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January 12, 2021
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes say "In addition to the Select Board, ... were in attendance" without naming the members; all five members are shown as present. Chairman Maurice Handel joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chairman Maurice Handel joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m..
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 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 27, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format.
Maurice P. Handel had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that this meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)
Trader Joe's Certificate of Appreciation
In recognition of Trader Joe's - Needham efforts to help keep Needham's seniors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing and packing over 1,500 bags of groceries that we were able to deliver...
In recognition of Trader Joe's - Needham efforts to help keep Needham's seniors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing and packing over 1,500 bags of groceries that we were able to deliver to this at-risk population. We thank you for your commitment to serving this community.
Maurice P. Handel had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian in recognition of Trader Joe's - Needham efforts to help keep Needham's seniors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing and packing over 1,500 bags of groceries that we were able to deliver to this at-risk population. We thank you for your commitment to serving this community. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)
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 the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $3500 from JMS Family Foundation, Inc., $50 from Adam Raff, and $25 from Isaac Hughes. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $2000 from William Jones, Jr. and $40 from Jo- Ann & Rich Rosen. 3. Approve technical change from approval of 12/22/2020 agenda - Executive Session minutes of 11/1/2020 should be 11/24/2020. 4. Approve and sign application for recertification as Tree City USA for 2020. 5. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 57.5 cents to 56 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 6. Authorize to extend Free Parking Meter Parking for Two Hours through June 30, 2021. 7. Accept a $5,000 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Highrock Metro West Church. These funds were raised by the Jog For Joy 5K held back in December 2020 in support of mental health awareness programs. 8. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1302. 9. Approve Open Session minutes of 12/22/2020, and minutes from 11/18/2020. 10. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020: John Comando gave the library a copy of
Maurice P. Handel had not yet arrived.
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 the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $3500 from JMS Family Foundation, Inc., $50 from Adam Raff, and $25 from Isaac Hughes. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $2000 from William Jones, Jr. and $40 from Jo- Ann & Rich Rosen. 3. Approve technical change from approval of 12/22/2020 agenda - Executive Session minutes of 11/1/2020 should be 11/24/2020. 4. Approve and sign application for recertification as Tree City USA for 2020. 5. Upon the recommendation of the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Finance, change the mileage reimbursement rate from 57.5 cents to 56 cents per mile consistent with the rate determined by the IRS. 6. Authorize to extend Free Parking Meter Parking for Two Hours through June 30, 2021. 7. Accept a $5,000 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Highrock Metro West Church. These funds were raised by the Jog For Joy 5K held back in December 2020 in support of mental health awareness programs. 8. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1302. 9. Approve Open Session minutes of 12/22/2020, and minutes from 11/18/2020. 10. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the period of September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020: John Comando gave the library a copy of his book, Walk by My Side ($7.99); Debra Doxer donated two copies of her book, Where Butterflies Go ($13.00 each); Elinor Brady donated a copy of Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents ($32.00); Emily Richmond Wheeler donated $55.00 that will be used to purchase a new book-on-CD; and Ellen Knizeski made a $200.00 donation for the purchase of new mystery books in memory of her parents Bernie and Eileen Ford. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to open the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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