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March 27, 2018
15 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the minutes of March 20, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 20, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 20, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract PW/18-16 "Brookline Village Streetlight Replacement" with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $18,200.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract PW/18-16 "Brookline Village Streetlight Replacement" with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $18,200.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract PW/18-16 "Brookline Village Streetlight Replacement" with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $18,200.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute an agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 7,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute an agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 7, 2018 thru November 15, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute an agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am9pm from June 7, 2018 thru November 15, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Execute an employment contract with Fire Chief Appointee John Sullivan
On motion it was, Voted to execute an employment contract with Fire Chief Appointee John Sullivan.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute an employment contract with Fire Chief Appointee John Sullivan. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the following promotions within the Police Department: Sergeant Russell O'Neill to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Raymond Richards to Sergeant
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Police Department: Sergeant Russell O'Neill to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Raymond Richards to Sergeant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Police Department: Sergeant Russell O'Neill to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Raymond Richards to Sergeant Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
The sale of the $43,325,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of2018 Bonds of the Town dated March 29, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. at the price of $46, 1 02,166.65...
Voted: that the sale of the $43,325,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of2018 Bonds of the Town dated March 29, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. at the price of $46, 1 02,166.65 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Year Amount 2019 $1,555,000 2020 1,520,000 2021 1,565,000 2022 1,605,000 2023 1,650,000 2024 1,685,000 2025 1,740,000 2026 1,780,000 2027 1,835,000 2028 1,890,000 2029 1,550,000 2030 1,615,000 Interest Rate Year 5.00% 2031 5.00 2032 5.00 2033 5.00 2034 5.00 2035 5.00 2036 5.00 2037 5.00 2038 5.00 2039 5.00 2041 5.00 2043 5.00 Amount $1,680,000 1,725,000 1,770,000 1,565,000 1,615,000 1,665,000 1,720,000 1,775,000 1,835,000 3,855,000 4,130,000 Rate 2.95% 3.05 3.10 3.15 3.20 3.25 3.30 3.25 3.25 3.50 3.50 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on March 15, 2041 and March 15, 2043 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due March 15, 2041 Year Amount 2040 $1,895,000 2041* $1,960,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2043 Year Amount 2042 $2,030,000 2043* $2,100,000 Further Voted: to approve the sale of the $18,250,000 2.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated March 29, 2018, and payable March 29, 2019 (the "Notes") to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $180,494.00. Further Voted:
From the minutes
“Voted: that the sale of the $43,325,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of2018 Bonds of the Town dated March 29, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. at the price of $46, 1 02,166.65 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Year Amount 2019 $1,555,000 2020 1,520,000 2021 1,565,000 2022 1,605,000 2023 1,650,000 2024 1,685,000 2025 1,740,000 2026 1,780,000 2027 1,835,000 2028 1,890,000 2029 1,550,000 2030 1,615,000 Interest Rate Year 5.00% 2031 5.00 2032 5.00 2033 5.00 2034 5.00 2035 5.00 2036 5.00 2037 5.00 2038 5.00 2039 5.00 2041 5.00 2043 5.00 Amount $1,680,000 1,725,000 1,770,000 1,565,000 1,615,000 1,665,000 1,720,000 1,775,000 1,835,000 3,855,000 4,130,000 Rate 2.95% 3.05 3.10 3.15 3.20 3.25 3.30 3.25 3.25 3.50 3.50 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on March 15, 2041 and March 15, 2043 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due March 15, 2041 Year Amount 2040 $1,895,000 2041* $1,960,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2043 Year Amount 2042 $2,030,000 2043* $2,100,000 Further Voted: to approve the sale of the $18,250,000 2.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated March 29, 2018, and payable March 29, 2019 (the "Notes") to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $180,494.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 26, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated March 7, 2018 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 26, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated March 7, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax -exempt status of the Bonds and Notes. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended..”
Appoint Allyson Steinmetz to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Allyson Steinmetz to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Allyson Steinmetz to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021. Voted appoint Sara Erkal to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021. Voted appoint Kabreya Ghaderi to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Sara Erkal to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021
Voted appoint Sara Erkal to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Voted appoint Sara Erkal to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021. Voted appoint Kabreya Ghaderi to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Kabreya Ghaderi to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021
Voted appoint Kabreya Ghaderi to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Voted appoint Kabreya Ghaderi to the Brookline Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2021. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen, LLC, d/b/a Vittorio's Grill, Nissim Benshabbat, Owner/Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 1398...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen, LLC, d/b/a Vittorio's Grill, Nissim Benshabbat, Owner/Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 1398 Beacon Street. Inside seating capacity is 16, Hours of Operation are Sunday-Thursday 12:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen, LLC, d/b/a Vittorio's Grill, Nissim Benshabbat, Owner/Manager, for a Common Victualler and Entertainment (Radio and TV) License at 1398 Beacon Street. Inside seating capacity is 16, Hours of Operation are Sunday-Thursday 12:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petitions of Crown Castle NG East LLC (Crown Castle) and Comcast of Massachusetts, Inc. (Comcast) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petitions of Crown Castle NG East LLC (Crown Castle) and Comcast of Massachusetts, Inc. (Comcast) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Crown Castle Crowninshield Road - conduit running westerly from Adams Street a distance of about 45 feet to an existing RCN manhole. Adams Street - conduit running easterly from Crowninshield Road a distance of about 520 feet to Pleasant Street and one new handhole. Pleasant Street - conduit easterly and southerly from Adams Street a distance of about 56 feet to Dummer Street and one new manhole. Comcast Crowninshield Road - conduit running westerly from Adams Street a distance of about 45 feet to an existing RCN manhole. Adams Street - conduit running easterly from Crowninshield Road a distance of about 445 feet and three new manholes.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petitions of Crown Castle NG East LLC (Crown Castle) and Comcast of Massachusetts, Inc. (Comcast) for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Crown Castle Crowninshield Road - conduit running westerly from Adams Street a distance of about 45 feet to an existing RCN manhole. Adams Street - conduit running easterly from Crowninshield Road a distance of about 520 feet to Pleasant Street and one new handhole. Pleasant Street - conduit easterly and southerly from Adams Street a distance of about 56 feet to Dummer Street and one new manhole. Comcast Crowninshield Road - conduit running westerly from Adams Street a distance of about 45 feet to an existing RCN manhole. Adams Street - conduit running easterly from Crowninshield Road a distance of about 445 feet and three new manholes. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Norfolk Road - northwesterly from Boylston...
On motion it was, Voted grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Norfolk Road - northwesterly from Boylston Street to Middlesex Road. Middlesex Road - northeasterly from Norfolk Road to Reservoir Road. *with the following conditions: That National Grid, before they commence work, submits a plan for repairing all the gas leaks in the town with a time table, and within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the super emitters. The work is to be performed Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. The disturbed roads are resurfaced, milled and overlayed for half the road in consultation with the Town engineer who may require, in his judgment a full resurfacing of the road.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Norfolk Road - northwesterly from Boylston Street to Middlesex Road. Middlesex Road - northeasterly from Norfolk Road to Reservoir Road. *with the following conditions: That National Grid, before they commence work, submits a plan for repairing all the gas leaks in the town with a time table, and within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the super emitters. The work is to be performed Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. The disturbed roads are resurfaced, milled and overlayed for half the road in consultation with the Town engineer who may require, in his judgment a full resurfacing of the road. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Milton Road - southwesterly from Boylston...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Milton Road - southwesterly from Boylston Street a distance of about 180 feet and a new regulator station, thence turning and running easterly a distance of about 380 feet to Cypress Street. Cypress Street - easterly from Milton Road a distance of about 50 feet to the existing 12" gas main in Cypress Street. *with the following conditions: That National Grid, before they commence work, submits a plan for repairing all the gas leaks in the town with a time table, and within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the super emitters. Any excavation will be done under the supervision of the Town's tree warden. Any notice will be given prior to the start of the construction project. The work is to be performed Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. There will be curb to curb repavement for the length of the project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Milton Road - southwesterly from Boylston Street a distance of about 180 feet and a new regulator station, thence turning and running easterly a distance of about 380 feet to Cypress Street. Cypress Street - easterly from Milton Road a distance of about 50 feet to the existing 12" gas main in Cypress Street. *with the following conditions: That National Grid, before they commence work, submits a plan for repairing all the gas leaks in the town with a time table, and within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the super emitters. Any excavation will be done under the supervision of the Town's tree warden. Any notice will be given prior to the start of the construction project. The work is to be performed Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. There will be curb to curb repavement for the length of the project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Babcock Street - northwesterly and...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Babcock Street - northwesterly and southwesterly from John Street a distance of about 170 feet. John Street - southeasterly from Babcock Street a distance of about 155 feet and a new regulator station. *with the following conditions: That National Grid, before they commence work, submits a plan for repairing all the gas leaks in the town with a time table, and within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the super emitters. The work is to be performed Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Any area disturbed outside of Babcock Street will be repaved curb to curb.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Babcock Street - northwesterly and southwesterly from John Street a distance of about 170 feet. John Street - southeasterly from Babcock Street a distance of about 155 feet and a new regulator station. *with the following conditions: That National Grid, before they commence work, submits a plan for repairing all the gas leaks in the town with a time table, and within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the super emitters. The work is to be performed Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Any area disturbed outside of Babcock Street will be repaved curb to curb. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on Article 6 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 6 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 6 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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