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October 17, 2022
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Crowley, Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Maryjane White
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing 7:00PM: Laying Out of Newton Lane as a Public Way
Open the Public Hearing for the layout of Newton Lane in its entirety from Station 0+00 at its intersection with Nobscot Road to its terminus at Station 9+91.18 as shown on Street Acceptance &...
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the layout of Newton Lane in its entirety from Station 0+00 at its intersection with Nobscot Road to its terminus at Station 9+91.18 as shown on Street Acceptance & As-Built Plan, Hartney Acres II, Newton Lane, Medway MA dated October 7, 2022, prepared by CMG Engineering of Sturbridge, MA and O’Driscoll Land Surveying, Inc. of Medway, MA.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the layout of Newton Lane in its entirety from Station 0+00 at its intersection with Nobscot Road to its terminus at Station 9+91.18 as shown on Street Acceptance & As-Built Plan, Hartney Acres II, Newton Lane, Medway MA dated October 7, 2022, prepared by CMG Engineering of Sturbridge, MA and O’Driscoll Land Surveying, Inc. of Medway, MA. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board close the Public Hearing. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Adopt the layout of the Newton Lane in its entirety from Station 0+00 at its intersection with Nobscot Road to its terminus at Station 9+91.18 as shown on Street Acceptance & As-Built Plan,...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board adopt the layout of the Newton Lane in its entirety from Station 0+00 at its intersection with Nobscot Road to its terminus at Station 9+91.18 as shown on Street Acceptance & As-Built Plan, Hartney Acres II, Newton Lane, Medway MA dated October 7, 2022, prepared by CMG Engineering of Sturbridge, MA and O’Driscoll Land Surveying, Inc. of Medway, MA.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board adopt the layout of the Newton Lane in its entirety from Station 0+00 at its intersection with Nobscot Road to its terminus at Station 9+91.18 as shown on Street Acceptance & As-Built Plan, Hartney Acres II, Newton Lane, Medway MA dated October 7, 2022, prepared by CMG Engineering of Sturbridge, MA and O’Driscoll Land Surveying, Inc. of Medway, MA. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approval of Minutes: October 3, 2022
Approve the minutes of October 3, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 3, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 3, 2022. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
Appointment Consideration: Historical Commission - Annmarie Fontecchio
Appoint Annmarie Fontecchio to the Historical Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2024
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Annmarie Fontecchio to the Historical Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Annmarie Fontecchio to the Historical Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2024. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Name Change of Native American & Indigenous Peoples (NAIP) National Heritage Commemoration Day...
Approve the change in the name of this committee to the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the change in the name of this committee to the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee as discussed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the change in the name of this committee to the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee as discussed. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: 911 Support & Incentive Grants: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State 911 Department...
Authorize the expenditures of the State 911 grants as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditures of the State 911 grants as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the expenditures of the State 911 grants as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Ms. White noted this is a yearly grant. Lieutenant Reardon explained the calculations for this grant and the timing and information they need to provide to obtain this grant funding. Mr. Crowley asked if this funds salaries. Lieutenant Reardon confirmed noting we spend the funds and then get reimbursed. Mr. Crowley stated there should be excess funding in the budget line. Mr. Boynton stated no, this funding complements staffing for various situations. Mr. Boynton commended our current staff’s efforts and explained specific emergency situations that the dispatch staff recently supported. Mr. Crowley stated we would have to increase this budget if we did not receive these funds. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Mr. Crowley asked why it will be more difficult to hire dispatchers. Mr. Boynton explained the past progression from dispatcher to full-time police officer. He noted the changes in the police reform bill that impact this moving forward. Mr. Boynton spoke about regional dispatch, noting this will continue to come up for discussion. However, as long as the state grants fund this, we will maintain our own dispatch center. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Capra Planning Associates for Baseline Documentation for Town Land - $8,800
Authorize the chair to execute the contract with Capra Planning Associates as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Capra Planning Associates as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the chair to execute the contract with Capra Planning Associates as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri asked if we worked with this vendor in the past. Ms. Saint Andre confirmed. Mr. Trindade asked for an explanation of what they are documenting. Ms. Saint Andre stated they walk the area, look at the land for any invasive species, any encroachment, any dumping, etc. Ms. White asked if this is required. Ms. Saint Andre stated it is best practice noting we now ask for any donors of conservation land to provide this information before the Town accepts the land. Mr. Crowley asked where the funding came from. Ms. Pratt confirmed this was a capital budget item. Mr. Crowley would like copies of the report and to hear from Conservation about the outcome of the project. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Natick/Walpole VNA for Public Health Services – Not to Exceed $18,000
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA in an amount not to exceed $18,000 as presented
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA in an amount not to exceed $18,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Natick/Walpole VNA in an amount not to exceed $18,000 as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
Discussion/Vote: Purchase and Sale Agreement for 72 Main Street
Approve and execute the purchase and sale agreement for 72 Main Street as presented and authorize the Chair to execute the closing documents
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board vote to approve and execute the purchase and sale agreement for 72 Main Street as presented and authorize the Chair to execute the closing documents.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board vote to approve and execute the purchase and sale agreement for 72 Main Street as presented and authorize the Chair to execute the closing documents. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Trindade stated this is a great opportunity for the Town and the cost is very reasonable. Mr. Rossi asked where the property is. Mr. Boynton stated .8 acres are on the front of Route 109 and the rest goes back to the golf course driving range area. Mr. Alessandri asked if we are borrowing for this purchase. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Ms. Johnson asked if the land goes up to the western edge of the parking lot of the bank. This was confirmed. Ms. Affleck-Childs stated there is an existing site plan on that property and the drainage system on the adjacent property is designed to be part of this property. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Vote: Reopen November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant for Addition of Article to Fund Oakland Street Water...
Reopen the November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant to add the article noted in the agenda and re-close the warrant
Mr. Alessandri moved the Board reopen the November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant to add the article noted in the agenda and re-close the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved the Board reopen the November 14, 2022, Fall Town Meeting Warrant to add the article noted in the agenda and re-close the warrant. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri asked for confirmation that this is a borrowing. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Mr. Rossi asked if the amount is in the warrant article. This was confirmed. Mr. Crowley stated this was the piece of the project where the prices have increased compared to the estimate that originally came in from the consultant, so we were short the $610,000. Mr. Boynton confirmed stating this will complete the work on the water line. Mr. Crowley asked if a contingency is included. Ms. Pratt stated $90,000. Mr. Crowley asked if we have had any change orders. Ms. Pratt stated no. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 14: (Amend General Bylaws: Building Demolition)
Approve Article 14 as written
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 14 as written.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 14 as written. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Ms. White asked for an explanation of the definition of structure. It was noted that the added section 2.7 covers the protection of a dam. Mr. Trindade asked if the state has a certain amount of authority relative to this and if we can block the state from taking action. Ms. Johnson stated that is the hope. Mr. Boynton stated the Office of Dam Safety does have jurisdiction if there is an imminent safety concern. Mr. Rossi asked if the dam is on the National Historic Register. This was confirmed as Sanford Mill is also on the register. Mr. Rossi asked why the state is demolishing the dam in Natick. Mr. Trindade stated they want to demolish dams to allow more natural flow of rivers and support the associated wildlife. Mr. Alessandri asked if we do this, does this put the onus on the Town for repairs. Ms. Saint Andre stated we do not own the dam. Mr. Rossi asked if the state would step in and fund any work needed. Mr. Boynton stated no, as the Office of Dam Safety is not funded. Mr. Crowley asked who owns Choate Park dam. It was confirmed the Town does. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 17: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Schedule of Uses)
Approve Article 17
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 17.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve Article 17. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 18: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: –Solar Electric Installations)
Approve Article 18
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 18. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 19: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Multi-Family Housing)
Approve Article 19
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 19. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Alessandri asked if existing housing is grandfathered in. Ms. Affleck-Childs confirmed. Mr. Rossi asked if these amendments originate from feedback from residents. Ms. Affleck-Childs stated they come from members of committees and staff. Mr. Hayes stated these also help manage expectations of developers. Mr. Crowley asked about the bottom of page 31, which states the PEDB can adjust this by a 4/5 vote. Ms. Affleck-Childs said that language was to match the vote for a special permit. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 20: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Add New Section – Development Mitigation)
Approve Article 20
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 20. Mr. Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked who made public comments on this and if there were public comments on other articles. Mr. Hayes noted comments that came in included those from Mr. Brody for BESS and Multifamily, as well as comments from Mr. Yorkis and Ms. Rosenfeld. Mr. Alessandri asked if this impacts the Oak Grove development. Ms. Saint Andre stated this does not impact the Oak Grove development except for Adult Retirement Community Planned Unit Developments (ARCPUDs). VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 22: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Central Business and Oak Grove Districts)
Approve Article 22
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 22. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 23: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Housekeeping)
Approve Article 23
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 23. Mr. Alessandri seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if the definition of forest land was new. Ms. Affleck-Childs confirmed. Mr. Crowley asked if this impacts residential property. Ms. Saint Andre stated this does not impact residential property. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 13: (Amend General Bylaws: Permit/License Security)
Approve Article 13
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 13. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 1: (Raise and Appropriate: Fiscal Year 2023 Debt Budget)
Approve Article 1
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 1. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 2: (Acquire 120 Main Street)
Approve Article 2
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 2. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 3: (Acquire 72B Main Street)
Approve Article 3
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 3. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 4: (Accept Gift of Land: 72A Main Street)
Approve Article 4
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 4. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 5: (Raise and Appropriate: Fiscal Year 2023 DPW Budget)
Approve Article 5
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 5. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 6: (Prior Year Bills)
Approve Article 6
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 6. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 7: (Free Cash Transfer to Facility Stabilization Fund)
Approve Article 7
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 7. Ms. White seconded. Discussion: Mr. Crowley asked if free cash is certified. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Mr. Boynton explained the use of the certified free cash noting concern about the capital plan items. He explained the options to allocate free cash in the Fall Town Meeting articles including the stabilization funds, amount to carry forward, amount for snow and ice, Spring Town Meeting articles, and the capital budget. There was discussion about the undesignated fund balance noting it cannot be spent until Spring Town Meeting and the impact on the bonding agencies if we put funding into stabilization funds and then pull it back out. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 9: (Free Cash Transfer: Athletic Field Stabilization Fund)
Approve Article 9
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 9.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 9. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 10: (Fund Lead Water Line Study)
Approve Article 10
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 10.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 10. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 11: (Borrowing – Oakland Well Water Line to New Centralized Water Treatment Plant)
Approve Article 11
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 11.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 11. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
ARTICLE 24: (Street Acceptance: Newton Lane)
Approve Article 24. Ms. Affleck-Childs noted the Select Board needed to wait to vote on this as the PEDB is not voting on this until November 8th. Mr. Trindade amended his motion to TBD
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 24. Ms. Affleck-Childs noted the Select Board needed to wait to vote on this as the PEDB is not voting on this until November 8th. Mr. Trindade amended his motion to TBD.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 24. Ms. Affleck-Childs noted the Select Board needed to wait to vote on this as the PEDB is not voting on this until November 8th. Mr. Trindade amended his motion to TBD. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion: VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
ARTICLE 25: (Citizens’ Petition: Voter ID)
Approve Article 25. Ms. White approved
Mr. Crowley move that the Board approve Article 25. Ms. White approved. Discussion: Mr. Rossi said he thinks Town Meeting should vote on it. Mr. Alessandri feels the Select Board should take a stance.
Yes: Crowley, Rossi, WhiteNo: Alessandri, Trindade
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley move that the Board approve Article 25. Ms. White approved. Discussion: Mr. Rossi said he thinks Town Meeting should vote on it. Mr. Alessandri feels the Select Board should take a stance. VOTE: 3-2-0Mr. Trindade and Mr. Alessandri voted against..” (Motion: Crowley)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Alessandri)
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