MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 20, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Appointment and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Hugh L Eichelberger Technology Advisory Board Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Sara Nechasek Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp...
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Hugh L Eichelberger Technology Advisory Board Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Sara Nechasek Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp: 6/30/2023 3. Maureen Callahan Needham Commission on Disabilities Term Exp: 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of November 22,2022 (open session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Maryruth Perras. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division, Gift of Warmth Program: $500 from John & Nancy Frantz and $100 from Elin Soderholm Trust. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library: Sixty Korean language books, estimated value $500, given anonymously; from Ann MacFate, $50 in honor of John Milligan and $5,000 in honor of Irene MacFate; Where Do They Bury the Dead, by Joseph Policape, given by the author (estimated value $17); and Stories from Across the Globe, by Catarina Chen, and Bouquet of Stars, by Chelan Harkin, given by Lise Perskie Rodriguez (estimated value $30). 5.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt the updated classification and compensation plan/Schedule C for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees effective January 1, 2022. 6. Approve for calendar year 2023 requests for license renewals of Common Victualle
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Hugh L Eichelberger Technology Advisory Board Term Exp: 6/30/2025 2. Sara Nechasek Active Recreation Assets Working Group Term Exp: 6/30/2023 3. Maureen Callahan Needham Commission on Disabilities Term Exp: 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.* Approve minutes of November 22,2022 (open session) 2. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $250 from Maryruth Perras. 3. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division, Gift of Warmth Program: $500 from John & Nancy Frantz and $100 from Elin Soderholm Trust. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Free Public Library: Sixty Korean language books, estimated value $500, given anonymously; from Ann MacFate, $50 in honor of John Milligan and $5,000 in honor of Irene MacFate; Where Do They Bury the Dead, by Joseph Policape, given by the author (estimated value $17); and Stories from Across the Globe, by Catarina Chen, and Bouquet of Stars, by Chelan Harkin, given by Lise Perskie Rodriguez (estimated value $30). 5.* In accordance with Section 20B of the Town Charter, and upon the recommendation of the Town Manager and the Personnel Board, adopt the updated classification and compensation plan/Schedule C for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees effective January 1, 2022. 6. Approve for calendar year 2023 requests for license renewals of Common Victualler Licenses for the following establishments (subject to receipt of required completed paperwork): North Hill Needham, Inc. d/b/a Central Avenue Café LPM Holding Co., Inc. d/b/a Epicurean Feast - Cutler Lake Eat Farmhouse, LLC d/b/a The Farmhouse 1056 Gyro and Kebab House Corp d/b/a Gyro and Kebab House Three Sons, Inc. d/b/a Kosta's Pizza & Seafood International Needham House of Pizza d/b/a Needham House of Pizza Select Pizza d/b/a Nicholas' Pizza PAN LLC. d/b/a Panella's Market & Deli Subway of Needham LLC d/b/a Subway Niki Corp. d/b/a Town House of Pizza Lt. Manson Carter Post 2498 V.F.W. of U.S. 7.* Approve for calendar year 2023 requests for various license renewals as detailed below for the following establishments (subject to receipt of required completed paperwork): 7-Eleven - Special Permit (24 hr. retail sale of food) Blue on Highland, LLC d/b/a Blue on Highland - Weekday Entertainment Henry Hospitality Inc. d/b/a The James- Seven Day Entertainment License Sol Soul Family Foods, LLC d/b/a Hearth Pizzeria - Seven Day Entertainment License SAI Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Masala Art- Seven Day Entertainment License Needham Cabot Concessions, LLC d/b/a Sheraton Needham Hotel - Seven Day Entertainment License Ceed Corp. d/b/a Cook Needham - Seven Day Entertainment License The Needham Golf Club Inc. - Weekday Entertainment License Latin-A Group LLC d/b/a Latina Kitchen and Bar - Weekday Entertainment License 8.* Approve and Sign Water Sewer Abatement #1321 9. Approve a request from the James to extend its liquor license on December 31, 2022, until 1:00 a.m. The Police Department has approved this request. 10. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Public Health Division: $75 from Shahin Sagafi for Needham's Gift of Warmth Program; $75 from an anonymous donor for Needham's Domestic Violence Action Committee. 11. Accept the following donation made to Needham Youth & Family Services; $200 Target Gift Card from the Needham Children's Center for a family in need this holiday season. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Adopt the revised Protocol for Appointments Made by the Select Board dated December 20, 2022, as further revised by changing II. Joint Appointments to III., and Appointment of Select Board Members...
The Board vote to adopt the revised Protocol for Appointments Made by the Select Board dated December 20, 2022, as further revised by changing II. Joint Appointments to III., and Appointment of Select Board Members to Committees from III. to IV.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to adopt the revised Protocol for Appointments Made by the Select Board dated December 20, 2022, as further revised by changing II. Joint Appointments to III., and Appointment of Select Board Members to Committees from III. to IV. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Endorse the Town Manager's recommendation to approve the recommendation of the Needham Contributory Retirement Board to provide a total 5% increase for retirees for FY2023
The Select Board endorse the Town Manager's recommendation to approve the recommendation of the Needham Contributory Retirement Board to provide a total 5% increase for retirees for FY2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board endorse the Town Manager's recommendation to approve the recommendation of the Needham Contributory Retirement Board to provide a total 5% increase for retirees for FY2023. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Borrelli)
Approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated December 16, 2022
The Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated December 16, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve the updated ARPA Proposal Budget dated December 16, 2022. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Adopt the budget priorities for FY2024
The Board vote to adopt the budget priorities for FY2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Board vote to adopt the budget priorities for FY2024. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Approve the updated Capital Improvement Policies and Debt Management Policies and approve the FY 2024 - 2028 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee
The Board approve the updated Capital Improvement Policies and Debt Management Policies and approve the FY 2024 - 2028 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board approve the updated Capital Improvement Policies and Debt Management Policies and approve the FY 2024 - 2028 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Borrelli)
Executive Session: Exceptions 3 (Litigation) and 6 (Interest in Real Property)
Enter into Executive Session
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; and Exception 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
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