MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 19, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. 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)
Recess the meeting in order for Acting Chairman Salvucci and interim Town Administrator Lisa Green to briefly attend the Finance Committee meeting
To recess the meeting in order for Acting Chairman Salvucci and interim Town Administrator Lisa Green to briefly attend the Finance Committee meeting
From the minutes
“At 6:58 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to recess the meeting in order for Acting Chairman Salvucci and interim Town Administrator Lisa Green to briefly attend the Finance Committee meeting. 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)
Withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees and to adopt as written the updated Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees
To withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees and to adopt as written the updated Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to withdraw the current Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees and to adopt as written the updated Town of Whitman COVID-19 Protocols for Town Employees. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - abstain; Mr. Evans - yes; Dr. Kowalski - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Acting Chairman Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Accept the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator (and current interim Town Administrator) Lisa Green, effective February 5, 2021
To accept the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator (and current interim Town Administrator) Lisa Green, effective February 5, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to accept the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator (and current interim Town Administrator) Lisa Green, effective February 5, 2021. Second Mr. Bezanson. 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: Bezanson)
Table action on the request of Charlene Conway for a reduction in license fees until February 9, 2021, in order to obtain further information from Mrs. Conway
To table action on the request of Charlene Conway for a reduction in license fees until February 9, 2021, in order to obtain further information from Mrs. Conway
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to table action on the request of Charlene Conway for a reduction in license fees until February 9, 2021, in order to obtain further information from Mrs. Conway. 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 interim Town Administrator Lisa Green to sign a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Ann Donner of Ann Donner Consulting (ADC) for strategic planning services
To authorize interim Town Administrator Lisa Green to sign a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Ann Donner of Ann Donner Consulting (ADC) for strategic planning services
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to authorize interim Town Administrator Lisa Green to sign a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Ann Donner of Ann Donner Consulting (ADC) for strategic planning services. 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)
Adjourn the meeting and to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrim
To adjourn the meeting and to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(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 7:42 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to adjourn the meeting and to move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(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. 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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