MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 4, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett, Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt Policy Declaration on use of Stabilization Funds
Approve: Adopt Policy Declaration on use of Stabilization Funds
Mr. Hickey Moved to support the Administration's policy on use of 25% of Stabilization Funds, seconded by Ms. Salamoff. The Board, by Roll Call Vote, Voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Motion. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey Moved to support the Administration's policy on use of 25% of Stabilization Funds, seconded by Ms. Salamoff. The Board, by Roll Call Vote, Voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Motion. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Adopt Policy Revenue Assumptions
Approve: Adopt Policy Revenue Assumptions
Mr. Hickey Moved and Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded a Motion to adopt a policy of 20% on State Aid loss and 30% local receipt reductions for Fiscal 21. The Board voted, by Roll Call Vote, 5-0-0 to approve the Motion. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey Moved and Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded a Motion to adopt a policy of 20% on State Aid loss and 30% local receipt reductions for Fiscal 21. The Board voted, by Roll Call Vote, 5-0-0 to approve the Motion. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Adopt Policy on Capital Deferred projects
Approve: Adopt Policy on Capital Deferred projects
Mr. Hickey moved, and Ms. Salamoff seconded the Motion to adopt the Town Administration's policy to temporarily suspend capital deferred projects. The Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Motion. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey moved, and Ms. Salamoff seconded the Motion to adopt the Town Administration's policy to temporarily suspend capital deferred projects. The Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Motion. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve the Town of Natick's Resolution in Recognition of National Public Works Week
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll- Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Town of Natick's Resolution in Recognition of National Public Works Week. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll- Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Town of Natick's Resolution in Recognition of National Public Works Week. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Approve Weekly Warrant Review
Approve item B of the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0- 0, by Roll Call Vote, to approve item B of the Consent Agenda. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0- 0, by Roll Call Vote, to approve item B of the Consent Agenda. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Enter into Executive Session at 10:05PM to discuss the following
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, The Board, by Roll Call Vote, moved to Enter into Executive Session at 10:05PM to discuss the following: [...] The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, The Board, by Roll Call Vote, moved to Enter into Executive Session at 10:05PM to discuss the following: [...] The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted, by Roll Call Vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:23PM. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted, by Roll Call Vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:23PM. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
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