MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 20, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Brian J. Bezanson
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
From the minutes
“At 6:34 p.m. Mr. Salvucci 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. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve correspondence in the Read File
To approve correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski- yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct Decorate for Dollars, a holiday tree lighting event at the Whitman Town Park on December 4-6, 2020; and December
To approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct Decorate for Dollars, a holiday tree lighting event at the Whitman Town Park on December 4-6, 2020; and December 11-13, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michelle LaMattina on behalf of Dollars for Scholars to conduct Decorate for Dollars, a holiday tree lighting event at the Whitman Town Park on December 4-6, 2020; and December 11-13, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - abstain; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 3-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the application of Restoration Coffee (Matt Wood) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 564 Washington Street, subject to final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chi
To approve the application of Restoration Coffee (Matt Wood) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 564 Washington Street, subject to final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the application of Restoration Coffee (Matt Wood) for a Common Victualler's License on the premises located at 564 Washington Street, subject to final approval of the Board of Health, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Rescind the appointment of Francis J. Lynam from the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; Budget Override Evaluation Committee; Buildings, Facilities & Capital
To rescind the appointment of Francis J. Lynam from the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; Budget Override Evaluation Committee; Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee; By-Law Study Committee; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee; Fair Housing Officer; Assistant Parking Clerk; and Special Police Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of Francis J. Lynam from the following positions: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; Budget Override Evaluation Committee; Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee; By-Law Study Committee; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee; Fair Housing Officer; Assistant Parking Clerk; and Special Police Officer. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Lisa M. Green to the following positions, through June 30, 2021, or until such time a permanent Town Administrator is appointed, in order to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Fra
To appoint Lisa M. Green to the following positions, through June 30, 2021, or until such time a permanent Town Administrator is appointed, in order to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Francis J. Lynam: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee; By-Law Study Committee; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee; Far Housing Officer; Assistant Parking Clerk; and Special Police Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Lisa M. Green to the following positions, through June 30, 2021, or until such time a permanent Town Administrator is appointed, in order to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Francis J. Lynam: Affirmative Action Representative; Auction Permit Agent; Buildings, Facilities & Capital Expenditures Committee; By-Law Study Committee; Claim Agent; Fair Housing Committee; Far Housing Officer; Assistant Parking Clerk; and Special Police Officer. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski- yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Lisa M. Green to the BAT Advisory Committee
To appoint Lisa M. Green to the BAT Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Lisa M. Green to the BAT Advisory Committee. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Lisa M. Green as Town representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group
To appoint Lisa M. Green as Town representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Lisa M. Green as Town representative to the Mayflower Municipal Health Group. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski- yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin for use of the Town Hall auditorium to conduct employment interviews
To approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin for use of the Town Hall auditorium to conduct employment interviews
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of DPW Superintendent Bruce Martin for use of the Town Hall auditorium to conduct employment interviews. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:41 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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