MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 5, 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
During the meeting:
- Richard P. Jennett, Jr. arrived after the meeting began (6:17 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Ms. Mistrot, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor in favor of the motion (Mr. Jennett was absent for the roll call vote but arrived to Executive Session at 6:17 p.m.).
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Mistrot, SalamoffRichard P. Jennett, Jr. arrived at 6:17 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mistrot, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor in favor of the motion (Mr. Jennett was absent for the roll call vote but arrived to Executive Session at 6:17 p.m.)..” (Motion: Mistrot, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, including Ms. Salamoff's request to have a thank you letter sent and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Mistrot, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, including Ms. Salamoff's request to have a thank you letter sent and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Mistrot, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, including Ms. Salamoff's request to have a thank you letter sent and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Mistrot)
Z&M Corporation, d/b/a Agostino's
Open the Public Hearing, which motion carried
After reading the Public Hearing Notice aloud, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to open the Public Hearing, which motion carried 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“After reading the Public Hearing Notice aloud, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to open the Public Hearing, which motion carried 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Close the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve: Z&M Corporation, d/b/a Agostino's
Considering each license separately, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0 in favor, by three separate votes, to approve the common victualler's license (moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Mistrot), a weekday entertainment license for live music, DJ, and karaoke Wednesday through Saturday (moved by Ms. Mistrot and seconded by Mr. Jennett), and an all-alcohol license (moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff), all contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy and Board of Health Permits.
From the minutes
“Considering each license separately, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0 in favor, by three separate votes, to approve the common victualler's license (moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Mistrot), a weekday entertainment license for live music, DJ, and karaoke Wednesday through Saturday (moved by Ms. Mistrot and seconded by Mr. Jennett), and an all-alcohol license (moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff), all contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy and Board of Health Permits..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Mistrot)
Approve the pledge of the alcohol license to the petitioners' bank as collateral for a loan to purchase the above mentioned real estate and business assets
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the pledge of the alcohol license to the petitioners' bank as collateral for a loan to purchase the above mentioned real estate and business assets.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the pledge of the alcohol license to the petitioners' bank as collateral for a loan to purchase the above mentioned real estate and business assets..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Review of Fiscal Year 2019 Budgets
Support the Acting Town Administrator's budget as presented, including the reclassification of the Mechanic/Welder position to Lead Mechanic/Welder and emphasizing the Board's support for the...
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to support the Acting Town Administrator's budget as presented, including the reclassification of the Mechanic/Welder position to Lead Mechanic/Welder and emphasizing the Board's support for the proposed Project Engineer/Manager position with a salary of $75,711, with a friendly amendment by Mr. Jennett, accepted by Mr. Hickey, for a total budget amount of $8,169,073.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to support the Acting Town Administrator's budget as presented, including the reclassification of the Mechanic/Welder position to Lead Mechanic/Welder and emphasizing the Board's support for the proposed Project Engineer/Manager position with a salary of $75,711, with a friendly amendment by Mr. Jennett, accepted by Mr. Hickey, for a total budget amount of $8,169,073..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Update on South Main Street Timeline and Process
Eliminate Option #2 from consideration
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to eliminate Option #2 from consideration.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to eliminate Option #2 from consideration..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Amend Friday Parking Regulations in Town Hall Parking Lot
Make employee permit spaces available for public use via the kiosk, with placement of a sign noting such, on Friday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. on
Moved by Ms. Mistrot and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to make employee permit spaces available for public use via the kiosk, with placement of a sign noting such, on Friday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. on.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Mistrot and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to make employee permit spaces available for public use via the kiosk, with placement of a sign noting such, on Friday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. on..” (Motion: Mistrot, second: Hickey)
Reappointment of Acting Town Administrator
Extend Mr. Chenard's appointment as Acting Town Administrator effective March 8, 2018 for a period not to exceed three months
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Mistrot, the Board voted 5-0-0 to extend Mr. Chenard's appointment as Acting Town Administrator effective March 8, 2018 for a period not to exceed three months.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Mistrot, the Board voted 5-0-0 to extend Mr. Chenard's appointment as Acting Town Administrator effective March 8, 2018 for a period not to exceed three months..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mistrot)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:00 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
From the Natick Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the yearly minutes pages linked from the town’s Minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Natick Report — Kristen Pope and Cody Jacobs (March 2026), Bruce Evans (March 2025) and Linda Wollschlager (March 2024 swearing-in, captioned); Natick Patch — Kathryn Coughlin (March 2022, courtesy of the candidate). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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