NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

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

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 PM

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

Agenda Posted March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM

(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

 

6:00PM Roll Call Vote to Enter into Executive Session 

2.

6:05 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 
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), New England Police Benevolent Association Local 82; Natick Patrol Officers Association Local 496 Massachusetts Coalition of the Police; Deputy Fire Chiefs Association; Local 1707 International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO; Public Employee Committee (PEC) on Health Insurance.

3. 6:45PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
A. Annual Town Election is March 25, 2025
B. Natick Awarded a Green Communities Competitive Grant

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. 7:00PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. Continued Hearing: California Pizza Kitchen - Liquor License Noncompliance -
  • Vote to Approve S.12 All Alcohol Application for Change of Manager and Change of Officers and Directors.   
B. Five-year Roadway Improvement Plan
C. Letter to MEPA (Massachusetts Enviromental Policy Act) Office Regarding the 9/27 Interchange Improvement Project
D. Discussion of Potential Commitments from the Select Board to Residents in the Context of the Override
E. Financial Policies and Procedures Review

Financial Planning Policies 

  1. Annual Budget 
  2. Capital Planning 
  3. Debt Management 
  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
F. 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
  • Article 5 Unpaid Bills 
  • Article 6 Revolving Funds
  • Article 7 Stabilization Funds and OPEB
  • Article 10 School Bus Transportation Subsidy
  • Article 11 Capital Equipment and Improvement / Capital Plan Update
  • Article 15 Community Preservation Act (CPA) Administrative Funds
  • Article 22 Amend Town of Natick Bylaws, Article 80: Water Supply Protection
  • Article 24 Bylaw Changes
  • Article 25 Stabilization Funds
G. Discussion of 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
  • Article 31 Moratorium on Synthetic/Artificial Turf 
  • Article 32 Restrict Gas-Powered (internal combustion) Leaf Blower Use
H. Appointment of Select Board Representative to the Memorial School Building Committee

6.

8:50PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - Dana Chang Memorial Run/Walk
B. Appoint John M. Carr as a Permanent Full Time Police Officer Effective March 26, 2025
C. Approve Transfer of Common Victualer Licenses' for Mcdonald's Restaurants
D. Approve Meeting Minutes for 10/30/24, 11/20/24, 12/11/24, 12/16/24, 12/18/24, and 2/05/25
E. Approve Banner Requests
  • Rotary Club of Natick (Tour de Natick) 6/9/25-6/15/25
  • Charles River Rotary Club (Scoopapalooza)  6/16/25-6/22/25
  • Natick Community Organic Farm (Annual Farm Fest and Seedling Sale) 5/5/25-5/11/25 
  • Riverbend School (Fall Open House) 9/22/25-9/28/25

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