MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson, Catherine Reid Dowd
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location: Webster Street and Lindbergh
The Select Board, pursuant to the petition submitted by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to order and adopt a Grant of Location with conditions to the petitioner for the...
The Select Board, pursuant to the petition submitted by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to order and adopt a Grant of Location with conditions to the petitioner for the installation of electric distribution lines and related facilities under and within those public ways known as Lindbergh Avenue and Webster Street, and to certify that the same was adopted after due notice and a public hearing as required by Chapter 166, Section 22 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board, pursuant to the petition submitted by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to order and adopt a Grant of Location with conditions to the petitioner for the installation of electric distribution lines and related facilities under and within those public ways known as Lindbergh Avenue and Webster Street, and to certify that the same was adopted after due notice and a public hearing as required by Chapter 166, Section 22 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location: Fisher Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Fisher Street
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Fisher Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Fisher Street. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
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 1. Catherine Dowd Alternate Representative, Metropolitan Area Planning Council Term Exp: 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve open session minutes of May 1, 2023, May 3, 2023, and May 8, 2023; and executive session minutes of April 25, 2023 and May 9, 2023. 2. Accept the following donations made to The Needham Free Public Library: Be the Magic, by Diane Pienta (estimated value $22), gifted by the author; from Carol Thomas, The Wounded World, by Chad L. Williams (estimated value $30); and from Faith Crisley, Horse, by Geraldine Brooks (estimated value $22). 3. Approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for the Rotary Club of Needham who will be hosting a carnival July 20 - July 23, 2023, pending approval from the following departments: Police, Fire, Public Works. 4. Approve a One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverages License for Monique Goodrow-Trach of Needham Pool & Racquet Club to hold its New Member Reception event on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool & Racquet, 1545 Central Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from The Charles River Center. 6. Approve a new Sale of Second Hand Articles License for West Bridgewater Coin & Jewelry Buyers LLC. 7. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Date
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS 1. Catherine Dowd Alternate Representative, Metropolitan Area Planning Council Term Exp: 6/30/2024 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve open session minutes of May 1, 2023, May 3, 2023, and May 8, 2023; and executive session minutes of April 25, 2023 and May 9, 2023. 2. Accept the following donations made to The Needham Free Public Library: Be the Magic, by Diane Pienta (estimated value $22), gifted by the author; from Carol Thomas, The Wounded World, by Chad L. Williams (estimated value $30); and from Faith Crisley, Horse, by Geraldine Brooks (estimated value $22). 3. Approve a 2023 Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for the Rotary Club of Needham who will be hosting a carnival July 20 - July 23, 2023, pending approval from the following departments: Police, Fire, Public Works. 4. Approve a One Day Special Wine & Malt Beverages License for Monique Goodrow-Trach of Needham Pool & Racquet Club to hold its New Member Reception event on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at Needham Pool & Racquet, 1545 Central Avenue, Needham. 5. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $100 from The Charles River Center. 6. Approve a new Sale of Second Hand Articles License for West Bridgewater Coin & Jewelry Buyers LLC. 7. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Location Date Time Rain Date Ella Lasic 46 Rolling Lane Rolling Lane 6/12/23 3:30pm-8pm 6/19/23 Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Public Hearing: Change of Alcohol License Category & Change of Hours - Volante
Approve the Amendment for Change of Category and Change of Hours application received from Volante Farms, Inc d/b/a Volante Farms and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for...
The Board vote to approve the Amendment for Change of Category and Change of Hours application received from Volante Farms, Inc d/b/a Volante Farms and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve the Amendment for Change of Category and Change of Hours application received from Volante Farms, Inc d/b/a Volante Farms and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Approve Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes
Approve and sign Motions A-F as drafted in the Agenda Fact Sheet provided for tonight's meeting as follows: Motion A Move that the sale of $2,940,000, 4.75% percent Series A General Obligation...
The Select Board vote to approve and sign Motions A-F as drafted in the Agenda Fact Sheet provided for tonight's meeting as follows: Motion A Move that the sale of $2,940,000, 4.75% percent Series A General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes and payable June 30, 2023 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par plus $323.40 premium and accrued interest, if any, and $3,060,000, 4.50% Series B General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 26, 2023 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par plus $8,721.00 premium and accrued interest, if any. Motion B Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 10, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated May 16, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Motion C Move that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Motion D Move that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counse
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve and sign Motions A-F as drafted in the Agenda Fact Sheet provided for tonight's meeting as follows: Motion A Move that the sale of $2,940,000, 4.75% percent Series A General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes and payable June 30, 2023 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par plus $323.40 premium and accrued interest, if any, and $3,060,000, 4.50% Series B General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 26, 2023 to Piper Sandler & Co. at par plus $8,721.00 premium and accrued interest, if any. Motion B Move that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 10, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated May 16, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Motion C Move that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Motion D Move that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of the tax-exempt Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Motion E Move that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Motion F Move that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Director of Public Works
Approve and sign the Public Works Week Proclamation
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Public Works Week Proclamation
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Public Works Week Proclamation Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS23-05-23 requiring that A Street southbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of First Avenue
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS23-05-23 requiring that A Street southbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of First Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SS23-05-23 requiring that A Street southbound be designated as a stopped street at the intersection of First Avenue. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SPEED23-05-23-2 for the amendment of an existing speed limit on Central Avenue between Bess Road and Horace Street, and to authorize the...
The Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SPEED23-05-23-2 for the amendment of an existing speed limit on Central Avenue between Bess Road and Horace Street, and to authorize the Town Manager to certify in writing to Massachusetts Department of Transportation that such regulation is consistent with the public interests.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SPEED23-05-23-2 for the amendment of an existing speed limit on Central Avenue between Bess Road and Horace Street, and to authorize the Town Manager to certify in writing to Massachusetts Department of Transportation that such regulation is consistent with the public interests. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SPEED23-05-23-1 for the amendment of an existing speed limit on Dedham Avenue between the Dedham Town Line and Bradford Street, and to...
The Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SPEED23-05-23-1 for the amendment of an existing speed limit on Dedham Avenue between the Dedham Town Line and Bradford Street, and to authorize the Town Manager to certify in writing to Massachusetts Department of Transportation that such regulation is consistent with the public interests.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation Permit #SPEED23-05-23-1 for the amendment of an existing speed limit on Dedham Avenue between the Dedham Town Line and Bradford Street, and to authorize the Town Manager to certify in writing to Massachusetts Department of Transportation that such regulation is consistent with the public interests. Second; Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Sewer Rate Relief
Approve a one-time flat sewer rate credit of $0.04 per account billed during the months of June, July, and August to reflect the State sewer rate relief money received from the Commonwealth
The Select Board approve a one-time flat sewer rate credit of $0.04 per account billed during the months of June, July, and August to reflect the State sewer rate relief money received from the Commonwealth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board approve a one-time flat sewer rate credit of $0.04 per account billed during the months of June, July, and August to reflect the State sewer rate relief money received from the Commonwealth. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Authorize the Town Manager to write a letter on its behalf endorsing the MAPC's effort to support the Federal Climate Pollution Reduction grant
The Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to write a letter on its behalf endorsing the MAPC's effort to support the Federal Climate Pollution Reduction grant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to write a letter on its behalf endorsing the MAPC's effort to support the Federal Climate Pollution Reduction grant. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Executive Session - Exception 2: To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for
Enter into Executive Session under Exception 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
The Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session under Exception 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to enter into Executive Session under Exception 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Not to return to open session prior to adjournment. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
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