MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 21, 2020
6 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
Public Hearing - Eversource Energy Grant of Location: 274 Manning Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Manning Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Manning Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 274 Manning Street, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Manning Street. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 274 Manning Street, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing - Comcast of Needham, Inc. Grant of Location: 1000 Highland
Approve and sign a petition from Comcast of Needham, Inc. to install conduit starting at Utility Pole No. 7 on Morton Street excavating to place (1) 3" PVC Conduit 322' +/- to number 1000 Highland...
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Comcast of Needham, Inc. to install conduit starting at Utility Pole No. 7 on Morton Street excavating to place (1) 3" PVC Conduit 322' +/- to number 1000 Highland Avenue. This work is necessary for new underground service to 1000 Highland Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Comcast of Needham, Inc. to install conduit starting at Utility Pole No. 7 on Morton Street excavating to place (1) 3" PVC Conduit 322' +/- to number 1000 Highland Avenue. This work is necessary for new underground service to 1000 Highland Avenue. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Election Workers: See attached. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve minutes from June 23, 2020. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission for Start of Summer Activity Bags: $35 from Daphne Reichel; $35 from Kamran Vollenweider; $35 from Zoe Lucas; $35 from Rosie Mullen; and $900 from an anonymous donor. 3. The Needham Cultural Council respectfully requests the approval of the design "Reach" by John Judge to be wrapped in vinyl on the utility box located at Kendrick Street and Third Ave in Needham. Design and location approval requested by Needham Cultural Council. Funding for the box wrap has been generously provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Needham. 4. Accept a $6,000 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program from the Needham Community Council. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from C. Bruce Johnstone and $100 from Needham Farmers Market Inc. 6. In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a classification and compensation plan (G Schedule) for fiscal year 2021. 7. Approve the location for early voting for the September 1, 2020 primary election and the November 3, 2020 general election as Needham Town Hall. 8. Accept the following donations made to Needham You
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Election Workers: See attached. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve minutes from June 23, 2020. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Park and Recreation Commission for Start of Summer Activity Bags: $35 from Daphne Reichel; $35 from Kamran Vollenweider; $35 from Zoe Lucas; $35 from Rosie Mullen; and $900 from an anonymous donor. 3. The Needham Cultural Council respectfully requests the approval of the design "Reach" by John Judge to be wrapped in vinyl on the utility box located at Kendrick Street and Third Ave in Needham. Design and location approval requested by Needham Cultural Council. Funding for the box wrap has been generously provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Needham. 4. Accept a $6,000 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program from the Needham Community Council. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from C. Bruce Johnstone and $100 from Needham Farmers Market Inc. 6. In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a classification and compensation plan (G Schedule) for fiscal year 2021. 7. Approve the location for early voting for the September 1, 2020 primary election and the November 3, 2020 general election as Needham Town Hall. 8. Accept the following donations made to Needham Youth & Family Services' Volunteers Around Needham Program: $50 from the Vettraino family; $100 from the Jiang/Zhai family; and $100 from the Lazarevich family. 9. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1293. 10. Approve Revision of the Town Manager Evaluation Policy to reflect change to "Select Board." Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning articles (1) Amend Zoning By-Law - Avery Square Overlay District and (2) Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Avery Square Overlay District for referral to the Planning...
The Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles (1) Amend Zoning By-Law - Avery Square Overlay District and (2) Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Avery Square Overlay District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles (1) Amend Zoning By-Law - Avery Square Overlay District and (2) Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change to Avery Square Overlay District for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adopt a new liquor license fee schedule for calendar year 2021 as follows: On Premise Alcoholic Beverage Current Proposed Innholders $4,525 $2,262 Restaurants - 100 seats or more - All Alcoholic...
The Board vote to adopt a new liquor license fee schedule for calendar year 2021 as follows: On Premise Alcoholic Beverage Current Proposed Innholders $4,525 $2,262 Restaurants - 100 seats or more - All Alcoholic $4,025 $2,012 Restaurants - fewer than 100 seats - Wine/Malt $1,500 $750 Clubs $510 $255
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to adopt a new liquor license fee schedule for calendar year 2021 as follows: On Premise Alcoholic Beverage Current Proposed Innholders $4,525 $2,262 Restaurants - 100 seats or more - All Alcoholic $4,025 $2,012 Restaurants - fewer than 100 seats - Wine/Malt $1,500 $750 Clubs $510 $255 Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
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