Town Meeting to June 3, 2020, due to a public health emergency
To advise the Town Moderator to postpone the annual Town Meeting to June 3, 2020, due to a public health emergency
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to advise the Town Moderator to postpone the annual Town Meeting to June 3, 2020, due to a public health emergency. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Salvucci asked if Town Meeting is postponed beyond June 30, 2020, will the town be operating on a 1/12 budget. Mr. Lynam said yes, but not less than 1/12 of last year's budget. Mr. Salvucci asked how operating on a 1/12 budget will effect town departments and union contracts. Chairman Kowalski advised Mr. Salvucci that the Board needs to concentrate on the postponement of Town Meeting. Mr. Seele advised the Board that he is scheduled to be out of town on June 3rd. If the state of emergency is still in effect in late May, the date can be pushed further out. Chairman Kowalski asked for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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 license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021, subject to the submission or renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. F
To approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021, subject to the submission or renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 465 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Conley School, 100 Forest Street i. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way j. Duval School, 60 Regal Street k. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue l. OM South Avenue LLC, 311 South Avenue m. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street n. Cumberland
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021, subject to the submission or renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 465 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Conley School, 100 Forest Street i. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way j. Duval School, 60 Regal Street k. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue l. OM South Avenue LLC, 311 South Avenue m. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street n. Cumberland Farms, Inc., 280 Temple Street o. MKPM Whitman, LLC, dba New World, 359 Bedford Street 2. Junk Collector's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. Peter J. Perry (P.J. Perry Trucking), 70 Kendrick Street c. Environmental Pick Up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal, 36 Vincent Street 3. Junk Dealer's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. JC's Things (Carl Danforth), 356 South Avenue c. Irresistible Treasures (Denise Donahue), 1122 Washington Street 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 the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from mid-April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from mid-April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from mid-April through the end of May. 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 the request of the Town Clerk to appoint checkers for the 2020 Annual/Special Town Meeting (date to be determined) as outlined in a memo dated March 26, 2020
To approve the request of the Town Clerk to appoint checkers for the 2020 Annual/Special Town Meeting (date to be determined) as outlined in a memo dated March 26, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Town Clerk to appoint checkers for the 2020 Annual/Special Town Meeting (date to be determined) as outlined in a memo dated March 26, 2020. 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)
Authorize Vice Chairman Salvucci to sign warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen until the state of emergency associated with COVID-19 is lifted
To authorize Vice Chairman Salvucci to sign warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen until the state of emergency associated with COVID-19 is lifted
From the minutes
“Mr. Lamattina MOVED to authorize Vice Chairman Salvucci to sign warrants on behalf of the Board of Selectmen until the state of emergency associated with COVID-19 is lifted. 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: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:57 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. 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)
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