MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2018
19 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Amy K. Mistrot, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey, Richard P. Jennett, Jonathan H. Freedman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jonathan H. Freedman arrived after the meeting began (7:31 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
Yes: Hickey, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffJonathan H. Freedman arrived at 7:31 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Announce 2019 Spring Annual Town Meeting
Call the 2019 Spring Annual Town Meeting for Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Natick High School
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to call the 2019 Spring Annual Town Meeting for Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Natick High School.
Yes: Hickey, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffJonathan H. Freedman arrived at 7:31 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to call the 2019 Spring Annual Town Meeting for Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Natick High School..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Interviews for Appointment to the Lookout Farm Advisory Committee for Three-Year Terms Ending 6/30/2021
In favor of appointing both Mr. Lodding and Mr. Panchuck to the Committee
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of appointing both Mr. Lodding and Mr. Panchuck to the Committee.
Yes: Hickey, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffJonathan H. Freedman arrived at 7:31 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of appointing both Mr. Lodding and Mr. Panchuck to the Committee..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Farvahar, LLC d/b/a The Common Cafe and Kitchen
Approve the common victualer's license
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the common victualer's license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the common victualer's license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the entertainment license for radio, television, and piped-in music
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the entertainment license for radio, television, and piped-in music.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the entertainment license for radio, television, and piped-in music..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to open the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to open the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, voted to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, voted to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (second: Hickey)
Approve all four Club Special Permits for 2019
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to approve all four Club Special Permits for 2019 and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to approve all four Club Special Permits for 2019 and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
In favor of approving Mr. Byron Prescott as the new manager following the passing of the previous manager, Harry Seaholm
6. Natick Post # 1274 VFW of the US, Inc. - Application for a Change in Manager: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving Mr. Byron Prescott as the new manager following the passing of the previous manager, Harry Seaholm.
From the minutes
“6. Natick Post # 1274 VFW of the US, Inc. - Application for a Change in Manager: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving Mr. Byron Prescott as the new manager following the passing of the previous manager, Harry Seaholm..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Town Clerk
Award the contract to Kofile in the amount of $99,840
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Kofile in the amount of $99,840.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Kofile in the amount of $99,840..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Nick Rossi, Mass Audubon
Approve the conservation restriction amendment as presented. Mr. Hickey abstained from voting
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the conservation restriction amendment as presented. Mr. Hickey abstained from voting.
Yes: Freedman, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffAbstained: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the conservation restriction amendment as presented. Mr. Hickey abstained from voting..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve Extension of Contract with KP Law
In favor of amending the current engagement letter as requested
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of amending the current engagement letter as requested.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of amending the current engagement letter as requested..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
In favor of establishing a 53A gift account requiring a deposit of $5,000 be received from any applicant for a medical marijuana dispensary license to cover legal fees
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of establishing a 53A gift account requiring a deposit of $5,000 be received from any applicant for a medical marijuana dispensary license to cover legal fees.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of establishing a 53A gift account requiring a deposit of $5,000 be received from any applicant for a medical marijuana dispensary license to cover legal fees..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Authorize Town Staff to engaged with KP Law to negotiate any legal documents required for a medical marijuana dispensary, including a letter of non- opposition and a host community agreement with...
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize Town Staff to engaged with KP Law to negotiate any legal documents required for a medical marijuana dispensary, including a letter of non- opposition and a host community agreement with Bountiful Farms, using the initial 53A gift account deposit of $5,000 to fund legal fees, reporting to the Board when approaching that amount, seeking additional funds if needed, and returning any unexpended funds to the applicant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize Town Staff to engaged with KP Law to negotiate any legal documents required for a medical marijuana dispensary, including a letter of non- opposition and a host community agreement with Bountiful Farms, using the initial 53A gift account deposit of $5,000 to fund legal fees, reporting to the Board when approaching that amount, seeking additional funds if needed, and returning any unexpended funds to the applicant..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Review and Establish Business Parking Permit Fees
In favor of the change, with Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff in opposition to the change, wanting the fee to remain unchanged from the current fee
After further extensive discussion about rates, communication, lot maintenance, and the business community, Mr. Jennett moved to change the annual rate to $375. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-2-0 in favor of the change, with Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff in opposition to the change, wanting the fee to remain unchanged from the current fee.
Yes: Freedman, Jennett, MistrotNo: Hickey, SalamoffThe minutes give the count as 3-2-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff in opposition”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“After further extensive discussion about rates, communication, lot maintenance, and the business community, Mr. Jennett moved to change the annual rate to $375. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-2-0 in favor of the change, with Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff in opposition to the change, wanting the fee to remain unchanged from the current fee..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Joint Facilities Agreement
Support the articulated agreement as described, adding in an escalation clause (i.e., that the matter will be escalated to the level of the Joint Facilities Committee if an agreement cannot be...
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to support the articulated agreement as described, adding in an escalation clause (i.e., that the matter will be escalated to the level of the Joint Facilities Committee if an agreement cannot be reached), and clarifying the Superintendent's role in the hiring and evaluation processes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to support the articulated agreement as described, adding in an escalation clause (i.e., that the matter will be escalated to the level of the Joint Facilities Committee if an agreement cannot be reached), and clarifying the Superintendent's role in the hiring and evaluation processes..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Authorize the consultant team for the Kennedy Middle School Building Project to prepare a draft letter of intent for review and approval of the Town Administrator and Town Counsel indicating the...
3. Discussion & Approval of Letter of Intent for Conservation Restriction Relating to the Kennedy Middle School Project: Mr. Hickey moved to authorize the consultant team for the Kennedy Middle School Building Project to prepare a draft letter of intent for review and approval of the Town Administrator and Town Counsel indicating the intent to mitigate the building impacts of the middle school project by on-site wetland mitigation with the Army Corp of Engineers. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion. The Board approved the motion by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“3. Discussion & Approval of Letter of Intent for Conservation Restriction Relating to the Kennedy Middle School Project: Mr. Hickey moved to authorize the consultant team for the Kennedy Middle School Building Project to prepare a draft letter of intent for review and approval of the Town Administrator and Town Counsel indicating the intent to mitigate the building impacts of the middle school project by on-site wetland mitigation with the Army Corp of Engineers. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion. The Board approved the motion by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
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 Ms. Salamoff, 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 Ms. Salamoff, 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: Salamoff)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:52 p.m., confirmed by the following roll call vote: Board of Selectmen Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:52 p.m., confirmed by the following roll call vote: Board of Selectmen Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, 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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