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February 13, 2018
6 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. Matthews 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: Matthews, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing - Underground Propane Fuel License: 21 Aly Raisman Way
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license to install a tank that will store 1,000 gallons of propane fuel underground at 21 Aly Raisman Way, Needham
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license to install a tank that will store 1,000 gallons of propane fuel underground at 21 Aly Raisman Way, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a license to install a tank that will store 1,000 gallons of propane fuel underground at 21 Aly Raisman Way, Needham. 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 of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Human Rights Committee Albert "Bud" Schram (term expires 6/30/2020 - reappointment) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve two Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages licenses for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host a Grand Wine Tasting and Grand Beer Tasting event on February 11, 2018 and March 3, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 2. Approve two Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages licenses for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host cooking classes on February 10, 2018 and March 10, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 3. Ratify a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages license from Gloria Greis of the Needham History Center and Museum who held its Sock Hop event on February 3, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event was held at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $8000 from Needham Women's Club. 5. Approve a request from the Eliot Elementary School PTC to hold its Leprechaun 5K/1mile event on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The race starts at and will end around 11:00 a.m. 200 participants are expected. This event has been approved by the following departments: Police, Fire, Park & Recreation, and DPW. 6. Approve a request from the
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Human Rights Committee Albert "Bud" Schram (term expires 6/30/2020 - reappointment) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve two Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages licenses for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host a Grand Wine Tasting and Grand Beer Tasting event on February 11, 2018 and March 3, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 2. Approve two Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages licenses for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host cooking classes on February 10, 2018 and March 10, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 3. Ratify a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages license from Gloria Greis of the Needham History Center and Museum who held its Sock Hop event on February 3, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event was held at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $8000 from Needham Women's Club. 5. Approve a request from the Eliot Elementary School PTC to hold its Leprechaun 5K/1mile event on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The race starts at and will end around 11:00 a.m. 200 participants are expected. This event has been approved by the following departments: Police, Fire, Park & Recreation, and DPW. 6. Approve a request from the Exchange Club of Needham to sponsor 4th of July fireworks on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 and activities on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, and Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Activities on the 4th will include a Flag Raising on the Town Common, the Grand Parade, a 5K road race, the Crafts Fair/Flea Market, and athletic competitions for younger children. Coordination of all additional activities will be made with appropriate Town Departments. 7. Approve a request from the Needham Track Club to hold "The Great Bear Run" road race on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on the grounds of the Pollard Middle School. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 8. Approve road race event form from Hilary Ryan of The Charles River Center, to hold its 5K race and 1 mile walk in Needham on September 23, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 9. Ratify a request from Village Club to extend operational hours on February 4, 2018 (Super Bowl Sunday) for the Club (lower) portion only: Last call - pm; Members off premises - 11:30 pm; and everyone (bartender) off premises - 12:00 am. 10. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Public Health Department's Traveling Meals Program from Darshana and Sandeep Thakore, Needham residents. 11. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program: $1,000 from St. Joseph Parish, Needham, and $558 from First Parish in Needham- Unitarian Universalist. 12. Accept a donation of a NU Step TRS 4000 exercise machine made to the Needham Council on Aging from the Friends at the Center at the Heights. The estimated value of the machine is $3,795. 13. Approve minutes from January 9, 2018, January 23, 2018, and January 24, 2018 open session meetings; and December 5, 2017, January 9, 2018, and January 23, 2018 executive session meetings. 14. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1251 15. Accept a $14.50 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Domestic Violence Action Committee from an anonymous donor. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager Report
Accept the proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Permitted Uses in the Neighborhood Business District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Neighborhood Business District" for...
The Board of Selectmen vote to accept the proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Permitted Uses in the Neighborhood Business District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Neighborhood Business District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept the proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Permitted Uses in the Neighborhood Business District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Neighborhood Business District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Handel)
Close the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Board vote to close the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to close the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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