MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2019
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews
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 Ms. Cooley 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. Borrelli. Mr. Bulian polled the Board. Unanimously approved 5- 0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Borrelli)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 19th through May 25th, 2019
The Select Board approve and sign the Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 19th through May 25th, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign the Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 19th through May 25th, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Application for a License to Store Fuel Aboveground at 140 Cabot
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for American Tower Corporation to install (1) 10,000 gallon aboveground diesel fuel tank to be used for a backup generator at the property...
The Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for American Tower Corporation to install (1) 10,000 gallon aboveground diesel fuel tank to be used for a backup generator at the property located at 140 Cabot Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a license for American Tower Corporation to install (1) 10,000 gallon aboveground diesel fuel tank to be used for a backup generator at the property located at 140 Cabot Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Level 3 Communications Grant of Location - 75 Second Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Level 3 Communications to install approximately (1) 4" Schedule 40 PVC underground conduit, from existing Pole #7 on Second Avenue to 75 Second Avenue, totaling...
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Level 3 Communications to install approximately (1) 4" Schedule 40 PVC underground conduit, from existing Pole #7 on Second Avenue to 75 Second Avenue, totaling approximately 503'. The work is necessary to provide a new fiber optic cable at 75 Second Avenue, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Level 3 Communications to install approximately (1) 4" Schedule 40 PVC underground conduit, from existing Pole #7 on Second Avenue to 75 Second Avenue, totaling approximately 503'. The work is necessary to provide a new fiber optic cable at 75 Second Avenue, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a One Day Special All Alcoholic Beverages license for Chris Brinkhaus of St. Sebastian's School to host its Reunion Dinners event on May 17, 2019. The dinners will be from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinners will be held in the West Campus Center, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham. 2. Approve a One Day Special All Alcoholic Beverages license for Chris Brinkhaus of St. Sebastian's School to host its Reunion Clambake event on May 18, 2019. Events are from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Events will be held in the West Campus Center and in Ward Hall, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from the Petrini Corporation. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission's Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: $600 from the Needham Exchange Club, and $800 from Dedham Savings Bank. 5. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages license for Patricia Deroian of Needham Pool & Racquet Club to hold its New Member Reception event on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool & Racquet, 1545 Central Avenue, Needham. 6. Ratify a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages license for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who hosted an event for Boston Tableau User Group on Wednesd
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS - No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve a One Day Special All Alcoholic Beverages license for Chris Brinkhaus of St. Sebastian's School to host its Reunion Dinners event on May 17, 2019. The dinners will be from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinners will be held in the West Campus Center, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham. 2. Approve a One Day Special All Alcoholic Beverages license for Chris Brinkhaus of St. Sebastian's School to host its Reunion Clambake event on May 18, 2019. Events are from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Events will be held in the West Campus Center and in Ward Hall, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham. 3. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from the Petrini Corporation. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission's Arts in the Parks Summer Concert Series: $600 from the Needham Exchange Club, and $800 from Dedham Savings Bank. 5. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages license for Patricia Deroian of Needham Pool & Racquet Club to hold its New Member Reception event on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool & Racquet, 1545 Central Avenue, Needham. 6. Ratify a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages license for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who hosted an event for Boston Tableau User Group on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event was held at Trip Advisor, 400 1st Avenue, Needham. 7. Accept the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to be used towards future programming needs: $30 from The Kurdziel/Rivers Family, Needham residents; and $25 from the Pachus Family, Needham residents. 8. Accept the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to sponsor the Project VAN (Volunteers Around Needham) Summer Program: $850 from the Needham Community Council; $100 from the Beber family; and $20 from the Kline family. 9. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from an anonymous donor. 10. Approve a request from Angela Phinney of Bikes Not Bombs for its event to be held on June 9, 2019. It is a bike-a-thon event that will have cyclists riding through a portion of Needham during the 40 mile route of the ride, as well as the return path of the 60 mile ride. They will be in Needham around 12:00 p.m. The Needham portion of the route has been approved by the DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation departments. 11. Approve 2019 seasonal Mobile Food Vendor Permit for Chubby Chickpea for A Street location. 12. Water & Sewer Abatement Order # 1274 13. Approve and sign a Complaint for Voluntary Withdrawal of Land from Registration System to satisfy a condition of the Planning Board to consolidate the RTS and Cogswell parcels. Consolidation cannot occur until the parcel is "de-registered". 14. Approve Open Session minutes of April 23, 2019, May 6, 2019, and May 8, 2019; and Executive Session minutes of April 23, 2019. 15. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages Only license for Megan LaPorte, who is hosting an Adult Dodgeball Party on May 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Haddad Middle School Gym, 110 May Street, Needham. 16. Approve design of Eaton Square Plaza Banner as submitted by the Needham Community Revitalization Committee Trust Fund (NCRTF). 17. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify -Jane Carroll 11 Prince Street End of Prince 5/4/19 N/A 3pm-8pm near Great Plain Robert Petitt 80 Robinwood 50-94 Robinwood 6/1/19 N/A 3pm-9pm Avenue Avenue Daniel Burns 6 Louart Drive Wildale Circle 9/7/19 9/8/19 4pm - 8pm Robert Klein 11 Andrea Circle Andrea Circle 6/2/19 N/A 12pm-3pm Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Ambulance Rates and Charges
Approve the recommendation to abate outstanding ambulance charges billed for services provided between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2017 totaling $693,641.50
The Board approve the recommendation to abate outstanding ambulance charges billed for services provided between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2017 totaling $693,641.50.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve the recommendation to abate outstanding ambulance charges billed for services provided between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2017 totaling $693,641.50. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve the recommendation of a $499.00 Emergency Services without Transport fee to be effective July 1, 2019
The Board approve the recommendation of a $499.00 Emergency Services without Transport fee to be effective July 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve the recommendation of a $499.00 Emergency Services without Transport fee to be effective July 1, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
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