MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2019
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Karen Adelman-Foster
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Zoning Board of Appeals Appointments
Reappoint David Jackowitz as a full member with a term expiring
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint David Jackowitz as a full member with a term expiring
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint David Jackowitz as a full member with a term expiring.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Appoint current associate member Rob Steckbeck as a full member with a term expiring May 1, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to appoint current associate member Rob Steckbeck as a full member with a term expiring May 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to appoint current associate member Rob Steckbeck as a full member with a term expiring May 1, 2022..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Table the motion and continue it. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed
On a motion by Ms. Slamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 3-2-0 to table the motion and continue it. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, SalamoffNo: Freedman, JennettThe minutes give the count as 3-2-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Slamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 3-2-0 to table the motion and continue it. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Senior Tax Exemption Study Committee
Continue this to the May 13th meeting
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to continue this to the May 13th meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to continue this to the May 13th meeting..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Extend the E.L. Harvey recycling contract for one year
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to extend the E.L. Harvey recycling contract for one year.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to extend the E.L. Harvey recycling contract for one year..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract to
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract to
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract to.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Carol Krentzman and Amy Steinmetz
Approve the request
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Element Productions Request to Occupy a Public Way
Approve the request
On a motion by Mr., Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr., Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the request..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Electricity Aggregation Program Update
To use Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff's report to report back to Town Meeting
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to to use Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff's report to report back to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to to use Mr. Hickey and Ms. Salamoff's report to report back to Town Meeting..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Town Counsel Study Committee
Accept the charge and composition as presented
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to accept the charge and composition as presented.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0- 0 to accept the charge and composition as presented..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Hold an administrative hearing to address the allegations found in Lt. Lauzon's report
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to hold an administrative hearing to address the allegations found in Lt. Lauzon's report.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to hold an administrative hearing to address the allegations found in Lt. Lauzon's report..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda to include: Nominate Virginia Seery for Reappointment to the Leonard Morse Grants Panel Approve a Block Party Request for Peterson Road on 6/22/19 with rain date of...
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Jennett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Nominate Virginia Seery for Reappointment to the Leonard Morse Grants Panel Approve a Block Party Request for Peterson Road on 6/22/19 with rain date of 6/23/19 Approve exemption from Town By-laws Ch. 41 S. 4 for Aubrey Tessier Approve weekly warrant for 4/16/19 and 4/23/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Jennett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Nominate Virginia Seery for Reappointment to the Leonard Morse Grants Panel Approve a Block Party Request for Peterson Road on 6/22/19 with rain date of 6/23/19 Approve exemption from Town By-laws Ch. 41 S. 4 for Aubrey Tessier Approve weekly warrant for 4/16/19 and 4/23/19.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Roll Call Vote To Enter Into Executive Session
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
ROLL CALL VOTE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote, to enter executive session at 10:14 p.m. to discuss the following: [...] The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote, to enter executive session at 10:14 p.m. to discuss the following: [...] The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Ratify the MOU between the Natick Patrol Officers' Association and the Town of Natick effective through June 30, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salmoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to ratify the MOU between the Natick Patrol Officers' Association and the Town of Natick effective through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salmoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to ratify the MOU between the Natick Patrol Officers' Association and the Town of Natick effective through June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, The Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, The Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:25 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
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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