April 26, 2022

“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board of the Town of Needham proclaims Friday, April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day in the Town of Needham, and we ask all residents to celebrate 150 years of Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands, and we encourage all residents to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. Second: Kevin Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Michael Retzky MWRA Advisory Board (Alternate) Term Exp: 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA: *=Backup attached 1. Approve the calendar year 2022 Spring Licenses as follows. This approval is predicated on the receipt of all completed required paperwork. Establishment License Type Closet Exchange - Designer & Boutique Sale of Second Hand Articles Closet Exchange - Consignment Drop Off Sale of Second Hand Articles Crosby Jewelers, Inc. Sale of Second Hand Articles Segaloff's Jewelers Sale of Second Hand Articles 2nd Hand Rose of Needham Sale of Second Hand Articles Needham Bowl Away Bowling Alley Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498 VFW Building Association, Inc. Pool Table Go Green Airport Express LLC Taxi/Livery License 2. Amend the Board's meeting calendar to move the November 8, 2022, meeting to November 9, 2022. 3.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt a classification and compensation plan (G Schedule) for fiscal year 2023 with a general wage increase of 1% and a general wage increase of 2.5% for fiscal year 2024. 4.* Approve the Needham Center Revitalization Trust Fund's proposed banner design promoting the Easton Square Galerie Public Outdoor Art Galarie Project. 5. Accept the following gifts received by the Needham Public Library for the month of April 2022: Lois and Bill Bacon donated $50 to the Permanent Donation Fund in memory of Rick Hardy, Charlene Smith donated a copy of The Ages of Wonder, a collection that she edited (app. value $15), Diamond Sutra Recitation Group donated a copy of Polishing the Diamond, Enlightening the Mind, by Chae-ung Kim (app. value $19), and Chip Baker donated a bench, which he valued at $700. 6.* Approve the Needham Business Alliance Committee of the Charles River Regional Chamber's May 14th event, "Spring Sidewalk Stroll", to promote foot traffic and support small businesses throughout Needham. 7.* Approve a 2022 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for the Rotary Club of Needham who will be hosting a carnival July 21 - July 24, 2022, pending approval from the following departments: Police, Fire, Public Works. 8. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Elizabeth Miller 120 Fairfield Street Between 6/18/22 N/A 2pm-4pm 111 Fairfield and Dogwood Lane Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve and sign the Acceptance Plan of Hutter Ridge Road. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Needham Police Superior Officers Association for FY2022 and FY2023 - 2025. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to approve and authorize the Town Manager to approve the new ten-year License Agreement with the Needham Community Farm. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support an amendment to Article 10 - Appropriate the FY2023 Operating Budget for an additional Free Cash appropriation to Line Item 5 (Retiree Insurance and Insurance Liability Fund - OPEB) in the amount of $1,000,000 proposed by the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)

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“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to support an additional Free Cash appropriation to Article 31 - Appropriate for Athletic Facility Improvement Fund in the amount of $52,126 proposed by the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

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“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to support Article 3 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - Needham Police Superior Officers Association in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Borrelli)

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