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January 16, 2018
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call:
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of January 9, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 9, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 9, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute a contract with Ace Restoration Co., Inc. in the amount of $548,000.00 for an Exterior Wall Repair Project at the Unified Arts Building
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Ace Restoration Co., Inc. in the amount of $548,000.00 for an Exterior Wall Repair Project at the Unified Arts Building.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Ace Restoration Co., Inc. in the amount of $548,000.00 for an Exterior Wall Repair Project at the Unified Arts Building. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an extension of the Brookline Housing Authority's FY2017 CDBG Resident Security, Playgrounds, and Capital Improvements Subrecipient Agreement
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair to execute an extension of the Brookline Housing Authority's FY2017 CDBG Resident Security, Playgrounds, and Capital Improvements Subrecipient Agreement.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair to execute an extension of the Brookline Housing Authority's FY2017 CDBG Resident Security, Playgrounds, and Capital Improvements Subrecipient Agreement. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Holiday Party to be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to the Brookline Teen Center for a fundraiser for Brookline Youth Hockey to be held on January 27, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:30pm at...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to the Brookline Teen Center for a fundraiser for Brookline Youth Hockey to be held on January 27, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:30pm at 40 Aspinwall Avenue.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to the Brookline Teen Center for a fundraiser for Brookline Youth Hockey to be held on January 27, 2018 from 7:00pm-11:30pm at 40 Aspinwall Avenue. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/Wine and Beer only) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for the Annual Museum Member's Party to be held on Saturday, January 27,...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/Wine and Beer only) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for the Annual Museum Member's Party to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. *pending police approval
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/Wine and Beer only) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for the Annual Museum Member's Party to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. *pending police approval Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages License to the Vine Ripe Grill in connection with a funeral reception to be held on January 19, 2018 from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. at 1281 West Roxbury...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages License to the Vine Ripe Grill in connection with a funeral reception to be held on January 19, 2018 from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. *pending police approval
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages License to the Vine Ripe Grill in connection with a funeral reception to be held on January 19, 2018 from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. *pending police approval Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Library Department: Reference Librarian I (two vacancies)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Library Department: Reference Librarian I (two vacancies)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Library Department: Reference Librarian I (two vacancies) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-7) vacancy in the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-7) vacancy in the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Motor Equipment Repairperson (LN-7) vacancy in the Fire Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Police Superintendent Mark Morgan as Acting Chief of Police effective January 20, 2018
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Police Superintendent Mark Morgan as Acting Chief of Police effective January 20, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Police Superintendent Mark Morgan as Acting Chief of Police effective January 20, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Reappoint William Hardy to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint William Hardy to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint William Hardy to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020. Voted to reappoint Karen Kepler to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020. Zoning By-Law Committee Chair Wishinsky noted that the Advisory Committee will be looking at some upcoming zoning that will be before Town Meeting. This will include marijuana zoning regulations. This committee will provide some feedback and over the next year, and work with the Planning Department while they take a broader look at the Town's zoning by-laws. The proposed committee is as follows: Neil Wishinsky, Chair, Select Board Kenneth Goldstein, Past Selectman Carla Wyman Benka, Advisory Committee Roger F. Blood, Housing Advisory Board Cliff Brown, Economic Development Advisory Board Paul Saner, Economic Development Advisory Board Linda Olson Pehlke, Climate Action Committee Mark Zarrillo, Planning Board Linda Hamlin, Planning Board Jesse Geller, Zoning Board of Appeals Johanna Schneider, Zoning Board of Appeals Dan Saltzman, Brookline Neighborhood Alliance Alisa Jonas, Brookline Neighborhood Alliance Paula Friedman, resident Philip Hresko, resident Marian Lazar, Conservation Commission On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Zoning By-Law Committee. Board Member Greene asked that some consideration be made to form a more diverse committee. He noted that the town's Asian population makes up 19% of the community; there should be more of an effort in reaching out to this community for civic participation. The Board agreed, not only related to this committee, but others as well, and noted that they can't appoint members if they don't apply. The Board supports efforts to reach a diverse candidate pool. FY2019 BUDGET OBJECTIVES Question of approving the Select Board's FY2019 Budget Objectives. Assistant Town Administrator Austin Faison reviewed the revised budget objectives. The Board made some slight amendments. On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's FY2019 Budget Objectives as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Reappoint Karen Kepler to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020
Voted to reappoint Karen Kepler to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020. Zoning By-Law Committee
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Voted to reappoint Karen Kepler to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2020. Zoning By-Law Committee.”
Approve the proposed Zoning By-Law Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Zoning By-Law Committee.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Zoning By-Law Committee..”
Approve the Select Board's FY2019 Budget Objectives as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's FY2019 Budget Objectives as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Select Board's FY2019 Budget Objectives as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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