MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 18, 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
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. 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 correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. 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 recommendation of Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman and Fire Chief Timothy Grenno to appoint Timothy Clancy to the position of Fire Chief effective July 9, 2021, at 5:01 p.m., subject to
To accept the recommendation of Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman and Fire Chief Timothy Grenno to appoint Timothy Clancy to the position of Fire Chief effective July 9, 2021, at 5:01 p.m., subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the recommendation of Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman and Fire Chief Timothy Grenno to appoint Timothy Clancy to the position of Fire Chief effective July 9, 2021, at 5:01 p.m., subject to successful negotiation of an employment agreement. Second Mr. Bezanson. Chief Grenno provided further detail with respect to Lieutenant Clancy's education, training and experience with the department, noting the important role Lieutenant Clancy played in building the EMS system into what it is today; and highly recommended the Board vote to appoint. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. 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 William Scharnick to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through June 30, 2024
To approve the request of William Scharnick to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of William Scharnick to be reappointed to the position of Constable for a three-year term, through June 30, 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)
Reopen all town buildings on June 1, 2021, barring any new information
To reopen all town buildings on June 1, 2021, barring any new information
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to reopen all town buildings on June 1, 2021, barring any new information. Second Mr. Salvucci. 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: Bezanson, second: Salvucci)
Amend the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting warrant to reflect a venue of Town Hall Auditorium and a start time of 7:30 p.m
To amend the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting warrant to reflect a venue of Town Hall Auditorium and a start time of 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to amend the June 2, 2021, Annual Town Meeting warrant to reflect a venue of Town Hall Auditorium and a start time of 7:30 p.m. 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 pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collec
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 8:29 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. 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 8:53 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. 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)
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