MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 6, 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, September 15, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 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, September 22, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 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 application of Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado) for a Junk Dealer's License on the premises located at 356 South Avenue, Unit C subject to final inspection/approval of the Building
To approve the application of Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado) for a Junk Dealer's License on the premises located at 356 South Avenue, Unit C subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner and Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Whitman Estate Furniture (James Machado) for a Junk Dealer's License on the premises located at 356 South Avenue, Unit C subject to final inspection/approval of the Building Commissioner and Fire Chief. 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)
Appoint Melissa Maroney to the position of Recording Secretary for the Planning Board and for the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee
To appoint Melissa Maroney to the position of Recording Secretary for the Planning Board and for the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Melissa Maroney to the position of Recording Secretary for the Planning Board and for the Buildings, Facilities and Capital Expenditures Committee. 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 sign the warrant for the November 3, 2020, State/Presidential Election
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the November 3, 2020, State/Presidential Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to sign the warrant for the November 3, 2020, State/Presidential Election. 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 Revised Travel Policy and to amend the effective date of the revision to October 6, 2020
To approve the Revised Travel Policy and to amend the effective date of the revision to October 6, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Revised Travel Policy and to amend the effective date of the revision to October 6, 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)
Adopt the salary matrix as presented going forward for the Administrative Assistant at the Council on Aging where current funding will support the reclassification, and to further review the clerical
To adopt the salary matrix as presented going forward for the Administrative Assistant at the Council on Aging where current funding will support the reclassification, and to further review the clerical positions to determine if those duties are comparable to Level 1 of the salary matrix, and if so, reclassify when a sufficient appropriation is obtained
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the salary matrix as presented going forward for the Administrative Assistant at the Council on Aging where current funding will support the reclassification, and to further review the clerical positions to determine if those duties are comparable to Level 1 of the salary matrix, and if so, reclassify when a sufficient appropriation is obtained. 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 Chairman Kowalski to correspond with Community Paradigm, Inc., as necessary throughout the hiring process for a Town Administrator
To authorize Chairman Kowalski to correspond with Community Paradigm, Inc., as necessary throughout the hiring process for a Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize Chairman Kowalski to correspond with Community Paradigm, Inc., as necessary throughout the hiring process for a Town Administrator. 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)
Invite Katherine Carvalho of the DEP and her team to the meeting scheduled on October 20, 2020, or at a date and time more convenient, in order to discuss 602 Bedford Street
To invite Katherine Carvalho of the DEP and her team to the meeting scheduled on October 20, 2020, or at a date and time more convenient, in order to discuss 602 Bedford Street
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina withdrew his original motion and MOVED to invite Katherine Carvalho of the DEP and her team to the meeting scheduled on October 20, 2020, or at a date and time more convenient, in order to discuss 602 Bedford Street. 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)
Appoint Lisa Green as interim Town Administrator, effective upon the October 13, 2020, retirement of Town Administrator Francis Lynam
To appoint Lisa Green as interim Town Administrator, effective upon the October 13, 2020, retirement of Town Administrator Francis Lynam
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Lisa Green as interim Town Administrator, effective upon the October 13, 2020, retirement of Town Administrator Francis Lynam. 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
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:33 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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