MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 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 to discuss matters pertaining to: A. Pursuant to MGL c 30A, S21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to: A. Pursuant to MGL c 30A, S21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. E.L. Harvey and Sons, Inc. v. Town of Natick, Civil Action No. 1981CV03477 The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
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“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to: A. Pursuant to MGL c 30A, S21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. E.L. Harvey and Sons, Inc. v. Town of Natick, Civil Action No. 1981CV03477 The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Citizens' Concerns
Approve: Citizens' Concerns
Motion to support favorable action to Town meeting by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve
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“Motion to support favorable action to Town meeting by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve
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“Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, with section 3 added as per Ms. Karis North, Esq., Town Counsel; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, with section 3 added as per Ms. Karis North, Esq., Town Counsel; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, with any administrative changes if necessary; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, with any administrative changes if necessary; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey; second by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Motion to support favorable action to Town Meeting by Mr. Hickey; second by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Motion to support favorable action subject to any language changes by Mr. Hickey; seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Motion to support favorable action subject to any language changes by Mr. Hickey; seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Motion to support the goals as outlined in Memorandum with language to be finalized by staff and with the advice of Counsel, by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to approve
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“Motion to support the goals as outlined in Memorandum with language to be finalized by staff and with the advice of Counsel, by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to approve.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Mr. Hickey Moves to accept recommendation of Financial Planning Committee to move operational override to 3/2021. Mr. Freedman seconds this motion. Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Mr. Hickey Moves to accept recommendation of Financial Planning Committee to move operational override to 3/2021. Mr. Freedman seconds this motion. Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Moved by Mr. Hickey to Approve Proposed Goals of the Town Administrator dated 2/1/2020, seconded by Mr. Freedman; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve.
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“Moved by Mr. Hickey to Approve Proposed Goals of the Town Administrator dated 2/1/2020, seconded by Mr. Freedman; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Tony Comeau Award Nomination
Approve Consent Agenda with the Exception of Items K and L
Ms. Salamoff moves to Approve Consent Agenda WITH THE EXCEPTION OF items K and L, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve Consent Agenda with the Exception of Items K and L. Board Voted 5-0-0 to put forward the Tony Comeau Award Nomination (Item L.)
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“Ms. Salamoff moves to Approve Consent Agenda WITH THE EXCEPTION OF items K and L, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster; Board Voted 5-0-0 to Approve Consent Agenda with the Exception of Items K and L. Board Voted 5-0-0 to put forward the Tony Comeau Award Nomination (Item L.).” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 9:56PM.
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“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 9:56PM..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
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