MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 12, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, Marcus Nelson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of 2020 Census Redistricting for the Town of Needham
Approve the 2020 Re- precincting Plan for the Town of Needham
The Select Board vote to approve the 2020 Re- precincting Plan for the Town of Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve the 2020 Re- precincting Plan for the Town of Needham. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
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. No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Approve minutes of September 28, 2021 (Open session) 2.* Approve a request from Sabiha Shah with the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) to hold an ICON Diwali Car Parade in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 7, 2021 with a rain date of Sunday, November 14, 2021. The event has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 3. Accept the following donations received by the Needham Public Library for the Period of July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021. An anonymous person gave the library a $5.00 gift. It will be used for book purchasing; Faith Fuller Wilcox gave the library a copy of her book, Hope is a Bright Star: A Mother's Memoir of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again ($16.95); Linda Asher donated fifty new condition children's books ($300.00); The following people have made donations totaling $200.00 in memory of Kevin Doherty: Lois and Bill Bacon, Ann MacFate, Kathryn Euart; The AAPI Alliance-Needham and Surrounding Areas gave the library twelve racially diverse children's books ($180.00); Lisa Downey gave the library a copy of her new book, The Introverted Artist: Defending My Art, My Way, Myself. ($15.95); Tara Jordan donated 265 children's books ($4,250); Linda Asher donated 50 children's books ($850); Willard and Darragh Foster gave the
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1. Approve minutes of September 28, 2021 (Open session) 2.* Approve a request from Sabiha Shah with the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) to hold an ICON Diwali Car Parade in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 7, 2021 with a rain date of Sunday, November 14, 2021. The event has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 3. Accept the following donations received by the Needham Public Library for the Period of July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021. An anonymous person gave the library a $5.00 gift. It will be used for book purchasing; Faith Fuller Wilcox gave the library a copy of her book, Hope is a Bright Star: A Mother's Memoir of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again ($16.95); Linda Asher donated fifty new condition children's books ($300.00); The following people have made donations totaling $200.00 in memory of Kevin Doherty: Lois and Bill Bacon, Ann MacFate, Kathryn Euart; The AAPI Alliance-Needham and Surrounding Areas gave the library twelve racially diverse children's books ($180.00); Lisa Downey gave the library a copy of her new book, The Introverted Artist: Defending My Art, My Way, Myself. ($15.95); Tara Jordan donated 265 children's books ($4,250); Linda Asher donated 50 children's books ($850); Willard and Darragh Foster gave the Children's Room boxes of toy trains and tracks for the train table ($1,000); Paula Pitman Brown gave the library $287.50, 10% of the price for selling two paintings that were displayed in the Friends' Gallery; Narinder Mehta donated a copy of his new book, Jobs and COVID19: The Pathway to a Happy Career ($14.95); The following people have donated $150 in memory of former trustee Sally Powers: Lois and Bill Bacon, Lois Sockol, Ann MacFate. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals Program from Jerald Owen. 5. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Youth & Family Services Department for future programming needs; $35 Velde Family, $45 Sanom Family, $50 Braude-Most Family. 6. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Kilpatrick Carroll 101 Fair Oaks Park Fair Oaks Park 10/16/21 10/23/21 3:30pm-7pm b/t May and GPA Mia Rizzo 64 Pinewood Road Pinewood Road 10/30/21 N/A 4pm-10pm Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Approve the committee charge and composition for the Transportation Planning & Review Committee
The Select Board approve the committee charge and composition for the Transportation Planning & Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board approve the committee charge and composition for the Transportation Planning & Review Committee. Second: Ms. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Adopt the Public Participation in Meetings Policy
The Select Board adopt the Public Participation in Meetings Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board adopt the Public Participation in Meetings Policy. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
To: 1. designate the position of member of the Climate Action Plan Committee as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. 2. designate the position of member of the...
The Select Board vote to: 1. designate the position of member of the Climate Action Plan Committee as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. 2. designate the position of member of the Transportation Planning & Review Committee as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. 3. place a list of special municipal employees, updated in accordance with its prior votes taken during this meeting, on file with the Town Clerk and to deliver a copy to the State Ethics Commission.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to: 1. designate the position of member of the Climate Action Plan Committee as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. 2. designate the position of member of the Transportation Planning & Review Committee as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. 3. place a list of special municipal employees, updated in accordance with its prior votes taken during this meeting, on file with the Town Clerk and to deliver a copy to the State Ethics Commission. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Reschedule its December 7, 2021 meeting to December 14, 2021 due to the Special Election
The Select Board vote to reschedule its December 7, 2021 meeting to December 14, 2021 due to the Special Election.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to reschedule its December 7, 2021 meeting to December 14, 2021 due to the Special Election. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Outdoor Dining Policy & Alcohol License Fees
Adopt the Outdoor Dining Licenses policy dated October 12, 2021, as amended to December 1
The Select Board vote to adopt the Outdoor Dining Licenses policy dated October 12, 2021, as amended to December 1.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adopt the Outdoor Dining Licenses policy dated October 12, 2021, as amended to December 1. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
Extends the authorization granted to the Town Manager by its vote of June 9, 2020 to grant all local approvals necessary to allow existing local businesses to utilize outdoor seating in parking...
The Board extends the authorization granted to the Town Manager by its vote of June 9, 2020 to grant all local approvals necessary to allow existing local businesses to utilize outdoor seating in parking lots, on- street parking spaces, sidewalks, landscaped yard areas or other appropriate locations to provide more space to serve patrons until November 30, 2021, such authorization to remain subject to all the terms and conditions stated in the Board's original vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board extends the authorization granted to the Town Manager by its vote of June 9, 2020 to grant all local approvals necessary to allow existing local businesses to utilize outdoor seating in parking lots, on- street parking spaces, sidewalks, landscaped yard areas or other appropriate locations to provide more space to serve patrons until November 30, 2021, such authorization to remain subject to all the terms and conditions stated in the Board's original vote. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Town Manager: (cont'd)
Support Article 4 - Amend Zoning By-law Outdoor Dining in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend Zoning By-law Outdoor Dining in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend Zoning By-law Outdoor Dining in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Support Article 5 - Amend Zoning By-law Chestnut Business District Front Setback in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Amend Zoning By-law Chestnut Business District Front Setback in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to support Article 5 - Amend Zoning By-law Chestnut Business District Front Setback in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Refer Article 11 - Citizens Petition - Climate Resolution to the Select Board for further consideration and to report back to the next Annual Town Meeting or sooner
The Select Board vote to refer Article 11 - Citizens Petition - Climate Resolution to the Select Board for further consideration and to report back to the next Annual Town Meeting or sooner.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to refer Article 11 - Citizens Petition - Climate Resolution to the Select Board for further consideration and to report back to the next Annual Town Meeting or sooner. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Refer Article 12 - Citizens Petition - Housing Resolution to the Planning Board for further consideration
The Select Board vote to refer Article 12 - Citizens Petition - Housing Resolution to the Planning Board for further consideration.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to refer Article 12 - Citizens Petition - Housing Resolution to the Planning Board for further consideration. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Board Discussion
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
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