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Needham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 27, 2022

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Marcus Nelson, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Matthew D. Borrelli

Absent: Marianne B. Cooley

Every vote, in order

Public Hearing: Little Spoon Outdoor Dining

Approve an Outdoor Dining License for PM Story Corporation LLC, d/b/a Little Spoon

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining License for PM Story Corporation LLC, d/b/a Little Spoon.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining License for PM Story Corporation LLC, d/b/a Little Spoon. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Alteration of Premises for a Wine and Malt License in a Restaurant

Approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from PM Story Corporation LLC. d/b/a Little Spoon, and so approved forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from PM Story Corporation LLC. d/b/a Little Spoon, and so approved forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from PM Story Corporation LLC. d/b/a Little Spoon, and so approved forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appointments and Consent Agenda

Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Marcus Nelson Minuteman School Subcommittee Term Exp: 6/30/2024 2. Michelle Vaillancourt Contributory Retirement Board Term Exp. 9/27/2025 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of August 9, 2022 (open session), September 13, 2022 (open session), September 13, 2022 (executive session) 2.* Approve a One Day Special License for Khanh Nguyen of the Anaya Tipnis Foundation for Thursday, October 13, 2022. The event will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 3.* Approve a One Day Special License for Tracy Vaughan Murphy of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham for Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The event will be held at Needham Town Hall, Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 4.* Approve a One Day Special License for Jim Reulbach of the Needham Exchange Club for Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event will be held at the Memorial Park Field House, 92 Rosemary Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 5. Approve the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library; $100 from Marian Irving in memory of Ruth Cunningham; Mariel Harlow donated two Ikea kid's chairs and a reading lap support (estimated value: $100); Barbara Kochaniak donated $500 f

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Marcus Nelson Minuteman School Subcommittee Term Exp: 6/30/2024 2. Michelle Vaillancourt Contributory Retirement Board Term Exp. 9/27/2025 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of August 9, 2022 (open session), September 13, 2022 (open session), September 13, 2022 (executive session) 2.* Approve a One Day Special License for Khanh Nguyen of the Anaya Tipnis Foundation for Thursday, October 13, 2022. The event will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 3.* Approve a One Day Special License for Tracy Vaughan Murphy of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham for Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The event will be held at Needham Town Hall, Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 4.* Approve a One Day Special License for Jim Reulbach of the Needham Exchange Club for Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event will be held at the Memorial Park Field House, 92 Rosemary Street, Needham. All documents are in order. The Police Department has approved the event. 5. Approve the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library; $100 from Marian Irving in memory of Ruth Cunningham; Mariel Harlow donated two Ikea kid's chairs and a reading lap support (estimated value: $100); Barbara Kochaniak donated $500 for children's books in Polish; $350 from Lesley & Larry Sugarman and neighbors in memory of Gloria Sexton; Denise Bowser donated an audiobook on CD of The Crypt Thief by Mark Pryor (estimated value: $20). 6.* Approve 20B Exemptions for the Following individuals to engage in work with the Needham Park & Recreation Department; Olivia D'Angio, Carol Oberle, Edmund Farrell. 7. Request that the Select Board designate the Needham Town Hall as the Early Voting location for the State Election and approve the Early Voting Hours as listed: Saturday, October 22, 10am-4pm 2pm, Sunday, October 23 12, Noon - 4pm, Monday-Friday, October 24 - 28, 9am-1pm, Saturday, October 29 10am4pm2pm, Sunday, October 30, 12 Noon - 4pm, Monday, October 31 - November 3, 9am-5pm and Friday, November 4, 9am-1pm. 8. Select Board Approve the assignment of Police Officers to polling places as recommended by the Police Chief. 9.* Approve a request from Bard Fernandes race coordinator for the Needham Run Club New Year's Day 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 1, 2023, 9AM. The route of the parade has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park & Recreation. 10.* Approve a request from Ryan Marshall Race Coordinator for The Jog for Joy 5K to hold the road race in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2022. The route of the race has been approved by the following departments: DPW, Police, Fire and Park and Recreation. 11.* Approve Class II License for Needham Auto Sales pending all required paperwork. 12. Endorse an Erratum and License Addendum Statement with Comcast of Needham, Inc 13. Approve a request from the Charles River Chamber to place Fall Harvest Fair signs on: In front of Town Common along the fence on Great Plain Avenue Avery Square Entrance to the Recycling Transfer Station at 1421 Central Ave. Outside Public Service Administrative Building at 500 Dedham Ave. Needham Library front lawn at 1130 Highland Avenue Along Harris Street green - near Pollard Middle School Next to the "Entering Needham" signs on Dedham Avenue, Webster Street, Kendrick Street, and Great Plain Avenue 14. Approve a Common Victualler License for Ceed Corp, d/b/a Cook Needham. 15. Approve a request from Ceed Corp, d/b/a Cook Needham for a Weekday Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License. 16. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Time Date Ratify: Jeffrey 48 Redington 48 Redington 9/17/22 9/18/22 4:30pm-7pm Cohen Road Road Ratify: Alina 67 Spring Road Spring Road 9/18/22 N/A 3pm-7pm Jordan Dale McCarthy 72 Stevens Road Stevens Road 10/16/22 11/06/22 4pm-6pm Kristen Young 130 Hoover Rd. Hoover Rd. 10/8/22 10/15/22 4pm-8:30pm between Webster and Manning Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Public Hearing: Application for a Transfer of an All-Alcohol License - Cook

Approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant License transfer application submitted by Ceed Corp LLC d/b/a Cook including the appointment of Deborah Paula as Manager of Record, and so approved...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant License transfer application submitted by Ceed Corp LLC d/b/a Cook including the appointment of Deborah Paula as Manager of Record, and so approved forward the application to the ABCC for review final approval.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to approve the Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant License transfer application submitted by Ceed Corp LLC d/b/a Cook including the appointment of Deborah Paula as Manager of Record, and so approved forward the application to the ABCC for review final approval. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Town Manager

Support Article 3 - Amend The FY2023 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 3 - Amend The FY2023 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 3 - Amend The FY2023 Operating Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Support Article 4 - Amend The FY2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend The FY2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 4 - Amend The FY2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Support Article 5 - Amend the FY2023 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 5 - Amend the FY2023 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 5 - Amend the FY2023 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Support Article 6 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 6 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 6 - Appropriate Transportation Improvement Fees in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Support Article 8 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Schedule of Use Regulations Brew Pub and Microbrewery in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 8 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Schedule of Use Regulations Brew Pub and Microbrewery in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 8 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Schedule of Use Regulations Brew Pub and Microbrewery in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Support Article 12 - Rescind Debt Authorizations in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 12 - Rescind Debt Authorizations in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 12 - Rescind Debt Authorizations in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Support Article 13 - Appropriate to Capital Improvement Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate to Capital Improvement Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to support Article 13 - Appropriate to Capital Improvement Fund in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Board Discussion

Adopt the FY2023-FY2024 goal statement

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board vote to adopt the FY2023-FY2024 goal statement.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to adopt the FY2023-FY2024 goal statement. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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