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February 13, 2018
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Benjamin Franco is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call:
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBenjamin Franco is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard W. Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent for roll call: Benjamin Franco.”
Approve the minutes of January 30, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 30, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 30, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a gift from The Country Club to financially support and manage the removal of the old grounds maintenance building located adjacent to the driving range at the Robert T. Lynch Golf Course
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from The Country Club to financially support and manage the removal of the old grounds maintenance building located adjacent to the driving range at the Robert T. Lynch Golf Course.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from The Country Club to financially support and manage the removal of the old grounds maintenance building located adjacent to the driving range at the Robert T. Lynch Golf Course. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute a contract with Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture P.C. in the amount of $54,300.00 for design and engineering services associated with the Harry Downes Playground...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture P.C. in the amount of $54,300.00 for design and engineering services associated with the Harry Downes Playground Renovation Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture P.C. in the amount of $54,300.00 for design and engineering services associated with the Harry Downes Playground Renovation Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the submittal of two (2) FY2018 Grant Applications for the Brookline Reservoir Gatehouse. *pending legal review by Town Counsel
On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of two (2) FY2018 Grant Applications for the Brookline Reservoir Gatehouse. *pending legal review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of two (2) FY2018 Grant Applications for the Brookline Reservoir Gatehouse. *pending legal review by Town Counsel. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Chamber of Commerce Event to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at 1281 West...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Chamber of Commerce Event to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. *pending police approval
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Chamber of Commerce Event to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. *pending police approval Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Permits to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Types) 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 Types) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: a. For an Annual Event Expo to be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 11:30am-3:00pm. b. For a Bar Mitzvah to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Permits to Serve Alcoholic Beverages (Non Sales/All Types) on Town Property to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: a. For an Annual Event Expo to be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 11:30am-3:00pm. b. For a Bar Mitzvah to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Bookkeeper/Accountant I (C-9) vacancy within the Building Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Bookkeeper/Accountant I (C-9) vacancy within the Building Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Bookkeeper/Accountant I (C-9) vacancy within the Building Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and adopt a Town Resolution in Support of the Brookline Housing Authority's Preservation Initiative. (see attached) 2
Voted to approve and adopt a Town Resolution in Support of the Brookline Housing Authority's Preservation Initiative. (see attached) 2. To approve up to $400,000 from the Brookline Housing Trust to create a Revolving Credit Facility for pre-development costs associated with the BHA Preservation Initiative on terms substantially in accordance with the attached term sheet. (see attached) 3. Authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to sign and execute all legal documents associated with this transaction.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve and adopt a Town Resolution in Support of the Brookline Housing Authority's Preservation Initiative. (see attached) 2. To approve up to $400,000 from the Brookline Housing Trust to create a Revolving Credit Facility for pre-development costs associated with the BHA Preservation Initiative on terms substantially in accordance with the attached term sheet. (see attached) 3. Authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to sign and execute all legal documents associated with this transaction. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize Town Counsel to respond to Attorney Susan Murphy's Open Meeting law Complaint pertaining to this Board's joint meeting in executive session on November 9, 2017
On motion it was, Voted to authorize Town Counsel to respond to Attorney Susan Murphy's Open Meeting law Complaint pertaining to this Board's joint meeting in executive session on November 9, 2017.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize Town Counsel to respond to Attorney Susan Murphy's Open Meeting law Complaint pertaining to this Board's joint meeting in executive session on November 9, 2017. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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