MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 22, 2020
10 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 6 - Acquisition of Real Property
Enter into Executive Session
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. 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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. 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. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Call to Order
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 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, January 12, 2021, 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, January 12, 2021, 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)
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopt the Town of Needham's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update
The Board vote to adopt the Town of Needham's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to adopt the Town of Needham's Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy Grant of Location - George Aggott Road
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in George Aggott Road
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 8 feet of conduit in George Aggott Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 26 George Aggott Road, Needham.
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 George Aggott Road. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 26 George Aggott Road, Needham. 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. Needham Council for Arts and Culture Samantha Hoff (term expires 6/30/2023) 2. Needham Council for Arts and Culture Heather Simmons (term expires 6/30/2023) 3. Golf Course Advisory Committee Paul Brockmann (term expires 6/30/2023) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Fund: $100 from Philip & Lynda Coburn, Needham residents; and $100 from Shahin Solisagafi, a resident of Maryland. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from ND Donuts, LLC and $500 from the Petrini Corporation. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1301. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donate Fund: $100 from Mrs. Lena Sostilio, $25 from Harold & Carol Gershman, $100 from Joseph Curtin, and $100 from the LT Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW. 5. Approve Open Session minutes of 11/24/2020, 12/1/2020, & 12/8/2020; and Executive Session minutes of 11/1/2020 & 12/1/2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Needham Council for Arts and Culture Samantha Hoff (term expires 6/30/2023) 2. Needham Council for Arts and Culture Heather Simmons (term expires 6/30/2023) 3. Golf Course Advisory Committee Paul Brockmann (term expires 6/30/2023) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth Fund: $100 from Philip & Lynda Coburn, Needham residents; and $100 from Shahin Solisagafi, a resident of Maryland. 2. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from ND Donuts, LLC and $500 from the Petrini Corporation. 3. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1301. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donate Fund: $100 from Mrs. Lena Sostilio, $25 from Harold & Carol Gershman, $100 from Joseph Curtin, and $100 from the LT Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW. 5. Approve Open Session minutes of 11/24/2020, 12/1/2020, & 12/8/2020; and Executive Session minutes of 11/1/2020 & 12/1/2020. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Approve the proposed budget priorities for FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
The Board approve the proposed budget priorities for FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board approve the proposed budget priorities for FY2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Approve its statement of goals for FY2021-FY2022
The Select Board approve its statement of goals for FY2021-FY2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve its statement of goals for FY2021-FY2022. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Approve the FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee
The Select Board approve the FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve the FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Endorse CPA funding applications for Town Hall Clock Restoration, Town Common Restoration and Beautification, Fisher Street Trailhead Construction, and Town Reservoir Sediment Removal
The Board vote to endorse CPA funding applications for Town Hall Clock Restoration, Town Common Restoration and Beautification, Fisher Street Trailhead Construction, and Town Reservoir Sediment Removal.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to endorse CPA funding applications for Town Hall Clock Restoration, Town Common Restoration and Beautification, Fisher Street Trailhead Construction, and Town Reservoir Sediment Removal. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
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