MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2019
21 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Susan G. Salamoff arrived after the meeting began (6:05 p.m.).
- Jonathan H. Freedman arrived after the meeting began (6:20 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
Chairman Hickey requested a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, 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. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, JennettSusan G. Salamoff arrived at 6:05 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting. Jonathan H. Freedman arrived at 6:20 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Chairman Hickey requested a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, 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. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Public Hearing
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. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Name the dog park at 111 West Central Street Eddie's Park
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to name the dog park at 111 West Central Street Eddie's Park.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to name the dog park at 111 West Central Street Eddie's Park..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Safety Committee Recommendations
Hold a public hearing to change the address of 24 Hammond Road to 5 Hammond Road Extension
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to hold a public hearing to change the address of 24 Hammond Road to 5 Hammond Road Extension.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to hold a public hearing to change the address of 24 Hammond Road to 5 Hammond Road Extension..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Erect a MUTCD compliant DEAF PERSON sign on either end of Grant Street
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to erect a MUTCD compliant DEAF PERSON sign on either end of Grant Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to erect a MUTCD compliant DEAF PERSON sign on either end of Grant Street..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Amend Traffic Rules and Orders Article IV, Section 480-24 from "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM on any day between October 1st and April 30th" to between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to amend Traffic Rules and Orders Article IV, Section 480-24 from "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM on any day between October 1st and April 30th" to between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM on any day between November 1st and March 30th".
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to amend Traffic Rules and Orders Article IV, Section 480-24 from "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM on any day between October 1st and April 30th" to between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM on any day between November 1st and March 30th"..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Public Hearing
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. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Adopt a residential factor of 1.0
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt a residential factor of 1.0.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt a residential factor of 1.0..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Custodial Cleaning Services Renewal
Extend the Custodial Cleaning Services with S.J. Services, Inc. through January 31, 2021 at a rate of $19.23 /hour
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to extend the Custodial Cleaning Services with S.J. Services, Inc. through January 31, 2021 at a rate of $19.23 /hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to extend the Custodial Cleaning Services with S.J. Services, Inc. through January 31, 2021 at a rate of $19.23 /hour..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Asphalt Renewal
Extend the contract with Aggregate Industries for one additional year through November 26, 2020 at a rate of $65/ton for summer mix and $100/month for winter mix
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to extend the contract with Aggregate Industries for one additional year through November 26, 2020 at a rate of $65/ton for summer mix and $100/month for winter mix.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to extend the contract with Aggregate Industries for one additional year through November 26, 2020 at a rate of $65/ton for summer mix and $100/month for winter mix..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Award the Rehabilitation of Springvale Well No. 2 to Denis
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the Rehabilitation of Springvale Well No. 2 to Denis
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the Rehabilitation of Springvale Well No. 2 to Denis.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Streetlight Maintenance
Award the Street Maintenance Contract to Coviello Electric & General Contracting, Inc. at $112.00 per hour
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the Street Maintenance Contract to Coviello Electric & General Contracting, Inc. at $112.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the Street Maintenance Contract to Coviello Electric & General Contracting, Inc. at $112.00 per hour..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Recreation and Parks Transportation Services
Award Recreation and Parks Department Transportation Services Contract for Nashoba Valley Skiing and Early Release Trips to First Student Inc. in the amounts of $4.59/mile in year 1, $4.68/mile in...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award Recreation and Parks Department Transportation Services Contract for Nashoba Valley Skiing and Early Release Trips to First Student Inc. in the amounts of $4.59/mile in year 1, $4.68/mile in year 2 and $4.77/mile in year 3; and to award Recreation and Parks Department Transportation Services Contract for Camp Woodtrail and Camp Arrowhead trips to Durham School Services in the amounts of $3.95/mile in year 1, $4.07/mile in year 2 and $4.19/mile in year 3, and to award the contract for additional buses as needed to First Student, Inc. in the amount of $322.00/bus effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award Recreation and Parks Department Transportation Services Contract for Nashoba Valley Skiing and Early Release Trips to First Student Inc. in the amounts of $4.59/mile in year 1, $4.68/mile in year 2 and $4.77/mile in year 3; and to award Recreation and Parks Department Transportation Services Contract for Camp Woodtrail and Camp Arrowhead trips to Durham School Services in the amounts of $3.95/mile in year 1, $4.07/mile in year 2 and $4.19/mile in year 3, and to award the contract for additional buses as needed to First Student, Inc. in the amount of $322.00/bus effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
W-155
Award the W155 Broad Hill Water Tank Mixer and Appurtenances to DN Tanks, Inc. in the amount of $114,950.00
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the W155 Broad Hill Water Tank Mixer and Appurtenances to DN Tanks, Inc. in the amount of $114,950.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to award the W155 Broad Hill Water Tank Mixer and Appurtenances to DN Tanks, Inc. in the amount of $114,950.00..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Raise the resident commuter parking permit from $825.00 to $830.00 effective January 1, 2020
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to raise the resident commuter parking permit from $825.00 to $830.00 effective January 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to raise the resident commuter parking permit from $825.00 to $830.00 effective January 1, 2020..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-1-0 to increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffNo: JennettThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Jennett opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-1-0 to increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Adult Use Marijuana Request for Information (RFI)
Begin seeking applicants for Board of Selectmen designee
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to begin seeking applicants for Board of Selectmen designee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to begin seeking applicants for Board of Selectmen designee..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda as follows
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, The Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the consent agenda as follows:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, The Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the consent agenda as follows:.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Approve: Adjournment
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, 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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