MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2019
10 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 & Collective Bargaining
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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel 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. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Executive Session: Exception 3 & Exception 6
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, or to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, or to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy Grant of Location -Webster Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Webster Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Webster Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 1122 Webster Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Webster Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 1122 Webster Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Hearing: Liquor Compliance Violation
Suspend the liquor license for Needham 365, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott for a period of three consecutive days to be determined by the Town Manager
The Select Board vote to suspend the liquor license for Needham 365, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott for a period of three consecutive days to be determined by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to suspend the liquor license for Needham 365, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott for a period of three consecutive days to be determined by the Town Manager. 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. Vote to place the following on the Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Annual Town Election ballot: "Trustee of Public Library, For One Year, Vote for One" and "Needham Housing Authority for Four Years, Vote for One" and "Needham Planning Board for Three Years, Vote for One." 2. Approve a request from The James to extend its liquor license on December 31, 2019 until 1:00 a.m. The Police Department has approved this request. 3. Approve request from Rabbi Mendel Krinsky from the Chabad Jewish Center to hold a Menorah lighting ceremony on the Town Common on Monday, December 23, 2019 starting at 6:00 pm. Garrity Way cannot be accessed until 5:00 pm. Festivities include use of a Needham Fire Truck to dispense gelt to the attendees. 4. Approve a request from the Needham Track Club to hold "The Great Bear Run" road race on Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Pollard Middle School. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 5. Approve a request from Jessica Rice, who has submitted a Road Event form, to hold its "Jog Your Memory 5K Run/2 mile walk" on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 6. Approve a request from Angela O'Connor of
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. Vote to place the following on the Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Annual Town Election ballot: "Trustee of Public Library, For One Year, Vote for One" and "Needham Housing Authority for Four Years, Vote for One" and "Needham Planning Board for Three Years, Vote for One." 2. Approve a request from The James to extend its liquor license on December 31, 2019 until 1:00 a.m. The Police Department has approved this request. 3. Approve request from Rabbi Mendel Krinsky from the Chabad Jewish Center to hold a Menorah lighting ceremony on the Town Common on Monday, December 23, 2019 starting at 6:00 pm. Garrity Way cannot be accessed until 5:00 pm. Festivities include use of a Needham Fire Truck to dispense gelt to the attendees. 4. Approve a request from the Needham Track Club to hold "The Great Bear Run" road race on Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Pollard Middle School. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 5. Approve a request from Jessica Rice, who has submitted a Road Event form, to hold its "Jog Your Memory 5K Run/2 mile walk" on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 6. Approve a request from Angela O'Connor of Park and Recreation and Kevin Keane, Event Coordinator, who have submitted a Road Event form, to hold its "Needham 1775" walk on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The route has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 7. Approve a request from Mark Walter, of the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, who is organizing its "Harvest Ride for Respite", to have a portion of its ride go through Needham. The event is scheduled for September 26, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 8. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License from Lee-Ann Keeler, of the FRIENDS of the Center at the Heights, to host a Spring Fling event on March 28, 2020 (with a snow date of April 11, 2020) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham, M.A. 9. Approve and sign application for recertification as Tree City USA for 2019. 10. Approve request from Village Club to extend operational hours on New Year's Eve for the Club (lower) portion only: Last call - 12:15 am; Members off premises - 12:45 am; and everyone (bartender) off premises - 1:00 am. 11. Approve Open Session minutes of November 26, 2019 and December 3, 2019. 12. Approve a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for Artie Crocker, of New Year's Needham to host its New Year's Needham event on December 31, 2019 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (January 1, 2020). The event will be held in Powers Hall at Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham MA. 13. Sign a Certificate of Appreciation for the Chinese Friends of Needham in recognition of its ten-year anniversary and its contribution to a diverse and vibrant local community. 14. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Meghan Sutherland, of St. Joseph Elementary School Parent School Association, to host a Parent's Trivia Night on January 10, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at St. Joseph's Elementary School, 90 Pickering Street, Needham. 15. Approve a 20B Exemption for Faith Crisley who is an employee in the Town of Needham as a Recording Secretary for Youth and Family Services and the Council on Aging to engage in work with the Needham Free Public Library as Library Page in the Circulation Department. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS19-12-17 requiring that B Street northeast bound and southwest bound be designated as stopped streets at the intersection of Third Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS19-12-17 requiring that B Street northeast bound and southwest bound be designated as stopped streets at the intersection of Third Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS19-12-17 requiring that B Street northeast bound and southwest bound be designated as stopped streets at the intersection of Third Avenue. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS19-12-17a requiring that Pickering Street northbound and southbound be designated as stopped streets at the intersection of Kingsbury Street
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS19-12-17a requiring that Pickering Street northbound and southbound be designated as stopped streets at the intersection of Kingsbury Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS19-12-17a requiring that Pickering Street northbound and southbound be designated as stopped streets at the intersection of Kingsbury Street. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-12-17 for Gibson Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, Both sides, from Manning Street to Page Road - 1 Hour Parking, 8 AM - 4...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-12-17 for Gibson Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, Both sides, from Manning Street to Page Road - 1 Hour Parking, 8 AM - 4 PM, School Days.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P19-12-17 for Gibson Street, Time Limited in Designated Places, Both sides, from Manning Street to Page Road - 1 Hour Parking, 8 AM - 4 PM, School Days. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Handel)
Town Manager
Approve the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee
The Board approve the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Set the following polling locations for up-coming elections: Precinct Current Proposed Precinct A Center at the Heights Center at the Heights Precinct B Center at the Heights Center at the Heights...
The Board vote to set the following polling locations for up-coming elections: Precinct Current Proposed Precinct A Center at the Heights Center at the Heights Precinct B Center at the Heights Center at the Heights Precinct C Newman School Newman School Precinct D Newman School Newman School Precinct E Broadmeadow School Public Services Administration Building Precinct F Needham High School Rosemary Recreation Complex Precinct G Needham High School Rosemary Recreation Complex Precinct H Broadmeadow School Public Services Administration Building Precinct I Mitchell School Town Hall (Public Safety) Precinct J Mitchell School Town Hall (Public Safety)
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to set the following polling locations for up-coming elections: Precinct Current Proposed Precinct A Center at the Heights Center at the Heights Precinct B Center at the Heights Center at the Heights Precinct C Newman School Newman School Precinct D Newman School Newman School Precinct E Broadmeadow School Public Services Administration Building Precinct F Needham High School Rosemary Recreation Complex Precinct G Needham High School Rosemary Recreation Complex Precinct H Broadmeadow School Public Services Administration Building Precinct I Mitchell School Town Hall (Public Safety) Precinct J Mitchell School Town Hall (Public Safety) Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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