MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 30, 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, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Citizens' Concerns
Appoint Ms. Duca as a Permanent Police Officer as of January 4, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of a medical exam, psychological exam, physical abilities test and completion of the...
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Appoint Ms. Duca as a Permanent Police Officer as of January 4, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of a medical exam, psychological exam, physical abilities test and completion of the Police Academy. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Appoint Ms. Duca as a Permanent Police Officer as of January 4, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of a medical exam, psychological exam, physical abilities test and completion of the Police Academy. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Appoint Dennis Ravenelle to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee
Appoint Dennis Ravenelle to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee and to support the determination by the Appointing Authority such that the financial interest is not so substantial as to...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to appoint Dennis Ravenelle to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee and to support the determination by the Appointing Authority such that the financial interest is not so substantial as to deem likely to affect the integrity of the services of the municipality. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to appoint Dennis Ravenelle to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee and to support the determination by the Appointing Authority such that the financial interest is not so substantial as to deem likely to affect the integrity of the services of the municipality. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
COVID-19
Offer relief and ask the Deputy Town Administrator to grant it as if there were satisfactory evidence of the proper repairs having been made
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to offer relief and ask the Deputy Town Administrator to grant it as if there were satisfactory evidence of the proper repairs having been made. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to offer relief and ask the Deputy Town Administrator to grant it as if there were satisfactory evidence of the proper repairs having been made. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve RFP for Consultant Service for the Recruitment and Selection of a Town Administrator
Approve the RFP for consultant Services for the Recruitment and Selection of Town Administrator
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the RFP for consultant Services for the Recruitment and Selection of Town Administrator. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the RFP for consultant Services for the Recruitment and Selection of Town Administrator. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Weekly Warrant Review
Approve the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:40PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:40PM..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
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