MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 22, 2020
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Call to Order
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 1/2 feet of conduit in Central Avenue
The Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 1/2 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 1681 Central Avenue, Needham.
Matthew D. Borrelli stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 4 1/2 feet of conduit in Central Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 1681 Central Avenue, Needham. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Uncontrollable Dog
Continue this public hearing to October 27, 2020
The Select Board vote to continue this public hearing to October 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to continue this public hearing to October 27, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
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. Accept an $8,000 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Interface Referral Service from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Campus. 2. Accept a $20,000 donation made to the Needham Council on Aging Services Donation Account from the Friends of the Center at the Heights, Inc. 3. Accept a donation from the League of Women Voters of a public art installation on the Needham Town Common to honor the people and events that had a role in the women's suffrage movement. The display will be up from October 16, 2020 through October 30, 2020. The League of Women Voters would like to donate this art installation to the Town of Needham in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment and the founding of the League of Women Voters. Materials used for this display are valued at $150, not including the many hours of labor for production and assembly from dedicated League and community members. 4. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Traveling Meals Program from the Darshana Thakore Family Fund. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $586 from Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce and $250 from Marcus Hughes. 6. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1296
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 an $8,000 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Interface Referral Service from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Campus. 2. Accept a $20,000 donation made to the Needham Council on Aging Services Donation Account from the Friends of the Center at the Heights, Inc. 3. Accept a donation from the League of Women Voters of a public art installation on the Needham Town Common to honor the people and events that had a role in the women's suffrage movement. The display will be up from October 16, 2020 through October 30, 2020. The League of Women Voters would like to donate this art installation to the Town of Needham in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment and the founding of the League of Women Voters. Materials used for this display are valued at $150, not including the many hours of labor for production and assembly from dedicated League and community members. 4. Accept a $1,000 donation made to the Needham Health Department's Traveling Meals Program from the Darshana Thakore Family Fund. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $586 from Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce and $250 from Marcus Hughes. 6. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1296 Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Withdraw Article 1 - Amend the FY2021 Operating Budget and Article 3 - Appropriate for COVID- 19 Expenses in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 1 - Amend the FY2021 Operating Budget and Article 3 - Appropriate for COVID- 19 Expenses in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 1 - Amend the FY2021 Operating Budget and Article 3 - Appropriate for COVID- 19 Expenses in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Amend Article 9 - Rescind Debt Authorization from $9,000,000 to $10,000,000 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to amend Article 9 - Rescind Debt Authorization from $9,000,000 to $10,000,000 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to amend Article 9 - Rescind Debt Authorization from $9,000,000 to $10,000,000 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 10 - Appropriate for Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 11 - Appropriate for First Baptist Church Preservation and Restoration in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for First Baptist Church Preservation and Restoration in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 11 - Appropriate for First Baptist Church Preservation and Restoration in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 12 - Appropriate for First Parish Church Steeple Preservation in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for First Parish Church Steeple Preservation in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 12 - Appropriate for First Parish Church Steeple Preservation in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 13 - Appropriate for Needham Community Farm Growing Bed Expansion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for Needham Community Farm Growing Bed Expansion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate for Needham Community Farm Growing Bed Expansion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 14 - Appropriate for Claxton Field Lights and Skin Diamond Renovation - Design in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate for Claxton Field Lights and Skin Diamond Renovation - Design in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 14 - Appropriate for Claxton Field Lights and Skin Diamond Renovation - Design in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Support Article 16 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 16 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support Article 16 - Appropriate to Community Preservation Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Extend the date authorizing the Town Manager to grant local outside dining with alcohol to December 1, 2020 and vote to waive the fees associated with the permitting of outside heaters
The Board vote to extend the date authorizing the Town Manager to grant local outside dining with alcohol to December 1, 2020 and vote to waive the fees associated with the permitting of outside heaters.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to extend the date authorizing the Town Manager to grant local outside dining with alcohol to December 1, 2020 and vote to waive the fees associated with the permitting of outside heaters. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support free 2-hour metered parking through January 4, 2021
The Board vote to support free 2-hour metered parking through January 4, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to support free 2-hour metered parking through January 4, 2021. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
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