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June 26, 2018
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Joint meeting minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad-hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School Site of June 6, 2018 and June 13, 2018, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Joint meeting minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad-hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School Site of June 6, 2018 and June 13, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Joint meeting minutes of the Select Board, School Committee and Advisory Committee Ad-hoc Subcommittee on a 9th School Site of June 6, 2018 and June 13, 2018, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute Contract No. PW/19-01 Disposing of Leaves and Related Work with Lorusso Corporation in the amount of $177,450.00
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/19-01 Disposing of Leaves and Related Work with Lorusso Corporation in the amount of $177,450.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/19-01 Disposing of Leaves and Related Work with Lorusso Corporation in the amount of $177,450.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute Contract No. PW/18-14 Roadway Improvements and Various Locations with Lorusso Corporation in the amount of $899,708.20
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/18-14 Roadway Improvements and Various Locations with Lorusso Corporation in the amount of $899,708.20.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/18-14 Roadway Improvements and Various Locations with Lorusso Corporation in the amount of $899,708.20. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $7,000.00 from the West Suburban Community Health Network Area (CHNA) for the School Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Program for Youth
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $7,000.00 from the West Suburban Community Health Network Area (CHNA) for the School Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Program for Youth.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $7,000.00 from the West Suburban Community Health Network Area (CHNA) for the School Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Program for Youth. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the renewal of Zack's Ice Cream, Ahmad Alkhatatbih, Owner, for a Mobile Food Vendor license, Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm, throughout the Town
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal of Zack's Ice Cream, Ahmad Alkhatatbih, Owner, for a Mobile Food Vendor license, Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm, throughout the Town.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal of Zack's Ice Cream, Ahmad Alkhatatbih, Owner, for a Mobile Food Vendor license, Sunday-Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm, throughout the Town. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the applications of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, at 1366 Beacon Street, for two (2) Alternate Managers: Angela Bonaccorsi and Richard Melville
On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, at 1366 Beacon Street, for two (2) Alternate Managers: Angela Bonaccorsi and Richard Melville.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications of Brookline Dining Group, LLC, d/b/a Hamilton, at 1366 Beacon Street, for two (2) Alternate Managers: Angela Bonaccorsi and Richard Melville. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following transfer within the Veteran Services appropriation: From: 54305430 Veterans Benefits 557010 $1,000.00 To: 54305430 Office Supplies 531012 $1,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Veteran Services appropriation: From: 54305430 Veterans Benefits 557010 $1,000.00 To: 54305430 Office Supplies 531012 $1,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Veteran Services appropriation: From: 54305430 Veterans Benefits 557010 $1,000.00 To: 54305430 Office Supplies 531012 $1,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following two (2) transfers within the Police Department's appropriation: From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Perm full time $92,100.00 To: 21002020 Traffic & Parking 528075 Online...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Police Department's appropriation: From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Perm full time $92,100.00 To: 21002020 Traffic & Parking 528075 Online Transaction Convenience Fees $92,100.00 From 21002020 Patrol 510101 Perm Full Time $3,000.00 To: 21002010 Admin & Support 561022 Diesel $3,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following two (2) transfers within the Police Department's appropriation: From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Perm full time $92,100.00 To: 21002020 Traffic & Parking 528075 Online Transaction Convenience Fees $92,100.00 From 21002020 Patrol 510101 Perm Full Time $3,000.00 To: 21002010 Admin & Support 561022 Diesel $3,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of three (3) vacancies in the Fire Department as follows: Captain (1 vacancy) Lieutenant (2 vacancies)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of three (3) vacancies in the Fire Department as follows: Captain (1 vacancy) Lieutenant (2 vacancies)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of three (3) vacancies in the Fire Department as follows: Captain (1 vacancy) Lieutenant (2 vacancies) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Brookline Pizza Company, Inc., d/b/a Brothers Roast Beef and Pizza, Mozhgan Tadayon, President, for a Common Victualler License at 293 Cypress Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Brookline Pizza Company, Inc., d/b/a Brothers Roast Beef and Pizza, Mozhgan Tadayon, President, for a Common Victualler License at 293 Cypress Street. Proposed inside seating capacity is 18. Proposed Hours of Operation are SundaySaturday, 10:00am-11:00pm. Current license holder is Kemakad, Inc., d/b/a Brother's Roast Beef & Pizza. Current seating capacity is 18. Current Hours of Operation are MondaySaturday, 10:30am-10:30pm and Sunday, 11:00am-10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Brookline Pizza Company, Inc., d/b/a Brothers Roast Beef and Pizza, Mozhgan Tadayon, President, for a Common Victualler License at 293 Cypress Street. Proposed inside seating capacity is 18. Proposed Hours of Operation are SundaySaturday, 10:00am-11:00pm. Current license holder is Kemakad, Inc., d/b/a Brother's Roast Beef & Pizza. Current seating capacity is 18. Current Hours of Operation are MondaySaturday, 10:30am-10:30pm and Sunday, 11:00am-10:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the annual appointments of Department Heads and other personnel for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) as recommended by the Town Administrator and as appearing on...
Voted to approve the annual appointments of Department Heads and other personnel for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) as recommended by the Town Administrator and as appearing on Attachment A.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the annual appointments of Department Heads and other personnel for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) as recommended by the Town Administrator and as appearing on Attachment A. 2. Voted to approve wage adjustments of 2.0% effective July 1, 2018 for positions on the Department Head Pay Plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan and for other non-union positions as recommended by the Town Administrator as appearing in Attachment C. 3. Voted Effective July 1, 2018 the Longevity benefit for staff classified within the Department Head and Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan schedules, confidential departmental staff and other applicable non-union personnel shall be increased as follows: From: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $625 $775 $950 $1,100 To: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $750 $900 $1,250 $1,400 4. Voted: to authorize the eligibility of employees within the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan for the Department Head Long-Term Disability program; to increase the "In Lieu of Boot Allowance" for confidential non-union employees from $350 to $550 effective July 1, 2018; to approve a change in the weekly pay date from Thursday to Friday; and to modify the pay period frequency from weekly to bi-weekly. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve wage adjustments of 2.0% effective July 1, 2018 for positions on the Department Head Pay Plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan and for other non-union positions as...
Voted to approve wage adjustments of 2.0% effective July 1, 2018 for positions on the Department Head Pay Plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan and for other non-union positions as recommended by the Town Administrator as appearing in Attachment C.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve wage adjustments of 2.0% effective July 1, 2018 for positions on the Department Head Pay Plan, the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan and for other non-union positions as recommended by the Town Administrator as appearing in Attachment C. 3. Voted Effective July 1, 2018 the Longevity benefit for staff classified within the Department Head and Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan schedules, confidential departmental staff and other applicable non-union personnel shall be increased as follows: From: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $625 $775 $950 $1,100 To: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $750 $900 $1,250 $1,400 4. Voted: to authorize the eligibility of employees within the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan for the Department Head Long-Term Disability program; to increase the "In Lieu of Boot Allowance" for confidential non-union employees from $350 to $550 effective July 1, 2018; to approve a change in the weekly pay date from Thursday to Friday; and to modify the pay period frequency from weekly to bi-weekly. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Effective July 1, 2018 the Longevity benefit for staff classified within the Department Head and Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan schedules, confidential departmental staff and other...
Voted Effective July 1, 2018 the Longevity benefit for staff classified within the Department Head and Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan schedules, confidential departmental staff and other applicable non-union personnel shall be increased as follows: From: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $625 $775 $950 $1,100 To: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $750 $900 $1,250 $1,400
From the minutes
“3. Voted Effective July 1, 2018 the Longevity benefit for staff classified within the Department Head and Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan schedules, confidential departmental staff and other applicable non-union personnel shall be increased as follows: From: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $625 $775 $950 $1,100 To: 10-15 years service as of their employment anniversary date 15-20 years service as of their employment anniversary date 20-30 years service as of their employment anniversary date 30+ years service as of their employment anniversary date $750 $900 $1,250 $1,400 4. Voted: to authorize the eligibility of employees within the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan for the Department Head Long-Term Disability program; to increase the "In Lieu of Boot Allowance" for confidential non-union employees from $350 to $550 effective July 1, 2018; to approve a change in the weekly pay date from Thursday to Friday; and to modify the pay period frequency from weekly to bi-weekly. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the eligibility of employees within the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan for the Department Head Long-Term Disability program; to increase the "In Lieu of Boot Allowance"...
Voted: to authorize the eligibility of employees within the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan for the Department Head Long-Term Disability program; to increase the "In Lieu of Boot Allowance" for confidential non-union employees from $350 to $550 effective July 1, 2018; to approve a change in the weekly pay date from Thursday to Friday; and to modify the pay period frequency from weekly to bi-weekly.
From the minutes
“4. Voted: to authorize the eligibility of employees within the Mid-Management Professional/Technical Pay Plan for the Department Head Long-Term Disability program; to increase the "In Lieu of Boot Allowance" for confidential non-union employees from $350 to $550 effective July 1, 2018; to approve a change in the weekly pay date from Thursday to Friday; and to modify the pay period frequency from weekly to bi-weekly. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petition of 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: Pierce Street...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of 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: Pierce Street - conduit running westerly from Holden Street a distance of about 66 feet. Holden Street - conduit running southwesterly from Pierce Street a distance of about 371 feet to Washington Street with one new manhole #1 and two new vaults. Washington Street - conduit running southeasterly from new manhole #2 at Holden Street a distance of about 210 feet to new manhole #3 and three new vaults. * with the condition that work is completed by the opening of the school year.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of 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: Pierce Street - conduit running westerly from Holden Street a distance of about 66 feet. Holden Street - conduit running southwesterly from Pierce Street a distance of about 371 feet to Washington Street with one new manhole #1 and two new vaults. Washington Street - conduit running southeasterly from new manhole #2 at Holden Street a distance of about 210 feet to new manhole #3 and three new vaults. * with the condition that work is completed by the opening of the school year. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the renewals of the Open Air Parking Licenses for 2018-2019, with the following conditions: 1309 & 1319 Beacon Street 137 Harvard Street 1646 Beacon Street 41 Gorham Ave 397 Washington...
On motion it was, Voted approve the renewals of the Open Air Parking Licenses for 2018-2019, with the following conditions: 1309 & 1319 Beacon Street 137 Harvard Street 1646 Beacon Street 41 Gorham Ave 397 Washington Street Are renewed pending a $50.00 late fee and submittal of the appropriate paperwork.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approve the renewals of the Open Air Parking Licenses for 2018-2019, with the following conditions: 1309 & 1319 Beacon Street 137 Harvard Street 1646 Beacon Street 41 Gorham Ave 397 Washington Street Are renewed pending a $50.00 late fee and submittal of the appropriate paperwork. Voted to approve the following licenses conditionally, with a 30-day deadline for response to allow communication with the owners and so that revised applications, updated contact information and correct payment may be submitted: 110 Babcock 800 Boylston 72 Francis 56 Harvard 66 Harvard 413 Harvard 101 Longwood (Permit: 3 / Actual: 4) (Permit: 9 / Actual: 14) (Permit: 7 / Actual: 9) (Permit: 14 / Actual: 18) (Permit: 5 / Actual: 14) (Permit: 9 / Actual: 11) (Permit: 20 / Actual: 30) 105 Longwood (Permit: 13 / Actual: 30) 111 Longwood (Permit: 9 / Actual: 15) 83 Longwood (Permit: 27 / Actual: 33) 123 Longwood (Permit: 9 / Actual: 19) 12 St. Paul (Permit: 37 / Actual: 56) 637 Washington (Permit: 25 / Actual: 26) 27 Winslow (Permit: 4 / Actual: 6) 41 Winslow (Permit: 20 / Actual: 21) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following licenses conditionally, with a 30-day deadline for response to allow communication with the owners and so that revised applications, updated contact information and correct...
Voted to approve the following licenses conditionally, with a 30-day deadline for response to allow communication with the owners and so that revised applications, updated contact information and correct payment may be submitted: 110 Babcock 800 Boylston 72 Francis 56 Harvard 66 Harvard 413 Harvard 101 Longwood (Permit: 3 / Actual: 4) (Permit: 9 / Actual: 14) (Permit: 7 / Actual: 9) (Permit: 14 / Actual: 18) (Permit: 5 / Actual: 14) (Permit: 9 / Actual: 11) (Permit: 20 / Actual: 30) 105 Longwood (Permit: 13 / Actual: 30) 111 Longwood (Permit: 9 / Actual: 15) 83 Longwood (Permit: 27 / Actual: 33) 123 Longwood (Permit: 9 / Actual: 19) 12 St. Paul (Permit: 37 / Actual: 56) 637 Washington (Permit: 25 / Actual: 26) 27 Winslow (Permit: 4 / Actual: 6) 41 Winslow (Permit: 20 / Actual: 21)
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following licenses conditionally, with a 30-day deadline for response to allow communication with the owners and so that revised applications, updated contact information and correct payment may be submitted: 110 Babcock 800 Boylston 72 Francis 56 Harvard 66 Harvard 413 Harvard 101 Longwood (Permit: 3 / Actual: 4) (Permit: 9 / Actual: 14) (Permit: 7 / Actual: 9) (Permit: 14 / Actual: 18) (Permit: 5 / Actual: 14) (Permit: 9 / Actual: 11) (Permit: 20 / Actual: 30) 105 Longwood (Permit: 13 / Actual: 30) 111 Longwood (Permit: 9 / Actual: 15) 83 Longwood (Permit: 27 / Actual: 33) 123 Longwood (Permit: 9 / Actual: 19) 12 St. Paul (Permit: 37 / Actual: 56) 637 Washington (Permit: 25 / Actual: 26) 27 Winslow (Permit: 4 / Actual: 6) 41 Winslow (Permit: 20 / Actual: 21) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the charge as submitted with the proposed amendments offer by Board Member Heller
On motion it was, Voted to approve the charge as submitted with the proposed amendments offer by Board Member Heller.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the charge as submitted with the proposed amendments offer by Board Member Heller. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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