MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2018
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session: (Exceptions 3 and 6)
Enter into Executive Session
The Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Handel. Ms. Cooley polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Hearing: Change of Manager - Needham Cabot Concessions, LLC.
Approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Jerold Winston for Needham Cabot Concessions LLC., operating in the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this...
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Jerold Winston for Needham Cabot Concessions LLC., operating in the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Jerold Winston for Needham Cabot Concessions LLC., operating in the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing: Change of Beneficial Interest - Needham Cabot Concessions
Approve and sign an amendment application for a Change in Beneficiary for Needham Cabot Concessions, LLC., 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign an amendment application for a Change in Beneficiary for Needham Cabot Concessions, LLC., 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign an amendment application for a Change in Beneficiary for Needham Cabot Concessions, LLC., 100 Cabot Street, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing: Change of Beneficial Interest - Great Plain Hospitality
Ratify its vote of the September 26, 2017: That the Board vote to approve the application submitted for Change in Beneficial Interest by Great Plain Hospitality, LLC, LLC d/b/a L & K and forward...
The Board ratify its vote of the September 26, 2017: That the Board vote to approve the application submitted for Change in Beneficial Interest by Great Plain Hospitality, LLC, LLC d/b/a L & K and forward the application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Corporation for its approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board ratify its vote of the September 26, 2017: That the Board vote to approve the application submitted for Change in Beneficial Interest by Great Plain Hospitality, LLC, LLC d/b/a L & K and forward the application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Corporation for its approval. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $150 from Timothy Kickham. 2. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 53.5 cents to 54.5 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 3. Approve Minutes of December 8, 2017 (Open Session) and December 19, 2017 (Open Session); and November 14, 2017 (Executive Session). 4. Approve a 2018 Sunday Entertainment License for SAI Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Masala Art located at 990 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program: $500 from MP & JS Cruickshank of Needham; $6,000 from the Needham Community Council; $1,000 from the Congregational Church of Needham; $900 from Christ Episcopal Church Needham; and $200 from Mary Clare McEnerny Siegel of Needham. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement, Order #1249
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $150 from Timothy Kickham. 2. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 53.5 cents to 54.5 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 3. Approve Minutes of December 8, 2017 (Open Session) and December 19, 2017 (Open Session); and November 14, 2017 (Executive Session). 4. Approve a 2018 Sunday Entertainment License for SAI Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Masala Art located at 990 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program: $500 from MP & JS Cruickshank of Needham; $6,000 from the Needham Community Council; $1,000 from the Congregational Church of Needham; $900 from Christ Episcopal Church Needham; and $200 from Mary Clare McEnerny Siegel of Needham. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement, Order #1249 Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Town Manager
Support the following resolutions proposed for action at the MMA Annual Meeting: Resolution Ensuring a Strong and Enduring Fiscal Partnership Between Cities and Towns and State Government in...
The Board vote to support the following resolutions proposed for action at the MMA Annual Meeting: Resolution Ensuring a Strong and Enduring Fiscal Partnership Between Cities and Towns and State Government in Fiscal 2019 and Beyond, Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that Would Reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate, and Resolution Supporting a Local-State-Federal Partnership to Combat the Impact of Climate Change; and, to authorize the Chair or voting representative to participate in the discussion at the Annual Meeting and use her best judgement on any amendments or other matters that may arise.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to support the following resolutions proposed for action at the MMA Annual Meeting: Resolution Ensuring a Strong and Enduring Fiscal Partnership Between Cities and Towns and State Government in Fiscal 2019 and Beyond, Resolution in Opposition to the Ballot Question that Would Reduce the Sales and Use Tax Rate, and Resolution Supporting a Local-State-Federal Partnership to Combat the Impact of Climate Change; and, to authorize the Chair or voting representative to participate in the discussion at the Annual Meeting and use her best judgement on any amendments or other matters that may arise. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
The Board resumed discussion related to the Town Manager's report.
Open the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to open the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Give up the Town's Water Management Act Permit effective April 30, 2018 and to forward a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regarding same
The Board vote to give up the Town's Water Management Act Permit effective April 30, 2018 and to forward a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regarding same.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to give up the Town's Water Management Act Permit effective April 30, 2018 and to forward a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regarding same. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Request that the Conservation Commission make Energy Facilities Siting Board approval a condition of any Order of Conditions that is granted to Eversource for the West Roxbury to Needham...
The Board vote to request that the Conservation Commission make Energy Facilities Siting Board approval a condition of any Order of Conditions that is granted to Eversource for the West Roxbury to Needham Reliability Project and forward a letter to the Commission regarding same.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to request that the Conservation Commission make Energy Facilities Siting Board approval a condition of any Order of Conditions that is granted to Eversource for the West Roxbury to Needham Reliability Project and forward a letter to the Commission regarding same. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Board Discussion
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
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