MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 21, 2021
6 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, Kevin Keane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy Grant of Location - 16 Petrini Circle
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Petrini Circle, subject to inspection by the Needham building commissioner and electrical inspector
The Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Petrini Circle, subject to inspection by the Needham building commissioner and electrical inspector.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Petrini Circle, subject to inspection by the Needham building commissioner and electrical inspector. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
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. Thaddeus Prorok Council on Aging Term Exp. 6/30/2023 2. Kathleen Whitney Council on Aging Term Exp. 6/30/2024 3. Dylan Attia Council of Economic Advisors Term Exp. 6/30/2024 4. Karen Morales Needham Commission on Disabilities Term Exp. 6/30/2024 5. Finlay McKeon Needham Human Rights Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of November 23, 2021 (open session), November 30, 2021 (open session), October 26, 2021 (executive session), November 16, 2021 (executive session), November 30, 2021 (executive session), December 14, 2021 (open session) December 14, 2021 (executive session) 2.* Approve Employment Agreement for the Chief of Police for 2021 - 2026. 3. Accept a $250 donation from the First Baptist Church in Needham for Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program. 4. Accept the following donations for the Center at the Heights; $50 from Doris Jafferian, $50 from Mr & Mrs. Burns and $115 from the Byrne Family Trust. 5. Accept a $250 donation from the Christ Episcopal Church in Needham for Needham Youth & Family Services for the Crisis Donation Fund. 6. Accept a $1,500 donation from the Exchange Club of Needham for Needham Youth and Family Services.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Thaddeus Prorok Council on Aging Term Exp. 6/30/2023 2. Kathleen Whitney Council on Aging Term Exp. 6/30/2024 3. Dylan Attia Council of Economic Advisors Term Exp. 6/30/2024 4. Karen Morales Needham Commission on Disabilities Term Exp. 6/30/2024 5. Finlay McKeon Needham Human Rights Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of November 23, 2021 (open session), November 30, 2021 (open session), October 26, 2021 (executive session), November 16, 2021 (executive session), November 30, 2021 (executive session), December 14, 2021 (open session) December 14, 2021 (executive session) 2.* Approve Employment Agreement for the Chief of Police for 2021 - 2026. 3. Accept a $250 donation from the First Baptist Church in Needham for Needham Health Department's Gift of Warmth Program. 4. Accept the following donations for the Center at the Heights; $50 from Doris Jafferian, $50 from Mr & Mrs. Burns and $115 from the Byrne Family Trust. 5. Accept a $250 donation from the Christ Episcopal Church in Needham for Needham Youth & Family Services for the Crisis Donation Fund. 6. Accept a $1,500 donation from the Exchange Club of Needham for Needham Youth and Family Services. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Public Hearing: Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverage License - PM Story Corp.
To: (a) Approve the application for a Restaurant Wine and Malt License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable To The Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Restaurants for PM Story...
The Select Board vote to: (a) Approve the application for a Restaurant Wine and Malt License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable To The Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Restaurants for PM Story Corporation, d/b/a Little Spoon, Apichat Chuenprapa, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval. and (b) Determine that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the First Parish of Needham Unitarian Universalist, First Church of Christ Scientist and First Baptist Church.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to: (a) Approve the application for a Restaurant Wine and Malt License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable To The Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Restaurants for PM Story Corporation, d/b/a Little Spoon, Apichat Chuenprapa, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval. and (b) Determine that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the First Parish of Needham Unitarian Universalist, First Church of Christ Scientist and First Baptist Church. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Approve the statement of budget priorities for fiscal year 2023
The Board approve the statement of budget priorities for fiscal year 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board approve the statement of budget priorities for fiscal year 2023. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Approve the FY 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee
The Select Board vote to approve the FY 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve the FY 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Keane)
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