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February 6, 2018
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the School Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept a gift in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Boston (SYDA)
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Boston (SYDA).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Boston (SYDA). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Brookline Library Foundation for purchases to augment the technology environment at the Library Department
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Brookline Library Foundation for purchases to augment the technology environment at the Library Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Brookline Library Foundation for purchases to augment the technology environment at the Library Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept two (2) grants from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as follows: A grant in the amount of $13,000.00 for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant to be used...
On motion it was, Voted to accept two (2) grants from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as follows: A grant in the amount of $13,000.00 for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant to be used to fund Brookline Police Department overtime associated with the attendance at Brookline Juvenile Roundtable meetings. A grant in the amount of $3,300.00 for the Click It or Ticket Campaign that enforces the use of seatbelt safety.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept two (2) grants from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as follows: A grant in the amount of $13,000.00 for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant to be used to fund Brookline Police Department overtime associated with the attendance at Brookline Juvenile Roundtable meetings. A grant in the amount of $3,300.00 for the Click It or Ticket Campaign that enforces the use of seatbelt safety. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following two (2) transfers within the Brookline Police Department appropriation: From: 21002020 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $49,231.00 To: 21002010 539035 Uniform and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Brookline Police Department appropriation: From: 21002020 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $49,231.00 To: 21002010 539035 Uniform and Protective Gear Amount: $49,231.00 From: 21002020 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $76,000.00 To: 21002010 551099 Education/Training Amount: $76,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Brookline Police Department appropriation: From: 21002020 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $49,231.00 To: 21002010 539035 Uniform and Protective Gear Amount: $49,231.00 From: 21002020 510101 Permanent Full Time Salaries Amount: $76,000.00 To: 21002010 551099 Education/Training Amount: $76,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following two (2) transfers within the Brookline Fire Department appropriation: From: 22002050 534230 Motor Vehicle Supplies Amount: $30,000.00 To: 22002050 52270 Motor Vehicle...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Brookline Fire Department appropriation: From: 22002050 534230 Motor Vehicle Supplies Amount: $30,000.00 To: 22002050 52270 Motor Vehicle Equipment Amount: $30,000.00 From: 22002050 534230 Motor Vehicle Supplies Amount: $12,000.00 To: 22002050 534220 Tires Amount: $12,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Brookline Fire Department appropriation: From: 22002050 534230 Motor Vehicle Supplies Amount: $30,000.00 To: 22002050 52270 Motor Vehicle Equipment Amount: $30,000.00 From: 22002050 534230 Motor Vehicle Supplies Amount: $12,000.00 To: 22002050 534220 Tires Amount: $12,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute a contract with JJ Cardosi, Inc. in the amount of $4,310,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 6 Maintenance/Training Facility project
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with JJ Cardosi, Inc. in the amount of $4,310,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 6 Maintenance/Training Facility project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with JJ Cardosi, Inc. in the amount of $4,310,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 6 Maintenance/Training Facility project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute the sale of the $660,000 Interest Free Water Bond of the Town dated February 12, 2018, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the sale of the $660,000 Interest Free Water Bond of the Town dated February 12, 2018, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the sale of the $660,000 Interest Free Water Bond of the Town dated February 12, 2018, to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Permits to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: a
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Permits to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: a. For an Annual White Lightning Ball to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 5:30pm- 11:00pm. b. For a 50th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Permits to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Kinds) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: a. For an Annual White Lightning Ball to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 5:30pm- 11:00pm. b. For a 50th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License (Non-Sales) to Allium Market for a Cheese Pairing Class to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 7:30pm9:00pm at 1330 Beacon Street....
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License (Non-Sales) to Allium Market for a Cheese Pairing Class to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 7:30pm9:00pm at 1330 Beacon Street. *pending police approval
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License (Non-Sales) to Allium Market for a Cheese Pairing Class to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 7:30pm9:00pm at 1330 Beacon Street. *pending police approval Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Koto Japanese, Inc., d/b/a Osaka Sushi Steak House, Dingzhi Chen and Jianping Zheng, Owners, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Koto Japanese, Inc., d/b/a Osaka Sushi Steak House, Dingzhi Chen and Jianping Zheng, Owners, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 14 Green Street for an Alternate Manager, Gaobin Chen.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Koto Japanese, Inc., d/b/a Osaka Sushi Steak House, Dingzhi Chen and Jianping Zheng, Owners, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 14 Green Street for an Alternate Manager, Gaobin Chen. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Stoked Pizza Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza, Toirm Miller, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Stoked Pizza Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza, Toirm Miller, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1632 Beacon Street for two (2) Alternate Managers, Dylan Stewart and Brandi Stellato.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Stoked Pizza Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza, Toirm Miller, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 1632 Beacon Street for two (2) Alternate Managers, Dylan Stewart and Brandi Stellato. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Caroni, Inc., d/b/a Orinoco, Andres Branger, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Caroni, Inc., d/b/a Orinoco, Andres Branger, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 22 Harvard Street for two (2) Alternate Managers, Carlos Rodriguez and Phillip Spinks.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Caroni, Inc., d/b/a Orinoco, Andres Branger, Manager, holder of a License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as Seven Day Common Victualler at 22 Harvard Street for two (2) Alternate Managers, Carlos Rodriguez and Phillip Spinks. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept the following two (2) grants for the Fire Department: a. $6,707.00 from the FY 2018 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) b. $3,009.00 for Senior SAFE Program
On motion it was, Voted to accept the following two (2) grants for the Fire Department: a. $6,707.00 from the FY 2018 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) b. $3,009.00 for Senior SAFE Program
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following two (2) grants for the Fire Department: a. $6,707.00 from the FY 2018 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E) b. $3,009.00 for Senior SAFE Program Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the FT Librarian I (Cataloger) vacancy within the Library Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the FT Librarian I (Cataloger) vacancy within the Library Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the FT Librarian I (Cataloger) vacancy within the Library Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a letter of support for the project
On motion it was, Voted authorizing the Select Board Chair to sign a letter of support for the project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted authorizing the Select Board Chair to sign a letter of support for the project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair to sign and send a letter to MEPA expressing the views of this Board
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign and send a letter to MEPA expressing the views of this Board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign and send a letter to MEPA expressing the views of this Board. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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