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June 26, 2018
4 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the proposed water and sewer rates identified on schedule below and that they be effective July 1, 2018; further that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons
The Board approve the proposed water and sewer rates identified on schedule below and that they be effective July 1, 2018; further that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons. Water and Sewer Rates Description Current Proposed $ Rate Rate Change Basic Service Fee - Quarterly 7 $15.00 $15.00 Basic Service Fee - Monthly $5.00 $5.00 Water - Regular Step 1 $3.10 $3.10 Step 2 $3.40 $3.30 -$0.10 Step 3 $4.30 $4.15 -$0.15 Step 4 5.10 $5.10 Second Meter Fee - Quarterly $4.00 $4.00 Second Meter Fee - Monthly $1.34 $1.34 Water - Irrigation Step i $S.10 $5.10 Step 2 $5.50 $5.50 Step 3 $6.10 $6.10 Step 4 $8.10 $8.10 Basic Sewer Fee - Quarterly $9.00 $9.00 Basic Sewer Fee - Monthly $3.00 $3.00 Sewer Step i $8.82 $8.82 Step 2 $9.64 $9.74 $0.10 Step 3 $10.40 $10.51 $0.11 Step 4 $11.32 $11.46 $0.14
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board approve the proposed water and sewer rates identified on schedule below and that they be effective July 1, 2018; further that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons. Water and Sewer Rates Description Current Proposed $ Rate Rate Change Basic Service Fee - Quarterly 7 $15.00 $15.00 Basic Service Fee - Monthly $5.00 $5.00 Water - Regular Step 1 $3.10 $3.10 Step 2 $3.40 $3.30 -$0.10 Step 3 $4.30 $4.15 -$0.15 Step 4 5.10 $5.10 Second Meter Fee - Quarterly $4.00 $4.00 Second Meter Fee - Monthly $1.34 $1.34 Water - Irrigation Step i $S.10 $5.10 Step 2 $5.50 $5.50 Step 3 $6.10 $6.10 Step 4 $8.10 $8.10 Basic Sewer Fee - Quarterly $9.00 $9.00 Basic Sewer Fee - Monthly $3.00 $3.00 Sewer Step i $8.82 $8.82 Step 2 $9.64 $9.74 $0.10 Step 3 $10.40 $10.51 $0.11 Step 4 $11.32 $11.46 $0.14 Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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: See attached. CONSENT AGENDA 1. 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 June 26, 2018 to July 26, 2018. 2. Accept donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to be used to sponsor the VAN program from the following: $75 from Elizabeth Schneider, a Needham resident; $25 from Robin Zucker, a Needham resident; and $500 from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham to sponsor the showing of "The Masks You Live in." 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund for the Brenda Stark Celebration Bench: $30 from 11. 12. Allchores LLC, $50 from FASTSIGNS Needham, and $600 from an Anonymous donor. Approve Open Session minutes from May 3, 2018, and Executive Session minutes from June 12, 2018. Approve a request from the Charles River YMCA to hold its 4th of July Road Race in Needham on July 4, 2018 from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: Police, Fire, DPW and Park an
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: See attached. CONSENT AGENDA 1. 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 June 26, 2018 to July 26, 2018. 2. Accept donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to be used to sponsor the VAN program from the following: $75 from Elizabeth Schneider, a Needham resident; $25 from Robin Zucker, a Needham resident; and $500 from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham to sponsor the showing of "The Masks You Live in." 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund for the Brenda Stark Celebration Bench: $30 from 11. 12. Allchores LLC, $50 from FASTSIGNS Needham, and $600 from an Anonymous donor. Approve Open Session minutes from May 3, 2018, and Executive Session minutes from June 12, 2018. Approve a request from the Charles River YMCA to hold its 4th of July Road Race in Needham on July 4, 2018 from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: Police, Fire, DPW and Park and Recreation. Ratify a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who hosted a Global Volunteer Month Celebration event on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event was held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages license for Leslie J. Laputz of the Pan Mass Challenge to host an event at the end of the Pan Mass Challenge on Sunday August 5, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. te 3:00 p.m. The event will be held in Trim Lot (in Needham), which is at Babson College, 231 Forest Street, Babson Park. Approve a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Susan Banez of Needham Pool and Racquet to hold its Beers and Bags Cornhole Tournament event on July 13, 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. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1257 Approve a 2018 Class If Used Car Dealer License for Needham Service Center Inc. located at 1401 Highland Avenue, Needham. Approve a request from New Garden, lecated at 45 Chestnut Place, to extend their hours to 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Robert Petitt 80 Robinwood 56-96 Rebinwood H2UES n/a 3pm- 9pm Avenue Avenue Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Approve the recommended LED installation including 2700 kelvin lights on lecal roads and 3006 kelvin lights on through streets, as depicted below: - Charles River Street, entire length - South...
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the recommended LED installation including 2700 kelvin lights on lecal roads and 3006 kelvin lights on through streets, as depicted below: - Charles River Street, entire length - South Street - Charles River Street to Great Plain Avenue - Chestnut Street - entire length ~ Dedham Avenue - entire length - Great Plain Avenue - entire length - Central Avenue - entire length - High Rock Street - entire length - Marked Tree Road - entire length - Chapel Street - entire length - Highland Avenue - entire length - Greendale Avenue - entire length - Greendale Avenue - High Street to Kendrick Street - Broad Meadow Road - Great Plain Avenue to Greendale Avenue - Bird Street - entire length - Brookline Street - entire length - Webster Street - entire length - High Street - entire length - West Street - entire length - Kendrick Street - entire length - Hunting Road - entire length - Gould Street entire length - Cedar Street - entire length - Hunnewell Street - entire length ~ West Street - Central Avenue to Webster Street ~ Forest Street - entire length - Brookside Road - entire length - Manning Street - entire length ~ Hillside Avenue - entire length ~ Rosemary Street - entire length - Nehoiden Street - entire length - Oak Street - entire length - May Street - entire length - Garden Street - entire length
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the recommended LED installation including 2700 kelvin lights on lecal roads and 3006 kelvin lights on through streets, as depicted below: - Charles River Street, entire length - South Street - Charles River Street to Great Plain Avenue - Chestnut Street - entire length ~ Dedham Avenue - entire length - Great Plain Avenue - entire length - Central Avenue - entire length - High Rock Street - entire length - Marked Tree Road - entire length - Chapel Street - entire length - Highland Avenue - entire length - Greendale Avenue - entire length - Greendale Avenue - High Street to Kendrick Street - Broad Meadow Road - Great Plain Avenue to Greendale Avenue - Bird Street - entire length - Brookline Street - entire length - Webster Street - entire length - High Street - entire length - West Street - entire length - Kendrick Street - entire length - Hunting Road - entire length - Gould Street entire length - Cedar Street - entire length - Hunnewell Street - entire length ~ West Street - Central Avenue to Webster Street ~ Forest Street - entire length - Brookside Road - entire length - Manning Street - entire length ~ Hillside Avenue - entire length ~ Rosemary Street - entire length - Nehoiden Street - entire length - Oak Street - entire length - May Street - entire length - Garden Street - entire length Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Recess the Board of Selectmen meeting of June 26, 2018 toe reconvene at the Planning Board meeting in Powers Hall for the purpose of discussing the Public Safety Building Project, and to adjourn...
The Board of Selectmen vote to recess the Board of Selectmen meeting of June 26, 2018 toe reconvene at the Planning Board meeting in Powers Hall for the purpose of discussing the Public Safety Building Project, and to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at the close of the Planning Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to recess the Board of Selectmen meeting of June 26, 2018 toe reconvene at the Planning Board meeting in Powers Hall for the purpose of discussing the Public Safety Building Project, and to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at the close of the Planning Board meeting. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
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