MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2022
10 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
Dangerous Dog Hearing
Determine that the dogs "Maya" and "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham are dangerous dogs
The Select Board vote to determine that the dogs "Maya" and "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham are dangerous dogs.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to determine that the dogs "Maya" and "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham are dangerous dogs. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Adopt recommendations made by Police Chief Schlittler regarding the dogs "Maya" and "Axel" including muzzling, behavioral training, containment, and leashing of the dogs
The Select Board vote to adopt recommendations made by Police Chief Schlittler regarding the dogs "Maya" and "Axel" including muzzling, behavioral training, containment, and leashing of the dogs.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to adopt recommendations made by Police Chief Schlittler regarding the dogs "Maya" and "Axel" including muzzling, behavioral training, containment, and leashing of the dogs. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Keane)
Appointment 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. Marianne Cooley Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 2. Kevin Keane Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 3. Artie Crocker Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 4. Natasha Espada Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 5. Sandra Cincotta Contributory Retirement Board Term Exp. 1/11/2025 6. Paul Brown Norfolk County Advisory Board Term Exp. 6/30/2024 7. Marianne Cooley Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 8. Kevin Keane Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 9. Justin McCullen Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 10. Duncan Allen Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 11. David Montgomery Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 12. Robert Rossi Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 13. Nikolas Ligris Zoning Board of Appeals Term Exp. 6/30/2023 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve and Sign ARPA Grant Agreement Document between the Town of Needham and Norfolk County. Once the Grant Agreement is executed the Town may submit project applications to the County. 2. Certify 2022 ABCC License Renewal Applications 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Ms. Maryruth Perras, $3500 from the Sullivan and Company, Inc., a
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Marianne Cooley Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 2. Kevin Keane Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 3. Artie Crocker Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 4. Natasha Espada Climate Action Plan Committee Term Exp. 6/30/2024 5. Sandra Cincotta Contributory Retirement Board Term Exp. 1/11/2025 6. Paul Brown Norfolk County Advisory Board Term Exp. 6/30/2024 7. Marianne Cooley Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 8. Kevin Keane Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 9. Justin McCullen Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 10. Duncan Allen Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 11. David Montgomery Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 12. Robert Rossi Transportation Planning and Term Exp. 6/30/2022 Review Committee 13. Nikolas Ligris Zoning Board of Appeals Term Exp. 6/30/2023 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve and Sign ARPA Grant Agreement Document between the Town of Needham and Norfolk County. Once the Grant Agreement is executed the Town may submit project applications to the County. 2. Certify 2022 ABCC License Renewal Applications 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Ms. Maryruth Perras, $3500 from the Sullivan and Company, Inc., and $400 from Edward and Carol De Lemos. 4. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Youth & Family Services Department: $2,000 from Needham Flag Football to be used towards future programming. 5.* Approve a request from John Hrones race coordinator for the Needham Track Club, Great Bear Run to hold a road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2022, 10:30am. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 6.* Approve a request from Christopher George race coordinator from the Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation, BIGGSteps 5K to hold a race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 13, 2022 rain date Sunday, November 20, 2022. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 7.* Approve and sign Water & Sewer Abatement #1316 8. Move that the application from Ruth E. Kenney for the deferral of water and sewer charges against the property 54 Hawthorn Ave, Needham is approved. 9. Move that the application from Letafat Sabokrooh for the deferral of water and sewer charges against the property 105 Blake Street, Needham is approved. 10.* Approve CY2022 mileage reimbursement rate. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
American Rescue Plan Funding Reallocation Proposal
Approve a reallocation of $230,000 from the American Rescue Plan Funding to provide for the acquisition of at-home COVID-19 testing kits for staff and students
The Select Board vote to approve a reallocation of $230,000 from the American Rescue Plan Funding to provide for the acquisition of at-home COVID-19 testing kits for staff and students.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to approve a reallocation of $230,000 from the American Rescue Plan Funding to provide for the acquisition of at-home COVID-19 testing kits for staff and students. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5 to 0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Nelson)
Alcohol Hearing - Modification, Suspension, or Revocation of Alcohol License -
Finds sufficient evidence that Poet King Restaurant Group, LLC., d/b/a The Hungry Coyote, located at 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham and its licensed manager violated and so finds: 1. 205 Cmr. 2.05...
The Select Board finds sufficient evidence that Poet King Restaurant Group, LLC., d/b/a The Hungry Coyote, located at 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham and its licensed manager violated and so finds: 1. 205 Cmr. 2.05 (2) permitting an illegality to occur on premises with failure to comply with the Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated December 31, 2021. 2. 205 Cmr. 2.05 (8) maintaining the premises in an unsanitary manner as detailed in the Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated December 31, 2021. 3. M.G. L. c. 138 section 12 operating without a licensed manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board finds sufficient evidence that Poet King Restaurant Group, LLC., d/b/a The Hungry Coyote, located at 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham and its licensed manager violated and so finds: 1. 205 Cmr. 2.05 (2) permitting an illegality to occur on premises with failure to comply with the Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated December 31, 2021. 2. 205 Cmr. 2.05 (8) maintaining the premises in an unsanitary manner as detailed in the Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated December 31, 2021. 3. M.G. L. c. 138 section 12 operating without a licensed manager. Second: Mr. Matthews. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Matthews)
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138 sections 23 and 64 forthwith suspend' s Poet King Restaurant Group LLC., d/b/a The Hungry Coyote, located at 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham as follows: 1. Suspend the...
The Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138 sections 23 and 64 forthwith suspend' s Poet King Restaurant Group LLC., d/b/a The Hungry Coyote, located at 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham as follows: 1. Suspend the license forthwith with the term of the suspension to run for 30 days commencing when the Needham Board of Health reinstates the licensee's food establishment permit for violating 205 CMR. 2.05 (2) permitting an illegality to occur on the premises to wit failure to comply with a Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated December 31, 2021 and 205 CMR. 2.05 (8) maintaining the premises in an unsanitary manner as detailed in the Summary Suspension Order. and 2. Indefinitely suspend the liquor license until such time as the licensee submits documentation supporting Leona Leon's ability to hold the position of licensed manager, or until such time the licensee submits an application for a change in license manager to the Select Board and the Select Board approves the licensee in that role and the licensee submits all required corporate filings to the Secretary of State' corporations division provided, however, that in no case shall the license be suspended for a period shorter than 30 days from when the Needham Board of Health reinstates the licensee's food establishment permit.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138 sections 23 and 64 forthwith suspend' s Poet King Restaurant Group LLC., d/b/a The Hungry Coyote, located at 1185 Highland Avenue, Needham as follows: 1. Suspend the license forthwith with the term of the suspension to run for 30 days commencing when the Needham Board of Health reinstates the licensee's food establishment permit for violating 205 CMR. 2.05 (2) permitting an illegality to occur on the premises to wit failure to comply with a Summary Suspension Order of the Town of Needham Public Health Division dated December 31, 2021 and 205 CMR. 2.05 (8) maintaining the premises in an unsanitary manner as detailed in the Summary Suspension Order. and 2. Indefinitely suspend the liquor license until such time as the licensee submits documentation supporting Leona Leon's ability to hold the position of licensed manager, or until such time the licensee submits an application for a change in license manager to the Select Board and the Select Board approves the licensee in that role and the licensee submits all required corporate filings to the Secretary of State' corporations division provided, however, that in no case shall the license be suspended for a period shorter than 30 days from when the Needham Board of Health reinstates the licensee's food establishment permit. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee with a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Poet King Restaurant Group as the owner
The Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee with a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Poet King Restaurant Group as the owner.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to draft and send notice of the Select Board's decision to the licensee with a copy to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Poet King Restaurant Group as the owner. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
The Select Board vote to open the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to open the warrant for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Board Discussion
Adopt the FY 2022-2023 Statement of Goals
The Select Board vote to adopt the FY 2022-2023 Statement of Goals.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Matthews that the Select Board vote to adopt the FY 2022-2023 Statement of Goals. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Matthews, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Cooley)
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