MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2019
26 recorded votes, 2 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
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to enter into Executive Session. By a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to enter into Executive Session. By a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the square dedication
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the square dedication.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the square dedication..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Open the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the grant location for the new pole and conduit as presented
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the grant location for the new pole and conduit as presented.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the grant location for the new pole and conduit as presented..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Open the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the grant location as presented
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the grant location as presented.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the grant location as presented..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Open the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the S12 beer, wine and cordial license as presented
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the S12 beer, wine and cordial license as presented.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the S12 beer, wine and cordial license as presented..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettAbstained: SalamoffThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Salamoff abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Award the contract to Kofile in the amount of $99,248.00
Historic Records Preservation -On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Kofile in the amount of $99,248.00
From the minutes
“Historic Records Preservation -On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Kofile in the amount of $99,248.00.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Award the contract to Municipal Citation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $14,000 for one year effective November 28, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Municipal Citation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $14,000 for one year effective November 28, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Municipal Citation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $14,000 for one year effective November 28, 2019..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract to Vintage Properties, Inc. in the amount of $43,220
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Vintage Properties, Inc. in the amount of $43,220.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Vintage Properties, Inc. in the amount of $43,220..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Award the contract to Northeastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $160 per hour for a three year term commencing on January 18, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Northeastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $160 per hour for a three year term commencing on January 18, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the contract to Northeastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $160 per hour for a three year term commencing on January 18, 2020..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Sustainability Coordinator Jillian Wilson-Martin
Approve the energy efficiency project contract
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the energy efficiency project contract.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the energy efficiency project contract..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the letter of support
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the letter of support.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the letter of support..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Discussion Regarding Trails Maintenance Committee and Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee (CRT)
Discharge the CRT Committee upon the formation of the Town-Wide Trails Committee
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman- Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to discharge the CRT Committee upon the formation of the Town-Wide Trails Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman- Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to discharge the CRT Committee upon the formation of the Town-Wide Trails Committee..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Rules & Regulations Adult Use Marijuana Establishment Licenses
Enter into the access agreement consistent with what was provided, and subject to final review by Town Counsel. Mr. Hickey opposed
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-1-0 to enter into the access agreement consistent with what was provided, and subject to final review by Town Counsel. Mr. Hickey opposed.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffNo: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-1-0 to enter into the access agreement consistent with what was provided, and subject to final review by Town Counsel. Mr. Hickey opposed..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Establish a Complete Count Committee with a composition and charge as stated; and to add further that Town Administration support the efforts of the Complete Count Committee by providing timely...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to establish a Complete Count Committee with a composition and charge as stated; and to add further that Town Administration support the efforts of the Complete Count Committee by providing timely advice, expertise, and assistance, and by funding implementation costs up to a cumulative $500.00, or by providing in-kind services; and to add further that any funding requests exceeding a cumulative $500.00 are to be voted by the Board of Selectmen; and to add further that the committee will be discharged after competition of the 2020 census unless otherwise directed by the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to establish a Complete Count Committee with a composition and charge as stated; and to add further that Town Administration support the efforts of the Complete Count Committee by providing timely advice, expertise, and assistance, and by funding implementation costs up to a cumulative $500.00, or by providing in-kind services; and to add further that any funding requests exceeding a cumulative $500.00 are to be voted by the Board of Selectmen; and to add further that the committee will be discharged after competition of the 2020 census unless otherwise directed by the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as follows
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:45 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
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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