MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 9, 2022
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Marcus Nelson, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Matthew D. Borrelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation: Opioid Awareness Day
Approve August 31, 2022 as Overdose Awareness Day in Needham
The Select Board vote to approve August 31, 2022 as Overdose Awareness Day in Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to approve August 31, 2022 as Overdose Awareness Day in Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Hearing (con't)
A dog by the name of "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham be euthanized and that the date be one month, with an order to be crafted by Town Counsel to that effect and to be served by the...
The Select Board vote that a dog by the name of "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham be euthanized and that the date be one month, with an order to be crafted by Town Counsel to that effect and to be served by the Town Manager's office at the conclusion of the public hearing.
Yes: Frail, Keane, NelsonNo: Borrelli, Cooley
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote that a dog by the name of "Axel" residing at 233 West Street in Needham be euthanized and that the date be one month, with an order to be crafted by Town Counsel to that effect and to be served by the Town Manager's office at the conclusion of the public hearing. Second: Ms. Frail. Approved 3-2 by roll call vote. Mr. Borrelli and Ms. Cooley voted "no.".” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Water and Sewer Rates
Approve the proposed water and sewer rates identified on schedule below and that they be effective October 1, 2022; further that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons
The Select Board approve the proposed water and sewer rates identified on schedule below and that they be effective October 1, 2022; further that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board approve the proposed water and sewer rates identified on schedule below and that they be effective October 1, 2022; further that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85.00 per 1,000 gallons. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, 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: No appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of July 26, 2022 (open session). 2.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt revisions to the classification plan (Schedule A). 3. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Party Party Date Rain Date Time Nicole Foster 38 Mayflower Mayflower 9/10/22 9/11/22 3pm-8pm Road Road
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of July 26, 2022 (open session). 2.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt revisions to the classification plan (Schedule A). 3. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Party Party Party Date Rain Date Time Nicole Foster 38 Mayflower Mayflower 9/10/22 9/11/22 3pm-8pm Road Road Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the October 24, 2022, Special Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the October 24, 2022, Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to open the warrant for the October 24, 2022, Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Board Discussion
Approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated July 31, 2022 and authorize a merit award payment in the amount of $2,500
The Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated July 31, 2022 and authorize a merit award payment in the amount of $2,500.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve the Town Manager Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated July 31, 2022 and authorize a merit award payment in the amount of $2,500. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
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