NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

Edward H. Dlott Meeting Room, Natick Town Hall,
13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 and via
Zoom

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6:00 PM

https://zoom.us/j/91200224901?pwd=N1B1NVFjRUJxNUtuZkVyRkVJUStldz09
Meeting ID: 912 0022 4901 Passcode: 920750 Mobile: 301-715-8592

Agenda Posted Friday 02/28/2025

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

1.

6:00PM OPEN SESSION AND CALL TO ORDER

 

6:30PM Roll Call Vote to Enter Executive Session

2. 6:05PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Maintenance and Custodians Local 1116 (Facilities Maintenance)
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(1) -To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual: Open Meeting Law Violation Complaint from Patrick Higgins

3.

6:45PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
A. Current and Upcoming Vacancies on Boards and Committees

4.

PUBLIC SPEAK

 

Any individual may raise an issue that is not included on tonight's agenda, and it will be taken under advisement by the Board. There will be no opportunity for debate during this portion of the meeting due to the requirements of Open Meeting Law. This section of the agenda is limited to ten minutes, and any individual addressing the Board during this section of the agenda shall be limited to three minutes. While the Select Board endeavors to ensure that all interested persons have the opportunity to address the Select Board, due to time constraints, that may not be possible. In cases where there is intense public interest in a particular topic, the Board may schedule a future meeting to allow for further public input. 

5. 6:50PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. ServeNatick a Natick High School Student Developed App
B. Memorial School Building Committee Update from School Committee
C. Water and Sewer Abatement Appeals
  • Deborah Norcross 
  • Gregory Heller                                                                                           
D. Continued Hearing: California Pizza Kitchen - Liquor License Noncompliance: Application Incomplete
E. Route 9/27 Interchange Improvement Project: Discussion of Potential Letter to MEPA (Massachusetts Enviromental Policy Act) Office regarding Project Permitting.
F. Review of Policy on Town Administrator's Review
G. Discussion of Potential Commitments from the Select Board to Residents in the Context of the Override
H. Financial Policies and Procedures Review

Financial Planning Policies 

  1. Annual Budget 
  2. Capital Planning 
  3. Debt Managment 
  4. Enterprise Fund Policies 
  5. Forecasting 
  6. Investments 

Financial Operations Policies 

  1. Fraud Risk Assessment Policy 
  2. Procurement Conflict of Interest 
  3.  Tailings 
  4. Purchasing 
  5. Debarment and Suspension 
  6. Accounts Payable 
  7. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
  8. Tax Enforcement 
  9. Travel Reimbursements 
  10. Credit Card Policy and Procedures
I. Tax Title Process Update
J. 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
K. Referral of Zoning Articles to Planning Board for 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting

 

 

6. 8:45PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Approve 2025 Flammable storage registration renewals
B. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Charles River 5k Run/Walk to Fight Back Against Cancer
C. Accept Donation in the amount of $7,500 from Needham Bank as a Sponsor of the Cochituate Rail Trail to the Town of Natick
D. Approve Use of Common Requests for the following events:
  • Rotary Club of Natick to host Tour De Natick to take place on Sunday, June 15th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
  • Natick Center Cultural District to host the following:
  • Natick Nights taking place on Thursday, June 26th, July 10th (rain date July 24th), and August 7th(rain date August 21st) from 5:00-8:00 pm.
  • Juneteenth celebration taking place on Thursday, June 19th from 10:30 am-3:00 pm
  • Multicultural Day taking place on Saturday August 23rd from 11:00-2:00 pm
  • Porchfest taking place on Saturday September 20th (rain date September 21st) from 2:00-6:00 pm
E. Accept John Branagan's Resignation from the Historic District Commission
F. Approve Meeting Minutes for 2/24/2025
G. Accept Robin Wood's Resignation from the Historic District Commission

7.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES

 

8.

SELECT BOARD'S UPDATES

 

9.

9:00PM ADJOURNMENT

 

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

Meeting Recorded by Natick Pegasus