MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2019
17 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: Collective Bargaining Fire Union and Exception
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.
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. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearings: Eversource Grant of Locations - Richard Road, Central Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6.5 feet of conduit in Richard Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6.5 feet of conduit in Richard Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 47 Richard Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 6.5 feet of conduit in Richard Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 47 Richard Road. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40 feet of conduit in Central Avenue
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to a traffic light control box.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 40 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to a traffic light control box. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 50 feet of conduit in Central Avenue
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 50 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to a traffic light control box.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 50 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to a traffic light control box. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street. This work is necessary to relocate the existing overhead electric service to underground service for 484 Chestnut Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street. This work is necessary to relocate the existing overhead electric service to underground service for 484 Chestnut Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund - Art Box Project
Approves the Box Wrap Project as presented by the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund with only the artist's signature and date on the artwork, and no other identifying marks, advertising...
The Board approves the Box Wrap Project as presented by the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund with only the artist's signature and date on the artwork, and no other identifying marks, advertising, or website information.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approves the Box Wrap Project as presented by the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund with only the artist's signature and date on the artwork, and no other identifying marks, advertising, or website information. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented: APPOINTMENTS: 1. Ashly Scheufele Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund (term expires 6/30/2022) 2. Bill Dermody Needham Community...
The Select Board approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented: APPOINTMENTS: 1. Ashly Scheufele Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund (term expires 6/30/2022) 2. Bill Dermody Needham Community Television Development Corporation (term expires 6/30/2022) 3. Kevin Deisz Technology Advisory Board (term expires 6/30/2022) 4. Election Workers See attached. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Needham Public Library. 2. Approve request for new anchor banners on the light poles on Chapel Street. The new banner design, which encourages viewers to eat and shop local, is being sponsored by the Newton Needham Chamber and will replace the existing Experience Local banners which are worn. 3. Accept $2,000 donation by Paramount Pictures to the Town to benefit Senior Center activities. 4. Accept donation of a used spinet piano for use in the "Pianos in the Park" program by Lynne Petrini. 5. Approve a 20B Exemption for Suzanne Eaton who is an employee at the Needham High School as the High School Swim and Lacrosse coach to engage in summertime work with the Park and Recreation Department as an Activity Instructor for the High School Conditioning Swim & Dive program. 6. Approve minutes of July 23, 2019 and August 9, 2019 meetings. 7. Approve a 20B Exemption for Laurie Kraemer who is an employee at the Newman Elementary School as a Teaching Assistant to engage in work with the Needham Police Departm
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented: APPOINTMENTS: 1. Ashly Scheufele Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund (term expires 6/30/2022) 2. Bill Dermody Needham Community Television Development Corporation (term expires 6/30/2022) 3. Kevin Deisz Technology Advisory Board (term expires 6/30/2022) 4. Election Workers See attached. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1500 from Needham Public Library. 2. Approve request for new anchor banners on the light poles on Chapel Street. The new banner design, which encourages viewers to eat and shop local, is being sponsored by the Newton Needham Chamber and will replace the existing Experience Local banners which are worn. 3. Accept $2,000 donation by Paramount Pictures to the Town to benefit Senior Center activities. 4. Accept donation of a used spinet piano for use in the "Pianos in the Park" program by Lynne Petrini. 5. Approve a 20B Exemption for Suzanne Eaton who is an employee at the Needham High School as the High School Swim and Lacrosse coach to engage in summertime work with the Park and Recreation Department as an Activity Instructor for the High School Conditioning Swim & Dive program. 6. Approve minutes of July 23, 2019 and August 9, 2019 meetings. 7. Approve a 20B Exemption for Laurie Kraemer who is an employee at the Newman Elementary School as a Teaching Assistant to engage in work with the Needham Police Department as a Crossing Guard. 8. Approve updated Interim Rules & Regulations for the Use of Memorial Park Fieldhouse. 9. Accept a donation of a 6x10 nylon flag to fly at Avery Square from Ted Shaughnessy, a Needham resident. 10. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1278 11. Approve and sign one day alcohol service suspension due to alcohol compliance violations for: Needham Cabot Concessions d/b/a Sheraton Needham for Sunday, September 8, 2019. 12. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Dale McCarthy 72 Stevens Road Stevens Road 9/7/19 9/22/19 4pm-6pm Christine Holland 104 Newell Ave. Corner of Newell 9/7/19 9/8/19 4pm-8pm Prospect Liv Nash 200 Great Plain 38 Ellicott Street 9/8/19 N/A 1pm-3pm Avenue Jodi Williams 48 Ardmore Road 48-84 Ardmore 9/14/19 9/15/19 2pm-6pm Road Kate Deeley 61 Kenney Street Barbara Rd & 9/14/19 9/15/19 3pm-9pm Lois Lane Cindy Osgood 27 Laurel Drive Lower Laurel 9/14/19 9/15/19 3:30pm-9 pm Eric Kaplan 33 Elmwood Road Elmwood Rd 9/14/19 9/21/19 4pm-7pm between Fuller and Lancaster Anna Margulian 233 Country Way 233 Country Way 9/15/19 N/A 4pm-8pm Lauren Soper 32 Mark Lee Rd Elbow of Alfreton 9/21/19 N/A 12pm-7pm between Webster and Mark Lee Elizabeth Gregg 1306 Great Plain Curve Street 9/21/19 9/22/19 3pm-6pm Avenue Brenda Salamone 41 Rae Avenue 18 Fairfax Road 9/29/19 N/A 4pm-7pm Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Director of DPW
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Garden Street - east side, from a point 240 feet north of Great Plain Avenue to a point 430 feet north of Great Plain Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Garden Street - east side, from a point 240 feet north of Great Plain Avenue to a point 430 feet north of Great Plain Avenue. Five parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Garden Street - east side, from a point 240 feet north of Great Plain Avenue to a point 430 feet north of Great Plain Avenue. Five parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Great Plain Avenue - south side, from a point 45 feet west of the west sideline of Warren Street to a point 130 feet west of...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Great Plain Avenue - south side, from a point 45 feet west of the west sideline of Warren Street to a point 130 feet west of the west sideline of Warren Street. Four parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Great Plain Avenue - south side, from a point 45 feet west of the west sideline of Warren Street to a point 130 feet west of the west sideline of Warren Street. Four parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Dedham Avenue - west side, from a point 50 feet north of the west sideline of Lincoln Street to a point 90 feet north of the...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Dedham Avenue - west side, from a point 50 feet north of the west sideline of Lincoln Street to a point 90 feet north of the west sideline of Lincoln Street. Two parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-08-20 for Dedham Avenue - west side, from a point 50 feet north of the west sideline of Lincoln Street to a point 90 feet north of the west sideline of Lincoln Street. Two parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #19-08-20 for Pickering Street - east side, from a point 40 feet north of the north sideline of Great Plain Avenue to a point 125 feet...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #19-08-20 for Pickering Street - east side, from a point 40 feet north of the north sideline of Great Plain Avenue to a point 125 feet north of the north sideline of Great Plain Avenue. Four parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #19-08-20 for Pickering Street - east side, from a point 40 feet north of the north sideline of Great Plain Avenue to a point 125 feet north of the north sideline of Great Plain Avenue. Four parking spaces be designated Permit Parking, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 2 PM. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Amend Ambulance Mileage Rate
Amend the ambulance mileage rate to a flat rate of $15 per mile or fraction thereof and that the change be effective immediately
The Board vote to amend the ambulance mileage rate to a flat rate of $15 per mile or fraction thereof and that the change be effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to amend the ambulance mileage rate to a flat rate of $15 per mile or fraction thereof and that the change be effective immediately. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Highway Commercial 1 Zoning District; Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Highway Commercial 1; and Amend Zoning By-Law -...
The Select Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Highway Commercial 1 Zoning District; Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Highway Commercial 1; and Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Unit" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Highway Commercial 1 Zoning District; Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Highway Commercial 1; and Amend Zoning By-Law - Accessory Dwelling Unit" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Handel)
Open the warrant for the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to open the warrant for the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the October 28, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Board Discussion
Approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 7, 2019 and to approve the merit award payment of $2,000 for fiscal year 2019
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 7, 2019 and to approve the merit award payment of $2,000 for fiscal year 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 7, 2019 and to approve the merit award payment of $2,000 for fiscal year 2019. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Handel)
Adopt the FY2020 - 2021 goals dated August 20, 2019
The Board vote to adopt the FY2020 - 2021 goals dated August 20, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to adopt the FY2020 - 2021 goals dated August 20, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of August 20, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of August 20, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of August 20, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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