MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 29, 2019
8 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
Enter into executive session at 6:07 p.m. after announcing the meeting would return to open session. Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Ms. Adelman Foster and Mr. Freedman all voted in favor of going in to...
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Public Employees Local Union 1116 (Library). The Chair further announced that discussion of these items in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board of Selectmen's negotiating position. By roll call vote the Board voted to enter into executive session at 6:07 p.m. after announcing the meeting would return to open session. Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Ms. Adelman Foster and Mr. Freedman all voted in favor of going in to Executive Session.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Richard P. Jennett, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; Public Employees Local Union 1116 (Library). The Chair further announced that discussion of these items in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board of Selectmen's negotiating position. By roll call vote the Board voted to enter into executive session at 6:07 p.m. after announcing the meeting would return to open session. Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Ms. Adelman Foster and Mr. Freedman all voted in favor of going in to Executive Session..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
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Authorize Ms. Malone to designate interim RAOs within the organization and to confirm that all requirements are being met in accordance with the public records laws
On a motion by Ms. Adelman Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Ms. Malone to designate interim RAOs within the organization and to confirm that all requirements are being met in accordance with the public records laws.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Ms. Malone to designate interim RAOs within the organization and to confirm that all requirements are being met in accordance with the public records laws..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Adopt the recommendation of the Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee to have a campaign to build awareness of current Natick Tax Assistance and Deferral Programs and MA Senior Circuit...
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the recommendation of the Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee to have a campaign to build awareness of current Natick Tax Assistance and Deferral Programs and MA Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the recommendation of the Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee to have a campaign to build awareness of current Natick Tax Assistance and Deferral Programs and MA Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Sponsor the warrant article as proposed by the Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to sponsor the warrant article as proposed by the Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to sponsor the warrant article as proposed by the Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
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Remove "Authorize the Chair to Sign Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Natick Avenu Owner, LLC" and "approve meeting minutes" from the consent agenda
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to remove "Authorize the Chair to Sign Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Natick Avenu Owner, LLC" and "approve meeting minutes" from the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to remove "Authorize the Chair to Sign Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Natick Avenu Owner, LLC" and "approve meeting minutes" from the consent agenda..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Authorized the Chair to sign the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair to sign the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair to sign the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Approve the consent agenda as follows
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted to approve the consent agenda as follows:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted to approve the consent agenda as follows:.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
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