MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 22, 2018
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Change of Manager Needham Food & Beverage
Approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Jennifer Hartley for Needham Food and Beverage, LLC, 200 First Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign an application for a Change in Manager to Jennifer Hartley for Needham Food and Beverage, LLC, 200 First Avenue, 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 Jennifer Hartley for Needham Food and Beverage, LLC, 200 First Avenue, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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 - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to sponsor its Junior Police program: $50 from Tanya Cherkerzian, a Needham resident; $50 from Adi Chenki-Shapsa, a Needham resident; $30 from Claudia Marie Pape, a Needham resident; and $30 from Julie Comenzo, a Needham resident. 2. Accept a donation in the amount of $250 made to the Student Awareness of Fire Education program from The Exchange Club of Needham. 3. Accept donation of 6 x 10 nylon American Flag to fly at Avery Square from Ted Shaughnessy of Henderson Properties Partnership. 4. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages License for Michelle Freniere of Needham Pool and Racquet to hold its New Member Reception on June 8, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool and Racquet Club, 1550 Central Avenue, Needham. 5. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1255 6. Accept a donation of quick release bases for Asa Small Diamond at DeFazio made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission from Needham Baseball and Softball. The estimated value of the items is $603. 7. Approve minutes of May 7, 2018, May 9, 2018, and May 14, 2018. 8. Approve a 2018 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for the Rotary Club of Needham, who will be hosting a carnival in July 2018 in Needham. 9. Accept the following donation ma
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to sponsor its Junior Police program: $50 from Tanya Cherkerzian, a Needham resident; $50 from Adi Chenki-Shapsa, a Needham resident; $30 from Claudia Marie Pape, a Needham resident; and $30 from Julie Comenzo, a Needham resident. 2. Accept a donation in the amount of $250 made to the Student Awareness of Fire Education program from The Exchange Club of Needham. 3. Accept donation of 6 x 10 nylon American Flag to fly at Avery Square from Ted Shaughnessy of Henderson Properties Partnership. 4. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages License for Michelle Freniere of Needham Pool and Racquet to hold its New Member Reception on June 8, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool and Racquet Club, 1550 Central Avenue, Needham. 5. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1255 6. Accept a donation of quick release bases for Asa Small Diamond at DeFazio made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission from Needham Baseball and Softball. The estimated value of the items is $603. 7. Approve minutes of May 7, 2018, May 9, 2018, and May 14, 2018. 8. Approve a 2018 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for the Rotary Club of Needham, who will be hosting a carnival in July 2018 in Needham. 9. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from Needham's Women's Club. 10. Approve a request from the Public Health Department for a 20(b) exemption to allow Town employee Kristen Lindley, working as a Social Worker in the Aging Services Division for 27.5 hours per week, to accept work as a Youth Services Program Coordinator with the Police Department for ten hours per week. 11. Approve the Notice of Experimental Traffic Regulation in accordance with the Needham Traffic Rules and Regulations Section 3-6 for A Street, Food Vendor Parking Only, East sideline of A street 80 foot section across from 40 A Street- Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and for 4th Avenue Food Vendor Parking Only, West sideline of 4th Avenue 50 foot section in front of 115-117 4th Avenue- Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the period May 22, 2018 to June 25, 2018. 12. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Rachel Black 83 Nardone Road Jarvis Circle/ 6/30/18 7/1/2018 1pm-7pm Nardone Road Rachel Terdrake 7 Hollow Ridge Hollow Ridge 6/16/18 n/a 5pm-9pm Road Road Daniel Burns 6 Louart Drive Wildale Circle 9/8/18 9/9/18 3pm-8pm Audrey Syatt 75 Gay Street Brackett Street 6/16/18 n/a 5pm-9pm Mia Rizzo 64 Pinewood Rd Pinewood Road 6/16/18 TBD 3pm-9pm Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Approve Zero Interest Bonds with MWRA
Approve the sale of three zero-interest MWRA sewer and water bonds and related votes (Motions A-D)
The sale of the $179,547.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated June 11, 2018, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on May 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment 2019 $35,909.50 2020 $35,909.50 2021 $35,909.50 2022 $35,909.50 2023 $35,909.50 Motion B
The minutes list four motions (A-D), all made by Mr. Handel, and record one seconder and one vote for all of them ("Mr. Matthews asked for a motion approving Motions A-D").
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the sale of the $179,547.50 Sewer Bond of the Town dated June 11, 2018, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on May 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment 2019 $35,909.50 2020 $35,909.50 2021 $35,909.50 2022 $35,909.50 2023 $35,909.50 Motion B Motion by Mr. Handel that the sale of the $1,000,000 Water Bond of the Town dated June 11, 2018, to the Authority is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on May 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2019 $100,000 2024 $100,000 2020 $100,000 2025 $100,000 2021 $100,000 2026 $100,000 2022 $100,000 2027 $100,000 2023 $100,000 2028 $100,000 Motion C Motion by Mr. Handel that the sale of the $1,131,265 Water Bond of the Town dated June 11, 2018, to the Authority is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on May 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2019 $113,126.50 2024 $113,126.50 2020 $113,126.50 2025 $113,126.50 2021 $113,126.50 2026 $113,126.50 2022 $113,126.50 2027 $113,126.50 2023 $113,126.50 2028 $113,126.50 Motion D Motion by Mr. Handel that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session
The Board of Selectmen vote to enter into 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. Returning 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 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. Returning to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Bulian. Mr. Matthews polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing: Removal of (1) Public Shade Tree at 646 Webster Street, Needham
Continue Public Hearing: Removal of (1) Public Shade Tree at 646 Webster Street, Needham until June 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m
The Board of Selectmen vote to continue Public Hearing: Removal of (1) Public Shade Tree at 646 Webster Street, Needham until June 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to continue Public Hearing: Removal of (1) Public Shade Tree at 646 Webster Street, Needham until June 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to recess the Board of
Recess the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 22, 2018 to reconvene at the Planning Board meeting in Powers Hall for the purpose of discussing the special permit applications on the Public Safety...
The Board of Selectmen vote to recess the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 22, 2018 to reconvene at the Planning Board meeting in Powers Hall for the purpose of discussing the special permit applications on the Public Safety Site Plan, and to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at the close of the Planning Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to recess the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 22, 2018 to reconvene at the Planning Board meeting in Powers Hall for the purpose of discussing the special permit applications on the Public Safety Site Plan, and to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at the close of the Planning Board meeting. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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