MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2018
15 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Michael J. Hickey, Jr. arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, the Board Members voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion (Mr. Hickey arrived prior to Executive Session, which was convened at 6:08).
Yes: Freedman, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffMichael J. Hickey, Jr. arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, the Board Members voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion (Mr. Hickey arrived prior to Executive Session, which was convened at 6:08)..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Approve One-Day Liquor License Application
In favor of approving a one-day liquor license
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving a one-day liquor license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving a one-day liquor license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Procurement Officer
In favor of awarding the contract to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. in the amount of $2,300,000
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted in favor of awarding the contract to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. in the amount of $2,300,000.
The next sentence gives the count: “The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of awarding the contract.” With five members present, all are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted in favor of awarding the contract to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. in the amount of $2,300,000..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Police Chief
Appoint Andrew Watkins and Derek Butler
3. Police Chief - Appointment of Two Reserve Police Officers: After hearing background information on each of the candidates from Chief Hicks, Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to appoint Andrew Watkins and Derek Butler and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“3. Police Chief - Appointment of Two Reserve Police Officers: After hearing background information on each of the candidates from Chief Hicks, Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to appoint Andrew Watkins and Derek Butler and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve the Chief's recommendation for by-pass of candidate Sean Ahern
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Chief's recommendation for by-pass of candidate Sean Ahern.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Chief's recommendation for by-pass of candidate Sean Ahern..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Sustainability Coordinator
Approve award of the following contracts
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve award of the following contracts:
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve award of the following contracts:.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
In favor of the appointment
Moved by Mr. Hickey with the condition that there is no residency requirement to become an appointed member, and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the appointment.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey with the condition that there is no residency requirement to become an appointed member, and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the appointment..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Sign October 16, 2018 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Sign the Warrant as presented
5. Sign October 16, 2018 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to sign the Warrant as presented and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“5. Sign October 16, 2018 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to sign the Warrant as presented and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Refer Articles 22, 23, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, and 39 to the Planning Board
Mr. Freedman moved to refer Articles 22, 23, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, and 39 to the Planning Board. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion, which passed on a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman moved to refer Articles 22, 23, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, and 39 to the Planning Board. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion, which passed on a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Announce the meeting
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to announce the meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to announce the meeting..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Have Ms. Salamoff work with Ms. Simkins to schedule a date acceptable to her for presentation of the Resolution
7. Schedule Presentation of Resolution Honoring Lynda Simkins, Former Executive Director of the Natick Community Organic Farm: Mr. Freedman moved to have Ms. Salamoff work with Ms. Simkins to schedule a date acceptable to her for presentation of the Resolution. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion, which passed on a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“7. Schedule Presentation of Resolution Honoring Lynda Simkins, Former Executive Director of the Natick Community Organic Farm: Mr. Freedman moved to have Ms. Salamoff work with Ms. Simkins to schedule a date acceptable to her for presentation of the Resolution. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion, which passed on a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
West Natick Fire Station
In favor of Ms. Malone's recommendation
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to support the Town Administrator's financing recommendation. Mr. Freedman had concerns about additional costs but expressed confidence in the Town Administrator's thought process. The Board voted 5-0- 0 in favor of Ms. Malone's recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to support the Town Administrator's financing recommendation. Mr. Freedman had concerns about additional costs but expressed confidence in the Town Administrator's thought process. The Board voted 5-0- 0 in favor of Ms. Malone's recommendation..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Consent Agenda
Approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding the item removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding the item removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding the item removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Allow a maximum of one-hour free parking on Election Day
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to allow a maximum of one-hour free parking on Election Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to allow a maximum of one-hour free parking on Election Day..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennet, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:36 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennet, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:36 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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