MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 12, 2018
16 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
Executive Session: (Exception 6 - Acquisition of Real Property)
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. To return to open session prior to adjournment.
The minutes say "Mr. Matthews polled the Board. Unanimously approved 4-0.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli and Marianne B. Cooley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian 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. To return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Handel. Mr. Matthews polled the Board. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Continuation of Public Hearing for the removal of (1) Public Shade Tree at 646
Not approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form requesting the removal of one 36.5-inch Red Oak tree in front of 646 Webster Street
The Board vote to not approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form requesting the removal of one 36.5-inch Red Oak tree in front of 646 Webster Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to not approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form requesting the removal of one 36.5-inch Red Oak tree in front of 646 Webster Street. 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 1. Minuteman District School Committee Jeff Stulin (term expires 4/30/2021) Representative 2. Metropolitan Area Planning Council Maurice P. Handel (term expires 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve revised minutes of 5/9/18; Open Session minutes of 4/7/18, 4/9/18, 4/24/18, 5/16/18, and 5/22/18; and Executive Session minutes of 5/22/18. 2. Accept donations made to the Needham Health Division's Interface Referral Program from the following: $6,000- Beth Israel Deaconess - Needham; and $6,000- Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation. 3. Ratify a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Restaurant Associates at Trip Advisor to host an event for AIHP (Association of Independent Hospitality Professionals) on May 30, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Event was held at Trip Advisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund for the Brenda Stark Celebration Bench: $25 from Susan C. Kirk, $200 from Sew Easy, $100 from Paul Good, $100 from William Dermody, $100 from Louise Condon, $30 from Kathleen Whitney, $25 from Cynthia Kumin, $25 from Susan Rains, $50 from Pinnacle Print Group, $150 from The UPS Store #2897, $25 from 2nd Hand Rose of Needham, $50 from Anne Markowitz, $75 from Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro, $50 from Abbott's Frozen Custard, $100 from Needham Music Inc., $100 from Laser Skin Care Solu
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Minuteman District School Committee Jeff Stulin (term expires 4/30/2021) Representative 2. Metropolitan Area Planning Council Maurice P. Handel (term expires 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve revised minutes of 5/9/18; Open Session minutes of 4/7/18, 4/9/18, 4/24/18, 5/16/18, and 5/22/18; and Executive Session minutes of 5/22/18. 2. Accept donations made to the Needham Health Division's Interface Referral Program from the following: $6,000- Beth Israel Deaconess - Needham; and $6,000- Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation. 3. Ratify a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Restaurant Associates at Trip Advisor to host an event for AIHP (Association of Independent Hospitality Professionals) on May 30, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Event was held at Trip Advisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund for the Brenda Stark Celebration Bench: $25 from Susan C. Kirk, $200 from Sew Easy, $100 from Paul Good, $100 from William Dermody, $100 from Louise Condon, $30 from Kathleen Whitney, $25 from Cynthia Kumin, $25 from Susan Rains, $50 from Pinnacle Print Group, $150 from The UPS Store #2897, $25 from 2nd Hand Rose of Needham, $50 from Anne Markowitz, $75 from Gari Japanese Fusion Bistro, $50 from Abbott's Frozen Custard, $100 from Needham Music Inc., $100 from Laser Skin Care Solutions Inc., and $100\ from Three Crown Jewelry. 5. Ratify a request from Tony Mattacchione, Pack 23 Assistant Cub Master, to use the space behind the garages at Ridge Hill on Saturday June, 2, 2018 for its Cub Scout Annual Picnic. The area was used from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 6. Accept the gift of two new, made in America, nylon United States Flags from the Norfolk Lodge A.F. & A.M. for the Needham Town Common and the Needham Heights Common. 7. Ratify a request from Michelle Harris, of PLGA Foundation d/b/a A Kids' Brain Tumor Cure, who held its "Geared Up for Kids 2018" bike ride on June 3, 2018. The bike ride started at 8:00 a.m. and was finished at noon. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 8. Approve road race event form from Christopher George of the Sean Biggs Memorial Foundation, to hold its 5K race/ 1 mile run in Needham on November 18, 2018 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, event will be held on November 25, 2018. The race application has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 9. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1256. 10. Approve a 20B Exemption for Catherine Murray who is an employee at the Broadmeadow Elementary School as a cafeteria worker to engage in summertime work with the Traveling Meals Program. 11. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Party Party Party Party Name Address Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify - Robert Klein 11 Andrea Circle Andrea Circle 6/10/18 n/a 11:30am- 4pm Madhuri Reddy 13 Wyoming Ave. 13 Wyoming Ave. 8/18/18 n/a 10am-3pm Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearings: Eversource Energy
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 9 feet of conduit in Norfolk Street
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 9 feet of conduit in Norfolk Street. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 21 Norfolk Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 9 feet of conduit in Norfolk Street. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 21 Norfolk Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 14 feet of conduit in Manning Street
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 14 feet of conduit in Manning Street. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 118 Manning Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 14 feet of conduit in Manning Street. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 118 Manning Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 9 feet of conduit in Pine Grove Street
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 9 feet of conduit in Pine Grove Street. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 60 Pine Grove Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource energy to install 9 feet of conduit in Pine Grove Street. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 60 Pine Grove Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approval of the Sale of Notes
Approve the sale of $580,000 3.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (the "Series A Notes") of the Town dated June 18, 2018 and payable June 28, 2018 to Eastern Bank at...
The Board approve the sale of $580,000 3.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (the "Series A Notes") of the Town dated June 18, 2018 and payable June 28, 2018 to Eastern Bank at par and accrued interest, if any.
From the minutes
“Move by Mr. Bulian that the Board approve the sale of $580,000 3.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (the "Series A Notes") of the Town dated June 18, 2018 and payable June 28, 2018 to Eastern Bank at par and accrued interest, if any. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Approve the sale of $28,560,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B (the "Series B Notes" and together with the Series A Notes, the "Notes") of the Town dated June...
The Board approve the sale of $28,560,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B (the "Series B Notes" and together with the Series A Notes, the "Notes") of the Town dated June 18, 2018 and payable August 1, 2018 to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $20,848.80.
From the minutes
“Move by Mr. Bulian that the Board approve the sale of $28,560,000 2.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B (the "Series B Notes" and together with the Series A Notes, the "Notes") of the Town dated June 18, 2018 and payable August 1, 2018 to TD Securities (USA) LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $20,848.80. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 31, 2018 and a final Official Statement...
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 31, 2018 and a final Official Statement dated June 6, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
From the minutes
“Move by Mr. Bulian that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 31, 2018 and a final Official Statement dated June 6, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
The Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as...
The Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time.
From the minutes
“Move by Mr. Bulian that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
We authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are...
We authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes.
From the minutes
“Move by Mr. Bulian that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
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...
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 votes.
From the minutes
“Move by Mr. Bulian 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 votes. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #HV18-06-12 for the amendment of existing Permit #3477 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion for Kendrick Street by removing the exclusion for...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #HV18-06-12 for the amendment of existing Permit #3477 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion for Kendrick Street by removing the exclusion for that portion of Kendrick Street between Third Avenue and the Route I-95 southbound on-ramp.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #HV18-06-12 for the amendment of existing Permit #3477 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion for Kendrick Street by removing the exclusion for that portion of Kendrick Street between Third Avenue and the Route I-95 southbound on-ramp. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Order of Taking for Town Way (Form 3) for Pandolf Lane
The Board vote to approve and sign the Order of Taking for Town Way (Form 3) for Pandolf Lane.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Order of Taking for Town Way (Form 3) for Pandolf Lane. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Determine that in the case of the proposed license of the parking lot associated with 870 Great Plain Avenue, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of...
The Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed license of the parking lot associated with 870 Great Plain Avenue, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of the property. This determination is made on the basis that the property abuts the municipal parking lot on Dedham Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed license of the parking lot associated with 870 Great Plain Avenue, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of the property. This determination is made on the basis that the property abuts the municipal parking lot on Dedham Avenue. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, June 12, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
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