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Needham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

May 12, 2020

39 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

National Public Works Week Proclamation

Approve and sign the Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 17th through May 23th, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and sign the Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 17th through May 23th, 2020.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign the Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 17th through May 23th, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appointments and Consent Agenda

Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Appointments: No Appointments were made at this meeting. Consent Agenda: 1. Accept donation of 4,200 KN95 masks with 1,200 earmarked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham; and 400 Tyvek suits with 100 earmarked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham from the City of Daxing, China. 2. Approve display of 2020 Graduation Banner on Town Hall. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1290 4. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020: Faith Crisley donated the children's book, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson in memory of her mother Greta Crisley ($15.00); Ellen Fisher gave the Children's Room four Junie B. Jones books ($4.99 each); Tom Harkins donated the puzzle Beers of New England ($16.00); Michael Gottesman gave the library a copy of the CD Madonna - Madame X ($10.00); Matthew and Greta Geist made a "thank you" donation of $15.00 in honor of Children's Assistant Carolin Davis; Joanne Neale donated several toys for the STEAM Room ($300.00); Sumner N. Milender gave the library a copy of The Wizard War: British Scientific Intelligence 1939-1945 by R.V. Jones ($12.95); Ellen Knizeski made a donation in memory of her father, Bernie Ford ($150); Thomas M. Kane donated a copy of his new book, The Witches of Crannock Dale, Book One: Mara of the League ($12.00); Author Andy Havens gave the library cop

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian 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. Accept donation of 4,200 KN95 masks with 1,200 earmarked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham; and 400 Tyvek suits with 100 earmarked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham from the City of Daxing, China. 2. Approve display of 2020 Graduation Banner on Town Hall. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1290 4. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020: Faith Crisley donated the children's book, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson in memory of her mother Greta Crisley ($15.00); Ellen Fisher gave the Children's Room four Junie B. Jones books ($4.99 each); Tom Harkins donated the puzzle Beers of New England ($16.00); Michael Gottesman gave the library a copy of the CD Madonna - Madame X ($10.00); Matthew and Greta Geist made a "thank you" donation of $15.00 in honor of Children's Assistant Carolin Davis; Joanne Neale donated several toys for the STEAM Room ($300.00); Sumner N. Milender gave the library a copy of The Wizard War: British Scientific Intelligence 1939-1945 by R.V. Jones ($12.95); Ellen Knizeski made a donation in memory of her father, Bernie Ford ($150); Thomas M. Kane donated a copy of his new book, The Witches of Crannock Dale, Book One: Mara of the League ($12.00); Author Andy Havens gave the library copies of books One, Two, and Three of his The Side Ways series: Awake ($10.00), Aware ($12.00), Again ($14.00); Tom Keating donated a copy of his books, Yesterday's Soldier: A Passage from Prayer to the Vietnam War ($16.99); Janet Krawiecki gave the library a copy of Ann Patchett's new book, The Dutch House ($27.99); Cathy and Barbara Collishaw made a donation in memory of Lean Rose Piccioli ($36.00); Linda DeFruscio-Robinson gave the library a copy of her books, Transgender Profiles: Time for a change ($24.95); and Storytime Crafts donated an autographed copy of Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire: The Lemonade Escapade by Ty Allan Jackson to the Children's Department ($7.95). 5. Approve a 20B Exemption for Rana Mana-Doerfer who is an employee at the Department of Public Works as a Department Specialist to engage in work with the Design and Review Board as a Recording Secretary. 6. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division's COVID19 fund: $40 from Barbara Ryan, a Needham resident. 7. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals program: $500 from Richard Sanders, a Needham resident. 8. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Fund: $150 from Appleton Adams, a Needham resident. 9. Approve open session minutes from April 9, 2020 and April 28, 2020. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Public Hearings: Eversource Grant of Locations

Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to relocate two (2) poles on South Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to relocate two (2) poles on South Street. This work is necessary to provide underground transmission upgrades on South Street, Needham, MA.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to relocate two (2) poles on South Street. This work is necessary to provide underground transmission upgrades on South Street, Needham, MA. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Hunnewell Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Hunnewell Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 262 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in Hunnewell Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 262 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Continue Public Hearing - Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages License: Spiga

Continue this public hearing to its June 9, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to continue this public hearing to its June 9, 2020 meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to continue this public hearing to its June 9, 2020 meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Town Manager

Support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Establish Elected Officials' Salaries in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Support Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 4 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

By that the Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

By that the Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion Mr. Bulian by that the Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Support Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Fire Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Fire Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 6 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Fire Union in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 7 - Appropriate for Needham Property Tax Assistance Program in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 8 - Appropriate for Compensated Absences Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 8 - Appropriate for Compensated Absences Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 8 - Appropriate for Compensated Absences Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Support Article 9 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 9 - Appropriate for Public Facilities Maintenance Program Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 11 - Appropriate for Parking Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 11 - Appropriate for Parking Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 11 - Appropriate for Parking Study in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Defer Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Health Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to defer Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Health Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to defer Article 12 - Appropriate for Public Health Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Support Article 13 - Appropriate for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Support Article 14 - Appropriate the FY2021 Operating Budget Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate the FY2021 Operating Budget Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate the FY2021 Operating Budget Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Support Article 15 - Appropriate the FT2021 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 15 - Appropriate the FT2021 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 15 - Appropriate the FT2021 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Support Article 16 - Appropriate the FY2021 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 16 - Appropriate the FY2021 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 16 - Appropriate the FY2021 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Support Article 17 - Set the Annual Department Revolving Funding Spending Limits in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 17 - Set the Annual Department Revolving Funding Spending Limits in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 17 - Set the Annual Department Revolving Funding Spending Limits in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Support Article 18 - Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 18 - Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 18 - Authorization to Expend State Funds for Public Ways in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Defer Article 19 - Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to defer Article 19 - Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to defer Article 19 - Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Pediatric Medical Facility in the New England Business Center District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Defer Article 20 Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to defer Article 20 Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to defer Article 20 Citizen's Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to General Residence B Zoning District in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Support Article 21 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 21 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 21 - Appropriate for General Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 22 - Appropriate for Public Works Infrastructure in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 22 - Appropriate for Public Works Infrastructure in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 22 - Appropriate for Public Works Infrastructure in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Support Article 23 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Restroom Upgrades in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 23 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Restroom Upgrades in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 23 - Appropriate for Mitchell School Restroom Upgrades in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Support Article 24 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 24 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 24 - Appropriate for Sewer Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Support Article 25 - Appropriate for Water Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 25 - Appropriate for Water Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 25 - Appropriate for Water Enterprise Fund Cash Capital in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 26 - Appropriate for Stormwater Stabilization Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 26 - Appropriate for Stormwater Stabilization Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 26 - Appropriate for Stormwater Stabilization Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 27 - Acceptance of Provisions M.G.L. Chapter 451 Section 111f - Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 27 - Acceptance of Provisions M.G.L. Chapter 451 Section 111f - Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 27 - Acceptance of Provisions M.G.L. Chapter 451 Section 111f - Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 28 - Foster Care Transportation Reimbursement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 28 - Foster Care Transportation Reimbursement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 28 - Foster Care Transportation Reimbursement in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 29 - Special Education Stabilization Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 29 - Special Education Stabilization Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 29 - Special Education Stabilization Fund in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 30 - Amend General By-Law - Authorize Town Clerk to Ensure Consistency in Numbering in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 30 - Amend General By-Law - Authorize Town Clerk to Ensure Consistency in Numbering in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 30 - Amend General By-Law - Authorize Town Clerk to Ensure Consistency in Numbering in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Defer Article 32 - Citizen's Petition Sewer Line Extension in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to defer Article 32 - Citizen's Petition Sewer Line Extension in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to defer Article 32 - Citizen's Petition Sewer Line Extension in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Defer Article 1 - Appropriate for Traffic Consulting & Engineering in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to defer Article 1 - Appropriate for Traffic Consulting & Engineering in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to defer Article 1 - Appropriate for Traffic Consulting & Engineering in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Withdraw Article 2 - Amend the FY2020 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 2 - Amend the FY2020 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 2 - Amend the FY2020 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Support Article 3 - Appropriate for Payment of Unpaid Bills of Prior Years in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Appropriate for Payment of Unpaid Bills of Prior Years in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Appropriate for Payment of Unpaid Bills of Prior Years in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve and sign the MOA between the Town of Needham and the Needham Fire Union Local 1706 for fiscal year 2020

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve and sign the MOA between the Town of Needham and the Needham Fire Union Local 1706 for fiscal year 2020.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Board approve and sign the MOA between the Town of Needham and the Needham Fire Union Local 1706 for fiscal year 2020. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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