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August 13, 2019
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Jack Morgan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Morgan left the meeting at 9:18pm 9.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss potential litigation with respect to 16 Stearns Road and 680 Worcester Street as the chair had declared that...
To enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss potential litigation with respect to 16 Stearns Road and 680 Worcester Street as the chair had declared that discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board and to invite Town Counsel Chris Heep and Meghan Jop to participate
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted to enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss potential litigation with respect to 16 Stearns Road and 680 Worcester Street as the chair had declared that discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board and to invite Town Counsel Chris Heep and Meghan Jop to participate. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open session to discuss the remaining agenda items. Morgan - Aye Freiman - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session. Freiman - Aye Morgan - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a pay increase of 2.75% in the amount of $182,177.00 from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
To approve a pay increase of 2.75% in the amount of $182,177.00 from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve a pay increase of 2.75% in the amount of $182,177.00 from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the annual contract with Deputy Chief Whittemore for FY20 with an annual salary of $163,000
To approve the annual contract with Deputy Chief Whittemore for FY20 with an annual salary of $163,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the annual contract with Deputy Chief Whittemore for FY20 with an annual salary of $163,000..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Amend the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO SCHEDULE IV, STOP SIGNS, the following: Location At So as to Face Bristol Road Oakridge Road Eastbound Traffic Bristol Road Wynnewood Road...
To amend the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO SCHEDULE IV, STOP SIGNS, the following: Location At So as to Face Bristol Road Oakridge Road Eastbound Traffic Bristol Road Wynnewood Road Westbound Traffic Ms. Freiman closed the public hearing for the four-way STOP at Bristol Road and Wynnewood Road
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to amend the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO SCHEDULE IV, STOP SIGNS, the following: Location At So as to Face Bristol Road Oakridge Road Eastbound Traffic Bristol Road Wynnewood Road Westbound Traffic Ms. Freiman closed the public hearing for the four-way STOP at Bristol Road and Wynnewood Road..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Amend the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO Four Hour Parking, the following: Location Side From To Brook Street Northeasterly A point 100' southeast of Hampden Street Wellesley Avenue Ms....
To amend the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO Four Hour Parking, the following: Location Side From To Brook Street Northeasterly A point 100' southeast of Hampden Street Wellesley Avenue Ms. Freiman closed the Public Hearing on the four-hour parking at Brook Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to amend the Town's Traffic Regulations by: ADDING TO Four Hour Parking, the following: Location Side From To Brook Street Northeasterly A point 100' southeast of Hampden Street Wellesley Avenue Ms. Freiman closed the Public Hearing on the four-hour parking at Brook Street..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Reallocate in the Traffic and Parking Capital Budget $100,000 from the LED light improvements and $100,000 for the Commuter Lot paving to assist with the cost overage of the Brook/Benvenue...
To reallocate in the Traffic and Parking Capital Budget $100,000 from the LED light improvements and $100,000 for the Commuter Lot paving to assist with the cost overage of the Brook/Benvenue Intersection Improvements
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to reallocate in the Traffic and Parking Capital Budget $100,000 from the LED light improvements and $100,000 for the Commuter Lot paving to assist with the cost overage of the Brook/Benvenue Intersection Improvements..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation to select Beta Inc. and Environmental Partners as the Town's on-call Traffic Consultants and to enter into contracts with said vendors for a period...
To approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation to select Beta Inc. and Environmental Partners as the Town's on-call Traffic Consultants and to enter into contracts with said vendors for a period not to exceed 3 years
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation to select Beta Inc. and Environmental Partners as the Town's on-call Traffic Consultants and to enter into contracts with said vendors for a period not to exceed 3 years..” (Motion: Morgan, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of June 3, June 17, and June 24, 2019
To approve the minutes of June 3, June 17, and June 24, 2019
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the minutes of June 3, June 17, and June 24, 2019..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day licenses including events on August 23, September 20 and September 21 (Alumni Weekend), October 12, October 17, and November 8
To approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day licenses including events on August 23, September 20 and September 21 (Alumni Weekend), October 12, October 17, and November 8
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the 8 requests from Babson College for one day licenses including events on August 23, September 20 and September 21 (Alumni Weekend), October 12, October 17, and November 8..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an event at the Wellesley College Club on September 27, 2019
To approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an event at the Wellesley College Club on September 27, 2019
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Natick Organic Farm Charity Wine License for an event at the Wellesley College Club on September 27, 2019..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
To authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $2598.48 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building Historic District Committee Study Committee
To appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building Historic District Committee Study Committee
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to appoint Jacob Lilley to the 323 Washington Street Single Building Historic District Committee Study Committee..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the contract for SMMA to perform design services for the Hardy/Upham MSBA project
To approve the contract for SMMA to perform design services for the Hardy/Upham MSBA project
Jack Morgan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the contract for SMMA to perform design services for the Hardy/Upham MSBA project..” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
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