MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 7, 2018
10 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
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. Design Review Board Theodore Steinberg (term expires 6/30/2021) 2. Cultural Council Monique Harrington (term expires 6/30/2021) 3. Property Tax Assistance Rick Zimbone (term expires 6/30/2020) Committee 4. Taxation Aid Committee Rick Zimbone (term expires 6/30/2019) 5. DPW Storage Facility John Regan (indefinite term) User Representative replacing Kate Fitzpatrick 6. Commission on Disabilities Mani Iyer (term expires 6/30/2021) 7. Cultural Council Elizabeth Cook (term expires 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Nancy Farrow and $100 from Charles River Center. 2. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License from Anne- Marie Bajwa of the Charles River Center to host its Charles River Center 5K Run/Walk after party on September 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham. 3. Approve amendment to Section 6 of the Board of Selectmen Policy Numbered BOS-LIC-013 Take Out Food Served by Mobile Food Vendors (Formerly Regulation of Food Trucks) so that it reads: "The Board of Selectmen may suspend, revoke, modify or deny a Mobile Food Vendor permit if, after a public hearing, the Board finds that the permit holder's behavior, or that of any of his or her employees toward the public or Town staff is
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Design Review Board Theodore Steinberg (term expires 6/30/2021) 2. Cultural Council Monique Harrington (term expires 6/30/2021) 3. Property Tax Assistance Rick Zimbone (term expires 6/30/2020) Committee 4. Taxation Aid Committee Rick Zimbone (term expires 6/30/2019) 5. DPW Storage Facility John Regan (indefinite term) User Representative replacing Kate Fitzpatrick 6. Commission on Disabilities Mani Iyer (term expires 6/30/2021) 7. Cultural Council Elizabeth Cook (term expires 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Nancy Farrow and $100 from Charles River Center. 2. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License from Anne- Marie Bajwa of the Charles River Center to host its Charles River Center 5K Run/Walk after party on September 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham. 3. Approve amendment to Section 6 of the Board of Selectmen Policy Numbered BOS-LIC-013 Take Out Food Served by Mobile Food Vendors (Formerly Regulation of Food Trucks) so that it reads: "The Board of Selectmen may suspend, revoke, modify or deny a Mobile Food Vendor permit if, after a public hearing, the Board finds that the permit holder's behavior, or that of any of his or her employees toward the public or Town staff is rude, offensive or uncivil." 4. Approve open session minutes of July 24, 2018. 5. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1259. 6. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Kate Deeley 61 Kenney St. Corner of Lois 9/15/18 9/16/18 3pm-8pm & Barbara Cindy Osgood 27 Laurel Dr. Lower Laurel 9/8/18 9/9/18 3:30pm- 8:30pm Denise Sullivan 58 Norfolk St. Norfolk Street 8/11/18 8/12/18 2pm- 10pm Lisa Madkins 15 Bobsled Dr. Bottom of 9/8/18 9/15/18 1pm-8pm Bobsled Dr Michael 146 Paul Revere Paul Revere Rd. 9/8/18 N/A 4pm-8pm d'Hemecourt Road between Tower & Lindbergh Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy Grant of Location - Crescent Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 feet of conduit in Crescent Road
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 feet of conduit in Crescent Road. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 62 & 64 Crescent Road, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 feet of conduit in Crescent Road. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 62 & 64 Crescent Road, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Approve the Rate Proposal as outlined below and that the Commercial Single Stream per ton charge be effective August 13, 2018, and further that the rate for the large pay-to-throw bags be...
The Board of Selectmen approve the Rate Proposal as outlined below and that the Commercial Single Stream per ton charge be effective August 13, 2018, and further that the rate for the large pay-to-throw bags be effective September 1, 2018. Transfer Station Fees Rate Proposal Description Current Recommend $ Change RTS Sticker Fees Standard Sticker No Charge No Charge Standard Sticker Senior No Charge No Charge Standard Additional Sticker No Charge No Charge Hauler Sticker (annual) $125.00 $125.00 RTS Week Pass Program No Charge No Charge Bag Rates Large Bags (pack of 10) $19.00 $20.00 $1.00 Small Bags (pack of 10) $10.75 $10.75 Scale Rate Per Ton $140.00 $140.00 Minimum Scale $25.00 $25.00 Recycling Fees Commercial Single Stream (per ton) $45.00 $85.00 $40.00
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve the Rate Proposal as outlined below and that the Commercial Single Stream per ton charge be effective August 13, 2018, and further that the rate for the large pay-to-throw bags be effective September 1, 2018. Transfer Station Fees Rate Proposal Description Current Recommend $ Change RTS Sticker Fees Standard Sticker No Charge No Charge Standard Sticker Senior No Charge No Charge Standard Additional Sticker No Charge No Charge Hauler Sticker (annual) $125.00 $125.00 RTS Week Pass Program No Charge No Charge Bag Rates Large Bags (pack of 10) $19.00 $20.00 $1.00 Small Bags (pack of 10) $10.75 $10.75 Scale Rate Per Ton $140.00 $140.00 Minimum Scale $25.00 $25.00 Recycling Fees Commercial Single Stream (per ton) $45.00 $85.00 $40.00 Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Ratify approval of the deed granting to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a parcel of land as shown on a plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Needham, MA Great Plain Avenue" and sign a...
The Board vote to ratify approval of the deed granting to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a parcel of land as shown on a plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Needham, MA Great Plain Avenue" and sign a replacement signature page.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to ratify approval of the deed granting to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a parcel of land as shown on a plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Needham, MA Great Plain Avenue" and sign a replacement signature page. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Accept the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Wireless Communications Facilities" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report, subject to action of the...
The Board of Selectmen vote to accept the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Wireless Communications Facilities" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report, subject to action of the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept the proposed zoning amendment: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Wireless Communications Facilities" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report, subject to action of the Planning Board. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Open the warrant for the October 10, 2018 Special Town Meeting
The Board of Selectmen vote to open the warrant for the October 10, 2018 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to open the warrant for the October 10, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Board Discussion
Adopt FY2019 - FY 2020 Board of Selectmen goals
The Board of Selectmen vote to adopt FY2019 - FY 2020 Board of Selectmen goals.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt FY2019 - FY 2020 Board of Selectmen goals. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Joint Meeting with Trust Fund Commissioners: Appoint New Commissioner
Appoint Daniel Burns to the Commissioners of Trust Funds until the next Town Election to be held on April 9, 2019
The Board of Selectmen and the Commissioners of Trust Funds vote to appoint Daniel Burns to the Commissioners of Trust Funds until the next Town Election to be held on April 9, 2019.
A joint vote of the Select Board and the Commissioners of Trust Funds ("Unanimously approved 7-0."); the count includes the Commissioners of Trust Funds. The minutes call it unanimous, so each Select Board member present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen and the Commissioners of Trust Funds vote to appoint Daniel Burns to the Commissioners of Trust Funds until the next Town Election to be held on April 9, 2019. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 7-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Sign Notice of Traffic Regulation - Rosemary Street
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P18-08-07 for Rosemary Street, parking Prohibited, South side from a point opposite Tillotson Road to the MBTA Right of Way."
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P18-08-07 for Rosemary Street, parking Prohibited, South side from a point opposite Tillotson Road to the MBTA Right of Way."
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P18-08-07 for Rosemary Street, parking Prohibited, South side from a point opposite Tillotson Road to the MBTA Right of Way." Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of August 7, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of August 7, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of August 7, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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