MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 14, 2018
15 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
Collector/Treasurer
In favor of approving issue of the sewer bond and signing the associated loan documents contingent upon adjustment in the numbers as per Ms. Malone
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving issue of the sewer bond and signing the associated loan documents contingent upon adjustment in the numbers as per Ms. Malone.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving issue of the sewer bond and signing the associated loan documents contingent upon adjustment in the numbers as per Ms. Malone..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
West Natick Fire Station
In favor of sponsoring the Article
A. Collective Bargaining: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of sponsoring the Article.
From the minutes
“a. Collective Bargaining: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of sponsoring the Article..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Sponsor the Article
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
C. Sawin House: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“c. Sawin House: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
G. Marijuana Excise Tax: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“g. Marijuana Excise Tax: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
H. Marijuana Moratorium Extension: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“h. Marijuana Moratorium Extension: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Support the Article, Mr. Hickey casting the dissenting vote
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-1-0 to support the Article, Mr. Hickey casting the dissenting vote.
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
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-1-0 to support the Article, Mr. Hickey casting the dissenting vote..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
In favor of supporting the Article
J. South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of supporting the Article.
From the minutes
“j. South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of supporting the Article..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Sponsor the Article with new language as noted by Mr. Freedman and removal of the reference to the West Natick Fire Station Building Committee. Mr. Chenard pointed out that the language in this...
K. West Natick Fire Station-Appropriation of Funding: Mr. Freedman noted that additional language needs to be added to incorporate everything - building, design, appurtenant structures, etc. Mr. Hickey moved to sponsor the Article with new language as noted by Mr. Freedman and removal of the reference to the West Natick Fire Station Building Committee. Mr. Chenard pointed out that the language in this article is almost identical to that used for other projects. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“k. West Natick Fire Station-Appropriation of Funding: Mr. Freedman noted that additional language needs to be added to incorporate everything - building, design, appurtenant structures, etc. Mr. Hickey moved to sponsor the Article with new language as noted by Mr. Freedman and removal of the reference to the West Natick Fire Station Building Committee. Mr. Chenard pointed out that the language in this article is almost identical to that used for other projects. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Allow for administrative review and amendments by Town Counsel for all Warrant Articles and Motions
L. Mr. Hickey moved to allow for administrative review and amendments by Town Counsel for all Warrant Articles and Motions. Ms. Salamoff seconded the Motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“l. Mr. Hickey moved to allow for administrative review and amendments by Town Counsel for all Warrant Articles and Motions. Ms. Salamoff seconded the Motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
All zoning articles be referred to the Planning Board
M. Mr. Freedman moved that all zoning articles be referred to the Planning Board. Mr. Jennett seconded the Motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“m. Mr. Freedman moved that all zoning articles be referred to the Planning Board. Mr. Jennett seconded the Motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:11 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:11 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
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