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December 19, 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Delay Implementation of the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessments
Approve the delay with the start date for the implementation of the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessments from January 1, 2024 to April 1, 2024
The Board approve the delay with the start date for the implementation of the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessments from January 1, 2024 to April 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board approve the delay with the start date for the implementation of the Community Stormwater Mitigation Assessments from January 1, 2024 to April 1, 2024. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Town Manager
Approve the FY2025 - FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee
The Board vote to approve the FY2025 - FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Board vote to approve the FY2025 - FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan for transmittal to the Finance Committee. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Approve the charge and composition of the Stormwater By-Law Working Group as amended to add two more at large members
Vote to approve the charge and composition of the Stormwater By-Law Working Group as amended to add two more at large members.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd vote to approve the charge and composition of the Stormwater By-Law Working Group as amended to add two more at large members. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Nelson)
Board Discussion
Recognize the vote of Town Meeting on October 25, 2021 and reiterate its goal (#7) that "Needham is a sustainable, thriving and equitable community that benefits from and supports clean energy...
The Select Board vote to recognize the vote of Town Meeting on October 25, 2021 and reiterate its goal (#7) that "Needham is a sustainable, thriving and equitable community that benefits from and supports clean energy; preserves and responsibly uses the earth's resources, and cares for ecosystems. Needham: combats the climate crisis, prioritizes sustainability, including transitioning from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy, encourages the efficient use of natural resources, and protects and enhances the biodiversity and vitality of ecological systems."
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to recognize the vote of Town Meeting on October 25, 2021 and reiterate its goal (#7) that "Needham is a sustainable, thriving and equitable community that benefits from and supports clean energy; preserves and responsibly uses the earth's resources, and cares for ecosystems. Needham: combats the climate crisis, prioritizes sustainability, including transitioning from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy, encourages the efficient use of natural resources, and protects and enhances the biodiversity and vitality of ecological systems." Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
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