MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 23, 2018
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Amy K. Mistrot, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citizen'S Concerns
Approve acceptance of donations from the following to the Recreation & Parks Department
1. Approve Requests to Accept Donations to Recreation & Parks Department to Offset Fees Associated with Camp Arrowhead: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to approve acceptance of donations from the following to the Recreation & Parks Department.
From the minutes
“1. Approve Requests to Accept Donations to Recreation & Parks Department to Offset Fees Associated with Camp Arrowhead: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to approve acceptance of donations from the following to the Recreation & Parks Department..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Interviews for Appointments to the Bacon Free Library Maintenance Committee
Pull item 20 (resignation of John Manning from the Bacon Free Library Maintenance Committee) from the Consent Agenda in order to accept his resignation prior to voting on new appointments
2. Interviews for Appointments to the Bacon Free Library Maintenance Committee: Mr. Hickey moved to pull item 20 (resignation of John Manning from the Bacon Free Library Maintenance Committee) from the Consent Agenda in order to accept his resignation prior to voting on new appointments. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“2. Interviews for Appointments to the Bacon Free Library Maintenance Committee: Mr. Hickey moved to pull item 20 (resignation of John Manning from the Bacon Free Library Maintenance Committee) from the Consent Agenda in order to accept his resignation prior to voting on new appointments. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Accept Mr. Manning's resignation
Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to accept Mr. Manning's resignation and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to accept Mr. Manning's resignation and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Appoint Bob Foley to a three-year term, to expire on June 30, 2021
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to appoint Bob Foley to a three-year term, to expire on June 30, 2021, and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to appoint Bob Foley to a three-year term, to expire on June 30, 2021, and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
In favor of appointing Demetri Kyriakis to fulfill the term, through June 30, 2019, vacated by Mr. Manning's resignation
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing Demetri Kyriakis to fulfill the term, through June 30, 2019, vacated by Mr. Manning's resignation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing Demetri Kyriakis to fulfill the term, through June 30, 2019, vacated by Mr. Manning's resignation..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
James Freas
Appoint Mr. Freas to the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021
3. James Freas - Interview for Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Freas to the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“3. James Freas - Interview for Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Freas to the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Kelsey Hampton
Appoint Ms. Hampton to the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021
4. Kelsey Hampton - Interview for Appointment to the Community Services Advisory Committee: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Hampton to the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“4. Kelsey Hampton - Interview for Appointment to the Community Services Advisory Committee: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Hampton to the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Application for Class II (Sale of Used Motor Vehicles) License
Approve a Class II license for Aramayis Melikyan, d/b/a Bostonyan Auto Group, Inc
5. Application for Class II (Sale of Used Motor Vehicles) License - Bostonyan Auto Group, Inc.: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a Class II license for Aramayis Melikyan, d/b/a Bostonyan Auto Group, Inc.
From the minutes
“5. Application for Class II (Sale of Used Motor Vehicles) License - Bostonyan Auto Group, Inc.: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a Class II license for Aramayis Melikyan, d/b/a Bostonyan Auto Group, Inc..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
In favor of approving the Grant of Location
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving the Grant of Location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving the Grant of Location..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to open the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to open the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Close the Public Hearing by a vote of
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Approve the alcohol license contingent upon adherence to patio recommendations made by Lt. Lauzon
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted to approve the alcohol license contingent upon adherence to patio recommendations made by Lt. Lauzon. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted to approve the alcohol license contingent upon adherence to patio recommendations made by Lt. Lauzon. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Continue the Public Hearing to August 6th
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to continue the Public Hearing to August 6th and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to continue the Public Hearing to August 6th and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Consider Request of MetroWest Chamber of Commerce to Host a Fundraising Festival at Lookout Farm
Approve: Consider Request of MetroWest Chamber of Commerce to Host a Fundraising Festival at Lookout Farm
Discussion ensued about logistics of the event and after much discussion, and by two separate motions by Mr. Jennett, both seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board cast two votes of 5-0-0 in favor of granting a one-day alcohol license and a one-day entertainment permit.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Discussion ensued about logistics of the event and after much discussion, and by two separate motions by Mr. Jennett, both seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board cast two votes of 5-0-0 in favor of granting a one-day alcohol license and a one-day entertainment permit..” (second: Freedman)
Procurement Officer
Award the contract for a replacement generator at Fire Station 2 (in South Natick) to South Shore Generator, Inc. in the amount of $20,103.69 for all work outlined in their quote
10. Procurement Officer - Generator for Fire Station #2: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract for a replacement generator at Fire Station 2 (in South Natick) to South Shore Generator, Inc. in the amount of $20,103.69 for all work outlined in their quote.
From the minutes
“10. Procurement Officer - Generator for Fire Station #2: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract for a replacement generator at Fire Station 2 (in South Natick) to South Shore Generator, Inc. in the amount of $20,103.69 for all work outlined in their quote..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Administrative Approval of Various Licenses and Permits
Appoint Attorney Glenn Kramer as Special Counsel on a pro bono basis to assist the Affordable Housing Trust Fund related to the easement for the Bacon Street duplex sewer connection
14. Appointment of Pro Bono Legal Counsel to Assist Affordable Housing Trust Fund Related to Easement for Bacon Street Duplex Sewer Connection: Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to appoint Attorney Glenn Kramer as Special Counsel on a pro bono basis to assist the Affordable Housing Trust Fund related to the easement for the Bacon Street duplex sewer connection. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“14. Appointment of Pro Bono Legal Counsel to Assist Affordable Housing Trust Fund Related to Easement for Bacon Street Duplex Sewer Connection: Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to appoint Attorney Glenn Kramer as Special Counsel on a pro bono basis to assist the Affordable Housing Trust Fund related to the easement for the Bacon Street duplex sewer connection. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
West Natick Fire Station Financing Options
Have Bond Counsel develop a ballot question for a debt exclusion to be included on the November 2018 State Election ballot
After further discussion, Ms. Salamoff moved, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to have Bond Counsel develop a ballot question for a debt exclusion to be included on the November 2018 State Election ballot. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion and discussed attempting to have a draft motion within the next couple of days.
From the minutes
“After further discussion, Ms. Salamoff moved, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to have Bond Counsel develop a ballot question for a debt exclusion to be included on the November 2018 State Election ballot. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion and discussed attempting to have a draft motion within the next couple of days..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Approve Amended Meeting Minutes of 5/26/2015
Approved the minutes with the requested revision
16. Approve Amended Meeting Minutes of 5/26/2015: Mr. Hickey suggested a revision to the minutes and Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to approved the minutes with the requested revision. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“16. Approve Amended Meeting Minutes of 5/26/2015: Mr. Hickey suggested a revision to the minutes and Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to approved the minutes with the requested revision. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the items removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the items removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the items removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Approve all minutes with changes to the 6/25/18 minutes as requested by Mr. Hickey
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to approve all minutes with changes to the 6/25/18 minutes as requested by Mr. Hickey. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to approve all minutes with changes to the 6/25/18 minutes as requested by Mr. Hickey. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Approve item 29 and the motion was approved by a vote of
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to approve item 29 and the motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to approve item 29 and the motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously, confirmed by a roll call vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:10 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously, confirmed by a roll call vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:10 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
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