MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 27, 2018
7 recorded votes, 2 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
Police Officer's Memorial Project: "In Honor of Those Who Protect and Serve
Endorse the placement of a police officer's memorial marker at the Haddock-McLeod Plaza
The Board of Selectmen endorse the placement of a police officer's memorial marker at the Haddock-McLeod Plaza.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen endorse the placement of a police officer's memorial marker at the Haddock-McLeod Plaza. 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. Cultural Council Cathy Freedberg (term expires: 6/30/2021) Julia Gould (term expires: 6/30/2021) 2. Commission on Disabilities Carol E.Thomas (term expires: 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from the Petrini Corporation. 2. Approve Open Session minutes from November 13, 2018. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1264. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission: Hillcrest Gardens donated landscaping improvements to Greene's Field in the park bench area on Great Plain Avenue. The estimated value of the donation is $3,000. 5. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation account from Susan Smolin, a Needham resident.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Cultural Council Cathy Freedberg (term expires: 6/30/2021) Julia Gould (term expires: 6/30/2021) 2. Commission on Disabilities Carol E.Thomas (term expires: 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from the Petrini Corporation. 2. Approve Open Session minutes from November 13, 2018. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1264. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission: Hillcrest Gardens donated landscaping improvements to Greene's Field in the park bench area on Great Plain Avenue. The estimated value of the donation is $3,000. 5. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation account from Susan Smolin, a Needham resident. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Public Hearing: Application for Pledge of License and Transfer for an All
Approve and sign the application from Bertucci's for a pledge of license and transfer of license to sell all alcoholic beverages as a restaurant at 1257 Highland Avenue and forward application to...
The Board vote to approve and sign the application from Bertucci's for a pledge of license and transfer of license to sell all alcoholic beverages as a restaurant at 1257 Highland Avenue and forward application to the ABCC for its approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to approve and sign the application from Bertucci's for a pledge of license and transfer of license to sell all alcoholic beverages as a restaurant at 1257 Highland Avenue and forward application to the ABCC for its approval. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Handel)
Town Manager
Endorse the CPA funding applications under its jurisdiction - Preservation of Open Space, Town Common Renovation, and Passive Recreation Improvements - Dwight Field/Charles River Center (subject...
The Board vote to endorse the CPA funding applications under its jurisdiction - Preservation of Open Space, Town Common Renovation, and Passive Recreation Improvements - Dwight Field/Charles River Center (subject to approval by the Park and Recreation Commission), and Cricket Field Renovation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to endorse the CPA funding applications under its jurisdiction - Preservation of Open Space, Town Common Renovation, and Passive Recreation Improvements - Dwight Field/Charles River Center (subject to approval by the Park and Recreation Commission), and Cricket Field Renovation. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Continuation of Discussion from 10/23/2018: Consideration of Section 15 All
Deny the application for a change in License Category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcohol Retail Package Store License as under the Town of Needham Rules, Volante Farms, David Volante...
The Board of Selectmen deny the application for a change in License Category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcohol Retail Package Store License as under the Town of Needham Rules, Volante Farms, David Volante, Manager is not eligible as an applicant under the current Town of Needham food store regulation; and further because it is not in the interest of the Town of Needham to approve the application at this time.
Yes: Bulian, Cooley, Handel, MatthewsNo: Borrelli
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen deny the application for a change in License Category from Wine and Malt Beverages to All Alcohol Retail Package Store License as under the Town of Needham Rules, Volante Farms, David Volante, Manager is not eligible as an applicant under the current Town of Needham food store regulation; and further because it is not in the interest of the Town of Needham to approve the application at this time. Second: Mr. Bulian. Approved 4-1. (Mr. Borrelli voted Nay).” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Deny the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc., d/b/a...
The Board of Selectmen deny the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc., d/b/a Gordon's Fine Wine, David Gordon, Manager as it is not in the interest of the Town of Needham to award the Town's one remaining All Alcohol Retail Package Store License at this time.
Yes: Borrelli, Cooley, Handel, MatthewsNo: Bulian
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen deny the application for a new All Alcohol Retail Package Store License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable to Package Stores for Gordon's Fine Wines of Needham, Inc., d/b/a Gordon's Fine Wine, David Gordon, Manager as it is not in the interest of the Town of Needham to award the Town's one remaining All Alcohol Retail Package Store License at this time. Second: Mr. Handel. Approved 4-1. (Mr. Bulian voted Nay).” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Executive Session: Exception 2 - Contract Negotiations for Non-Union Personnel
Enter into Executive Session
The Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 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. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 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. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Handel. Mr. Matthews polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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