September 25, 2018

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen award and sign a Certificate of Appreciation from the Board to Jeff Friedman recognizing ten years of tireless pursuit and dedication in creating the Needham Farmers Market. From its first market day held on the First Parish Church Common to its present locale in front of Town Hall, the NFM has become a vibrant gathering place for the community while offering fresh and local products, live music and artists each week. Congratulations! Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. 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 September 25, 2018 to October 24, 2018. 2. Approve a temporary use of the Kimball Lot by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital for valet parking for hospital patients on a non-exclusive basis through October 17, 2018. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1261 4. Approve and sign updated Selectmen Policy BOS-PRO-004 Procedure for Designer Selection by Town Agencies. Policy has been updated to reflect the changes which raise the threshold amounts in the designer selection law, which were part of Chapter 113 of the Acts of 2018, An Act Providing for Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements for the Commonwealth that was signed by Governor Baker on June 15 2018. 5. 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). 6. Approve and sign an updated 2018 Common Victualler license for The Rice Barn, who has started serving lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. 7. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages License for Susan Shaver, of the Needham Community Farm to host its Needham Community Farm Annual Harvest Celebration & Auction event on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held in Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham. 8. Sign the Warrant for the State Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. 9. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Kim Stone 45 Greendale Park Ave & 9/22/18 9/23/18 3pm-6pm (Ratify) Avenue Greendale Ave. Alyssa Kence 59 Coolidge Coolidge Ave. 9/22/18 9/23/18 4pm-9pm (Ratify) Avenue Amy Hurley 154 South St. Needhamdale 9/23/18 9/30/18 3:30pm- 8pm (Ratify) Richard Myers 78 Warren St. Warren St. 9/29/18 9/30/18 3:30pm-8:30pm between May St. & Great Plain Sharon Ellis 192 Maple St. Maple St. 10/6/18 N/A 3pm-9pm Cul-de-sac Elizabeth 113 Melrose Hatfield Park 10/13/18 10/14/18 3pm-6pm Berkman Ave. Melrose Ave/ Ellicott St. Kevin Keane 88 Lexington Burnside Rd. 10/20/18 N/A 6pm-9pm Ave. btwn Lexington & Concord Nicole Maffeo 111 Hawthorn Hawthorn Ave. 10/20/18 N/A 4pm-8pm Avenue Kelly Allen 103 Sylvan Rd. Sylvan/Harding 10/28/18 N/A 2pm-6pm Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to (1) approve a one- time flat sewer rate credit of $0.10 per account billed during the second quarter of FY2019 to reflect the State sewer rate relief money received from the Commonwealth and (2) that the Board support and sign the sewer rate relief application to be filed with the Commonwealth and that the Board approves applying the proceeds of the grant, if any, as a credit against the sewer bill. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Consulting Assistance N2025 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 9 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Wireless Communications Facilities in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Public Safety Buildings Construction in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for Emery Grover Feasibility Study in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Modular Classrooms in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 13 - Rescind Debt Authorization in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 14 - Accept Grant of Access Easement/700 Greendale Avenue in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 15 - Amend General By-Law - Stormwater By-Law in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to support Article 16 - Amend General By-Law/Non-Criminal Disposition in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)

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