MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2019
15 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 to Door Systems, Inc. in the amount of $77,647 for the main project work
B. Procurement Officer: Award Contract for Replacement of Overhead Doors/DPW Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Door Systems, Inc. in the amount of $77,647 for the main project work.
From the minutes
“B. Procurement Officer: Award Contract for Replacement of Overhead Doors/DPW Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Door Systems, Inc. in the amount of $77,647 for the main project work..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Paramount Television
Approve the request contingent upon approval by Lt. Lauzon
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request contingent upon approval by Lt. Lauzon.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request contingent upon approval by Lt. Lauzon..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
B. Approve Request to Occupy Public Ways - 4/10-4/11/19 Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request contingent upon approval by Lt. Lauzon.
From the minutes
“b. Approve Request to Occupy Public Ways - 4/10-4/11/19 Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request contingent upon approval by Lt. Lauzon..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve Change in Manager for Total Wine
In favor of the requested change in manager to Rich LaChapelle
D. Approve Change in Manager for Total Wine Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the requested change in manager to Rich LaChapelle.
From the minutes
“D. Approve Change in Manager for Total Wine Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the requested change in manager to Rich LaChapelle..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve One-Day Alcohol License
In favor of approval, contingent upon compliance with recommendations by Lt. Lauzon
E. Approve One-Day Alcohol License: Natick Center Associates Fundraiser at Walnut Hill School 4/6/19 Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approval, contingent upon compliance with recommendations by Lt. Lauzon.
From the minutes
“E. Approve One-Day Alcohol License: Natick Center Associates Fundraiser at Walnut Hill School 4/6/19 Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approval, contingent upon compliance with recommendations by Lt. Lauzon..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
West Natick Fire Station Building Committee
Approve: West Natick Fire Station Building Committee
The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Ms. Salamoff.
From the minutes
“The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Ms. Salamoff..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing (continued from 2/19/19)
Close the Public Hearing
G. Public Hearing (continued from 2/19/19): Eversource Grant of Location-Sunshine Ave/Oak Street for St. Mark Coptic Church, Rectory, & School Upon hearing that Eversource had withdrawn is request for a Grant of Location, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing on a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman.
From the minutes
“G. Public Hearing (continued from 2/19/19): Eversource Grant of Location-Sunshine Ave/Oak Street for St. Mark Coptic Church, Rectory, & School Upon hearing that Eversource had withdrawn is request for a Grant of Location, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing on a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Establish Means-Tested Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee
In favor of eliminating "means-tested" from the committee name and accepting candidate applications between March 18th and April 8th for review on April 16th
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of eliminating "means-tested" from the committee name and accepting candidate applications between March 18th and April 8th for review on April 16th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of eliminating "means-tested" from the committee name and accepting candidate applications between March 18th and April 8th for review on April 16th..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
In favor of approval the above-listed meeting minutes with administrative changes as provided by the various Board Members
I. Review and Approve BOS Meeting Minutes 11/5/18, 11/8/18, 11/13/18, 11/26/18, 11/29/18, 12/4/18, 12/10/18, 12/13/18, 12/17/18, 1/7/19, 1/16/19, 1/22/19, 1/28/19, 1/31/19, 2/4/19, 2/7/19, 2/11/19, 2/19/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19 Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board vote 5-0-0 in favor of approval the above-listed meeting minutes with administrative changes as provided by the various Board Members.
From the minutes
“I. Review and Approve BOS Meeting Minutes 11/5/18, 11/8/18, 11/13/18, 11/26/18, 11/29/18, 12/4/18, 12/10/18, 12/13/18, 12/17/18, 1/7/19, 1/16/19, 1/22/19, 1/28/19, 1/31/19, 2/4/19, 2/7/19, 2/11/19, 2/19/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19 Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board vote 5-0-0 in favor of approval the above-listed meeting minutes with administrative changes as provided by the various Board Members..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Appoint James Connolly, Leah Phillips Falzone, Paul Griesmer, Bill Proia, and John Wadsworth to the Town Counsel Screening Committee
E. John Wadsworth Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint James Connolly, Leah Phillips Falzone, Paul Griesmer, Bill Proia, and John Wadsworth to the Town Counsel Screening Committee.
From the minutes
“e. John Wadsworth Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint James Connolly, Leah Phillips Falzone, Paul Griesmer, Bill Proia, and John Wadsworth to the Town Counsel Screening Committee..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Sustainability Coordinator
Recommend No Action
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend No Action.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend No Action..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend No Action.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend No Action..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Recommend Favorable Action
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend Favorable Action.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend Favorable Action..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda, as follows
9. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows.
From the minutes
“9. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Roll Call Vote To Enter Executive Session
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:28 p.m
ROLL CALL VOTE TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:28 p.m., moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to enter Executive Session regarding:
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:28 p.m., moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to enter Executive Session regarding:.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
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