MassVoter.com← Whitman Select BoardWhitman Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 26, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: A joint vote with the Board of Public Works Commissioners to fill a vacancy is not listed, because it was not the Select Board's own vote.
Present: Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: Carl F. Kowalski
Every vote, in order
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Accept correspondence in the Read File
To accept correspondence in the Read File
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to accept correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the application of Marie Fries, dba Best Choice Livery for a Livery License and Livery Driver's Certificate on the premises located at 56 Vincent Street, subject to proof that the vehicle has
To approve the application of Marie Fries, dba Best Choice Livery for a Livery License and Livery Driver's Certificate on the premises located at 56 Vincent Street, subject to proof that the vehicle has been registered with the Mass. RMV as one to be used for livery service; and an updated certificate of insurance
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the application of Marie Fries, dba Best Choice Livery for a Livery License and Livery Driver's Certificate on the premises located at 56 Vincent Street, subject to proof that the vehicle has been registered with the Mass. RMV as one to be used for livery service; and an updated certificate of insurance. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or con
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (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; and (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
From the minutes
“At 6:45 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.G.L., c.30A, §21a (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; and (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. Second Mr. LaMattina. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; and Mr. Salvucci - yes. So voted 4-0..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Reconvene in Open Session
To reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“At 7:33 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to reconvene in Open Session. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the contract of employment between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Police Chief Joseph E. Bombardier for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023
To approve the contract of employment between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Police Chief Joseph E. Bombardier for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the contract of employment between the Town of Whitman and Deputy Police Chief Joseph E. Bombardier for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to conduct a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parking lot located nex
To approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to conduct a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parking lot located next to the police station
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of the Board of Health for permission to conduct a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parking lot located next to the police station. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the draft version of the "Town of Whitman: Strategic Plan: 2022-2027" which includes the addition of the Whitman Middle School Building Project
To approve the draft version of the "Town of Whitman: Strategic Plan: 2022-2027" which includes the addition of the Whitman Middle School Building Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the draft version of the "Town of Whitman: Strategic Plan: 2022-2027" which includes the addition of the Whitman Middle School Building Project. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to use the Town Hall Auditorium and the lower Town Hall as an alternate location in the event of inclement weather for Whitm
To approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to use the Town Hall Auditorium and the lower Town Hall as an alternate location in the event of inclement weather for Whitman Day events scheduled to take place on June 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Dawn Byers on behalf of the Whitman Cultural Council to use the Town Hall Auditorium and the lower Town Hall as an alternate location in the event of inclement weather for Whitman Day events scheduled to take place on June 25, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 2, 2022, Annual Town Meeting as outlined in a memo dated April 12, 2022
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 2, 2022, Annual Town Meeting as outlined in a memo dated April 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to appoint checkers for the May 2, 2022, Annual Town Meeting as outlined in a memo dated April 12, 2022. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Tina Ouellette on behalf of the Whitman Food Pantry for a Reverse 911 call in connection with the May 14, 2022, Annual USPS/NALC Food Drive to benefit the Whitman Food Pantry
To approve the request of Tina Ouellette on behalf of the Whitman Food Pantry for a Reverse 911 call in connection with the May 14, 2022, Annual USPS/NALC Food Drive to benefit the Whitman Food Pantry
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Tina Ouellette on behalf of the Whitman Food Pantry for a Reverse 911 call in connection with the May 14, 2022, Annual USPS/NALC Food Drive to benefit the Whitman Food Pantry. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Approve the request of Kevin Lynam on behalf of the Whitman- Hanson Band Boosters for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to conduc
To approve the request of Kevin Lynam on behalf of the Whitman- Hanson Band Boosters for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to conduct the annual banquet; and to waive all fees associated with the use of the auditorium
From the minutes
“Mr. Bezanson MOVED to approve the request of Kevin Lynam on behalf of the Whitman- Hanson Band Boosters for permission to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to conduct the annual banquet; and to waive all fees associated with the use of the auditorium. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:16 p.m. Mr. Bezanson MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. LaMattina, so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Bezanson, second: LaMattina)
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