MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 2019
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Jonathan H. Freedman, Susan G. Salamoff, Richard P. Jennett, Karen Adelman-Foster
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for the following purposes
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted by roll call to enter into executive session for the following purposes: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted by roll call to enter into executive session for the following purposes: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Mary Kate Schneeweis
Appoint Ms. Schneeweis for a term expiring June 30, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Schneeweis for a term expiring June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Schneeweis for a term expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Massachusetts Brewers Guild
Board voted 5-0-0- to approve the one-day license
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, to Board voted 5-0-0- to approve the one-day license.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, to Board voted 5-0-0- to approve the one-day license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
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 Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve the change of address
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change of address.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change of address..” (Motion: Salamoff, 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)
Approve the 2020 Club Special Permit
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 2020 Club Special Permit.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 2020 Club Special Permit..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Dave & Busters
Approve the change of manager application
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change of manager application.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change of manager application..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Smashburger #1701
Approve the change in beneficial interest for Smashburgers
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change in beneficial interest for Smashburgers.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change in beneficial interest for Smashburgers..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Approve the change of manager for Anthony's Cold Fired Pizza
On A motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change of manager for Anthony's Cold Fired Pizza.
From the minutes
“On A motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change of manager for Anthony's Cold Fired Pizza..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Fee Agreement with Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC
Approve the fee agreement
Ms. Adelman-Foster motioned and Ms. Salamoff seconded the approval of the fee agreement. After questions from the Board about fee terms and monetary resources, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the fee agreement.
From the minutes
“Ms. Adelman-Foster motioned and Ms. Salamoff seconded the approval of the fee agreement. After questions from the Board about fee terms and monetary resources, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the fee agreement..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Review Decision of Hearing Officer for Dangerous Dog Hearing
Accept the decision with the stipulation that the dog be licensed in accordance with the Town of Natick Bylaws at all times
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the decision with the stipulation that the dog be licensed in accordance with the Town of Natick Bylaws at all times.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the decision with the stipulation that the dog be licensed in accordance with the Town of Natick Bylaws at all times..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Appoint Steve Brayman as Natick Center Associates' Representative to the Transportation Advisory Committee
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of amending the charge of the FPC
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the consent agenda with the exception of amending the charge of the FPC.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the consent agenda with the exception of amending the charge of the FPC..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the amendment
Mr. Jennett motioned to accept the recommended language in the proposed charge amendment except replace "two alternates" with "one alternate". Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the amendment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett motioned to accept the recommended language in the proposed charge amendment except replace "two alternates" with "one alternate". Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the amendment..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
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