MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 24, 2020
7 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
During the meeting:
- (Ms. Cooley joined the meeting after the vote).
Every vote, in order
Executive Session: Exception 6 - Acquisition of Real Property
Enter into Executive Session under Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session under Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
Marianne B. Cooley had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session under Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote. (Ms. Cooley joined the meeting after the vote)..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Call to Order
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the...
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that this meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format. 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. Water & Sewer Rate Structure Committee Harold Burger (term expires 6/30/2023) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account from Nancy and Jon Schneider, Needham residents. 2. Approve a 20B Exemption for Lulu Tsai who is an employee in the Needham School Department as an Instructor to engage in work with the Aging Services Department as an activity instructor. 3. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1299. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program: $10,000 from the Needham Community Council; and $250 from Mary Clare Siegel, a Needham resident. 5. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account from Ruth & Paul Richards, Needham residents. 6. Approve minutes of November 9, 2020 (open session) and November 10, 2020 (executive session).
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Water & Sewer Rate Structure Committee Harold Burger (term expires 6/30/2023) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account from Nancy and Jon Schneider, Needham residents. 2. Approve a 20B Exemption for Lulu Tsai who is an employee in the Needham School Department as an Instructor to engage in work with the Aging Services Department as an activity instructor. 3. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1299. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Program: $10,000 from the Needham Community Council; and $250 from Mary Clare Siegel, a Needham resident. 5. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Aging Services Donation Account from Ruth & Paul Richards, Needham residents. 6. Approve minutes of November 9, 2020 (open session) and November 10, 2020 (executive session). Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Termination and Release of Easement
The Select Board approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Termination and Release of Easement.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Termination and Release of Easement. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Authorize the Town Manager to send a letter to the MBTA expressing concerns about the proposed reductions in service and potential disruptions in system reliability associated with the current...
The Select Board authorize the Town Manager to send a letter to the MBTA expressing concerns about the proposed reductions in service and potential disruptions in system reliability associated with the current proposal.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to send a letter to the MBTA expressing concerns about the proposed reductions in service and potential disruptions in system reliability associated with the current proposal. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
To: 1. Approve the Minuteman School Debt Issuance for the Completion of the field component of the School Building Project; and 2. Approve a request from the Minuteman School for $12,613.55 from...
The Board vote to: 1. Approve the Minuteman School Debt Issuance for the Completion of the field component of the School Building Project; and 2. Approve a request from the Minuteman School for $12,613.55 from the Town's allocated CvRF Municipal Fund and endorse a Reserve Fund Transfer Request to provide the funding to the Minuteman School in advance of reimbursement from the Commonwealth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to: 1. Approve the Minuteman School Debt Issuance for the Completion of the field component of the School Building Project; and 2. Approve a request from the Minuteman School for $12,613.55 from the Town's allocated CvRF Municipal Fund and endorse a Reserve Fund Transfer Request to provide the funding to the Minuteman School in advance of reimbursement from the Commonwealth. Second: Mr. Borelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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