MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 26, 2021
7 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
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P21-10-26 for Dedham Avenue, Parking Prohibited, West side, from 260 feet north of Webster Street to 290 feet north of Webster Street
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P21-10-26 for Dedham Avenue, Parking Prohibited, West side, from 260 feet north of Webster Street to 290 feet north of Webster Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #P21-10-26 for Dedham Avenue, Parking Prohibited, West side, from 260 feet north of Webster Street to 290 feet north of Webster Street. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SAZ21-10-26 requiring that Beaufort Avenue be designated as a safety zone between Hawthorn Avenue and Arden Street
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SAZ21-10-26 requiring that Beaufort Avenue be designated as a safety zone between Hawthorn Avenue and Arden Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SAZ21-10-26 requiring that Beaufort Avenue be designated as a safety zone between Hawthorn Avenue and Arden Street. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Matthews)
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: Needham Commission on Disabilities Alexa Moore (Term Expires 6.30.2023) Needham Commission on Disabilities Felix Zemel (Term Expires 6.30.2023) CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of October 12, 2021 (open session) 2. Ratify the Needham Park and Recreation Department's annual Spooky walk that was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 on the Town Common. Event was held from 10:45AM and 12:30PM. 3.* Approve revision to the Road Event Policy, including fee updates and technical corrections. 4.* Approve and sign Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1311 6. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Alison Premo 354 Brookline Brookline St. 10/30/21 N/A 3pm-6pm Street between Webster and Manning
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: Needham Commission on Disabilities Alexa Moore (Term Expires 6.30.2023) Needham Commission on Disabilities Felix Zemel (Term Expires 6.30.2023) CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of October 12, 2021 (open session) 2. Ratify the Needham Park and Recreation Department's annual Spooky walk that was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 on the Town Common. Event was held from 10:45AM and 12:30PM. 3.* Approve revision to the Road Event Policy, including fee updates and technical corrections. 4.* Approve and sign Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1311 6. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Alison Premo 354 Brookline Brookline St. 10/30/21 N/A 3pm-6pm Street between Webster and Manning Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Matthews)
Town Manager
Approve the Calendar Year 2022 fee structure and to waive Outdoor Dining License fees for Calendar Year 2022
The Select Board approve the Calendar Year 2022 fee structure and to waive Outdoor Dining License fees for Calendar Year 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve the Calendar Year 2022 fee structure and to waive Outdoor Dining License fees for Calendar Year 2022. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
To: 1. designate the position of member of the Housing Plan Working Group as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. And 2. place a list of special municipal employees...
The Select Board vote to: 1. designate the position of member of the Housing Plan Working Group as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. And 2. 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 Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to: 1. designate the position of member of the Housing Plan Working Group as special municipal employee pursuant to General Laws Chapter 268A. And 2. 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: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Approve the initial American Rescue Plan Funding Proposal dated October 26, 2021
The Select Board vote to approve the initial American Rescue Plan Funding Proposal dated October 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve the initial American Rescue Plan Funding Proposal dated October 26, 2021. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Executive Session: Exception 3 & Exception 6
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, or to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Not to return to the open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, or to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. Not to return to the open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 4-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
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