September 24, 2019

“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 5 feet of conduit in White Pine Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 304 Country Way, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 38 feet of conduit and one (1) manhole in Carleton Drive. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 37 Carleton Drive, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 5 feet of conduit in Taylor Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 145 Taylor Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel 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 20B Exemption for Brenda Considine-Miskin who is an employee at the Sunita Williams Elementary School as a Teaching Assistant to engage in work with the Park and Recreation Department as an Activity Instructor for the Breathe and Stretch to Unwind and Dance and Stretch and Unwind programs. 2. Approve a 20B Exemption for Edmund Farrell who is an employee at the Needham Public Schools as the Nutrition Manager to engage in work with the Park and Recreation Department as an Activity Instructor for the Adult Badminton, Ice Skating, and Ski & Snowboard programs. 3. Approve August 20, 2019 and September 10, 2019 open session minutes. 4. Accept the donation from the Village Club of two granite benches and brick pavers to be installed at the Memorial Park Field House. This improvement to the project, located between the park entrance and the field near the water bubbler, has been approved by the Planning Board at its 9/3/2019 meeting. The donation is valued at approximately $3,500. 5. In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a compensation plan for Schedule K for fiscal year 2020. 6. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1280 7. Approve a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus to host its Music Bingo Night on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 8. Approve a request for a One Day Special Wines and Malt Beverages license for Robert Timmerman II, of Needham Knights of Columbus to host its annual Oktoberfest event on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. 9. Approve a 20B Exemption for Regina Tedeschi-Sharpe who is an employee at the Needham Public Schools as a Substitute Teacher at the Newman Preschool to engage in work with the Park and Recreation Department as an Activity Instructor for the Early Release Day programs. 10. At the request of the PPBC, support the allocation of up to $270,000 for landscaping and entrance relocation at the Cogswell Building/RTS. 11. Accept a $500 donation made to the Needham Public Health Division's Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) from the Needham Knights of Columbus. 12. Ratify revised hourly rate schedule (Appendix B) for the Custodial and Monitoring staff for Powers Hall and the Center at the Heights events. 13. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Naomi Goldman 93 Gayland Gayland 10/5/19 10/6/19 3pm-6pm Road Road Seema Pandya 43 Valley 30-47 Sterling 10/26/19 10/27/19 11am-6pm Road Road Allison Premo 354 Brookline 1 block of 10/27/19 N/A 3:30pm-5pm Street Brookline St. between Webster St. & Manning St. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Verizon New England Inc. and Eversource Energy to relocated one (1) JO pole, P.3, on the easterly side of Bancroft Street to a point approximately 15' southerly from its original location, being approximately 133' from existing pole, P.2, located on the easterly side of Bancroft Street. This work is necessary to accommodate for new construction. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve the submitted design entitled "Summer Days at Rosemary" by Anne McCaffrey for vinyl wrap production and installation on the traffic control box located at Webster Street and Great Plain Avenue. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-09-24 for Gibson Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, Both sides, from Manning Street to Page Road - 1 Hour Parking, 7:15 - 8:15 AM and 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, School Days. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve Motions A-G as presented below: Motion A Move that the sale of the $27,500,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated October 1, 2019 (the "Bonds") to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at the price of $30,311,816.15 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on August 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2020 $3,225,000 5.000% 2032 $1,165,000 4.00% 2021 1,280,000 5.000 2033 1,165,000 2.625 2022 1,270,000 5.000 2034 1,165,000 2.625 2023 1,265,000 5.000 2035 915,000 2.750 2024 1,255,000 5.000 2036 915,000 2.750 2025 1,255,000 5.000 2037 910,000 2.875 2026 1,255,000 5.000 2038 755,000 2.875 2027 1,245,000 5.000 2039 755,000 2.875 2028 1,245,000 5.000 2040 755,000 3.000 2029 1,240,000 5.000 2041 750,000 3.000 2030 1,170,000 4.000 2044 1,380,000 3.000 2031 1,165,000 4.000 Motion B Move that the Bonds maturing on August 1, 2044 (a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due August 1, 2044 Year Amount Year Amount Year Amount 2042 $460,000 2043 460,000 2044* 460,000 *Final Maturity Motion C Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 10, 2019 and a final Official Statement dated September 17, 2019 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Motion D Move that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Motion E Move that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Motion F Move that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds. Motion G Move that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 2 - Amend the FY2020 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 3 - Amend the FY2020 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 4 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 8 - Appropriate for Pollard School Gym in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)

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