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May 22, 2018
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Merrill Family to provide funding for the Veterans' Flag Program
On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Merrill Family to provide funding for the Veterans' Flag Program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Merrill Family to provide funding for the Veterans' Flag Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a Traffic Enforcement and Equipment grant in the amount of $1,650.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Traffic Enforcement and Equipment grant in the amount of $1,650.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Traffic Enforcement and Equipment grant in the amount of $1,650.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following four (4) transfers within the Police Department appropriation: From: 21002010 Police Admin 510101 Perm
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following four (4) transfers within the Police Department appropriation: From: 21002010 Police Admin 510101 Perm. FT Salaries $63,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 522400 Building Maint. $10,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 561010 Electricity $15,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 525002 Wireless Comm. $13,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 522016 Computer Software $25,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following four (4) transfers within the Police Department appropriation: From: 21002010 Police Admin 510101 Perm. FT Salaries $63,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 522400 Building Maint. $10,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 561010 Electricity $15,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 525002 Wireless Comm. $13,000.00 To: 21002010 Police Admin 522016 Computer Software $25,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following two (2) transfers within the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 46004601 Conservation 543065 Muddy River Permit $20,000.00...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 46004601 Conservation 543065 Muddy River Permit $20,000.00 To: 4604650 Public Parks & Grounds 532415 Agricultural Supplies $20,000.00 From: 46004650 Public Parks & Grounds 561030 Water $20,000.00 To: 46004650 Public Parks & Grounds 523599 Landscape Svcs $20,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 46004601 Conservation 543065 Muddy River Permit $20,000.00 To: 4604650 Public Parks & Grounds 532415 Agricultural Supplies $20,000.00 From: 46004650 Public Parks & Grounds 561030 Water $20,000.00 To: 46004650 Public Parks & Grounds 523599 Landscape Svcs $20,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute a contract with Touloukian Touloukian Inc. in the amount of $9,361.22 for Architectural Services for the Fisher Hill Reservoir Gatehouse
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with Touloukian Touloukian Inc. in the amount of $9,361.22 for Architectural Services for the Fisher Hill Reservoir Gatehouse.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with Touloukian Touloukian Inc. in the amount of $9,361.22 for Architectural Services for the Fisher Hill Reservoir Gatehouse. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Execute a Letter of Understanding with Boston Children's Hospital in connection with implementing the 2014 Memorandum of Agreement and a proposed canopy at 2-4 Brookline Place associated with...
On motion it was, Voted to execute a Letter of Understanding with Boston Children's Hospital in connection with implementing the 2014 Memorandum of Agreement and a proposed canopy at 2-4 Brookline Place associated with Warrant Article 13 for the May 22, 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute a Letter of Understanding with Boston Children's Hospital in connection with implementing the 2014 Memorandum of Agreement and a proposed canopy at 2-4 Brookline Place associated with Warrant Article 13 for the May 22, 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant two (2) Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: For a Corporate Dinner Event to be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm
On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: For a Corporate Dinner Event to be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm. For a Gala to be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant two (2) Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street as follows: For a Corporate Dinner Event to be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm. For a Gala to be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Retirement Party to be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Retirement Party to be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Retirement Party to be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Public Works Commissioner Andrew Pappastergion for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 for Single Stream Recycling
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Public Works Commissioner Andrew Pappastergion for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 for Single Stream Recycling.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Public Works Commissioner Andrew Pappastergion for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 for Single Stream Recycling. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Public Works Commissioner Andrew Pappastergion for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $1,478,391.00 for Snow and Ice
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Public Works Commissioner Andrew Pappastergion for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $1,478,391.00 for Snow and Ice.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Public Works Commissioner Andrew Pappastergion for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $1,478,391.00 for Snow and Ice. Voted to approve the following six (6) transfers within the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 40004101 Engineering 510101 Salaries $40,000.00 From: 42004220 Roadways 510101 Salaries $95,000.00 From: 42004230 Street Cleaning 510101 Salaries $25,000.00 From: 42004900 Motor Equip Maint 510101 Salaries $10,000.00 From: 46004651 School Grounds 510101 Salaries $15,000.00 From: 46004680 Forestry 510101 Salaries $15,000.00 To: 42004230 Snow & Ice 510300 Overtime $200,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following six (6) transfers within the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 40004101 Engineering 510101 Salaries $40,000.00 From: 42004220 Roadways 510101 Salaries...
Voted to approve the following six (6) transfers within the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 40004101 Engineering 510101 Salaries $40,000.00 From: 42004220 Roadways 510101 Salaries $95,000.00 From: 42004230 Street Cleaning 510101 Salaries $25,000.00 From: 42004900 Motor Equip Maint 510101 Salaries $10,000.00 From: 46004651 School Grounds 510101 Salaries $15,000.00 From: 46004680 Forestry 510101 Salaries $15,000.00 To: 42004230 Snow & Ice 510300 Overtime $200,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following six (6) transfers within the Department of Public Works appropriation: From: 40004101 Engineering 510101 Salaries $40,000.00 From: 42004220 Roadways 510101 Salaries $95,000.00 From: 42004230 Street Cleaning 510101 Salaries $25,000.00 From: 42004900 Motor Equip Maint 510101 Salaries $10,000.00 From: 46004651 School Grounds 510101 Salaries $15,000.00 From: 46004680 Forestry 510101 Salaries $15,000.00 To: 42004230 Snow & Ice 510300 Overtime $200,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the filling of the Senior Accountant vacancy (T-5) in the Comptroller Division of the Finance Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the Senior Accountant vacancy (T-5) in the Comptroller Division of the Finance Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the Senior Accountant vacancy (T-5) in the Comptroller Division of the Finance Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Assistant Recreation Director Leigh Jackson as Acting Recreation Department Director effective June 12, 2018
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Assistant Recreation Director Leigh Jackson as Acting Recreation Department Director effective June 12, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Assistant Recreation Director Leigh Jackson as Acting Recreation Department Director effective June 12, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Diane Crimmins as Acting Human Resources Director effective May 23, 2018
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Diane Crimmins as Acting Human Resources Director effective May 23, 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Diane Crimmins as Acting Human Resources Director effective May 23, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Reconsider Article 26
Voted 1-3-1 to reconsider Article 26. (motion failed)
Yes: HellerNo: Franco, Greene, WishinskyAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“Voted 1-3-1 to reconsider Article 26. (motion failed) Aye: Nancy Heller No: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene Abstain: Heather Hamilton.”
Reconsider Article 7
Voted 2-3 to reconsider Article 7. (motion failed)
Yes: Hamilton, WishinskyNo: Franco, Greene, Heller
From the minutes
“Voted 2-3 to reconsider Article 7. (motion failed) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Heather Hamilton No: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene.”
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