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Brookline Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

January 30, 2018

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of January 23, 2018 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 23, 2018 as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 23, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the following two (2) transfers within the Planning and Community Development Department appropriation: From: 17201730 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $5,000.00 To: 17201730...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Planning and Community Development Department appropriation: From: 17201730 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $5,000.00 To: 17201730 524010 Professional Tech Services Amount: $ 5,000.00 AND From: 17201730 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $2,000.00 To: 17201730 553010 Professional Dues/Memberships Amount: $ 2,000.00

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Planning and Community Development Department appropriation: From: 17201730 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $5,000.00 To: 17201730 524010 Professional Tech Services Amount: $ 5,000.00 AND From: 17201730 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $2,000.00 To: 17201730 553010 Professional Dues/Memberships Amount: $ 2,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a transfer with the Information Technology Department appropriation: From: 19001941 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $12,000.00 To: 19001941 524008 General Consulting Services...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a transfer with the Information Technology Department appropriation: From: 19001941 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $12,000.00 To: 19001941 524008 General Consulting Services Amount: $12,000.00

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a transfer with the Information Technology Department appropriation: From: 19001941 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $12,000.00 To: 19001941 524008 General Consulting Services Amount: $12,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the submittal of two (2) applications by the Town's preservation planners for grant funding through the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Survey and Planning Grant program, and to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of two (2) applications by the Town's preservation planners for grant funding through the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Survey and Planning Grant program, and to authorize the Chair to sign the submittals. *with the condition upon further approval of the acceptance of funds.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of two (2) applications by the Town's preservation planners for grant funding through the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Survey and Planning Grant program, and to authorize the Chair to sign the submittals. *with the condition upon further approval of the acceptance of funds. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adopt an Order of Taking and take by eminent domain, on behalf of the Town, in fee simple the land located at 111 Cypress Street in the Town of Brookline, as authorized by the affirmative vote on...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to adopt an Order of Taking and take by eminent domain, on behalf of the Town, in fee simple the land located at 111 Cypress Street in the Town of Brookline, as authorized by the affirmative vote on Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of November 14, 2017.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to adopt an Order of Taking and take by eminent domain, on behalf of the Town, in fee simple the land located at 111 Cypress Street in the Town of Brookline, as authorized by the affirmative vote on Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of November 14, 2017. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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