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October 24, 2023
6 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
Proclamation - Veterans Day
Recognize Saturday, November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day
The Select Board of the Town of Needham hereby recognize Saturday, November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board of the Town of Needham hereby recognize Saturday, November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Set EV Charging Station Rates
Approve the vehicle charging rate at $0.25/kWh, a fee of $3.00 per hour, or portion thereof for occupying the charging space when not charging; that the hourly rate will be waived if the vehicle...
The Board approve the vehicle charging rate at $0.25/kWh, a fee of $3.00 per hour, or portion thereof for occupying the charging space when not charging; that the hourly rate will be waived if the vehicle is moved from the space within 30 minutes after the vehicle is no longer charging; that the maximum amount of time a vehicle may occupy a charging space is four hours; that the vehicle charging rate of $0.25/kWh is waived for Town and School department employees who charge their personal vehicle while on duty, but that the hourly rate and time limit on occupying the space are in effect; and that the Electric Vehicle Charging Policy dated October 24, 2023 is adopted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board approve the vehicle charging rate at $0.25/kWh, a fee of $3.00 per hour, or portion thereof for occupying the charging space when not charging; that the hourly rate will be waived if the vehicle is moved from the space within 30 minutes after the vehicle is no longer charging; that the maximum amount of time a vehicle may occupy a charging space is four hours; that the vehicle charging rate of $0.25/kWh is waived for Town and School department employees who charge their personal vehicle while on duty, but that the hourly rate and time limit on occupying the space are in effect; and that the Electric Vehicle Charging Policy dated October 24, 2023 is adopted. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
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)
Town Manager - Positions on Warrant Articles
Support Article 15 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Vote to support Article 15 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd vote to support Article 15 in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Authorize Town Counsel to prepare and send a written response to the complaint on behalf of the Select Board
Authorize Town Counsel to prepare and send a written response to the complaint on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail to authorize Town Counsel to prepare and send a written response to the complaint on behalf of the Select Board. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
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