MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 26, 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
Requested Action
Accept Mathworks' Scholarship Committee's Recommendation for Scholarship Recipients
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to Accept Mathworks' Scholarship Committee's Recommendation for Scholarship Recipients. 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 Accept Mathworks' Scholarship Committee's Recommendation for Scholarship Recipients. 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)
Interview for Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee
Appoint Ms. Brown to the Transportation Advisory Committee
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, by Roll Call vote, the Board Voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Brown to the Transportation Advisory Committee. 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. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, by Roll Call vote, the Board Voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ms. Brown to the Transportation Advisory Committee. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Appointment of Sergeant Chad Howard to Lieutenant of Natick Police Department
Sergeant Howard be appointed to Lieutenant of Natick Police Department as of June 3, 2020
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0, by Roll Call Vote, that Sergeant Howard be appointed to Lieutenant of Natick Police Department as of June 3, 2020. The Roll Call 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 Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0, by Roll Call Vote, that Sergeant Howard be appointed to Lieutenant of Natick Police Department as of June 3, 2020. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Finance Committee Budget Hearings and Financial Planning Committee Budget Review
Support the Town Moderator's Renewed Declaration of the Recess and Continuation of the Town of Natick's 2020 Spring Annual Town Meeting from June 8th to July 7th 2020
On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to support the Town Moderator's Renewed Declaration of the Recess and Continuation of the Town of Natick's 2020 Spring Annual Town Meeting from June 8th to July 7th 2020. The Roll Call 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. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to support the Town Moderator's Renewed Declaration of the Recess and Continuation of the Town of Natick's 2020 Spring Annual Town Meeting from June 8th to July 7th 2020. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board Voted 5-0-0, by Roll Call Vote, to approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call 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 Voted 5-0-0, by Roll Call Vote, to approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Approve: Approve Meeting Minutes
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, a Roll Call Vote was taken to enter into Executive Session. 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. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, a Roll Call Vote was taken to enter into Executive Session. The vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
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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