MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 27, 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
Executive Session: Exception 3 - Collective Bargaining & Exception 2 - Salaries
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. and Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with non-union personnel.
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. and Exception 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with non-union personnel. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Bulian)
Certificate of Appreciation for Hillcrest Gardens
Sign a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Joe Quinnan - Hillcrest Gardens for providing outstanding products and service to the Town of Needham and its residents for over 38 years! A silent...
The Select Board sign a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Joe Quinnan - Hillcrest Gardens for providing outstanding products and service to the Town of Needham and its residents for over 38 years! A silent supporter to the Town, you have esthetically enhanced countless events and celebrations. We thank you for your contributions to the community and wish you success, good health and happiness in your next phase of life.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board sign a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Joe Quinnan - Hillcrest Gardens for providing outstanding products and service to the Town of Needham and its residents for over 38 years! A silent supporter to the Town, you have esthetically enhanced countless events and celebrations. We thank you for your contributions to the community and wish you success, good health and happiness in your next phase of life. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, 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 1. Council of Economic Advisors Lise Elcock (term ends 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1297. 2. Accept donation of various plants from Joe Quinnan, of Hillcrest Gardens to the Parks and Forestry Department of the DPW. The plants are valued at $19,896. 3. Ratify the authorization of two "shop/dine local" lawn signs to be placed around the Town Hall/Town Common and on the Avery Square Common. 4. Approve request from Volante Farms to sell Wine and Malt beverages until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 and Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Council of Economic Advisors Lise Elcock (term ends 6/30/2021) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1297. 2. Accept donation of various plants from Joe Quinnan, of Hillcrest Gardens to the Parks and Forestry Department of the DPW. The plants are valued at $19,896. 3. Ratify the authorization of two "shop/dine local" lawn signs to be placed around the Town Hall/Town Common and on the Avery Square Common. 4. Approve request from Volante Farms to sell Wine and Malt beverages until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 and Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Rail Trail Mural Project
Approve the mural project as proposed
The Select Board approve the mural project as proposed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve the mural project as proposed. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Adopt the Small Cell Wireless Facilities Policy
The Select Board vote to adopt the Small Cell Wireless Facilities Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adopt the Small Cell Wireless Facilities Policy. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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