MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 26, 2018
16 recorded votes, 0 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
Procurement Officer
Award the contract, in the form attached for the Board's review, to GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. to perform services outlined in Attachment A1 at the hourly rates indicated for a sum not to exceed...
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract, in the form attached for the Board's review, to GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. to perform services outlined in Attachment A1 at the hourly rates indicated for a sum not to exceed $141,400 for such services, plus expenses as outlined in the contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract, in the form attached for the Board's review, to GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. to perform services outlined in Attachment A1 at the hourly rates indicated for a sum not to exceed $141,400 for such services, plus expenses as outlined in the contract..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract, in the form attached for the Board's review, to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. to perform engineering services as outlined in Attachment A1 for a sum of $43,300
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract, in the form attached for the Board's review, to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. to perform engineering services as outlined in Attachment A1 for a sum of $43,300.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract, in the form attached for the Board's review, to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. to perform engineering services as outlined in Attachment A1 for a sum of $43,300..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract for a freight lift (used to moved carts of books to and from the library) to R.S. Fawcett, Inc., d/b/a Bode Equipment Co., in the amount of $14,029.43 for the main bid work,...
C. Morse Library Lift: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract for a freight lift (used to moved carts of books to and from the library) to R.S. Fawcett, Inc., d/b/a Bode Equipment Co., in the amount of $14,029.43 for the main bid work, pilus $400 to dispose of old equipment.
From the minutes
“c. Morse Library Lift: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract for a freight lift (used to moved carts of books to and from the library) to R.S. Fawcett, Inc., d/b/a Bode Equipment Co., in the amount of $14,029.43 for the main bid work, pilus $400 to dispose of old equipment..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Award an extension of their current contract through December 31, 2019 to Crack Sealing, Inc. at the unit price of $6.43 per gallon
D. Crack Sealing: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to award an extension of their current contract through December 31, 2019 to Crack Sealing, Inc. at the unit price of $6.43 per gallon.
From the minutes
“d. Crack Sealing: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to award an extension of their current contract through December 31, 2019 to Crack Sealing, Inc. at the unit price of $6.43 per gallon..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., Inc. in the amount of $172,175
E. Springvale Transfer Switches/4M Generator: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., Inc. in the amount of $172,175.
From the minutes
“e. Springvale Transfer Switches/4M Generator: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract Dagle Electrical Construction Corp., Inc. in the amount of $172,175..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Town Engineer
Postpone this item to the next meeting in order to have Green International Affiliates, the Town's project engineering firm, present to the Board to provide additional information and an...
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to postpone this item to the next meeting in order to have Green International Affiliates, the Town's project engineering firm, present to the Board to provide additional information and an explanation as to the reason for the large increase of $99,584.63 (increasing the total cost of design to $362,636.73).
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to postpone this item to the next meeting in order to have Green International Affiliates, the Town's project engineering firm, present to the Board to provide additional information and an explanation as to the reason for the large increase of $99,584.63 (increasing the total cost of design to $362,636.73)..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Community & Economic Development Director
Approve the third amendment to the original contract with Beta Group, Inc. for design of the Cochituate Rail Trail, increasing the total contract sum to $396,835 ($352,045 for full design under...
A. CRT/Beta Contract Amendment: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the third amendment to the original contract with Beta Group, Inc. for design of the Cochituate Rail Trail, increasing the total contract sum to $396,835 ($352,045 for full design under the second amendment plus an additional $44,790 for construction services in the third amendment).
From the minutes
“a. CRT/Beta Contract Amendment: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the third amendment to the original contract with Beta Group, Inc. for design of the Cochituate Rail Trail, increasing the total contract sum to $396,835 ($352,045 for full design under the second amendment plus an additional $44,790 for construction services in the third amendment)..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Renew the term of the contract for an additional one year, with a new termination date of April 17, 2020
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to renew the term of the contract for an additional one year, with a new termination date of April 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to renew the term of the contract for an additional one year, with a new termination date of April 17, 2020..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Adopt the amendment, adding the additional scope of services through a new Attachment A2 of the existing contract and an additional year to the contract term, which would have expired in January...
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the amendment, adding the additional scope of services through a new Attachment A2 of the existing contract and an additional year to the contract term, which would have expired in January 2019, extending the contract to January 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the amendment, adding the additional scope of services through a new Attachment A2 of the existing contract and an additional year to the contract term, which would have expired in January 2019, extending the contract to January 2020..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Engage the services of KP Law in relation to the North Main Street/Route 27 Right of Way Project for services as outlined in the engagement letter (legal services $300 per hour, billed in 1/10th...
C. Route 27 North Main Street KP Law Engagement: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to engage the services of KP Law in relation to the North Main Street/Route 27 Right of Way Project for services as outlined in the engagement letter (legal services $300 per hour, billed in 1/10th increments; paralegal services $100 per hour) in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
From the minutes
“c. Route 27 North Main Street KP Law Engagement: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to engage the services of KP Law in relation to the North Main Street/Route 27 Right of Way Project for services as outlined in the engagement letter (legal services $300 per hour, billed in 1/10th increments; paralegal services $100 per hour) in an amount not to exceed $100,000..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Adil Rakim, Pizza by Rocco
Approve the common victualer's license contingent upon confirmation of Workers' Compensation Insurance
4. Adil Rakim, Pizza by Rocco: Application for Common Victualer's License: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the common victualer's license contingent upon confirmation of Workers' Compensation Insurance.
From the minutes
“4. Adil Rakim, Pizza by Rocco: Application for Common Victualer's License: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the common victualer's license contingent upon confirmation of Workers' Compensation Insurance..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Revise Composition of the Economic Development Committee
Amend the composition of the Committee to allow for a 10 th member who would be a designee of Natick Center Associates
Mr. Hickey moved to amend the composition of the Committee to allow for a 10 th member who would be a designee of Natick Center Associates. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0- 0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey moved to amend the composition of the Committee to allow for a 10 th member who would be a designee of Natick Center Associates. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0- 0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Amend the minutes in question to correct the typo as above
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to amend the minutes in question to correct the typo as above.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to amend the minutes in question to correct the typo as above..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Roll Call Vote To Enter Executive Session
Approve: Roll Call Vote To Enter Executive Session
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion, confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Mistrot Yes
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion, confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Mistrot Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Open Session portion of the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:30 p.m. as confirmed by the following roll call vote: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Mistrot Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Open Session portion of the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:30 p.m. as confirmed by the following roll call vote: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Mistrot Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
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