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October 23, 2018
23 recorded votes, 2 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:
- Nancy Heller 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.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller 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, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent for roll call: Nancy Heller.”
Approve the minutes of October 9, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 9, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 9, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $12,500.00 from the Department of Energy Resources to pay for a consultant study of solar PV in Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $12,500.00 from the Department of Energy Resources to pay for a consultant study of solar PV in Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $12,500.00 from the Department of Energy Resources to pay for a consultant study of solar PV in Brookline. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a Spotlight grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Roland Hayes event that will commence on November 18th, 2018 at the United Parish of...
Voted to accept a Spotlight grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Roland Hayes event that will commence on November 18th, 2018 at the United Parish of Brookline.
From the minutes
“Voted to accept a Spotlight grant in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the Roland Hayes event that will commence on November 18th, 2018 at the United Parish of Brookline. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $1.500.00 from Chobee Hoy and Associates to support the Roland Hayes event that will commence on November 18th, 2018 at the United Parish of Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $1.500.00 from Chobee Hoy and Associates to support the Roland Hayes event that will commence on November 18th, 2018 at the United Parish of Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $1.500.00 from Chobee Hoy and Associates to support the Roland Hayes event that will commence on November 18th, 2018 at the United Parish of Brookline. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Direct the Licensing Review Committee to consider the regulation of filming on the Town's streets, sidewalks, and public land
On motion it was, Voted to direct the Licensing Review Committee to consider the regulation of filming on the Town's streets, sidewalks, and public land.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to direct the Licensing Review Committee to consider the regulation of filming on the Town's streets, sidewalks, and public land. Voted to adopt a Commercial Film Production License fee of $1,000/day pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22 F. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Adopt a Commercial Film Production License fee of $1,000/day pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22 F
Voted to adopt a Commercial Film Production License fee of $1,000/day pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22 F.
From the minutes
“Voted to adopt a Commercial Film Production License fee of $1,000/day pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 22 F. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a Façade Improvement Loan Application for Love Art Udon LLC in the amount of $2,500.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Façade Improvement Loan Application for Love Art Udon LLC in the amount of $2,500.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Façade Improvement Loan Application for Love Art Udon LLC in the amount of $2,500.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract PW/19-12 "On - Call Engineering Services" with Environmental Partners Group" in the amount of $45,800.00
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-12 "On - Call Engineering Services" with Environmental Partners Group" in the amount of $45,800.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-12 "On - Call Engineering Services" with Environmental Partners Group" in the amount of $45,800.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract PW/19-16 "Traffic/Safety Improvements" at the intersection of Hammond Street and Woodland Road with Worldtech Engineering in the amount of $62,500.00
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-16 "Traffic/Safety Improvements" at the intersection of Hammond Street and Woodland Road with Worldtech Engineering in the amount of $62,500.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-16 "Traffic/Safety Improvements" at the intersection of Hammond Street and Woodland Road with Worldtech Engineering in the amount of $62,500.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract PW/19-17 "Self-Evaluation and ADA Assessment Pilot Program" with BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $28,200.00
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-17 "Self-Evaluation and ADA Assessment Pilot Program" with BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $28,200.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract PW/19-17 "Self-Evaluation and ADA Assessment Pilot Program" with BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $28,200.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $23,600.00, to the contract with Desman Design Management in connection with the Water Department, Floor Design Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $23,600.00, to the contract with Desman Design Management in connection with the Water Department, Floor Design Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $23,600.00, to the contract with Desman Design Management in connection with the Water Department, Floor Design Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Amendment No.2, an increase in the amount of $104,138.00, to the contract with William Rawn Associates in connection to the High School Expansion Project for designer services
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No.2, an increase in the amount of $104,138.00, to the contract with William Rawn Associates in connection to the High School Expansion Project for designer services.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No.2, an increase in the amount of $104,138.00, to the contract with William Rawn Associates in connection to the High School Expansion Project for designer services. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve Change Order No. 2 an increase in the amount of $16,653.02 to the contract with Northern Contracting in connection with the Coolidge Corner Library Improvements Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 2 an increase in the amount of $16,653.02 to the contract with Northern Contracting in connection with the Coolidge Corner Library Improvements Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 2 an increase in the amount of $16,653.02 to the contract with Northern Contracting in connection with the Coolidge Corner Library Improvements Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing for a Respond, Inc. Gala to be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 62 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing for a Respond, Inc. Gala to be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 62 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing for a Respond, Inc. Gala to be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 62 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Olive Connection for a Greek Night Olive Education to be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Olive Connection for a Greek Night Olive Education to be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to Olive Connection for a Greek Night Olive Education to be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of the Preservation Planner (T-6) vacancy within the Regulatory Division of the Planning and Community Development Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Preservation Planner (T-6) vacancy within the Regulatory Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the Preservation Planner (T-6) vacancy within the Regulatory Division of the Planning and Community Development Department. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Gantetsu, LLC d/b/a Gantetsu-ya; Mayum Sengoku, Weiben Xiang and Xingi Wu, LLC partners; for a Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music) at 318...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gantetsu, LLC d/b/a Gantetsu-ya; Mayum Sengoku, Weiben Xiang and Xingi Wu, LLC partners; for a Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music) at 318 Harvard Street, Unit 4. Proposed seating capacity is 12 inside. Proposed Hours of Operation are Sunday 11:30am-9:00pm and Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Gantetsu, LLC d/b/a Gantetsu-ya; Mayum Sengoku, Weiben Xiang and Xingi Wu, LLC partners; for a Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Radio, Taped Music) at 318 Harvard Street, Unit 4. Proposed seating capacity is 12 inside. Proposed Hours of Operation are Sunday 11:30am-9:00pm and Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Michael Cenci d/b/a Cenci's Canteen that will service private property constructions sites
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Michael Cenci d/b/a Cenci's Canteen that will service private property constructions sites.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Michael Cenci d/b/a Cenci's Canteen that will service private property constructions sites. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action that the Town: 1) Amend the FY2019 budget as shown below and in the attached Amended Tables I and II: ITEM # 5 a
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action that the Town: 1) Amend the FY2019 budget as shown below and in the attached Amended Tables I and II: ITEM # 5 a. Comptroller 5 d. Treasurer 6. Legal Services
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action that the Town: 1) Amend the FY2019 budget as shown below and in the attached Amended Tables I and II: ITEM # 5 a. Comptroller 5 d. Treasurer 6. Legal Services ORIGINAL BUDGET $621,748 $1,136,933 $1,011,329 PROPOSED CHANGE $62,533 $70,000 $50,813 AMENDED BUDGET $684,281 $1,206,933 $1,062,142 11. Fire Department 15. Health and Human Services 21 Schools 23 b. Group Health 32. Town Meeting $15,377,759 $1,228,332 $110,831,679 $30,725,287 $35,000 $25,000 $5,400 -$173,424 $20,952 $20,000 $15,402,759 $1,233,732 $110,658,255 $30,746,239 $55,000 2) Amend Section 7 (Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund) of Article 8 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting so it reads as follows: 7.) WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: The following sums, totaling $28,554,309, shall be appropriated into the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund, and may be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works for the Water and Sewer purposes as voted below: Salaries Purchase of Services Supplies Other Utilities Capital Intergovernmental Debt Service Reserve Total Appropriations Water Sewer Total $2,290,077 $431,104 $2,721,180 $190,598 $163,200 $353,798 $102,020 $21,000 $123,020 $8,900 $1,680 $10,580 $101,865 $0 $101,865 $671,800 $389,000 $1,060,800 $7,037,965 $12,898,264 $19,936,229 $285,413 $1,348,047 $1,633,460 $131,732 $167,528 $299,260 $10,820,369 $15,419,822 $26,240,192 Indirect Costs $1,840,322 Total costs $12,660,691 $15,893,617 $28,554,309 $473,795 $2,314,117 Total costs of $28,554,309 to be funded from water and sewer receipts with $2,314,177 to be reimbursed to the General Fund for indirect costs. 3) Appropriate $500,000 to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, for water and sewer related repairs to the Brookline Reservoir and to meet the appropriation transfer $500,000 from retained earnings of the Water and Sewer Fund. 4) Appropriate $207,442.50, to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure and to meet the appropriation transfer $207,442.50 from the Transportation Network Company special revenue account. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on the Advisory Committee, Subcommittee's recommendation that the Town will adopt the following Resolution or will amend and adopt the Resolution or will act on anything relative...
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on the Advisory Committee, Subcommittee's recommendation that the Town will adopt the following Resolution or will amend and adopt the Resolution or will act on anything relative thereto: WHEREAS, Brookline relies on local taxation to provide town services and educational opportunities to its residents, WHEREAS, federal tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017 placed a cap on total state and local tax deductions which an individual may claim WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts levies state taxes to pay for crucial initiatives and programs, WHEREAS, states across the country are considering, and at least one state has enacted legislation to ease the burden such a cap creates on taxpayers, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brookline Town Meeting calls on the General Court of Massachusetts to consider legislation which enables the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as its cities and towns, to mitigate the effect on taxpayers of federal limits on state and local tax deductions, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall submit a copy of this resolution to our representatives and representatives-elect in the General Court of Massachusetts upon passage, Or act on anything relative thereto
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on the Advisory Committee, Subcommittee's recommendation that the Town will adopt the following Resolution or will amend and adopt the Resolution or will act on anything relative thereto: WHEREAS, Brookline relies on local taxation to provide town services and educational opportunities to its residents, WHEREAS, federal tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017 placed a cap on total state and local tax deductions which an individual may claim WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts levies state taxes to pay for crucial initiatives and programs, WHEREAS, states across the country are considering, and at least one state has enacted legislation to ease the burden such a cap creates on taxpayers, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brookline Town Meeting calls on the General Court of Massachusetts to consider legislation which enables the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as its cities and towns, to mitigate the effect on taxpayers of federal limits on state and local tax deductions, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall submit a copy of this resolution to our representatives and representatives-elect in the General Court of Massachusetts upon passage, Or act on anything relative thereto Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable action on Article 1 within the Special Town Meeting 2
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable action on Article 1 within the Special Town Meeting 2. Roll call:
Yes: Greene, Heller, WishinskyNo: Franco, Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable action on Article 1 within the Special Town Meeting 2. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Against: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint Joan Lancourt to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2021 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Joan Lancourt to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2021 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Joan Lancourt to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations for a term ending August 31, 2021 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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