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April 3, 2018
11 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
Enter into executive session
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, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 27, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Wheelock College for an Academic Symposium to be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 43 Hawes Street....
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Wheelock College for an Academic Symposium to be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 43 Hawes Street. *with the condition of the submittal of the bartenders' certification.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Wheelock College for an Academic Symposium to be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 43 Hawes Street. *with the condition of the submittal of the bartenders' certification. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to BHS Alumni Association for a BHS Parent/Teacher Party to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 7:30pm-10:30pm at 115...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to BHS Alumni Association for a BHS Parent/Teacher Party to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 7:30pm-10:30pm at 115 Greenough Street (Atrium inside Brookline High School).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to BHS Alumni Association for a BHS Parent/Teacher Party to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 7:30pm-10:30pm at 115 Greenough Street (Atrium inside Brookline High School). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages on Town Property (Non-Sales, Beer and Wine Only) to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Cocktail Reception to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages on Town Property (Non-Sales, Beer and Wine Only) to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Cocktail Reception to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages on Town Property (Non-Sales, Beer and Wine Only) to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Cocktail Reception to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the School Superintendent to Submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority - Pierce School
Voted to authorize the School Superintendent to Submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority - Pierce School. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 3, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Brookline, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2, 2018 for the John Pierce School located at 50 School Street, Brookline, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including MSBA Priority #2 Elimination of Severe Overcrowding: The Pierce School has seen a 57% increase in enrollment since the 2005-2006 school year. The growth from 546 students in FY06 to the current enrollment of 859 students requires the district to rent space for 5 classrooms from an adjacent private landlord at 62 Harvard Street and rent gym space in the local non-profit Brookline Teen Center for physical education classes; MSBA Priority # 4 Prevention of Severe Overcrowding Due to Increased Enrollments: The Pierce School is projected to see a continued increase in enrollment each year bringing the FY22 projected population to 958 students, requiring that the building be a 5-section per grade K-8 school; MSBA Priority # 5 Replacement, Renovation or M
From the minutes
“1. Voted to authorize the School Superintendent to Submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority - Pierce School. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 3, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Brookline, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2, 2018 for the John Pierce School located at 50 School Street, Brookline, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including MSBA Priority #2 Elimination of Severe Overcrowding: The Pierce School has seen a 57% increase in enrollment since the 2005-2006 school year. The growth from 546 students in FY06 to the current enrollment of 859 students requires the district to rent space for 5 classrooms from an adjacent private landlord at 62 Harvard Street and rent gym space in the local non-profit Brookline Teen Center for physical education classes; MSBA Priority # 4 Prevention of Severe Overcrowding Due to Increased Enrollments: The Pierce School is projected to see a continued increase in enrollment each year bringing the FY22 projected population to 958 students, requiring that the building be a 5-section per grade K-8 school; MSBA Priority # 5 Replacement, Renovation or Modernization of School Facility Systems: The 1974 building and the 1854 building have both been maintained, but both need significant renovations and additions to most systems; MSBA Priority # 7 Replacement of or Addition to Obsolete Buildings: The students do not fit in the existing buildings and not all required programs can be offered in the space available that is projected to serve approximately 958 students K-8. An equitable, current 5-section school would have a very similar program to the Devotion School, finishing construction in 2018; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town/School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority..”
Authorize the School Superintendent to Submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority - Driscoll School
Voted to authorize the School Superintendent to Submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority - Driscoll School. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 3, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Brookline, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2, 2018 for the Michael Driscoll School located at 64 Westbourne Terrace, Brookline, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including: MSBA Priority # 2 Elimination of Severe Overcrowding: The Driscoll School has seen a 67.5% increase in enrollment since the FY06 school year. The school's enrollment has grown from 366 students in the 2005-2006 school year to the current enrollment of 613 students; MSBA Priority # 4 Prevention of Severe Overcrowding Due to Increased Enrollments: The Driscoll School is projected to see a slight increase in enrollment each year bringing the FY23 projected enrollment to 620 students. The increase in enrollment from FY06 to the current school year has been 247 students, or 67.5%; MSBA Priority # 5 Replacement, Renovation or Modernization of School Facility Systems: Due to immediate need, the HVAC system is scheduled to be replaced in 2018
From the minutes
“2. Voted to authorize the School Superintendent to Submit a Statement of Interest Form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority - Driscoll School. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 3, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Select Board of Brookline, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2, 2018 for the Michael Driscoll School located at 64 Westbourne Terrace, Brookline, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including: MSBA Priority # 2 Elimination of Severe Overcrowding: The Driscoll School has seen a 67.5% increase in enrollment since the FY06 school year. The school's enrollment has grown from 366 students in the 2005-2006 school year to the current enrollment of 613 students; MSBA Priority # 4 Prevention of Severe Overcrowding Due to Increased Enrollments: The Driscoll School is projected to see a slight increase in enrollment each year bringing the FY23 projected enrollment to 620 students. The increase in enrollment from FY06 to the current school year has been 247 students, or 67.5%; MSBA Priority # 5 Replacement, Renovation or Modernization of School Facility Systems: Due to immediate need, the HVAC system is scheduled to be replaced in 2018 without MSBA assistance. The rest of the building, with sections dating back from 1910 to 1980, is in need of renovation and addition; MSBA Priority # 7 Replacement of or Addition to Obsolete Buildings: The educational program and building code has changed significantly in the last 40-100 years since the school has seen significant renovations. The existing classroom and core service spaces (cafeteria, gym, multi-purpose room) are not of adequate size to support current day teaching and learning best practices. Many original classrooms have been split and modified to absorb the enrollment growth; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town/School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority..”
Its intention to alter the layouts of Walnut Street and Washington Street as public ways to include within the layout of Walnut Street the parcels of land shown as E-4, E-6 and E-8 and to include...
On motion it was, Voted its intention to alter the layouts of Walnut Street and Washington Street as public ways to include within the layout of Walnut Street the parcels of land shown as E-4, E-6 and E-8 and to include within the layout of Washington Street the parcels of land shown as E-1, E-2, E-9 and E-10 on a plan entitled "Alteration Plan in Brookline Massachusetts Prepared For: The Town of Brookline," dated March 2, 2018, prepared by VHB, Inc., and to forward the proposed alteration as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted its intention to alter the layouts of Walnut Street and Washington Street as public ways to include within the layout of Walnut Street the parcels of land shown as E-4, E-6 and E-8 and to include within the layout of Washington Street the parcels of land shown as E-1, E-2, E-9 and E-10 on a plan entitled "Alteration Plan in Brookline Massachusetts Prepared For: The Town of Brookline," dated March 2, 2018, prepared by VHB, Inc., and to forward the proposed alteration as shown on the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §81I. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, for Alterations to Premises at 1366 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, for Alterations to Premises at 1366 Beacon Street. Alterations to the premises to include four new windows on the Centre Street side of the building, new bar consisting of 25 seats, re-designation of entrances/exits to the premises with an additional 5 emergency exits, and new floor plan showing re-configured seating of 130 (occupancy 150). Transfer of Liquor License and new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses were approved by the Select Board on February 27, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, David Ferrando, Manager, for Alterations to Premises at 1366 Beacon Street. Alterations to the premises to include four new windows on the Centre Street side of the building, new bar consisting of 25 seats, re-designation of entrances/exits to the premises with an additional 5 emergency exits, and new floor plan showing re-configured seating of 130 (occupancy 150). Transfer of Liquor License and new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses were approved by the Select Board on February 27, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on Article 4
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 4.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 4. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 22
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 22.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 22. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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