MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2024
11 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: Outdoor Dining License - Ceed Corp d/b/a/ Cook Needham
Approve an Outdoor Dining license for Ceed Corp d/b/a/ Cook Needham
The Select Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining license for Ceed Corp d/b/a/ Cook Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to approve an Outdoor Dining license for Ceed Corp d/b/a/ Cook Needham. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Keane)
Public Hearing: Alteration of Premises for an All-Alcohol License in a Restaurant
Approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Ceed Corp d/b/a Cook Needham and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval
The Select Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Ceed Corp d/b/a Cook Needham and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to approve the Amendment for Alteration of Premises application received from Ceed Corp d/b/a Cook Needham and vote to forward the Amendment application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
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
Accept the proposed zoning articles titled, "Article 1 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Affordable Housing District" and "Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change for Affordable Housing District" for...
The Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles titled, "Article 1 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Affordable Housing District" and "Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change for Affordable Housing District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning articles titled, "Article 1 - Amend Zoning By-Law - Affordable Housing District" and "Article 2: Amend Zoning By-Law - Map Change for Affordable Housing District" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Place the following question on the ballot for the 2024 Annual Town Election: Shall the Town of Needham revoke its acceptance of Chapter 31 of the General Laws relative to the Fire Department, and...
The Select Board vote to place the following question on the ballot for the 2024 Annual Town Election: Shall the Town of Needham revoke its acceptance of Chapter 31 of the General Laws relative to the Fire Department, and thereby remove the Fire Department from Civil Service? Yes/No.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to place the following question on the ballot for the 2024 Annual Town Election: Shall the Town of Needham revoke its acceptance of Chapter 31 of the General Laws relative to the Fire Department, and thereby remove the Fire Department from Civil Service? Yes/No. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Adopt the proposed update to SB- FIN-004 "RTS Services for Low Income Households and Residents Impacted by Locally Declared Emergencies."
The Select Board adopt the proposed update to SB- FIN-004 "RTS Services for Low Income Households and Residents Impacted by Locally Declared Emergencies."
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board adopt the proposed update to SB- FIN-004 "RTS Services for Low Income Households and Residents Impacted by Locally Declared Emergencies." Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Approve and sign the amended Community Benefit Agreement between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc
The Select Board approve and sign the amended Community Benefit Agreement between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board approve and sign the amended Community Benefit Agreement between the Town of Needham and Sira Naturals, Inc. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Approve the revision of the ARPA Proposed Budget
The Select Board approve the revision of the ARPA Proposed Budget.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board approve the revision of the ARPA Proposed Budget. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Place the unexpired term of the Town Clerk ending April 8, 2025 on the 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot
The Select Board vote to place the unexpired term of the Town Clerk ending April 8, 2025 on the 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to place the unexpired term of the Town Clerk ending April 8, 2025 on the 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Dowd)
Recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2025
The Select Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to recommend approval of the Town Manager's Proposed Annual Budget for FY2025. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Dowd)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
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