MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Approval of the Sale of Bonds and Notes
Approve the sale of $2,282,000 in bond anticipation notes and related votes (Motions A-F)
The Board approve the sale of $2,282,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated October 16, 2023 and payable July 30, 2024 (the "Notes"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $2,418.92.
The minutes list six motions (A-F) made by different members (Mr. Keane, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Frail and Ms. Dowd) and record one vote for all of them ("Second for all motions: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0."), so no single mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion A by Mr. Keane that the Board approve the sale of $2,282,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated October 16, 2023 and payable July 30, 2024 (the "Notes"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $2,418.92. Motion B by Mr. Nelson 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 September 20, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated September 27, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Motion C by Ms. Frail 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 by Ms. Dowd 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 Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Motion E by Mr. Keane 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 by Mr. Nelson 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 for all motions: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..”
Public Hearing - Application for a Transfer of an All-Alcohol License - Latin-A
Approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License transfer application submitted by Latin-A Group, LLC d/b/a Latina Kitchen and Bar including the appointment of Thomas Griffin as...
The Select Board approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License transfer application submitted by Latin-A Group, LLC d/b/a Latina Kitchen and Bar including the appointment of Thomas Griffin as Manager of Record, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License transfer application submitted by Latin-A Group, LLC d/b/a Latina Kitchen and Bar including the appointment of Thomas Griffin as Manager of Record, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Town Manager: Positions on Warrant Articles
Recommend adoption of Article 1 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 1 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 1 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Article 4 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 4 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 4 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Recommend adoption of Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 9 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Article 11 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 11 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 11 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Recommend adoption of Article 2 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 2 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 2 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Recommend adoption of Article 3 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 3 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 3 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Article 8 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 8 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 8 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Article 10 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 10 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 10 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Recommend adoption of Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 14 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Recommend adoption of Article 16 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 16 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 16 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Article 5 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 5 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Article 5 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Articles 6 and 7 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Articles 6 and 7 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Articles 6 and 7 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Recommend adoption of Articles 12 and 13 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Articles 12 and 13 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to recommend adoption of Articles 12 and 13 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, 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.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
CY2024 Select Board Licensing Fee Schedule
Approve the CY2024 Select Board Licensing Fee Schedule
The Select Board vote to approve the CY2024 Select Board Licensing Fee Schedule.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to approve the CY2024 Select Board Licensing Fee Schedule. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Nelson)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
From the Needham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Archive Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Needham, “Needham Select Board, April 2026–April 2027” member sheet.
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