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September 6, 2018
23 recorded votes, 1 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.
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 minutes of August 21, 2018 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of August 21, 2018 as submitted.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Franco
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of August 21, 2018 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Benjamin Franco.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation for the creation of a Civil Rights video by the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation for the creation of a Civil Rights video by the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation for the creation of a Civil Rights video by the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation for community engagement training
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation for community engagement training.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation for community engagement training. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Amendment No. 2, an increase in the amount of $269,514.00, to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in connection with the Feasibility Study for the Baldwin North Expand in Place project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 2, an increase in the amount of $269,514.00, to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in connection with the Feasibility Study for the Baldwin North Expand in Place project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 2, an increase in the amount of $269,514.00, to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in connection with the Feasibility Study for the Baldwin North Expand in Place project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Change Order No. 1, an increase in the amount of $12,100.00, to the contract with J.J. Cardosi, Inc. in connection with the Fire Station No. 6 - Fleet Maintenance and Training Facility project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 1, an increase in the amount of $12,100.00, to the contract with J.J. Cardosi, Inc. in connection with the Fire Station No. 6 - Fleet Maintenance and Training Facility project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 1, an increase in the amount of $12,100.00, to the contract with J.J. Cardosi, Inc. in connection with the Fire Station No. 6 - Fleet Maintenance and Training Facility project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Haruo Abe, Manager, at 299 Harvard Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Chelsea Brewster
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Haruo Abe, Manager, at 299 Harvard Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Chelsea Brewster.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gensouen Brookline, LLC, d/b/a Gen Sou En, Haruo Abe, Manager, at 299 Harvard Street, for the following Alternate Manager: Chelsea Brewster. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Rehearsal Dinner to be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 5:30pm11:00pm at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Rehearsal Dinner to be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 5:30pm11:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Rehearsal Dinner to be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 5:30pm11:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September...
On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 3:30pm11:00pm. 2) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4:00pm11:00pm. 3) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 5:00pm11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant three (3) Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales Licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street as follows: 1) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 3:30pm11:00pm. 2) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4:00pm11:00pm. 3) For a Wedding Reception to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 5:00pm11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to the Brookline Community Aging Network for their Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 93...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to the Brookline Community Aging Network for their Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 93 Winchester Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to the Brookline Community Aging Network for their Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 93 Winchester Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Allium Market for a Cheese Pairing Class to be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 7:30pm-9:30pm at 1330 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Allium Market for a Cheese Pairing Class to be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 7:30pm-9:30pm at 1330 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Allium Market for a Cheese Pairing Class to be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 7:30pm-9:30pm at 1330 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Public Health Specialist (GN-10) vacancy in the Department of Health and Human Services
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Public Health Specialist (GN-10) vacancy in the Department of Health and Human Services.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Public Health Specialist (GN-10) vacancy in the Department of Health and Human Services. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Zoning Coordinator (GN-10) vacancy in the Planning and Community Development Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Zoning Coordinator (GN-10) vacancy in the Planning and Community Development Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Zoning Coordinator (GN-10) vacancy in the Planning and Community Development Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the HR Staff Assistant (C-06) in the Human Resources Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the HR Staff Assistant (C-06) in the Human Resources Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the HR Staff Assistant (C-06) in the Human Resources Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Sichuan Garden, Inc., d/b/a Sichuan Garden, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 295 Washington Street, for a Change in...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Sichuan Garden, Inc., d/b/a Sichuan Garden, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 295 Washington Street, for a Change in Alcohol Service/Operating Hours of Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00am and Sunday Noon-2:00am. Current Alcohol Service/Operating Hours are Monday-Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm and Sunday Noon-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Sichuan Garden, Inc., d/b/a Sichuan Garden, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 295 Washington Street, for a Change in Alcohol Service/Operating Hours of Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00am and Sunday Noon-2:00am. Current Alcohol Service/Operating Hours are Monday-Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm and Sunday Noon-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws, the Board waives the requirements of Section 2.1.3 of the By-Laws for the sole purpose of amending Article 3 of the...
On motion it was, Voted: Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws, the Board waives the requirements of Section 2.1.3 of the By-Laws for the sole purpose of amending Article 3 of the Warrant and inserting a new article 10 for the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting as outlined by Deputy Town Administrator Melissa Goff. The Warrant is henceforth closed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws, the Board waives the requirements of Section 2.1.3 of the By-Laws for the sole purpose of amending Article 3 of the Warrant and inserting a new article 10 for the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting as outlined by Deputy Town Administrator Melissa Goff. The Warrant is henceforth closed. Voted: To approve and execute the Warrant for the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute the Warrant for the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting
Voted: To approve and execute the Warrant for the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Voted: To approve and execute the Warrant for the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Re-appoint the following members to a term ending August 31, 2021
Voted to re-appoint the following members to a term ending August 31, 2021. Judith Chasin, Phillip Fullerton, Albelia Lipson, Muriel Stark
From the minutes
“1. Voted to re-appoint the following members to a term ending August 31, 2021. Judith Chasin, Phillip Fullerton, Albelia Lipson, Muriel Stark 2. Voted to reappoint the following members as Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Clara Chin and Vera Sharma 3. Voted to promote the following Associate Members to Citizen Members for a term ending August 31, 2020. Rita d' Entremont and Jean Doherty. 4. Voted to appoint the following candidates as new Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Pat Ahlin, Joanne Katz, Mimi O'Connor, Martha Schieve 5. Voted to move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary. Celia Lascarides and Agnes Rogers. 6. Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Reappoint the following members as Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021
Voted to reappoint the following members as Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Clara Chin and Vera Sharma
From the minutes
“2. Voted to reappoint the following members as Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Clara Chin and Vera Sharma 3. Voted to promote the following Associate Members to Citizen Members for a term ending August 31, 2020. Rita d' Entremont and Jean Doherty. 4. Voted to appoint the following candidates as new Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Pat Ahlin, Joanne Katz, Mimi O'Connor, Martha Schieve 5. Voted to move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary. Celia Lascarides and Agnes Rogers. 6. Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Promote the following Associate Members to Citizen Members for a term ending August 31, 2020
Voted to promote the following Associate Members to Citizen Members for a term ending August 31, 2020. Rita d' Entremont and Jean Doherty.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to promote the following Associate Members to Citizen Members for a term ending August 31, 2020. Rita d' Entremont and Jean Doherty. 4. Voted to appoint the following candidates as new Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Pat Ahlin, Joanne Katz, Mimi O'Connor, Martha Schieve 5. Voted to move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary. Celia Lascarides and Agnes Rogers. 6. Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint the following candidates as new Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021
Voted to appoint the following candidates as new Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Pat Ahlin, Joanne Katz, Mimi O'Connor, Martha Schieve
From the minutes
“4. Voted to appoint the following candidates as new Associate Members for a term ending August 31, 2021. Pat Ahlin, Joanne Katz, Mimi O'Connor, Martha Schieve 5. Voted to move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary. Celia Lascarides and Agnes Rogers. 6. Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary
Voted to move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary. Celia Lascarides and Agnes Rogers.
From the minutes
“5. Voted to move the following candidates from Citizen Members to Honorary. Celia Lascarides and Agnes Rogers. 6. Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Add the following candidates to their leadership positions
Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“6. Voted to add the following candidates to their leadership positions. Roberta Winitzer - Former Chair, Yolanda Rodriguez - Chair, Judith Chasin- Vice Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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