MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 5, 2021
8 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
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Authorize Chief Grenno to hire a part-time, temporary administrative assistant for the COVID-19 vaccination program and to fund said position from the COVID-19 CARES Act
To authorize Chief Grenno to hire a part-time, temporary administrative assistant for the COVID-19 vaccination program and to fund said position from the COVID-19 CARES Act
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to authorize Chief Grenno to hire a part-time, temporary administrative assistant for the COVID-19 vaccination program and to fund said position from the COVID-19 CARES Act. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Mr. Lamattina to serve as fiduciary authority on any further expenditures from the CARES funds and any further stimulus funding, in conjunction with the Town Accountant and Treasurer/Collector
To appoint Mr. Lamattina to serve as fiduciary authority on any further expenditures from the CARES funds and any further stimulus funding, in conjunction with the Town Accountant and Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to appoint Mr. Lamattina to serve as fiduciary authority on any further expenditures from the CARES funds and any further stimulus funding, in conjunction with the Town Accountant and Treasurer/Collector. Second Mr. Evans. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: Evans)
Assign the Recreation office (located in the lower level of Town Hall) as the COVID/Board of Health office through June, 2021, or longer if required. In the event said office is needed by the Recreati
To assign the Recreation office (located in the lower level of Town Hall) as the COVID/Board of Health office through June, 2021, or longer if required. In the event said office is needed by the Recreation Commission, another available office will be designated as the COVID/Board of Health office
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to assign the Recreation office (located in the lower level of Town Hall) as the COVID/Board of Health office through June, 2021, or longer if required. In the event said office is needed by the Recreation Commission, another available office will be designated as the COVID/Board of Health office. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Authorize the Fire Chief and the Board of Health to set guidelines and/or impose restrictions on Town operations/Town buildings in connection with the COVID- 19 pandemic
To authorize the Fire Chief and the Board of Health to set guidelines and/or impose restrictions on Town operations/Town buildings in connection with the COVID- 19 pandemic
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to authorize the Fire Chief and the Board of Health to set guidelines and/or impose restrictions on Town operations/Town buildings in connection with the COVID- 19 pandemic. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Appoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Director for a one-year term, through April 30, 2021
To appoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Director for a one-year term, through April 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to appoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Director for a one-year term, through April 30, 2021. Second Mr. Lamattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting and move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct contract ne
To adjourn the meeting and move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, to wit, the Town Administrator; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation between the Town and Edward Slocum, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, as declared by the chair
From the minutes
“At 8:20 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to adjourn the meeting and move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, to wit, the Town Administrator; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation between the Town and Edward Slocum, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, as declared by the chair. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
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