MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 29, 2018
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jonathan H. Freedman as absent.
Present: Amy K. Mistrot, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey, Richard P. Jennett
Absent: Jonathan H. Freedman
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Ms. Salamoff, 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
“Ms. Salamoff, 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: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Continue the Public Hearing to June 11 th at the request of the applicant, as above
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted to continue the Public Hearing to June 11 th at the request of the applicant, as above.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted to continue the Public Hearing to June 11 th at the request of the applicant, as above..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Continue the Total Wine public hearing to the June 11, 2018 meeting
With Lt. Lauzon's written input raising many red flags, such as unauthorized live parking in the fire lanes and oversaturation of the area with vehicles to the point of overcapacity, Mr. Hickey wanted to be sure the Lieutenant's concerns were fully addressed to the satisfaction of the Police and Community Development Departments, and so moved to continue the Public Hearing to the next Selectmen's Meeting, thereby allowing for additional time for Total Wine to work with both departments. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion and the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of continuing the hearing to the June 11th Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“With Lt. Lauzon's written input raising many red flags, such as unauthorized live parking in the fire lanes and oversaturation of the area with vehicles to the point of overcapacity, Mr. Hickey wanted to be sure the Lieutenant's concerns were fully addressed to the satisfaction of the Police and Community Development Departments, and so moved to continue the Public Hearing to the next Selectmen's Meeting, thereby allowing for additional time for Total Wine to work with both departments. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion and the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of continuing the hearing to the June 11th Selectmen's Meeting..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Close the Public Hearing
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
In favor of approving the license transfer subject to the conditions outlined in Lt. Lauzon's recommendations
On a motion by Mr. Jennett that was seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the license transfer subject to the conditions outlined in Lt. Lauzon's recommendations.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett that was seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the license transfer subject to the conditions outlined in Lt. Lauzon's recommendations..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve and sign the conservation restriction
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 3-0-1 (with Mr. Hickey abstaining) to approve and sign the conservation restriction.
Yes: Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffAbstained: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 3-0-1 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey abstaining”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 3-0-1 (with Mr. Hickey abstaining) to approve and sign the conservation restriction..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Town Engineer
Award the contract for roadway improvements at various location throughout the Town to D&R General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,877,313.01 with funding as follows: MassDOT Chapter 90...
7. Town Engineer - Roadway Improvements Contract Award Recommendation: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to award the contract for roadway improvements at various location throughout the Town to D&R General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,877,313.01 with funding as follows: MassDOT Chapter 90 Local Roadway Assistance, FY18 Annual Roadway Supplement ATM 2017, FY19 Annual Roadway Supplement ATM 2018, totaling $1,877,313.01.
From the minutes
“7. Town Engineer - Roadway Improvements Contract Award Recommendation: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to award the contract for roadway improvements at various location throughout the Town to D&R General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,877,313.01 with funding as follows: MassDOT Chapter 90 Local Roadway Assistance, FY18 Annual Roadway Supplement ATM 2017, FY19 Annual Roadway Supplement ATM 2018, totaling $1,877,313.01..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Approve Art for Electrical Art Box Painting
Approve both pieces of artwork
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve both pieces of artwork.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve both pieces of artwork..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Close the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Approve the 7% increase in water rates and the 9.75% increase in sewer rates for FY 2019. The Board approved the motion by a vote of
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to approve the 7% increase in water rates and the 9.75% increase in sewer rates for FY 2019. The Board approved the motion by a vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to approve the 7% increase in water rates and the 9.75% increase in sewer rates for FY 2019. The Board approved the motion by a vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Discussion And Decision
In favor of appointing Mr. Kramer and his law firm of Cumsky & Levin, as special legal counsel to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for negotiation and acquisition of 61R Bacon Street on a pro...
Appointment of Pro Bono Legal Counsel, Glen Kramer, Related to Real Property Acquisition for Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Ratifying the vote taken in Executive Session earlier this evening, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of appointing Mr. Kramer and his law firm of Cumsky & Levin, as special legal counsel to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for negotiation and acquisition of 61R Bacon Street on a pro bono basis, with the stipulation that any ancillary costs incurred by the law firm are to be paid by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The vote was taken in response to a motion by Mr. Hickey that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.
The minutes add: “The vote was taken in response to a motion by Mr. Hickey that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.”
From the minutes
“Appointment of Pro Bono Legal Counsel, Glen Kramer, Related to Real Property Acquisition for Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Ratifying the vote taken in Executive Session earlier this evening, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of appointing Mr. Kramer and his law firm of Cumsky & Levin, as special legal counsel to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for negotiation and acquisition of 61R Bacon Street on a pro bono basis, with the stipulation that any ancillary costs incurred by the law firm are to be paid by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The vote was taken in response to a motion by Mr. Hickey that was seconded by Mr. Jennett..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Consent Agenda
In favor of authorizing the Chair to sign the letter
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of authorizing the Chair to sign the letter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of authorizing the Chair to sign the letter..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments, and making a change in the rain date of the Spring...
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments, and making a change in the rain date of the Spring Valley Block Party from June 4th (typo) to June 24th, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments, and making a change in the rain date of the Spring Valley Block Party from June 4th (typo) to June 24th, 2018..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:06 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:06 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
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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