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March 12, 2019
37 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
Executive Session: Exception 3 - Potential Litigation
Enter into Executive Session
The Select Board 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. To reconvene in Open Session at 6:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board 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. To reconvene in Open Session at 6:45 p.m. Second: Mr. Handel. Mr. Matthews polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Public Hearing: Alteration of Premises for a Wine and Malt License
Approve the Alteration of Premises application of Raji Spencer of French Press Bakery and Cafe to allow the service of wine and malt beverages on an outside patio consisting of 10 seats with...
A) the Board vote to approve the Alteration of Premises application of Raji Spencer of French Press Bakery and Cafe to allow the service of wine and malt beverages on an outside patio consisting of 10 seats with proper barriers on a seasonal basis per local and state laws, and to sign and forward application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Corporation for its review and approval, and b) that the Select Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the Good Shepherd Christian Fellowship (owns property located at 235 Garden Street), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston (St. Joseph's), and First Parish of Needham Unitarian Universalist.
Yes: Borrelli, Bulian, Cooley, HandelNo: Matthews
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that a) the Board vote to approve the Alteration of Premises application of Raji Spencer of French Press Bakery and Cafe to allow the service of wine and malt beverages on an outside patio consisting of 10 seats with proper barriers on a seasonal basis per local and state laws, and to sign and forward application to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Corporation for its review and approval, and b) that the Select Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the Good Shepherd Christian Fellowship (owns property located at 235 Garden Street), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston (St. Joseph's), and First Parish of Needham Unitarian Universalist. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Approved 4-1. Mr. Matthews voted "Nay.".” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Traffic Management Rebecca Tarantino (term ends 6/30/2022) Advisory Committee (TMAC) 2. Contributory Retirement Board Sandra Cincotta (term ends 1/29/2022) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. 2. Ratify a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus who hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to The event was held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Fund: $130 from the First Baptist Church in Needham; and $100 from Patricia Carey, a Needham resident. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Fire Department's Student Awareness of Fire Education program from Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. White, Needham residents. 5. Approve a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Sarah Mesnik of Temple Beth Shalom to host "That 70's Dance Purim Reprise" event on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Temple Beth Shalom, 26 Dartmouth Avenue, Needham. 6. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of November 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019: The Stuttering Foundation donated the following DVDs: Therapy in Action: The School-Age Chi
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Traffic Management Rebecca Tarantino (term ends 6/30/2022) Advisory Committee (TMAC) 2. Contributory Retirement Board Sandra Cincotta (term ends 1/29/2022) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. 2. Ratify a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus who hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to The event was held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Fund: $130 from the First Baptist Church in Needham; and $100 from Patricia Carey, a Needham resident. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Fire Department's Student Awareness of Fire Education program from Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. White, Needham residents. 5. Approve a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Sarah Mesnik of Temple Beth Shalom to host "That 70's Dance Purim Reprise" event on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Temple Beth Shalom, 26 Dartmouth Avenue, Needham. 6. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of November 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019: The Stuttering Foundation donated the following DVDs: Therapy in Action: The School-Age Child Who stutters ($24.00), and Stuttering and Your Child: Help for Parents ($10.00); Lyubov Filatova gave the library a 10% commission from the sale of photographs that were displayed in the library ($8.00); Claire Blum donated $15.00 for the purchase of a book in memory of her mother; Frances Wolff donated $60.00 for the purchase of large print books; Ellen Fisher donated the following books: The Hardy Boys: The Infinity Clue ($2.50), The Hardy Boys: Cave-In! ($3.50), and The Hardy Boys: Tic-Tac-Terror ($3.50); Darlene Diodato gave the Children's Room a copy of The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden ($16.99); Tara Milligan donated the puzzle Petunias ($12.00); Mae Alwart gave the Children's Room copies of the following books: Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume ($5.99), The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad Butler ($7.99), Case of the Mossy Lake Monster by Michele Torrey ($6.95), Andrew Lost On the Dog by J.C. Greenburg ($3.99), Traitor in the Shipyard by Kathleen Ernst ($6.95), and Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew by Carolyn Keene ($5.99); Erik Pederson donated the following puzzles: Souvenir Plates: From Sea to Sea ($20.00), Travel by Train ($25.00), Best Sellers ($20.00), Candy Wrappers ($18.00), It's a Small World ($15.00), Cartoon World: Landmarks of the United States ($14.00), Boston ($9.00), Charles Wysocki's Americana ($14.00); Nancy Teich donated four puzzles:Harry Potter, Quidditch ($19.00), Amazing Nature: African Beasts ($13.00); At the dog Park ($18.00); Rainbow Marbles ($14.00); Karla Barbieri gave the library the following puzzles: Krypt ($22.00), Dragonforge ($25.00), Smithsonian Hope Diamond ($17.00); Joyce Morgan donated two books on orchids: Understanding Orchids by William Cullina ($40.00), and Orchids by Alice Skelsey ($30.00); Todd Krieger gave the library a copy of his children's book, Bunny Tree ($6.49); The following people made donations to the library in memory of William Powers: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Drake ($50.00), Greg & Marilyn Shesko ($50.00), Elizabeth Mela ($100.00), Joan Harris ($30.00), and Ted & Doris Weiner (2 books - $54.00); Wellesley Books sent a 10% commission from the sale of books at the Hannah Orenstein Lecture ($39.60); and the Needham Community Council renewed the library's subscription to Easy English News ($40.50). 7. Amend Policy Number: BOS-PERS-003 by extending the Opt-Out Incentive Program under Section 10(f) from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2021. 8. Approve Open Session minutes from February 26, 2019. 9. Approve a request from Liz Mingle, of PMC- PanMass Challenge, to hold its PMC Kids Ride Needham event on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to The bike route begins and ends at the Pollard Middle School on Harris Avenue. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. Approval for use of the parking lot at Pollard is pending. 10. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1270 11. Approve a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Julie Richmond of the Charles River YMCA, to host its YMCA Giving Gala on March 23, 2019 from to 11:00 p.m. Issuance of license is subject to receipt of required completed paperwork. The event will be held in Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham. 12. 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 October 6, 2019 from to 12:00 p.m. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 13. Approve proration of the permit parking fee for PEX Health & Fitness LLC based on the number of months remaining in the permit period. 14. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages license for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor, to host a St. Patrick's Day event on Thursday, March 1, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 15. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages license for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor, to host a Peer 150 HR Reception event on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 16. Approve a 20B Exemption for Ben Aronson who is an employee in the Needham Youth & Family Services Division to engage in work with the Health and Human Services Department as the Intake Clinician for Needham's Youth Diversion Program. 17. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Jody Doherty 207 Garden 207 Garden 6/8/19 N/A 12pm-8pm Street Street Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Change of Hours - New Garden Restaurant
Approve and sign an application for a Change in Hours to Raymond So for New Garden Restaurant, 40 Chestnut Place, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Select Board approve and sign an application for a Change in Hours to Raymond So for New Garden Restaurant, 40 Chestnut Place, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
Yes: Borrelli, HandelNo: Bulian, Cooley, Matthews
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign an application for a Change in Hours to Raymond So for New Garden Restaurant, 40 Chestnut Place, Needham and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Mr. Handel. Motion failed 2-3. Mr. Matthews, Ms. Cooley, and Mr. Bulian voted "nay.".” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Sewer Rate Relief
Approve a one-time flat sewer rate credit of $0.09 per account billed during the fourth quarter of FY2019 to reflect the State sewer relief money received from the Commonwealth
The Board approve a one-time flat sewer rate credit of $0.09 per account billed during the fourth quarter of FY2019 to reflect the State sewer relief money received from the Commonwealth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve a one-time flat sewer rate credit of $0.09 per account billed during the fourth quarter of FY2019 to reflect the State sewer relief money received from the Commonwealth. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Dockless Bike Share Program Follow Up
Support the Town's continued participation in the Regional Bike Share Program and the movement to all pedal-assist bicycles for the 2019 season, and to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter...
The Board support the Town's continued participation in the Regional Bike Share Program and the movement to all pedal-assist bicycles for the 2019 season, and to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter in support of staging bikes at MBTA stops in Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board support the Town's continued participation in the Regional Bike Share Program and the movement to all pedal-assist bicycles for the 2019 season, and to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter in support of staging bikes at MBTA stops in Needham. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the grant of utility easement to Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to cover the placing of facilities at 1407 Central Avenue, Needham
The Board approve and sign the grant of utility easement to Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to cover the placing of facilities at 1407 Central Avenue, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve and sign the grant of utility easement to Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to cover the placing of facilities at 1407 Central Avenue, Needham. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 8 - Appropriate for Senior Corps in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Senior Corps in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Senior Corps in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 9 - Appropriate for Compensated Absences Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Compensated Absences Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Compensated Absences Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 10 - Appropriate for Temporary Staffing Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Temporary Staffing Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Temporary Staffing Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 11 - Appropriate for Park & Recreation Pool Staffing in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for Park & Recreation Pool Staffing in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for Park & Recreation Pool Staffing in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Communications Staffing in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Communications Staffing in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Communications Staffing in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 13 - Appropriate for Ridge Hill/Nike Site Consulting and Feasibility Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for Ridge Hill/Nike Site Consulting and Feasibility Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for Ridge Hill/Nike Site Consulting and Feasibility Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 14 - Appropriate for Town-Owned Land Surveys in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate for Town-Owned Land Surveys in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate for Town-Owned Land Surveys in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 15 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 15 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 15 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 16 - Downtown Snow Removal Pilot Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 16 - Downtown Snow Removal Pilot Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 16 - Downtown Snow Removal Pilot Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 17 - Appropriate for Small Repair Grant Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 17 - Appropriate for Small Repair Grant Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 17 - Appropriate for Small Repair Grant Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 19 - Appropriate the FY2020 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 19 - Appropriate the FY2020 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 19 - Appropriate the FY2020 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 20 - Appropriate the FY2020 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 20 - Appropriate the FY2020 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 20 - Appropriate the FY2020 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 21 - Set The Annual Department Revolving Fund Spending Limit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 21 - Set The Annual Department Revolving Fund Spending Limit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 21 - Set The Annual Department Revolving Fund Spending Limit in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 22 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 22 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 22 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 23 - Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 23 - Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 23 - Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 40 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 40 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 40 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 41 - Appropriate For Athletic Facility Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 41 - Appropriate For Athletic Facility Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 41 - Appropriate For Athletic Facility Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 42 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 42 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 42 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 43 - Appropriate for Wastewater System Rehabilitation in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 43 - Appropriate for Wastewater System Rehabilitation in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 43 - Appropriate for Wastewater System Rehabilitation in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 44 - Appropriate for Water Distribution System Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 44 - Appropriate for Water Distribution System Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 44 - Appropriate for Water Distribution System Improvements in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 45 - Appropriate to Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 45 - Appropriate to Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 45 - Appropriate to Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 46 - Appropriate to Capital Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 46 - Appropriate to Capital Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 46 - Appropriate to Capital Improvement Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 47 - Appropriate to Capital Facility Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 47 - Appropriate to Capital Facility Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 47 - Appropriate to Capital Facility Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 48 - Appropriate for Workers Compensation Reserve in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 48 - Appropriate for Workers Compensation Reserve in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 48 - Appropriate for Workers Compensation Reserve in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 49 - Amend General By-Law/Select Board in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 49 - Amend General By-Law/Select Board in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 49 - Amend General By-Law/Select Board in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 50 - Amend General By-Law/Election of Officers in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 50 - Amend General By-Law/Election of Officers in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 50 - Amend General By-Law/Election of Officers in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 52 - Extinguish Sewer Easement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 52 - Extinguish Sewer Easement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 52 - Extinguish Sewer Easement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 12, 2019
The Select Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 12, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 12, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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