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January 26, 2021
5 recorded votes, 0 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.
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
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 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, February 9, 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, February 9, 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)
Town Manager
Recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2022
The Select Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2022. 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. Property Tax Assistance Committee Jonathan Robbins (term expires 6/30/2024) 2. Taxation Aid Committee Jonathan Robbins (term expires 6/30/2022) Consent Agenda: 1. Approve Open Session minutes of November 10, 2020, and January 12, 2021 and Executive Session minutes of December 22, 2020. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $100 from Sherry Joyce. 3. Accept a $133.97 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth program from the First Baptist Church in Needham. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Domestic Violence Action Committee from Ann MacFate, a Needham resident. 5. Accept a $300 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Amy Sherman, a Canton resident.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Appointments: 1. Property Tax Assistance Committee Jonathan Robbins (term expires 6/30/2024) 2. Taxation Aid Committee Jonathan Robbins (term expires 6/30/2022) Consent Agenda: 1. Approve Open Session minutes of November 10, 2020, and January 12, 2021 and Executive Session minutes of December 22, 2020. 2. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $100 from Sherry Joyce. 3. Accept a $133.97 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth program from the First Baptist Church in Needham. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Domestic Violence Action Committee from Ann MacFate, a Needham resident. 5. Accept a $300 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Amy Sherman, a Canton resident. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Ask the Board of Health to determine whether a temporary emergency dispensing site for COVID-19 vaccine at a location in Needham Crossing is an urgent local public health need to prevent the...
The Select Board vote to ask the Board of Health to determine whether a temporary emergency dispensing site for COVID-19 vaccine at a location in Needham Crossing is an urgent local public health need to prevent the spread of the virus and to support Governor Baker's declaration of a State of Emergency.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to ask the Board of Health to determine whether a temporary emergency dispensing site for COVID-19 vaccine at a location in Needham Crossing is an urgent local public health need to prevent the spread of the virus and to support Governor Baker's declaration of a State of Emergency. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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