MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Catherine Reid Dowd, Marianne B. Cooley, Joshua Levy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 19 Barrett Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Barrett Street
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Barrett Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 9 feet of conduit in Barrett Street. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Public Hearing: Eversource Grant of Location - 90 Wyoming Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Wyoming Avenue
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Wyoming Avenue.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in Wyoming Avenue. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Application for a New All-Alcohol License - Needbobcon Inc.,
Approve the Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License application submitted by Needbobcon Inc., d/b/a Conrad's include the appointment of Robert Conrad as Manager of Record, and if so approved...
The Board vote to approve the Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License application submitted by Needbobcon Inc., d/b/a Conrad's include the appointment of Robert Conrad 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 Board vote to approve the Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License application submitted by Needbobcon Inc., d/b/a Conrad's include the appointment of Robert Conrad as Manager of Record, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Public Hearing: Application for Change of Hours Amendment to an All-Alcohol
Approve the Change of Hours Amendment to the Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License applications submitted by Metrowest Dining LLC, d/b/a The Common Room, and to provide an exception to Section...
Approve the Change of Hours Amendment to the Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License applications submitted by Metrowest Dining LLC, d/b/a The Common Room, and to provide an exception to Section 3.1.2.1 of the Town of Needham Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to permit sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption after 11 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail to approve the Change of Hours Amendment to the Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License applications submitted by Metrowest Dining LLC, d/b/a The Common Room, and to provide an exception to Section 3.1.2.1 of the Town of Needham Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to permit sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption after 11 p.m. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Levy)
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
The Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
Public Hearing: Application for Multiple Amendments to an All-Alcohol License
Approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License submitted by Spiga LLC, d/b/a Spiga including the appointment of Francesco Iacovitti as Manager of...
The Board vote to approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License submitted by Spiga LLC, d/b/a Spiga including the appointment of Francesco Iacovitti 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 Board vote to approve the application for multiple amendments to a Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcohol License submitted by Spiga LLC, d/b/a Spiga including the appointment of Francesco Iacovitti as Manager of Record, and if so approved, forward the application to the ABCC for review and final approval. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Needham Council for Arts and Culture - 91 Chapel Mural
Permit the NCAC to proceed with procurement of a mural for the side of 91 Chapel Street and utilize Massachusetts Cultural Council art procurement procedures alongside previous Town of...
The Board vote to permit the NCAC to proceed with procurement of a mural for the side of 91 Chapel Street and utilize Massachusetts Cultural Council art procurement procedures alongside previous Town of Needham/Needham Council for Arts and Culture process to decide artist curation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to permit the NCAC to proceed with procurement of a mural for the side of 91 Chapel Street and utilize Massachusetts Cultural Council art procurement procedures alongside previous Town of Needham/Needham Council for Arts and Culture process to decide artist curation. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Approve Sale of Bond Anticipation Note
Approve the bond anticipation note financing with the motions as presented in the materials
Vote to approve the bond anticipation note financing with the motions as presented in the materials.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley vote to approve the bond anticipation note financing with the motions as presented in the materials. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Levy)
Set Water and Sewer Rates
Approve the water and sewer rates identified as Alternative G and that they be effective October 1, 2024; that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85,000 $85 per 1,000 gallons; and...
The Board approve the water and sewer rates identified as Alternative G and that they be effective October 1, 2024; that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85,000 $85 per 1,000 gallons; and further that the Board approve the following other water & sewer service rates as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board approve the water and sewer rates identified as Alternative G and that they be effective October 1, 2024; that the Board approve a Septage Disposal fee of $85,000 $85 per 1,000 gallons; and further that the Board approve the following other water & sewer service rates as presented. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Town Manager
Authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter of support of Senate Bill 2102
The Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter of support of Senate Bill 2102.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter of support of Senate Bill 2102. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Approve the revision to the Policy Regarding Executive Session Minutes
The Board vote to approve the revision to the Policy Regarding Executive Session Minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to approve the revision to the Policy Regarding Executive Session Minutes. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
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