MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 18, 2018
7 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
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented: APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented: APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC): $25 from Clair Blum, a Needham resident, and $100 from Ann MacFate, a Needham resident. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth Fund: $400 from the Christ Episcopal Church in Needham, and $1,000 from the Congregational Church of Needham. 3. Accept a $50 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account from Evelyn Amrhein, a West Roxbury resident. 4. Approve a 2019 Common Victualler License for the following: LPM Holding Co., Inc. d/b/a Cutler Lake located at 117 Kendrick Street, Needham LPM Holding Co., Inc. d/b/a Kendrick Café located at 63 Kendrick Street, Needham 5. Accept a $2,500 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Substance Abuse Prevention & Education Program from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1266 7. Approve and sign application for recertification as Tree City USA for 2018. 8. Ratify the actions of the Chair and Town Manager in signing Sister City agreement between the Town of Needham and Daxing District of Beijing. 9. Approve Vehicle Expense Reimbursement Rate from 54.5 cents to 58.0 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. The effective date fo
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented: APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC): $25 from Clair Blum, a Needham resident, and $100 from Ann MacFate, a Needham resident. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division's Gift of Warmth Fund: $400 from the Christ Episcopal Church in Needham, and $1,000 from the Congregational Church of Needham. 3. Accept a $50 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account from Evelyn Amrhein, a West Roxbury resident. 4. Approve a 2019 Common Victualler License for the following: LPM Holding Co., Inc. d/b/a Cutler Lake located at 117 Kendrick Street, Needham LPM Holding Co., Inc. d/b/a Kendrick Café located at 63 Kendrick Street, Needham 5. Accept a $2,500 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Substance Abuse Prevention & Education Program from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1266 7. Approve and sign application for recertification as Tree City USA for 2018. 8. Ratify the actions of the Chair and Town Manager in signing Sister City agreement between the Town of Needham and Daxing District of Beijing. 9. Approve Vehicle Expense Reimbursement Rate from 54.5 cents to 58.0 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. The effective date for this reimbursement rate would be January 1, 2019. 10. Approve Open Session minutes of November 27, 2018 and December 4, 2018. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Underground Fuel Application - Parkman Way
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Lionstone Design Construction to install (2) 1,000 gallon propane fuel underground tanks at 32 Parkman Way, Needham
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Lionstone Design Construction to install (2) 1,000 gallon propane fuel underground tanks at 32 Parkman Way, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for Lionstone Design Construction to install (2) 1,000 gallon propane fuel underground tanks at 32 Parkman Way, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Town Manager
Determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition by rent of space on the American Town on Cabot Street, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of...
The Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition by rent of space on the American Town on Cabot Street, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of the location of the property needed. This determination is made on the basis that American Tower is the only pre-existing, lawfully constructed tower in the location needed for the functionality of the new public safety communications system.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to determine that in the case of the proposed acquisition by rent of space on the American Town on Cabot Street, advertising will not benefit the Town's interest because of the unique qualities of the location of the property needed. This determination is made on the basis that American Tower is the only pre-existing, lawfully constructed tower in the location needed for the functionality of the new public safety communications system. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve the FY2020 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee
The Board approve the FY2020 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve the FY2020 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law Highway Commercial 1 Zoning District, Map Change to Highway Commercial 1, and Accessory Dwelling Unit," for referral to the...
The Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law Highway Commercial 1 Zoning District, Map Change to Highway Commercial 1, and Accessory Dwelling Unit," for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law Highway Commercial 1 Zoning District, Map Change to Highway Commercial 1, and Accessory Dwelling Unit," for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Endorse the CPA funding application for the design of the Fisher Street trailhead at the Needham Rail Trail
The Board vote to endorse the CPA funding application for the design of the Fisher Street trailhead at the Needham Rail Trail.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to endorse the CPA funding application for the design of the Fisher Street trailhead at the Needham Rail Trail. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Executive Session: (Exceptions 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. 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. Handel that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. 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. Bulian. Mr. Matthews polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
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