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February 9, 2021
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
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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel 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. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Call to Order
This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 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 23, 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. Matthews that this meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the meeting in this format. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Bulian)
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. Patrick Wrenn Property Tax Assistance Committee (term expires 6/30/2024) 2. Patrick Wrenn Taxation Aid Committee (term expires 6/30/2024) 3. Helen Newton Property Tax Assistance Committee (term expires 6/30/2024) CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1. Accept a $2,000 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from the Darshana Thakore Family Fund. 2.* Support Youth Services' "Needham Unplugged" for the month of March 2021 including its annual no-meeting night/no-homework night which will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021. 3.* Approve open session minutes of January 26, 2021 and March 20, 2020. 4. Accept a $250 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Patrick & Patricia Forde Memorial Fund. The monies will be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department. 5.* Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1303.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Patrick Wrenn Property Tax Assistance Committee (term expires 6/30/2024) 2. Patrick Wrenn Taxation Aid Committee (term expires 6/30/2024) 3. Helen Newton Property Tax Assistance Committee (term expires 6/30/2024) CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1. Accept a $2,000 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from the Darshana Thakore Family Fund. 2.* Support Youth Services' "Needham Unplugged" for the month of March 2021 including its annual no-meeting night/no-homework night which will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021. 3.* Approve open session minutes of January 26, 2021 and March 20, 2020. 4. Accept a $250 donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services from the Patrick & Patricia Forde Memorial Fund. The monies will be used towards future programs in the Youth & Family Services Department. 5.* Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1303. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Close the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting
The Board vote to close the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to close the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Board Discussion
Adopt the vision statement and guiding principles as recommended by the NUARI working group
The Select Board vote to adopt the vision statement and guiding principles as recommended by the NUARI working group.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adopt the vision statement and guiding principles as recommended by the NUARI working group. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Matthews)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
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