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September 8, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: A joint vote with the Board of Library Trustees to fill a vacancy is not listed, because it was not the Select Board's own vote.
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
Every vote, in order
Move 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 b
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 or 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
The roll call names a "Mr. Connors," who is not on the board, and does not list Brian J. Bezanson, who was present, so individual votes are not shown. The minutes record the vote as 4-0.
From the minutes
“at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Evans MOVED 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 or 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. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Connors - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: LaMattina)
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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 Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Proceed with the purchase of an ambulance, to be submitted as a COVID-19 related expense to the Plymouth County Commissioners
To proceed with the purchase of an ambulance, to be submitted as a COVID-19 related expense to the Plymouth County Commissioners
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to proceed with the purchase of an ambulance, to be submitted as a COVID-19 related expense to the Plymouth County Commissioners. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept the recommendation of the Whitman Council on Aging and nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services, through June 30, 2021
To accept the recommendation of the Whitman Council on Aging and nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services, through June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Whitman Council on Aging and nominate Mary Holland to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors for Old Colony Elder Services, through June 30, 2021. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Spencer Shute to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To appoint Spencer Shute to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Spencer Shute to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Adam Kosterman to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2021
To approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Adam Kosterman to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the recommendation of Chief Hanlon to appoint Adam Kosterman to the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, through June 30, 2021. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Eliminate one (1) of the emergency vehicle spaces at the east side of Washington Street below South Avenue; and to designate said space as a public parking space
To eliminate one (1) of the emergency vehicle spaces at the east side of Washington Street below South Avenue; and to designate said space as a public parking space
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to eliminate one (1) of the emergency vehicle spaces at the east side of Washington Street below South Avenue; and to designate said space as a public parking space. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Authorize Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to seek a grant from the Mass. Office of Business Development to assess the contamination of the property located at 602 Bedford Street
To authorize Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to seek a grant from the Mass. Office of Business Development to assess the contamination of the property located at 602 Bedford Street
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, SalvucciNo: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Lisa Green to seek a grant from the Mass. Office of Business Development to assess the contamination of the property located at 602 Bedford Street. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - no; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 3-1..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the City of Brockton for Treatment of Wastewater for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2035
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the City of Brockton for Treatment of Wastewater for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2035
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the City of Brockton for Treatment of Wastewater for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2035. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Evans)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:49 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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