MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2018
9 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
Executive Session: (Exception 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, or to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, or to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Cultural Council Elizabeth Millane (term expires 6/30/2021) Anne McCaffrey (term expires 6/30/2021) 2. Needham Community Kate Carter (term expires 6/30/2021) Revitalization Trust Fund 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 August 26, 2018 to September 24, 2018. 2. In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a classification and compensation plan for fiscal year 2019 (corrected K Schedule). 3. Approve a request from Stephanie Matern of Circle of Hope to host its Full Circle event on the Town Common on October 13, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 14, 2018. 4. Approve request from Park and Recreation Commission and the Newton/Needham Regional Chamber to host their annual "Spooky Walk" on Saturday, October 20, 2018 which commences on Town Common at 10:00 am, with a rain date of Saturday, October 27, 2018. 5. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1260
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Cultural Council Elizabeth Millane (term expires 6/30/2021) Anne McCaffrey (term expires 6/30/2021) 2. Needham Community Kate Carter (term expires 6/30/2021) Revitalization Trust Fund 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 August 26, 2018 to September 24, 2018. 2. In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a classification and compensation plan for fiscal year 2019 (corrected K Schedule). 3. Approve a request from Stephanie Matern of Circle of Hope to host its Full Circle event on the Town Common on October 13, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 14, 2018. 4. Approve request from Park and Recreation Commission and the Newton/Needham Regional Chamber to host their annual "Spooky Walk" on Saturday, October 20, 2018 which commences on Town Common at 10:00 am, with a rain date of Saturday, October 27, 2018. 5. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1260 6. Approve Executive Session minutes of July 24, 2018 and July 27, 2018; and Open Session minutes of July 27, 2018, August 7, 2018 and August 28, 2018. 7. Approve a request from Kati Sigel, of Three Squares New England, who is organizing its annual fundraiser "The Ride for Food" bike ride to benefit food pantries in numerous communities including Needham, to have a portion of its ride to go through Needham. The event is scheduled for September 23, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 8. Approve a 20B Exemption for Georgina Arrieta-Ruetenik who is an employee at the Needham Public Schools as a part-time KASE worker to engage in work with the Needham Police Department as a Traffic Supervisor/Crossing Guard for the school year 2018-2019. 9. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who is hosting an HR Forum event on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. 10. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who is hosting an Octoberfest event on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham. 11. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Party Party Date Rain Date Time Ratify - Justin 22 Miller St Miller Street 9/8/18 9/9/18 4pm-11pm McCullen Ratify - Liz 76 Howland St Pleasant St, between 9/8/18 9/9/18 4pm-8pm Lawlor Kimball & Howland St Naomi Goldman 93 Gayland Rd Gayland Road 9/15/18 9/16/18 4pm-7pm Beth Champagne 37 Ware Rd Ware Road 9/15/18 9/16/18 3pm-11pm Denise Arrondo 21 Prince Street 21 Prince Street 9/15/18 9/16/18 12pm-8pm Eric Kaplan 33 Elmwood Rd Elmwood Road 9/15/18 9/16/18 4pm-8pm Jim Rochford 74 Rolling Lane Rolling Lane 9/15/18 9/22/18 3pm-10pm Stephanie 41 Kimball Street Grant Street between 9/16/18 N/A 4pm-7pm Arendell Kimball & School Jodi Williams 48 Ardmore Rd 48-84 Ardmore Rd 9/22/18 9/23/18 2pm-6pm Kristen Vacanti 138 Brookside Rd 138-144 Brookside Rd 9/22/18 9/23/18 12pm-8pm Caitlin Reisman 80 North Hill Howe Road 9/22/18 9/23/18 2:30pm- Avenue midnight Sue Pouliot 54 Eaton Road 54 Eaton Road 9/22/18 9/23/18 4pm-8pm Kara Collin 57 Broad Broad Meadow Road 9/22/18 9/23/18 3pm-8pm Meadow Road (Greendale side) Lorene Whyte 19 Bradford St Cleveland Road 9/23/18 N/A 3pm-7pm Fernandez Jessica Karlin 36 Wilshire Park Wilshire Park 9/29/18 N/A 4pm-8pm Jaimie Scranton 53 Glendoon Rd Glendoon Road 9/30/18 10/6/18 3pm-10pm Pomerantz Elyse Slayton 24 Fairfax Road 24-32 Fairfax Road 9/30/18 N/A 3:30pm- 6:30pm Rhonda Silva 7 Berkshire Road 34 Berkshire Road 10/6/18 N/A 3pm-6pm Seema Pandya 43 Valley Road Peacedale & Intervale 10/27/18 N/A 8am-6pm Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Town Manager
Accept and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant of Pedestrian Access Easement from MCREF NEEDHAM LLC to the Town of Needham
The Board accept and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant of Pedestrian Access Easement from MCREF NEEDHAM LLC to the Town of Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board accept and authorize the Chair to sign the Grant of Pedestrian Access Easement from MCREF NEEDHAM LLC to the Town of Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Public Hearing - Multiple License Amendments for Spiga Ristorante, 18 Highland
Approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises application; (b) to approve the Change of License Category from Wine and Malt to All Alcohol; and (c) to approve the Change in Beneficial Interest, as...
The Board vote (a) to approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises application; (b) to approve the Change of License Category from Wine and Malt to All Alcohol; and (c) to approve the Change in Beneficial Interest, as they have been presented from Spiga Ristorante, 18 Highland Circle, and to sign and forward application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for its review and approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote (a) to approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises application; (b) to approve the Change of License Category from Wine and Malt to All Alcohol; and (c) to approve the Change in Beneficial Interest, as they have been presented from Spiga Ristorante, 18 Highland Circle, and to sign and forward application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for its review and approval. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
FEMA SAFER Grant
Ratify and endorse acceptance of the grant award from the Federal Government for eight firefighters over three years in the amount of $1,643,230
The Board vote to ratify and endorse acceptance of the grant award from the Federal Government for eight firefighters over three years in the amount of $1,643,230.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to ratify and endorse acceptance of the grant award from the Federal Government for eight firefighters over three years in the amount of $1,643,230. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Stormwater By-Law
Include the draft version of the Stormwater By-Law 9.07.2018 AD_jcb in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant, subject to further adjustment of language, technical correction and editing by...
The Board vote to include the draft version of the Stormwater By-Law 9.07.2018 AD_jcb in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant, subject to further adjustment of language, technical correction and editing by the Town Manager and Town Counsel prior to publication of the warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to include the draft version of the Stormwater By-Law 9.07.2018 AD_jcb in the October 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant, subject to further adjustment of language, technical correction and editing by the Town Manager and Town Counsel prior to publication of the warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager: (continued from 6:56 p.m.)
Close the warrant for the October 10, 2018 Special Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Board of Selectmen vote to close the warrant for the October 10, 2018 Special 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 of Selectmen vote to close the warrant for the October 10, 2018 Special 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)
Board Discussion
Approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated September 11, 2018
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated September 11, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated September 11, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of September 11, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of September 11, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of September 11, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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