MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 14, 2020
13 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, May 26, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, June 1, 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)
Rescind, with regret, the vote taken on June 23, 2020, to approve the request of Helen Iannone on behalf of Whitman Youth Soccer, to hold the Opening Day Parade on Saturday, August 29, 2020, beginning
To rescind, with regret, the vote taken on June 23, 2020, to approve the request of Helen Iannone on behalf of Whitman Youth Soccer, to hold the Opening Day Parade on Saturday, August 29, 2020, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received June 8, 2020, as parades are not allowed to take place until Phase 4 of Governor Baker's Reopening Plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind, with regret, the vote taken on June 23, 2020, to approve the request of Helen Iannone on behalf of Whitman Youth Soccer, to hold the Opening Day Parade on Saturday, August 29, 2020, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in accordance with the route outlined in a letter received June 8, 2020, as parades are not allowed to take place until Phase 4 of Governor Baker's Reopening Plan. 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 nominations
To approve the nominations
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the nominations. Second Mr. Salvucci. 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: Salvucci)
Rescind the appointment of Sheila Salvucci from the position of Associate member of the Board of Appeals
To rescind the appointment of Sheila Salvucci from the position of Associate member of the Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Sheila Salvucci from the position of Associate member of the Board of Appeals. 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)
Rescind the appointment of Barbara Garvey from the AAA Advisory Committee and as Assistant Deputy Director - Senior Citizens, WEMA
To rescind the appointment of Barbara Garvey from the AAA Advisory Committee and as Assistant Deputy Director - Senior Citizens, WEMA
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Barbara Garvey from the AAA Advisory Committee and as Assistant Deputy Director - Senior Citizens, WEMA. 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)
Rescind the appointment of Steven Santos from the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, due to lack of response
To rescind the appointment of Steven Santos from the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, due to lack of response
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Steven Santos from the position of Member of the Whitman Cultural Council, due to lack of response. 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 Accountant to sign requests for reimbursement from Plymouth County for COVID expenditures
To authorize the Town Accountant to sign requests for reimbursement from Plymouth County for COVID expenditures
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the Town Accountant to sign requests for reimbursement from Plymouth County for COVID expenditures. 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)
Change the start time of the July 27, 2020, Annual Town Meeting to 6:00 p.m
To change the start time of the July 27, 2020, Annual Town Meeting to 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to change the start time of the July 27, 2020, Annual Town Meeting to 6:00 p.m. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. Salvucci expressed concern that it may be difficult for people to attend at an earlier hour. Mr. Lynam stated that he is concerned with the health and safety of the attendees, therefore the field will be sprayed for mosquitoes and insect repellant will be provided. Mr. LaMattina advised the Board that sunset will take place at 8:05 p.m. which means an early start is necessary. Mr. Evans asked if electronic voting will be available. Mr. Lynam said it will not be available due to limited power. Colored cards will be provided in the event standing votes are necessary. 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)
Release Simple Recycling from its contractual obligation with the Town of Whitman
To release Simple Recycling from its contractual obligation with the Town of Whitman
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to release Simple Recycling from its contractual obligation with the Town of Whitman. 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, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining of litigation if an open
To adjourn the meeting and to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining of litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 8:07 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, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining of litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating 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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