MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2021
14 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. 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)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021
From the minutes
“Dr. Kowalski MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 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)
Rescind the appointment of former Health Inspector Alexis Andrews from the position of Board of Health Representative - South Shore Recycling Cooperative; Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (Altern
To rescind the appointment of former Health Inspector Alexis Andrews from the position of Board of Health Representative - South Shore Recycling Cooperative; Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (Alternate); and Special Police Officer, effective February 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to rescind the appointment of former Health Inspector Alexis Andrews from the position of Board of Health Representative - South Shore Recycling Cooperative; Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (Alternate); and Special Police Officer, effective February 25, 2021. 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 Health Inspector Daniel Kelly to the position of Board of Health Representative - South Shore Recycling Cooperative for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022; Municipal Coordinator "Right t
To appoint Health Inspector Daniel Kelly to the position of Board of Health Representative - South Shore Recycling Cooperative for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022; Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (Alternate, indefinite term); and Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Health Inspector Daniel Kelly to the position of Board of Health Representative - South Shore Recycling Cooperative for a three-year term, through June 30, 2022; Municipal Coordinator "Right to Know" (Alternate, indefinite term); and Special Police Officer for a one-year term, through June 30, 2021. 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 the resignation of Nicholas Foscaldo from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 16, 2021
To accept the resignation of Nicholas Foscaldo from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 16, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Nicholas Foscaldo from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective January 16, 2021. 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 the resignation of Julie Visocchi from the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, effective February 23, 2021
To accept the resignation of Julie Visocchi from the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, effective February 23, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Julie Visocchi from the position of Crossing Guard/Special Constable, effective February 23, 2021. 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 reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2024
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to reappoint Michelle Winnett to the position of Registrar for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2024. 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 Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman as Mayflower Municipal Health Group designee
To authorize Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman as Mayflower Municipal Health Group designee
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman as Mayflower Municipal Health Group designee. 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 Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman as a member of the Sick Leave Bank Committee for SEIU, Local 888 and OPEIU, Local 6
To appoint Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman as a member of the Sick Leave Bank Committee for SEIU, Local 888 and OPEIU, Local 6
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to appoint Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman as a member of the Sick Leave Bank Committee for SEIU, Local 888 and OPEIU, Local 6. 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 Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman to apply for grants and to sign contracts on behalf of the Town
To authorize Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman to apply for grants and to sign contracts on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman to apply for grants and to sign contracts on behalf of the Town. 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)
Submit the proposed Town's Protective Zoning By-Law Section 7-4 Flood Plain and Watershed Protection Districts to the Planning Board for consideration
To submit the proposed Town's Protective Zoning By-Law Section 7-4 Flood Plain and Watershed Protection Districts to the Planning Board for consideration
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to submit the proposed Town's Protective Zoning By-Law Section 7-4 Flood Plain and Watershed Protection Districts to the Planning Board for consideration. 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)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L. c.30A, §21a (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L. c.30A, §21a (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law
From the minutes
“At 8:17 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L. c.30A, §21a (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law. 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 8:54 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina. 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: LaMattina)
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