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February 20, 2018
17 recorded votes, 3 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
Approve the minutes of February 6 and February 13, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 6 and February 13, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 6 and February 13, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $3,742.12 from the Cambridge Health Alliance to support Emergency Preparedness and Response Activities for Massachusetts Region 4B
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $3,742.12 from the Cambridge Health Alliance to support Emergency Preparedness and Response Activities for Massachusetts Region 4B.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $3,742.12 from the Cambridge Health Alliance to support Emergency Preparedness and Response Activities for Massachusetts Region 4B. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Brookline Youth Wellness Project - Substance Abuse Education Program
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Brookline Youth Wellness Project - Substance Abuse Education Program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Brookline Youth Wellness Project - Substance Abuse Education Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 6 in the amount of $150,000.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control"
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 6 in the amount of $150,000.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 6 in the amount of $150,000.00 for D'Allessandro Corporation in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 "Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control". Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $25,800.00, to the contract with The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. in connection with the Fire Station No. 6 Fleet Maintenance and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $25,800.00, to the contract with The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. in connection with the Fire Station No. 6 Fleet Maintenance and Training Facility Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $25,800.00, to the contract with The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. in connection with the Fire Station No. 6 Fleet Maintenance and Training Facility Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute a contract with Contractors Network, Inc. in the amount of $406,000.00 in connection with the Elevators Modifications - Unified Arts Building and Lynch Recreation Center Projects
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Contractors Network, Inc. in the amount of $406,000.00 in connection with the Elevators Modifications - Unified Arts Building and Lynch Recreation Center Projects.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Contractors Network, Inc. in the amount of $406,000.00 in connection with the Elevators Modifications - Unified Arts Building and Lynch Recreation Center Projects. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute a contract with Garcia, Galuska, & DeSousa Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $352,100.00 in connection with the Driscoll School HVAC Improvements - Design Services...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Garcia, Galuska, & DeSousa Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $352,100.00 in connection with the Driscoll School HVAC Improvements - Design Services Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with Garcia, Galuska, & DeSousa Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $352,100.00 in connection with the Driscoll School HVAC Improvements - Design Services Project. 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 Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 1:00pm4:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 1:00pm4:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway.
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 Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 1:00pm4:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6:30pm-11:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6:30pm-11:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Vine Ripe Grill for a Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6:30pm-11:00pm at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the "Memorandum of Understanding to Facilitate Testing of Autonomous Vehicles", allowing the Town of Brookline to participate in a regional program to...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the "Memorandum of Understanding to Facilitate Testing of Autonomous Vehicles", allowing the Town of Brookline to participate in a regional program to facilitate the safe testing of autonomous vehicles in accordance with Governor Baker's Executive Order No. 572: "To Promote the Testing and Deployment of Highly Automated Driving Technologies". *with the condition that the Select Board be informed of all significant steps taken to facilitate participation in the program.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyNo: Franco
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the "Memorandum of Understanding to Facilitate Testing of Autonomous Vehicles", allowing the Town of Brookline to participate in a regional program to facilitate the safe testing of autonomous vehicles in accordance with Governor Baker's Executive Order No. 572: "To Promote the Testing and Deployment of Highly Automated Driving Technologies". *with the condition that the Select Board be informed of all significant steps taken to facilitate participation in the program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Nay: Benjamin Franco.”
Expend additional resources as follows
On motion it was, Voted to expend additional resources as follows:
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to expend additional resources as follows: 1. 5-0 Voted 1st priority to review the Putterham site. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
1st priority to review the Putterham site
5-0 Voted 1st priority to review the Putterham site.
From the minutes
“1. 5-0 Voted 1st priority to review the Putterham site. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
1st site offered at Baker 3/3
3-2 Voted 1st site offered at Baker 3/3.
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, WishinskyNo: Greene, Heller
From the minutes
“2. 3-2 Voted 1st site offered at Baker 3/3. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton Nay: Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene.”
Continue to expend the necessary resources related to Pine Manor
5-0 Voted to continue to expend the necessary resources related to Pine Manor.
From the minutes
“3. 5-0 Voted to continue to expend the necessary resources related to Pine Manor. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Further review of a Pierce 3/3
2-3 Voted further review of a Pierce 3/3. Motion failed.
Yes: Greene, HamiltonNo: Franco, Heller, Wishinsky
From the minutes
“4. 2-3 Voted further review of a Pierce 3/3. Motion failed. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Nay Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller.”
Appoint Jessica Chicco to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2019 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jessica Chicco to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2019 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jessica Chicco to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2019 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 41, section 10 and M.G.L., Chapter 43A, section 5, the following vacancies have occurred and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to place on the ballot for the May 2,2017...
On motion it was, Voted Pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 41, section 10 and M.G.L., Chapter 43A, section 5, the following vacancies have occurred and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to place on the ballot for the May 2,2017 Annual Town Election the following offices: One Library Trustee - One Year Term (Town-wide) One Town Meeting Member - One Year Term (Precincts 5 and 10) One Town Meeting Member - Two Year Term (Precincts 5 and 14) Two Town Meeting Members - One Year Term (Precinct 6)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 41, section 10 and M.G.L., Chapter 43A, section 5, the following vacancies have occurred and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to place on the ballot for the May 2,2017 Annual Town Election the following offices: One Library Trustee - One Year Term (Town-wide) One Town Meeting Member - One Year Term (Precincts 5 and 10) One Town Meeting Member - Two Year Term (Precincts 5 and 14) Two Town Meeting Members - One Year Term (Precinct 6) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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