MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 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. 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, April 7, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 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)
Approve the request of DPW Superintendent Dennis Smith for a line item transfer in the amount of $30,000.00 from line item #420 (Sewer Disposal Costs) to line item #413 (Union Salaries)
To approve the request of DPW Superintendent Dennis Smith for a line item transfer in the amount of $30,000.00 from line item #420 (Sewer Disposal Costs) to line item #413 (Union Salaries)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of DPW Superintendent Dennis Smith for a line item transfer in the amount of $30,000.00 from line item #420 (Sewer Disposal Costs) to line item #413 (Union Salaries) Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Lynam advised the Board that the DPW had a major problem with maintaining sewer operations at certain pumping stations. Items have gotten into the sewer system that required DPW employees to go out on nights and weekends to deal with backed up systems. Mr. Lynam recommended the Board of Selectmen approve this request for a line item transfer. 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 DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin for a line item transfer in the amount of $345.00 from line item #186 (Union Labor Salaries) to line item #187 (Union Clerical Salaries)
To approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin for a line item transfer in the amount of $345.00 from line item #186 (Union Labor Salaries) to line item #187 (Union Clerical Salaries)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin for a line item transfer in the amount of $345.00 from line item #186 (Union Labor Salaries) to line item #187 (Union Clerical Salaries) 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 Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Yvonne Evans to the position of Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, beginning on April 1, 2020, and expiring on March 31, 2023
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Yvonne Evans to the position of Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, beginning on April 1, 2020, and expiring on March 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Yvonne Evans to the position of Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, beginning on April 1, 2020, and expiring on March 31, 2023. 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 Dr. Christopher Jones to hold a Senior Class Parade on May 29, 2020, and a Graduation Ceremony on July 31, 2020
To approve the request of Dr. Christopher Jones to hold a Senior Class Parade on May 29, 2020, and a Graduation Ceremony on July 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Dr. Christopher Jones to hold a Senior Class Parade on May 29, 2020, and a Graduation Ceremony on July 31, 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)
Adjourn the meeting and to enter 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 personne
To adjourn the meeting and to enter 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
From the minutes
“At 8:18 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting and to enter 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. 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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