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June 12, 2018
13 recorded votes, 9 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.
- Heather Hamilton 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, Heller, WishinskyBenjamin Franco is listed as absent for this vote. Heather Hamilton 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 Greene. Absent for roll call: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of May 24, 2018
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2018
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2018 Voted to approve the minutes of May 29, 2018. Voted to approve the minutes of June 5, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of May 29, 2018
Voted to approve the minutes of May 29, 2018.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of May 29, 2018. Voted to approve the minutes of June 5, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of June 5, 2018
Voted to approve the minutes of June 5, 2018.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of June 5, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $6,700.00 from the Cambridge Health Alliance for Emergency Preparedness purposes
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $6,700.00 from the Cambridge Health Alliance for Emergency Preparedness purposes.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $6,700.00 from the Cambridge Health Alliance for Emergency Preparedness purposes. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Boston Children's Hospital Reception to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Boston Children's Hospital Reception to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at 15 Newton Street.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Boston Children's Hospital Reception to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Olive Connection for a Retail Store Event to be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00pm4:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Olive Connection for a Retail Store Event to be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00pm4:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Olive Connection for a Retail Store Event to be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00pm4:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the request a Special Use Permit in connection with the annual BAA Half Marathon to be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request a Special Use Permit in connection with the annual BAA Half Marathon to be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request a Special Use Permit in connection with the annual BAA Half Marathon to be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Assistant Town Administrator Austin Faison for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $14,000.00 for Town Meeting costs
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Assistant Town Administrator Austin Faison for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $14,000.00 for Town Meeting costs.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Assistant Town Administrator Austin Faison for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $14,000.00 for Town Meeting costs. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter to MassHousing in the format discussed on the Comprehensive Permit at 1223 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to MassHousing in the format discussed on the Comprehensive Permit at 1223 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to MassHousing in the format discussed on the Comprehensive Permit at 1223 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petition of Lightower Fiber Networks for permission to install, and a location for new poles, fiber optic cables and to attach equipment including antennae within the following rights of...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Lightower Fiber Networks for permission to install, and a location for new poles, fiber optic cables and to attach equipment including antennae within the following rights of way: St. Mary's Street - west side, replace the light pole approximately 54 feet south of Commonwealth Avenue (0130). Aspinwall Avenue - replace the guy pole on the northern corner of the intersection with Harvard Street (0156). Beacon Street - westbound north side, replace the light pole approximately 72 feet southwest of Short Street (0157). Washington Street - north side, replace the light pole approximately 3 feet east of Fairbanks Street (0158). Short Street - replace the wood pole on the southeast corner of the intersection with Summit Avenue (0159). Beacon Street - median westbound, replace the existing light pole on the western side of the intersection with Powell Street (0162). Harvard Street - east side at the intersection with Alton Place, remove the existing light pole and install a new light pole about 3 feet to the southeast (0161).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Lightower Fiber Networks for permission to install, and a location for new poles, fiber optic cables and to attach equipment including antennae within the following rights of way: St. Mary's Street - west side, replace the light pole approximately 54 feet south of Commonwealth Avenue (0130). Aspinwall Avenue - replace the guy pole on the northern corner of the intersection with Harvard Street (0156). Beacon Street - westbound north side, replace the light pole approximately 72 feet southwest of Short Street (0157). Washington Street - north side, replace the light pole approximately 3 feet east of Fairbanks Street (0158). Short Street - replace the wood pole on the southeast corner of the intersection with Summit Avenue (0159). Beacon Street - median westbound, replace the existing light pole on the western side of the intersection with Powell Street (0162). Harvard Street - east side at the intersection with Alton Place, remove the existing light pole and install a new light pole about 3 feet to the southeast (0161). Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Town Counsel Joslin Murphy for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $75,000.00 for Outside Counsel fees
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Town Counsel Joslin Murphy for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $75,000.00 for Outside Counsel fees.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request of Town Counsel Joslin Murphy for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $75,000.00 for Outside Counsel fees. Voted to approve the following three (3) transfer(s) within the Legal Department Appropriation: From: 14101410 556010 Claims & Settlements $15,000.00 From: 14101410556010 Claims & Settlements $$15,000.00 From: 14101410 553020 Conferences $2,000.00 To: 14101410 524008 General Counsel $15,000.00 To: 14101410 528040 Litigation $ 15,000.00 To: 14101410 553020 General Counsel $2,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following three (3) transfer(s) within the Legal Department Appropriation: From: 14101410 556010 Claims & Settlements $15,000.00 From: 14101410556010 Claims & Settlements $$15,000.00...
Voted to approve the following three (3) transfer(s) within the Legal Department Appropriation: From: 14101410 556010 Claims & Settlements $15,000.00 From: 14101410556010 Claims & Settlements $$15,000.00 From: 14101410 553020 Conferences $2,000.00 To: 14101410 524008 General Counsel $15,000.00 To: 14101410 528040 Litigation $ 15,000.00 To: 14101410 553020 General Counsel $2,000.00
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following three (3) transfer(s) within the Legal Department Appropriation: From: 14101410 556010 Claims & Settlements $15,000.00 From: 14101410556010 Claims & Settlements $$15,000.00 From: 14101410 553020 Conferences $2,000.00 To: 14101410 524008 General Counsel $15,000.00 To: 14101410 528040 Litigation $ 15,000.00 To: 14101410 553020 General Counsel $2,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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