MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2020
10 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)
Request the Town Moderator consider postponing the June 22, 2020, Annual Town Meeting for 30 days, in consideration of public health and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic
To request the Town Moderator consider postponing the June 22, 2020, Annual Town Meeting for 30 days, in consideration of public health and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to request the Town Moderator consider postponing the June 22, 2020, Annual Town Meeting for 30 days, in consideration of public health and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Second Mr. LaMattina. 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: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, subject to receipt of the license fee
To approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, subject to receipt of the license fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, subject to receipt of the license fee. 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 application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. to alter the description of the licensed premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, to expand for outdoor seating pursuant to Governor Baker's
To approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. to alter the description of the licensed premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, to expand for outdoor seating pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020, Order subject to final inspection of the Liquor License Inspection Agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Old Colony Brewing, Inc. to alter the description of the licensed premises located at 605 Bedford Street, Unit 1, to expand for outdoor seating pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020, Order subject to final inspection of the Liquor License Inspection Agent. 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 the Town Administrator to approve applications from Section 12 licensees requesting to expand for outdoor seating pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020, Order. Authorization will be subj
To authorize the Town Administrator to approve applications from Section 12 licensees requesting to expand for outdoor seating pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020, Order. Authorization will be subject to final inspection/approval of the Board of Health, Building Commissioner and Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Administrator to approve applications from Section 12 licensees requesting to expand for outdoor seating pursuant to Governor Baker's June 1, 2020, Order. Authorization will be subject to final inspection/approval of the Board of Health, Building Commissioner and Chief of Police. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Lynam noted that this authorization will allow for a quick response. Mr. Salvucci asked if ADA rules are relaxed if seating is placed on sidewalks. Mr. Lynam said no, any requests must be for parking lot or side aisle locations. Mr. LaMattina stated that a lot of restaurants have been affected by this. He suggested the Assistant Town Administrator reach out to the restaurant owners in the center of town to see if there is any interest in expanding to outdoor seating one evening each weekend. Mrs. Green agreed, and noted that other towns have done something similar and it has worked out well. She will reach out to the restaurant owners and report back to the Board. Chairman Kowalski call 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 the FY2021 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the office of the Board of Selectmen
To approve the FY2021 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the office of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the FY2021 annual appointments as listed in a document on file in the office of the Board of Selectmen. 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 Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from line item #133 (All Other Services) to line item #140 (Ambulance Billing)
To approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from line item #133 (All Other Services) to line item #140 (Ambulance Billing)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Chief Grenno for a line item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from line item #133 (All Other Services) to line item #140 (Ambulance Billing). 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 Administrator to transfer $2,993.49 from line item #206B (Animal Control Expense) to line item #206A (Animal Control Salaries)
To approve the request of the Town Administrator to transfer $2,993.49 from line item #206B (Animal Control Expense) to line item #206A (Animal Control Salaries)
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of the Town Administrator to transfer $2,993.49 from line item #206B (Animal Control Expense) to line item #206A (Animal Control 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)
Adjourn the meeting and 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 o
To adjourn the meeting and 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; 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 7:36 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting and 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; 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)
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