MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 12, 2022
11 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, 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 issuance and details of note and bonds to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for loan number CWP- 21-17 and sign related closing documents
To approve the issuance and details of note and bonds to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for loan number CWP- 21-17 and sign related closing documents
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the issuance and details of note and bonds to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for loan number CWP- 21-17 and sign related closing documents. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. F
To approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 465 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Conley School, 100 Forest Street i. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way j. Duval School, 60 Regal Street k. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue l. OM South Avenue LLC, 311 South Avenue m. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street n. Cumberland
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve license renewals for the following license holders for the period May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, subject to the submission of renewal paperwork, renewal fees and current tax status: 1. Fuel Storage Licenses a. Whitman Burial Vault/Watertown Engineering, 1200 Auburn Street b. The Stop & Shop Company, LLC #444, 465 Bedford Street c. TMC II Realty, dba Carey's, 672 Bedford Street d. Jiffy Lube International #1918, 691 Bedford Street e. Whitman Middle School, 100 Corthell Avenue f. Department of Public Works, 100 Essex Street g. Ceejay Realty Trust (Joseph Saccone), 106 Essex Street h. Conley School, 100 Forest Street i. Bullet Realty Co., dba T&K Asphalt Services, 7 Industrial Way j. Duval School, 60 Regal Street k. Trillium Fuel, dba Whitman Gas, 180 South Avenue l. OM South Avenue LLC, 311 South Avenue m. A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc., 79 Temple Street n. Cumberland Farms, Inc., 280 Temple Street o. MKPM Whitman, LLC, dba New World, 359 Bedford Street 2. Junk Collector's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. Peter J. Perry (P.J. Perry Trucking), 70 Kendrick Street c. Environmental Pick Up Corp., dba Conway Scrap Metal, 36 Vincent Street 3. Junk Dealer's Licenses a. Joseph Saccone (J. Saccone & Sons, Inc.), 106 Essex Street b. JC's Things (Carl Danforth), 356 South Avenue c. Whitman Estate Furniture, 356 South Avenue, Unit C Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month"
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to declare April as "Dollars for Scholars Month". Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from April through the end of May
To approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from April through the end of May
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Michael Ganshirt on behalf of Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on the front lawn of Town Hall from April through the end of May. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Reappoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Director for a one-year term, through April 30, 2023
To reappoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Director for a one-year term, through April 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reappoint Sara Lansing to the position of Veterans' Agent/Veterans' Graves Officer/Veterans' Services Director for a one-year term, through April 30, 2023. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Accept the resignation of Adam Kosterman from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective March 28, 2022
To accept the resignation of Adam Kosterman from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective March 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to accept the resignation of Adam Kosterman from the position of Auxiliary/Special Police Officer, effective March 28, 2022. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 6:15 p.m. pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee;
To enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 6:15 p.m. pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation relative to a claim filed by the Whitman Police Union and a Union Member, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, as declared by the chair; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to disc
From the minutes
“At 6:15 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 6:15 p.m. pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(1) to discuss the physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of a Police Department employee; and pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation relative to a claim filed by the Whitman Police Union and a Union Member, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, as declared by the chair; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the DPW Employees Union, AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1700; the Whitman Firefighters Union, Local 1769, IAFF; the Whitman Public Library Employees Union, SEIU, Local 888; the Police Union, Whitman Police Association, MassCOP #494; and the Town Hall Employees Union, OPEIU, Local 6, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares; and pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, being the Deputy Chief of Police. 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)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 7:04 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 7:24 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson, so voted 5-0.” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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