MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2024
11 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: Grant of Location - 365 Charles River Street
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 20 feet of conduit in Charles River Street
The Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 20 feet of conduit in Charles River Street.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 20 feet of conduit in Charles River Street. Second: Ms. Dowd. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Dowd)
Application for Amendment to an All-Alcohol Restaurant License - Ceed Corp,
Approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Cook Needham, 109 Chapel Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval
The Board, as Local Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Cook Needham, 109 Chapel Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board, as Local Licensing Authority, approve and sign an application for a Change of Manager for Cook Needham, 109 Chapel Street, and to forward this application to the ABCC for approval. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Cooley)
Keno License: Needbobcon, Inc. d/b/a Conrad's
Object to the issuance of a Keno license to Needbobcon, Inc. d/b/a Conrad's and authorize the Town Manager to notify the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission of their objection
The Board vote to object to the issuance of a Keno license to Needbobcon, Inc. d/b/a Conrad's and authorize the Town Manager to notify the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission of their objection.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Board vote to object to the issuance of a Keno license to Needbobcon, Inc. d/b/a Conrad's and authorize the Town Manager to notify the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission of their objection. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Frail)
Town Manager
Adopt SB-ADMIN-007, Zero- Emission First Vehicle Policy
The Board vote to adopt SB-ADMIN-007, Zero- Emission First Vehicle Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to adopt SB-ADMIN-007, Zero- Emission First Vehicle Policy. Second: Mr. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
- That the price chosen for the Needham Basic program should be below the anticipated average price of Eversource's default service over the contract term and include the minimum percentage of...
The Board vote: - That the price chosen for the Needham Basic program should be below the anticipated average price of Eversource's default service over the contract term and include the minimum percentage of renewable electricity required by state law; and - That the price chosen for the Needham Standard Program should be no higher than the anticipated average price of Eversource's default service over the contract term, and below the Eversource default service price if possible, including more MA Class I RECs than the minimum required by state law while remaining within the price conditions; and - That the Needham 100% Green Program should include 100% MA Class I RECs.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote: - That the price chosen for the Needham Basic program should be below the anticipated average price of Eversource's default service over the contract term and include the minimum percentage of renewable electricity required by state law; and - That the price chosen for the Needham Standard Program should be no higher than the anticipated average price of Eversource's default service over the contract term, and below the Eversource default service price if possible, including more MA Class I RECs than the minimum required by state law while remaining within the price conditions; and - That the Needham 100% Green Program should include 100% MA Class I RECs. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
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. Frail that the Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Town Manager (Continued)
Deny a request by Ted Van Sickle to discharge a firearm on public property located on the Charles River approximately 900 feet to the southeast of the Town's Charles River Water Treatment Facility
The Board vote to deny a request by Ted Van Sickle to discharge a firearm on public property located on the Charles River approximately 900 feet to the southeast of the Town's Charles River Water Treatment Facility.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Board vote to deny a request by Ted Van Sickle to discharge a firearm on public property located on the Charles River approximately 900 feet to the southeast of the Town's Charles River Water Treatment Facility. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Frail)
Approve the requested reallocation of funding for the Town's ARPA Allotment
The Board vote to approve the requested reallocation of funding for the Town's ARPA Allotment.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the requested reallocation of funding for the Town's ARPA Allotment. Second: Mr. Levy. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Levy)
Nicotine Free Generation Overview
Ask the Town Manager to submit comments on behalf of the Select Board to the Board of Health for their November 22 hearing regarding the adoption of the Nicotine Free Generation Policy
The Board vote to ask the Town Manager to submit comments on behalf of the Select Board to the Board of Health for their November 22 hearing regarding the adoption of the Nicotine Free Generation Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Levy that the Board vote to ask the Town Manager to submit comments on behalf of the Select Board to the Board of Health for their November 22 hearing regarding the adoption of the Nicotine Free Generation Policy. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Levy, second: Frail)
Board Discussion
Approve the request for quotes for a Town Manager search consultant as presented and the Composition and Charge
The Board vote to approve the request for quotes for a Town Manager search consultant as presented and the Composition and Charge.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Board vote to approve the request for quotes for a Town Manager search consultant as presented and the Composition and Charge. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Cooley)
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