MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2019
5 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
Public Hearing for the Removal of (1) One Public Shade Tree at 66 Otis Street,
Approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one 26.5 inch Sugar Maple tree in front berm of 66 Otis Street
The Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one 26.5 inch Sugar Maple tree in front berm of 66 Otis Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Public Shade Tree Hearing form for the removal of one 26.5 inch Sugar Maple tree in front berm of 66 Otis Street. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
MWRA Grant/Loan Approval
The sale of the $440,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated November 18, 2019, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate...
That: Motion A The sale of the $440,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated November 18, 2019, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistant Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment 2020 $88,000 2021 $88,000 2022 $88,000 2023 $88,000 2024 $88,000 and further, Motion B 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 vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that: Motion A The sale of the $440,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated November 18, 2019, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistant Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment 2020 $88,000 2021 $88,000 2022 $88,000 2023 $88,000 2024 $88,000 and further, Motion B 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 vote. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Cooley)
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 the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission: $784.61 from Cricket Field Neighbors for a donation to Cricket Field; $1,000 from Middlesex Savings Bank for Arts in the Parks/Children's Theatre Performances; $50 from Magomed Imakaev for a donation to Rosemary Pool; $25 from Evelyn Wall for a donation to the Trust Fund for Parks; and $50 from Claire Blum for a donation to the Trust Fund for Parks. 2. Approve the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department: $100 from the Purrington family; $25 from the Farse Family; and 60 from the Schneiderman family. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Ms. MaryRuth Perras, $400 from Edward and Carol De Lemos, and $3000 from JMS Family Foundation, Inc. 4. Accept a $200 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) from the Needham Golf Club. 5. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License for Jennifer Howard Schroeder, of the Needham Human Rights Committee, to host an event called "Free At Last Wrongful Convictions" on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Center at the Heights located at 300
From the minutes
“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 the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission: $784.61 from Cricket Field Neighbors for a donation to Cricket Field; $1,000 from Middlesex Savings Bank for Arts in the Parks/Children's Theatre Performances; $50 from Magomed Imakaev for a donation to Rosemary Pool; $25 from Evelyn Wall for a donation to the Trust Fund for Parks; and $50 from Claire Blum for a donation to the Trust Fund for Parks. 2. Approve the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services to be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department: $100 from the Purrington family; $25 from the Farse Family; and 60 from the Schneiderman family. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Ms. MaryRuth Perras, $400 from Edward and Carol De Lemos, and $3000 from JMS Family Foundation, Inc. 4. Accept a $200 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) from the Needham Golf Club. 5. Approve a One Day Special Wines & Malt Beverages License for Jennifer Howard Schroeder, of the Needham Human Rights Committee, to host an event called "Free At Last Wrongful Convictions" on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Center at the Heights located at 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA. 6. Accept a donation of an AED (automated external defibrillator) at Memorial Park from Needham Flag Football. The defibrillator is valued at $1,408.88. 7. Accept a donation of $1,100 from Rockland Trust Bank for the Needham Lights event on December 7, 2019. 8. Ratify Veterans' Day Proclamation 9. Approve SolarizeMass Plus Banner for use in the Chapel Street Banner Showcase program as administered by the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund. These (5) five banners will be displayed as soon as possible from November through March 2020. 10. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1283 11. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Ratify - Emily Roach 24 Ellicott St. Hatfield Park 10/20/19 10/27/19 3pm-6pm Ratify - Kelly Allen 103 Sylvan Rd. Oak Crest/Sylvan 10/20/19 N/A 2pm-6pm Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Adopt the Energy Reduction Plan and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Policy and to submit an application for Green Communities Designation
The Board vote to adopt the Energy Reduction Plan and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Policy and to submit an application for Green Communities Designation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to adopt the Energy Reduction Plan and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Policy and to submit an application for Green Communities Designation. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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