MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Marcus Nelson joined the meeting at 5:35.
Every vote, in order
A meeting of the Select Board was convened by Chair Marianne Cooley. Those
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair...
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. The Board will reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m.
Marcus Nelson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. The Board will reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 4-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)
Consent Agenda and Appointments
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.*Approve minutes of February 28, 2023 (open session), March 6, 2023 (open session), February 14, 2023 (executive session), February 28, 2023 (executive session). 2. Approve a request from Kevin Keane , event coordinator, to hold the Needham 2 Arlington walk in Needham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:30am. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 3. Approve a request from Ashly Scheufele, event coordinator, to hold the annual Needham Baseball & Softball Opening Day parade in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 30th, 11:00am. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $325 from Henry Hospitality Inc and $325 from Needham Music Inc for the Tiger Okoshi Mural, $1295 from Roy & Clare Heffernan for the Bert & John Jacobs' Mural, and $100 from Needham Diversity Initiative Inc. for the Chapel Street Banner display. 5. Move to continue the Public Hearing relative to the ABCC Alteration of Premises Amendment application for Poet King, LLC d/b/a Hungry Coyote to April 12, 2023. 6. Move to continue the Public Hearing relative to the suspension of the Section 12 All Alcohol License for Poet King, LLC d/b/a Hungry Coyote to April 12, 20
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA *=Backup attached 1.*Approve minutes of February 28, 2023 (open session), March 6, 2023 (open session), February 14, 2023 (executive session), February 28, 2023 (executive session). 2. Approve a request from Kevin Keane , event coordinator, to hold the Needham 2 Arlington walk in Needham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:30am. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 3. Approve a request from Ashly Scheufele, event coordinator, to hold the annual Needham Baseball & Softball Opening Day parade in Needham. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 30th, 11:00am. The event and route have been approved by the following departments: Fire, Police, DPW, Park & Recreation. 4. Accept the following donations made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $325 from Henry Hospitality Inc and $325 from Needham Music Inc for the Tiger Okoshi Mural, $1295 from Roy & Clare Heffernan for the Bert & John Jacobs' Mural, and $100 from Needham Diversity Initiative Inc. for the Chapel Street Banner display. 5. Move to continue the Public Hearing relative to the ABCC Alteration of Premises Amendment application for Poet King, LLC d/b/a Hungry Coyote to April 12, 2023. 6. Move to continue the Public Hearing relative to the suspension of the Section 12 All Alcohol License for Poet King, LLC d/b/a Hungry Coyote to April 12, 2023. 7. Approve a One Day Special License from Robert Timmerman of Needham Knights of Columbus for Friday, March 24, 2023, 6:00-11:00 PM for Exchange Club Trivia Night. The event will be held at Needham Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland Avenue, Needham. All documents are in order. 8.* Sign the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Keane)
Approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Adam Block Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term...
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Adam Block Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026
Yes: Cooley, Frail, Keane, NelsonAbstained: Borrelli
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments as presented. 1. Alison Borrelli Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 2. Adam Block Single Parcel Historic District Study Committee Term Exp: 6/30/2026 Second: Mr. Keane. Approved 4-0-1. Mr. Borrelli abstained..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Town Manager
Open the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Special Town Meeting
The Board vote to open the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to open the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Borrelli)
Amend the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at the Select Board meeting with the removal of Article 11 in the printed warrant
The Select Board vote to amend the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at the Select Board meeting with the removal of Article 11 in the printed warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to amend the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at the Select Board meeting with the removal of Article 11 in the printed warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
Board Discussion
Adopt the Select Board Code of Conduct dated March 14, 2023
The Select Board vote to adopt the Select Board Code of Conduct dated March 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adopt the Select Board Code of Conduct dated March 14, 2023. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Nelson)
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