MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2018
7 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. Handel 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. Bulian. Ms. Cooley polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Executive Session: (Exception 6)
Re-enter Executive Session
The Board of Selectmen vote to re-enter Executive Session. 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. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to re-enter Executive Session. 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. Bulian. Ms. Cooley polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Traffic Management Advisory Rhain Hoyland (replacing Richard Committee Merson - Term Expiration: 6/30/2018) 2. Cultural Council Yael Halpern (Term Expiration: 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a $300 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Traveling Meal's Program from Amy Sherman, a Canton resident. 2. Accept minutes of December 19, 2017 Executive Session (corrected date: previously accepted as November 14, 2017). 3. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr, of Restaurant Associates at Trip Advisor to host a Brandeis Alumni Networking event on January 25, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. 4. Approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Only license for Robert Timmerman of the Needham Knights of Columbus to host its annual Superbowl Party on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept and sign Easement to Verizon New England Inc. This easement is necessary to allow Verizon to place a pole on the Town's property that will provide overhead power to the Rosemary Complex. 6. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1250.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Traffic Management Advisory Rhain Hoyland (replacing Richard Committee Merson - Term Expiration: 6/30/2018) 2. Cultural Council Yael Halpern (Term Expiration: 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a $300 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Traveling Meal's Program from Amy Sherman, a Canton resident. 2. Accept minutes of December 19, 2017 Executive Session (corrected date: previously accepted as November 14, 2017). 3. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr, of Restaurant Associates at Trip Advisor to host a Brandeis Alumni Networking event on January 25, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. 4. Approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Only license for Robert Timmerman of the Needham Knights of Columbus to host its annual Superbowl Party on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept and sign Easement to Verizon New England Inc. This easement is necessary to allow Verizon to place a pole on the Town's property that will provide overhead power to the Rosemary Complex. 6. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1250. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Sewer Rate Relief Application
Support and sign the sewer rate relief application to be filed with the Commonwealth and that the Board approves applying the proceeds of the grant, if any, as a credit against the sewer bill
The Board support and sign the sewer rate relief application to be filed with the Commonwealth and that the Board approves applying the proceeds of the grant, if any, as a credit against the sewer bill.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board support and sign the sewer rate relief application to be filed with the Commonwealth and that the Board approves applying the proceeds of the grant, if any, as a credit against the sewer bill. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Sign Notice of Traffic Regulation - Wexford Street
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P18-01-23 for Wexford Street, Parking Prohibited, south side from Franklin Street to Brook Road
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P18-01-23 for Wexford Street, Parking Prohibited, south side from Franklin Street to Brook Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P18-01-23 for Wexford Street, Parking Prohibited, south side from Franklin Street to Brook Road. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Marijuana Establishments" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Marijuana Establishments" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Marijuana Establishments" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
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