MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 29, 2018
22 recorded votes, 7 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:
- Amy K. Mistrot left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 on a roll call vote to enter Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 on a roll call vote to enter Executive Session..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Announcements
Remove the Town Clerk's request to bag parking meters for election day from the Consent Agenda in order to vote on it prior to announcing free parking for voters, and also to object to a limit of...
Ms. Salamoff moved to remove the Town Clerk's request to bag parking meters for election day from the Consent Agenda in order to vote on it prior to announcing free parking for voters, and also to object to a limit of one-hour parking, noting that with four questions on the ballot, voters may need additional time. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff moved to remove the Town Clerk's request to bag parking meters for election day from the Consent Agenda in order to vote on it prior to announcing free parking for voters, and also to object to a limit of one-hour parking, noting that with four questions on the ballot, voters may need additional time. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
In favor of the Town's Clerk's request to allow free voter parking for one-hour increments
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the Town's Clerk's request to allow free voter parking for one-hour increments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the Town's Clerk's request to allow free voter parking for one-hour increments..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Citizen'S Concerns
Appoint Ms. Peters to the Council on Aging as above
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Peters to the Council on Aging as above.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Peters to the Council on Aging as above..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Recreation & Parks Director
Accept the following donations for the following purposes
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the following donations for the following purposes:
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the following donations for the following purposes:.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Police Chief
Approve: Police Chief
On two separate motions by Mr. Hickey, both seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by two separate votes, in favor of holding Public Hearings for the following address changes: - 1284R Worcester Street to 33 Strathmore Road - 1225 Worcester Road to 1 & 3 Superior Drive
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On two separate motions by Mr. Hickey, both seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by two separate votes, in favor of holding Public Hearings for the following address changes: - 1284R Worcester Street to 33 Strathmore Road - 1225 Worcester Road to 1 & 3 Superior Drive.” (second: Salamoff)
In favor of the following additional Safety Committee recommendations: - Addition of street lights to existing poles on Fox Hill Drive
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the following additional Safety Committee recommendations: - Addition of street lights to existing poles on Fox Hill Drive
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the following additional Safety Committee recommendations: - Addition of street lights to existing poles on Fox Hill Drive.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve Request for Extension to Occupy a Public Way
Approve an extension until the close of business on Wednesday, November 21st
3. Approve Request for Extension to Occupy a Public Way - Original Contracting - 10/31-11/30/18: After extensive discussion, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve an extension until the close of business on Wednesday, November 21st on a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, with the stipulation that Original Contracting employees find off-street, private parking for their personal vehicles and refrain from parking in metered spots.
From the minutes
“3. Approve Request for Extension to Occupy a Public Way - Original Contracting - 10/31-11/30/18: After extensive discussion, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve an extension until the close of business on Wednesday, November 21st on a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, with the stipulation that Original Contracting employees find off-street, private parking for their personal vehicles and refrain from parking in metered spots..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Procurement Officer
Award a contract for fitness training services for the Council on Aging to the MetroWest YMCA in the amount of $15,000. - Funding: Community Services/Council on Aging Budget ($15,000)
A. Fitness Training: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award a contract for fitness training services for the Council on Aging to the MetroWest YMCA in the amount of $15,000. - Funding: Community Services/Council on Aging Budget ($15,000)
From the minutes
“a. Fitness Training: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award a contract for fitness training services for the Council on Aging to the MetroWest YMCA in the amount of $15,000. - Funding: Community Services/Council on Aging Budget ($15,000).” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Award a three-year contract to Wright-Pierce at $135/hr. in the first year, $137.50/hr. in the second year, and $140/hr. in the third year, all for the main bid work, with mileage compensated at...
B. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA): Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award a three-year contract to Wright-Pierce at $135/hr. in the first year, $137.50/hr. in the second year, and $140/hr. in the third year, all for the main bid work, with mileage compensated at $.55/mile, and with 1.5 times the above rates for providing services on weekends and legal holidays. - Funding: DPW/Water Sewer Operating Budget ($25,000)
From the minutes
“b. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA): Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award a three-year contract to Wright-Pierce at $135/hr. in the first year, $137.50/hr. in the second year, and $140/hr. in the third year, all for the main bid work, with mileage compensated at $.55/mile, and with 1.5 times the above rates for providing services on weekends and legal holidays. - Funding: DPW/Water Sewer Operating Budget ($25,000).” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Pass the second amendment to the Tecton Architects, P.C. contract awarded in March of 2017
C. West Natick Fire Station - Second Amendment to Owner/Architect Agreement: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to pass the second amendment to the Tecton Architects, P.C. contract awarded in March of 2017.
From the minutes
“c. West Natick Fire Station - Second Amendment to Owner/Architect Agreement: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to pass the second amendment to the Tecton Architects, P.C. contract awarded in March of 2017..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Exercise its first extension of the current contract with Coviello Electric & General Contracting, Inc. at a rate of $125/hr. for the year beginning January 17, 2019 and ending on January 16,...
D. Streetlight Maintenance Services - Second Renewal: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to exercise its first extension of the current contract with Coviello Electric & General Contracting, Inc. at a rate of $125/hr. for the year beginning January 17, 2019 and ending on January 16, 2020. - Funding: DPW Operating Budget ($10,000, 80 hrs. of est. time, plus other items as in bid)
From the minutes
“d. Streetlight Maintenance Services - Second Renewal: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to exercise its first extension of the current contract with Coviello Electric & General Contracting, Inc. at a rate of $125/hr. for the year beginning January 17, 2019 and ending on January 16, 2020. - Funding: DPW Operating Budget ($10,000, 80 hrs. of est. time, plus other items as in bid).” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of exercising its first extension of the current contract with Lantern Lite & Electric at a rate of $80/hr. for the year beginning November 2, 2018 and ending on November 1, 2019. -...
E. On-Call Electrical Services - Second Renewal: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of exercising its first extension of the current contract with Lantern Lite & Electric at a rate of $80/hr. for the year beginning November 2, 2018 and ending on November 1, 2019. - Funding: Facilities Department Operating Budget ($24,000)
From the minutes
“e. On-Call Electrical Services - Second Renewal: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of exercising its first extension of the current contract with Lantern Lite & Electric at a rate of $80/hr. for the year beginning November 2, 2018 and ending on November 1, 2019. - Funding: Facilities Department Operating Budget ($24,000).” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract to DAF Services, Inc. in the amount of $34,589.59 for the main bid work. - Funding: Natick Spring Annual Town Meeting, Article 13, Table G, Motion G (Item 3 - Main Pump Heads) -...
F. Sassamon Trace Golf Course - Replacement of Pump Heads: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to DAF Services, Inc. in the amount of $34,589.59 for the main bid work. - Funding: Natick Spring Annual Town Meeting, Article 13, Table G, Motion G (Item 3 - Main Pump Heads) - Golf Course Borrowing ($35,000) Account No. 601837-580930
From the minutes
“f. Sassamon Trace Golf Course - Replacement of Pump Heads: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to DAF Services, Inc. in the amount of $34,589.59 for the main bid work. - Funding: Natick Spring Annual Town Meeting, Article 13, Table G, Motion G (Item 3 - Main Pump Heads) - Golf Course Borrowing ($35,000) Account No. 601837-580930.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. for the main bid work in the amount of $1,573,000. - Funding: Article 10, Item 3, Fall 2017 Town Meeting - Tax Levy Borrowing ($1,600,000)
G. Navy Yard Park Construction: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. for the main bid work in the amount of $1,573,000. - Funding: Article 10, Item 3, Fall 2017 Town Meeting - Tax Levy Borrowing ($1,600,000)
From the minutes
“g. Navy Yard Park Construction: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. for the main bid work in the amount of $1,573,000. - Funding: Article 10, Item 3, Fall 2017 Town Meeting - Tax Levy Borrowing ($1,600,000).” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract to Door Systems in the amount of $11,590 for the main bid work. - Funding: DPW Account No. 65020111 583000 ($11,590)
H. DPW Pit Storage Building - Installation of Overhead Doors: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Door Systems in the amount of $11,590 for the main bid work. - Funding: DPW Account No. 65020111 583000 ($11,590)
From the minutes
“h. DPW Pit Storage Building - Installation of Overhead Doors: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Door Systems in the amount of $11,590 for the main bid work. - Funding: DPW Account No. 65020111 583000 ($11,590).” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Vote to Renew Alcohol Licenses for 2019
Renew Alcohol Licenses for 2019: Mr. Hickey
5. Vote to Renew Alcohol Licenses for 2019: Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to renew the alcohol licenses for 2019 but then left the meeting for a few moments to offer his assistance to a resident. The Board then voted 4-0-0 to renew the licenses.
Yes: Freedman, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffThe minutes say Mr. Hickey made the motion “but then left the meeting for a few moments to offer his assistance to a resident. The Board then voted 4-0-0”, so he is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“5. Vote to Renew Alcohol Licenses for 2019: Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to renew the alcohol licenses for 2019 but then left the meeting for a few moments to offer his assistance to a resident. The Board then voted 4-0-0 to renew the licenses..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Proposed Stormwater Regulations MS4 Roundtable
Support Board of Selectmen representation on the MetroWest Regional Collaborative by Ms. Salamoff to represent Natick's interests in supporting the MS4 Roundtable Program
3. Proposed Stormwater Regulations MS4 Roundtable: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to support Board of Selectmen representation on the MetroWest Regional Collaborative by Ms. Salamoff to represent Natick's interests in supporting the MS4 Roundtable Program.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAmy K. Mistrot had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“3. Proposed Stormwater Regulations MS4 Roundtable: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to support Board of Selectmen representation on the MetroWest Regional Collaborative by Ms. Salamoff to represent Natick's interests in supporting the MS4 Roundtable Program..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Consent Agenda
Approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, including: - Confirmation of the Town Administrator's Appointment of Eric Gagebin to the Commission on Disability - Weekly Warrant Review, 10/12/18 -...
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, including: - Confirmation of the Town Administrator's Appointment of Eric Gagebin to the Commission on Disability - Weekly Warrant Review, 10/12/18 - Banner Request for Natick Center Cultural District PlaceMaking Project, 11/2-11/17/18
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAmy K. Mistrot had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, including: - Confirmation of the Town Administrator's Appointment of Eric Gagebin to the Commission on Disability - Weekly Warrant Review, 10/12/18 - Banner Request for Natick Center Cultural District PlaceMaking Project, 11/2-11/17/18.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Approve the October 15, 2018 minutes as amended
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the October 15, 2018 minutes as amended.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAmy K. Mistrot had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the October 15, 2018 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Allow the Director of Public Health to accept the donation
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to allow the Director of Public Health to accept the donation.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAmy K. Mistrot had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to allow the Director of Public Health to accept the donation..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:33 p.m.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAmy K. Mistrot had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:33 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, 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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