NATICK SELECT BOARD
AGENDA

Edward H. Dlott Meeting Room, Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 and via Zoom
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
6:00 PM

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Agenda Posted Friday, 03/15/2024 at 11:40 AM, amended 3/18/2024 at 4:50pm

(Times listed are approximate. Agenda items will be addressed in an order determined by the Chair.)

1.6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
Call to Order and Vote to Enter Executive Session
2.EXECUTIVE SESSION

This portion of the meeting is not open to the public.

A.Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator
B.Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Linda Valentin, et al v. Town of Natick, et al, Docket No. 21- CV-10830 (D. Mass.)
C.Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: Supervisors' and Administrators' Association (DPW Supervisors); Public Employees Local Union 1116 (DPW Laborers); Public Employees Local Union 1116 (Clerical); Public Employees Local Union 1116 (Library); New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc. Local 182 (Dispatchers).
D.Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Zoning Enforcement
E.Approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes - 02/05/2024

1.Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel:  Town Administrator

 

2. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares:  Andrew Watkins v. Town of Natick  Case No. G2-23-170 (Civil Service Commission)

 

3.Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Linda Valentin, et al v. Town of Natick, et al, Docket No. 21- CV-10830 (D. Mass.) 

 

4. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares:   Supervisors' and Administrators' Association (DPW Supervisors); Public Employees Local Union 1116 (DPW Laborers); Public Employees Local Union 1116 (Clerical); Public Employees Local Union 1116 (Library); New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc. Local 182 (Dispatchers).

F.Approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes - 02/26/2024
Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel:  Town Administrator
3.7:30 RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
4.ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.PUBLIC SPEAK

Any individual may raise an issue that is not included on the agenda and it will be taken under advisement by the Board. There will be no opportunity for debate during this portion of the meeting. This section of the agenda is limited to 15 minutes, and any individual addressing the Board during this section of the agenda shall be limited to five minutes.

6.7:40 PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION
A.March 26, 2024 ballot and steps to correct omission of Associate Planning Board position
B.Approve Arbor Day Proclamation
C.Review Department of Public Works Fees - Recycling Toters
D.Pavement Management Program
E.Sawin House Update
F.Consider 2024 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
G.Review of Special Town Meeting #1 Articles
H.Capital Plan Update
7.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Natick Center Cultural District - Request to Occupy a Public Way in October (Common Street)
B.Natick Art Association - Request to Hang a Banner from October 11th to October 20th
C.Recreation and Parks Department - Approve the Use of the Common
D.Natick Farmer's Market - Approve Donut NV Food Truck at the Farmer's Market
E.Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes of 2/15/2024
F.Accept the Resignation of Gregory Bazaz from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
8.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR NOTES
9.SELECT BOARD'S CONCERNS
10.CORRESPONDENCE
A.Correspondence
11.ADJOURNMENT

Agenda posted in accordance with Provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Sections 18-25

Meeting recorded by Natick Pegasus