MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 15, 2022
14 recorded votes, 2 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, 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, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, January 31, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, January 31, 2022
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Monday, January 31, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 4-0-1 (Chairman Kowalski abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Yes: Evans, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Bezanson abstained).” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Adopt the Town of Whitman Strategic Plan 2022-2027, as presented
To adopt the Town of Whitman Strategic Plan 2022-2027, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adopt the Town of Whitman Strategic Plan 2022-2027, as presented. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to add 2 concerts to the Summer Concert Series, with said concerts taking place on July 7 & July 14, 2022
To approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to add 2 concerts to the Summer Concert Series, with said concerts taking place on July 7 & July 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for permission to add 2 concerts to the Summer Concert Series, with said concerts taking place on July 7 & July 14, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 21, 2022, through Sunday, April 23, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show
To approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 21, 2022, through Sunday, April 23, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show, subject to receipt of liquor liability coverage; and to waive the fee for said permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council for a Three-Day Liquor License on Friday, April 21, 2022, through Sunday, April 23, 2022, for the Champagne, Cake & Art Show, subject to receipt of liquor liability coverage; and to waive the fee for said permit. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Refer the proposed new Chapter 240, Article XV, Marijuana Businesses (for insertion into the Town's Protective Zoning By-law) to the Planning Board for consideration
To refer the proposed new Chapter 240, Article XV, Marijuana Businesses (for insertion into the Town's Protective Zoning By-law) to the Planning Board for consideration
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to refer the proposed new Chapter 240, Article XV, Marijuana Businesses (for insertion into the Town's Protective Zoning By-law) to the Planning Board for consideration. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Renew the Inter-municipal Primary Fire Department Dispatch System Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the Town of Holbrook, through June 30, 2025
To renew the Inter-municipal Primary Fire Department Dispatch System Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the Town of Holbrook, through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to renew the Inter-municipal Primary Fire Department Dispatch System Agreement between the Town of Whitman and the Town of Holbrook, through June 30, 2025. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Follow guidelines/mandates put in place by the Board of Health at its February 22, 2022, meeting regarding the use of face masks; and to review said guidelines on March 1, 2022
To follow guidelines/mandates put in place by the Board of Health at its February 22, 2022, meeting regarding the use of face masks; and to review said guidelines on March 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to follow guidelines/mandates put in place by the Board of Health at its February 22, 2022, meeting regarding the use of face masks; and to review said guidelines on March 1, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
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 bargai
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 8:39 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED 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. 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, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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