MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 10, 2018
8 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
During the meeting:
- Susan G. Salamoff arrived after the meeting began (5:32 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion (Ms. Salamoff arrived after the vote at 5:32).
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, MistrotSusan G. Salamoff arrived at 5:32 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion (Ms. Salamoff arrived after the vote at 5:32)..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Chair, Affordable Housing Trust Fund
In favor of deeding the property to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of deeding the property to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of deeding the property to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Appoint Lisa Mead as Special Counsel
Appoint the law firm of Mead, Talerman and Costa, LLC in accordance with the client fee agreement as presented with the stipulations that the Town Administrator keep the Board apprised of the...
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint the law firm of Mead, Talerman and Costa, LLC in accordance with the client fee agreement as presented with the stipulations that the Town Administrator keep the Board apprised of the monthly billing schedule and where the spend is headed, and that the initial cap for fees and expenses be set at $7,500.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint the law firm of Mead, Talerman and Costa, LLC in accordance with the client fee agreement as presented with the stipulations that the Town Administrator keep the Board apprised of the monthly billing schedule and where the spend is headed, and that the initial cap for fees and expenses be set at $7,500..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Review and Approve South Main Street Design Contract Revision
Amend the contract with Green Internal Affiliates, Inc. to expand the design service by adding an additional $81,224.63 for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,276.73, with the funding...
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to amend the contract with Green Internal Affiliates, Inc. to expand the design service by adding an additional $81,224.63 for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,276.73, with the funding source being Chapter 90.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to amend the contract with Green Internal Affiliates, Inc. to expand the design service by adding an additional $81,224.63 for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,276.73, with the funding source being Chapter 90..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Request for Address Change
Take no further action on the matter of 377 Bishop Street in Framingham was approved by the Board of Selectmen by a 5-0-0 vote
Following several different motions by various Board Members, the final motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to take no further action on the matter of 377 Bishop Street in Framingham was approved by the Board of Selectmen by a 5-0-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Following several different motions by various Board Members, the final motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to take no further action on the matter of 377 Bishop Street in Framingham was approved by the Board of Selectmen by a 5-0-0 vote..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Director of Public Works
Advance the actions required by the first three bullets in the "What's Next" section of the Powerpoint: Adopt MGL Chapter 40 Section 6N - Temporary Repairs to Private Ways; Adopt Town Bylaw for...
After further review of the PowerPoint presentation provided by Mr. Marsette, and further extensive, in-depth discussion, Mr. Hickey moved to advance the actions required by the first three bullets in the "What's Next" section of the Powerpoint: Adopt MGL Chapter 40 Section 6N - Temporary Repairs to Private Ways; Adopt Town Bylaw for Maintenance of Unaccepted Roadways; and Create Board of Selectmen Policy for Maintenance of Unaccepted Roadways. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. Mr. Marsette stated he would like to come back in a month or so with perhaps a bylaw that may be ready for Spring Annual Town Meeting. The Board approved Mr. Hickey's motion by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“After further review of the PowerPoint presentation provided by Mr. Marsette, and further extensive, in-depth discussion, Mr. Hickey moved to advance the actions required by the first three bullets in the "What's Next" section of the Powerpoint: Adopt MGL Chapter 40 Section 6N - Temporary Repairs to Private Ways; Adopt Town Bylaw for Maintenance of Unaccepted Roadways; and Create Board of Selectmen Policy for Maintenance of Unaccepted Roadways. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. Mr. Marsette stated he would like to come back in a month or so with perhaps a bylaw that may be ready for Spring Annual Town Meeting. The Board approved Mr. Hickey's motion by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:10 p.m. as confirmed by the following roll call vote: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:10 p.m. as confirmed by the following roll call vote: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
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