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Needham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

April 6, 2021

5 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

Call to Order

This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, if a technical problem develops that makes it impossible for the Select Board to conduct the...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

This meeting be continued to the Select Board's next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 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 Wednesday, April 14, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approval of the Sale of Bonds and Notes

Approve Motions A through L: Motion A Move that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to approve Motions A through L: Motion A Move that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all or a portion of the Town's (i) General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2009 Bonds dated June 1, 2009 maturing on June 1 in the years 2023 through 2028 (inclusive), (ii) General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2010 Bonds dated June 15, 2010 maturing on December 1 in the years 2021 through 2024 (inclusive), and (iii) General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2011 Bonds dated June 1, 2011 maturing on October 1 in the years 2021 through 2028 (inclusive) (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Motion B Move that the sale of the $24,075,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated April 14, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $26,463,152.81 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on July 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Motion C

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to approve Motions A through L: Motion A Move that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all or a portion of the Town's (i) General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2009 Bonds dated June 1, 2009 maturing on June 1 in the years 2023 through 2028 (inclusive), (ii) General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2010 Bonds dated June 15, 2010 maturing on December 1 in the years 2021 through 2024 (inclusive), and (iii) General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2011 Bonds dated June 1, 2011 maturing on October 1 in the years 2021 through 2028 (inclusive) (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Motion B Move that the sale of the $24,075,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated April 14, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $26,463,152.81 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on July 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Motion C Move that the Bonds maturing on July 15, 2040 (the "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Motion D Move to approve the sale of a $730,485 0.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of the Town dated April 15, 2021, and payable June 15, 2021 (the "Note"), to Century Bank and Trust Company at par and accrued interest, if any. Motion E Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 23, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated March 30, 2021 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Motion F Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Note, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 23, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated March 30, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Motion G Move that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Motion H Move to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated April 14, 2021, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow Agent. Motion I Move that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Motion J Move that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Note and to comply with relevant securities laws. Motion K Move that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Note (collectively, the "Documents"), which Documents have been provided to us by email, may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Motion L Move that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appointments and Consent Agenda

Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $50 from Beth Shalom Garden Club. 2.* Approve the minutes of March 5, 2021 (Open Session and Executive Session), March 9, 2021 (Executive Session), March 16, 2021 (Open Session and Executive Session), March 17, 2021 (Open Session and Executive Session), March 23 (Open Session and Executive Session.

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 *=Backup attached 1. Accept the following donation made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Maintenance Donation Fund: $50 from Beth Shalom Garden Club. 2.* Approve the minutes of March 5, 2021 (Open Session and Executive Session), March 9, 2021 (Executive Session), March 16, 2021 (Open Session and Executive Session), March 17, 2021 (Open Session and Executive Session), March 23 (Open Session and Executive Session. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Town of Needham Classification and Compensation Study

In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and Personnel Board, adopt the classification and compensation report, subject to collective...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and Personnel Board, adopt the classification and compensation report, subject to collective bargaining as appropriate.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian that in accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and Personnel Board, adopt the classification and compensation report, subject to collective bargaining as appropriate. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Executive Session: Exception 3 - Potential Litigation and Collective Bargaining

Enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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. Not to return to open session prior to adjourning.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Bulian 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. Not to return to open session prior to adjourning. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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