MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2020
7 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
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. 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 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. 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: Cooley, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearings - Eversource Energy Grant of Locations
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 105 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street and School Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 105 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street and School Street. This work is necessary to provide electric service to Needham Public Safety Headquarters.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 105 feet of conduit in Chestnut Street and School Street. This work is necessary to provide electric service to Needham Public Safety Headquarters. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install one (1) pole #55/10B in School Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install one (1) pole #55/10B in School Street. This work is necessary to provide electric service to Needham Public Safety Headquarters.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install one (1) pole #55/10B in School Street. This work is necessary to provide electric service to Needham Public Safety Headquarters. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 58 cents to 57.5 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 2. Accept a donation in the amount of $10,000 for the Police Department and $10,000 to the Fire Department from Middlesex Bank. 3. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages license for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host a Cooking Class event on February 29, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 4. Approve three Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages licenses for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host "Dinner in the Field" events on July 9, 2020, July 23, 2020, and August 6, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 5. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages license for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host a Wine & Cheese Class event on November 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 6. Approve a request from Jennifer Whitman, of Saphier Events to hold its "Geared Up for Kids 2020" bike ride on May 31, 2020. This bike ride benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Northeast. The bike ride will
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to approve approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 58 cents to 57.5 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 2. Accept a donation in the amount of $10,000 for the Police Department and $10,000 to the Fire Department from Middlesex Bank. 3. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages license for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host a Cooking Class event on February 29, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 4. Approve three Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages licenses for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host "Dinner in the Field" events on July 9, 2020, July 23, 2020, and August 6, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The events will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 5. Approve a Special One Day Wines and Malt Beverages license for Steve Volante, of Volante Farms, to host a Wine & Cheese Class event on November 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham. 6. Approve a request from Jennifer Whitman, of Saphier Events to hold its "Geared Up for Kids 2020" bike ride on May 31, 2020. This bike ride benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Northeast. The bike ride will start at and will finish by 1:00 p.m. The route of the race was approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 7. Approve a request from Kati Sigel, of Three Squares New England, who is organizing its annual fundraiser "The Ride for Food" bike ride to benefit food pantries in numerous communities including Needham, to have a portion of its ride to go through Needham. The event is scheduled for October 4, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The route of the ride has been approved by the following departments, DPW, Police, Fire, and Park and Recreation. 8. Authorize free meter parking in the area of Town Hall on election days. 9. Accept a $250 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Patrick & Patricia Forde Memorial Fund. The monies will be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department. 10. Accept a $130 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services and The Center at the Heights, Council on Aging from The Webster Bank. The monies are to go towards the Intergenerational Program: Bridging the GAP. 11. Accept a $20 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the ScheckKahn family. The monies will be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department. 12. Approve a request to modify the pricing recommendation for the sale of surplus fire alarm boxes. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel
The Select Board vote to close the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel, and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General...
The Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to accept the following proposed zoning amendments: "Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District" and "Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
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