MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2019
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Richard P. Jennett, Jr. as absent.
Present: Amy K. Mistrot, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey, Jonathan H. Freedman
Absent: Richard P. Jennett
Every vote, in order
Purpose 3
Enter Executive Session, confirmed
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to enter Executive Session, confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to enter Executive Session, confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Citizen'S Concerns
Pull the Consent Agenda item accepting the resignation of Carolyn Love-Scalise from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for an early vote in order to consider Mr. Bazaz's candidacy
Greg Bazaz: Interview for Appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Term Ending June 30, 2019): Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board first voted 4-0-0 to pull the Consent Agenda item accepting the resignation of Carolyn Love-Scalise from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for an early vote in order to consider Mr. Bazaz's candidacy.
From the minutes
“Greg Bazaz: Interview for Appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Term Ending June 30, 2019): Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board first voted 4-0-0 to pull the Consent Agenda item accepting the resignation of Carolyn Love-Scalise from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for an early vote in order to consider Mr. Bazaz's candidacy..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Accept Ms. Love-Scalise's resignation, acknowledging her service and thanking her for same
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to accept Ms. Love-Scalise's resignation, acknowledging her service and thanking her for same.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to accept Ms. Love-Scalise's resignation, acknowledging her service and thanking her for same..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Appoint Mr. Bazaz to the AHTF to fill the remainder of Ms. Love-Scalise's term, ending on June 30, 2019
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint Mr. Bazaz to the AHTF to fill the remainder of Ms. Love-Scalise's term, ending on June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint Mr. Bazaz to the AHTF to fill the remainder of Ms. Love-Scalise's term, ending on June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Town Counsel Review
In favor of authorizing the Town Administrator to engage the services of the Collins Center for the reasons stated above
A. Approve Town Administrator's Engagement with the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4- 0-0 in favor of authorizing the Town Administrator to engage the services of the Collins Center for the reasons stated above.
From the minutes
“a. Approve Town Administrator's Engagement with the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4- 0-0 in favor of authorizing the Town Administrator to engage the services of the Collins Center for the reasons stated above..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Proceed with a potential screening committee process for selection of Town Counsel, the idea being that the screening committee will work alongside the Collins Center, get their recommendations,...
B. Potential Screening Committee: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to proceed with a potential screening committee process for selection of Town Counsel, the idea being that the screening committee will work alongside the Collins Center, get their recommendations, and follow through with those recommendations.
From the minutes
“b. Potential Screening Committee: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to proceed with a potential screening committee process for selection of Town Counsel, the idea being that the screening committee will work alongside the Collins Center, get their recommendations, and follow through with those recommendations..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Natick Army Labs Update
Proceed with vetting the Natick Soldier Systems proposal. Mr. Hickey abstained
Following further discussion, Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, voted 3-0-1 to proceed with vetting the Natick Soldier Systems proposal. Mr. Hickey abstained.
Yes: Freedman, Mistrot, SalamoffAbstained: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 3-0-1 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Following further discussion, Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, voted 3-0-1 to proceed with vetting the Natick Soldier Systems proposal. Mr. Hickey abstained..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Reserve Fund Transfer for Emergency Sewer Repair
Transfer $94,738 from the annual emergency reserve water and sewer enterprise fund money to assist in completing the Mark Street sewer project
3. Reserve Fund Transfer for Emergency Sewer Repair: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to transfer $94,738 from the annual emergency reserve water and sewer enterprise fund money to assist in completing the Mark Street sewer project.
From the minutes
“3. Reserve Fund Transfer for Emergency Sewer Repair: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to transfer $94,738 from the annual emergency reserve water and sewer enterprise fund money to assist in completing the Mark Street sewer project..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Extend Town Counsel's Appointment
Appoint the law firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey, and Lehane as Town Counsel effective as of their expiration date of December 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint the law firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey, and Lehane as Town Counsel effective as of their expiration date of December 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint the law firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey, and Lehane as Town Counsel effective as of their expiration date of December 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve One-Day Alcohol License
Approve the license
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the license..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Consider Fee Waiver or Mahan Field Common Victualer's License
Remove Mahan Field from the list of eating establishments that require a common victualer's license since they have only a concession stand and are not truly an eating establishment
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to remove Mahan Field from the list of eating establishments that require a common victualer's license since they have only a concession stand and are not truly an eating establishment.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to remove Mahan Field from the list of eating establishments that require a common victualer's license since they have only a concession stand and are not truly an eating establishment..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:15 p.m. as confirmed by the following roll call vote: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:15 p.m. as confirmed by the following roll call vote: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
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