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February 23, 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 9, 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: Kowalski, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of David Asiaf to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through February 28, 2024
To approve the request of David Asiaf to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through February 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve the request of David Asiaf to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through February 28, 2024. Second Dr. Kowalski. 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: LaMattina, second: Kowalski)
Affirm a unanimous vote taken in Executive Session on February 9, 2021, to adopt Police Policy 1.01 Use of Force (Response to Resistance) by Sworn Personnel
To affirm a unanimous vote taken in Executive Session on February 9, 2021, to adopt Police Policy 1.01 Use of Force (Response to Resistance) by Sworn Personnel
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to affirm a unanimous vote taken in Executive Session on February 9, 2021, to adopt Police Policy 1.01 Use of Force (Response to Resistance) by Sworn Personnel. 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)
Affirm a vote taken in Executive Session on February 9, 2021, to accept the Whitman Fire-Rescue COVID Vaccination Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Local 1769
To affirm a vote taken in Executive Session on February 9, 2021, to accept the Whitman Fire-Rescue COVID Vaccination Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Local 1769
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to affirm a vote taken in Executive Session on February 9, 2021, to accept the Whitman Fire-Rescue COVID Vaccination Agreement between the Town of Whitman and Local 1769. 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)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining of litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargain
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining of 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 8:11 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining of 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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:45 p.m. Dr. Kowalski MOVED to adjourn the 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)
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