MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 12, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Brian J. Bezanson
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. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
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. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Yes: Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 3-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, September 13, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, September 13, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, September 13, 2021. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Amend the motion to invite a representative of the Department of Public Works to meet with the Board of Selectmen in order to discuss the desire of the Public Works Commissioners to place security cam
To amend the motion to invite a representative of the Department of Public Works to meet with the Board of Selectmen in order to discuss the desire of the Public Works Commissioners to place security cameras in the Town Park
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to amend the motion to invite a representative of the Department of Public Works to meet with the Board of Selectmen in order to discuss the desire of the Public Works Commissioners to place security cameras in the Town Park. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Accept with regret the resignation of Wayne Carroll from the Board of Public Works Commissioners, effective September 30, 2021
To accept with regret the resignation of Wayne Carroll from the Board of Public Works Commissioners, effective September 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept with regret the resignation of Wayne Carroll from the Board of Public Works Commissioners, effective September 30, 2021. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the recommendation of the By-law Study Committee to appoint Scott Lambiase as a member of said committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
To approve the recommendation of the By-law Study Committee to appoint Scott Lambiase as a member of said committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the recommendation of the By-law Study Committee to appoint Scott Lambiase as a member of said committee for a one-year term, through June 30, 2022, in order to fill an existing vacancy. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order for The Brockton Symphony Orchestra to conduct a free concert consisting of brass instruments only
To approve use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order for The Brockton Symphony Orchestra to conduct a free concert consisting of brass instruments only
Yes: LaMattinaNo: Evans, Kowalski, Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to approve use of the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order for The Brockton Symphony Orchestra to conduct a free concert consisting of brass instruments only. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 1-3 (Chairman Kowalski, Mr. Salvucci and Mr. Evans voted against).” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of Aimee Toner on behalf of The Brockton Symphony Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order to conduct a free concert; and to i
To approve the request of Aimee Toner on behalf of The Brockton Symphony Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order to conduct a free concert; and to impose a mask mandate for those attending said concert
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciNo: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Evans MOVED to approve the request of Aimee Toner on behalf of The Brockton Symphony Orchestra for permission to use the Town Hall auditorium on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in order to conduct a free concert; and to impose a mask mandate for those attending said concert. Second Mr. Salvucci, so voted 3-1 (Mr. LaMattina opposed).” (Motion: Evans, second: Salvucci)
Approve the request of David Doyle, dba Cowbells Café to sell alcoholic beverages beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays
To approve the request of David Doyle, dba Cowbells Café to sell alcoholic beverages beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of David Doyle, dba Cowbells Café to sell alcoholic beverages beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Set the FY22 trash rate at $285.00 per unit and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners aged 65 and over who occupy the premises
To set the FY22 trash rate at $285.00 per unit and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners aged 65 and over who occupy the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to set the FY22 trash rate at $285.00 per unit and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners aged 65 and over who occupy the premises. Second Mr. Evans, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Evans)
Amend paragraph #11 on page 2 of the Assistant Town Administrator job description to read "Serves as Assistant Parking Clerk…."; and to approve said job description as amended
To amend paragraph #11 on page 2 of the Assistant Town Administrator job description to read "Serves as Assistant Parking Clerk…."; and to approve said job description as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to amend paragraph #11 on page 2 of the Assistant Town Administrator job description to read "Serves as Assistant Parking Clerk…."; and to approve said job description as amended. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve a salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 for the Assistant Town Administrator position
To approve a salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 for the Assistant Town Administrator position
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve a salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 for the Assistant Town Administrator position. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detriment
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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 7:44 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (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. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:02 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
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