MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 16, 2018
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan H. Freedman, Susan G. Salamoff, Richard P. Jennett, Michael J. Hickey, Amy K. Mistrot
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Ms. Mistrot, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Ms. Mistrot, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Mistrot)
Jessica Greenblatt
Appoint Ms. Greenblatt to the Commission
After providing some background information relating to prior volunteer work and her love for Natick's outdoor amenities, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Greenblatt to the Commission on a motion by Mr. Jennett that was seconded by Ms. Salamoff.
From the minutes
“After providing some background information relating to prior volunteer work and her love for Natick's outdoor amenities, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Greenblatt to the Commission on a motion by Mr. Jennett that was seconded by Ms. Salamoff..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
John Ingemi
Remove the "Wholesale Only" restriction from Mr. Ingemi's license, accepting Mr. Hickey's friendly amendment to the motion to replace the phrase "on the premises" with "at his place of residence,"...
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to remove the "Wholesale Only" restriction from Mr. Ingemi's license, accepting Mr. Hickey's friendly amendment to the motion to replace the phrase "on the premises" with "at his place of residence," thus maintaining the restriction that no vehicle sales, storage, or work be performed at Mr. Ingemi's home.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to remove the "Wholesale Only" restriction from Mr. Ingemi's license, accepting Mr. Hickey's friendly amendment to the motion to replace the phrase "on the premises" with "at his place of residence," thus maintaining the restriction that no vehicle sales, storage, or work be performed at Mr. Ingemi's home..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Award a contract to Beta Group, Inc. in the amount of $600,000 to complete the 75% design work for the Route 27 Project ($544,800), to complete a roundabout feasibility review, tasks 1-4, in scope...
A. Beta Group, Route 27 Project 75% Design: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award a contract to Beta Group, Inc. in the amount of $600,000 to complete the 75% design work for the Route 27 Project ($544,800), to complete a roundabout feasibility review, tasks 1-4, in scope supplement ($20,000), and to be paid expenses ($35,200).
From the minutes
“a. Beta Group, Route 27 Project 75% Design: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award a contract to Beta Group, Inc. in the amount of $600,000 to complete the 75% design work for the Route 27 Project ($544,800), to complete a roundabout feasibility review, tasks 1-4, in scope supplement ($20,000), and to be paid expenses ($35,200)..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
In favor of adopting the provisions of Amendment Number 1 to the owner/architect agreement awarded in December of 2017 to Resolution Architects, LLC in the amount of $14,000 for planning/designer...
B. Camp Arrowhead Architecture Contract Amendment: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of adopting the provisions of Amendment Number 1 to the owner/architect agreement awarded in December of 2017 to Resolution Architects, LLC in the amount of $14,000 for planning/designer services related to the Camp Arrowhead Building Rehabilitation Project.
From the minutes
“b. Camp Arrowhead Architecture Contract Amendment: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of adopting the provisions of Amendment Number 1 to the owner/architect agreement awarded in December of 2017 to Resolution Architects, LLC in the amount of $14,000 for planning/designer services related to the Camp Arrowhead Building Rehabilitation Project..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Recreational Marijuana Discussion
Direct the Administration to begin formulating regulations for recreational marijuana
Mr. Freedman moved, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to direct the Administration to begin formulating regulations for recreational marijuana. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman moved, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to direct the Administration to begin formulating regulations for recreational marijuana. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Proposed MMA Resolutions Related to State-Local Fiscal Partnership
In favor of supporting this resolution
A. Resolution ensuring a strong and enduring fiscal partnership between cities and towns and state government in Fiscal 2019 and beyond: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of supporting this resolution.
From the minutes
“a. Resolution ensuring a strong and enduring fiscal partnership between cities and towns and state government in Fiscal 2019 and beyond: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of supporting this resolution..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Support opposition to a reduction in the sales tax
B. Resolution in opposition to the ballot question that would reduce the sales and use tax rate: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board vote 4-1-0, with Mr. Hickey casting the dissenting vote (citing the need for input from retailers,) to support opposition to a reduction in the sales tax.
Yes: Freedman, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffNo: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey casting the dissenting”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“b. Resolution in opposition to the ballot question that would reduce the sales and use tax rate: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board vote 4-1-0, with Mr. Hickey casting the dissenting vote (citing the need for input from retailers,) to support opposition to a reduction in the sales tax..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve: Proposed MMA Resolutions Related to State-Local Fiscal Partnership
C. Resolution supporting a local state-federal partnership to combat the impact of climate change: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in support of this resolution.
From the minutes
“c. Resolution supporting a local state-federal partnership to combat the impact of climate change: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in support of this resolution..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Mistrot, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 9:57 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Mistrot, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 9:57 p.m..” (Motion: Mistrot, second: Hickey)
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