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November 7, 2018
11 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
During the meeting:
- 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.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene Absent for roll call: Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint the following seven (7) student officers as probationary police officers effective November 7, 2018: Sean R. Turpin Sean P. McGoldrick Timothy C. Burt Kavi N. Jaggernath Ryan T. Silmon...
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following seven (7) student officers as probationary police officers effective November 7, 2018: Sean R. Turpin Sean P. McGoldrick Timothy C. Burt Kavi N. Jaggernath Ryan T. Silmon Juan Pena Jason Holland
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following seven (7) student officers as probationary police officers effective November 7, 2018: Sean R. Turpin Sean P. McGoldrick Timothy C. Burt Kavi N. Jaggernath Ryan T. Silmon Juan Pena Jason Holland Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of October 23, 2018 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 23, 2018 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 23, 2018 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute Contract No. PW/19-11, Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches, in the amount of $297,851.11 with Mario Susi & Sons, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/19-11, Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches, in the amount of $297,851.11 with Mario Susi & Sons, Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract No. PW/19-11, Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches, in the amount of $297,851.11 with Mario Susi & Sons, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair, as Certifying Officer for the Responsible Entity, to execute two documents on behalf of the Brookline Housing Authority in advance of its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair, as Certifying Officer for the Responsible Entity, to execute two documents on behalf of the Brookline Housing Authority in advance of its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) financing plan submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the proposed O'Shea House project: a. b. An Environmental Review Record A Request for Release of Funds and Certification
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair, as Certifying Officer for the Responsible Entity, to execute two documents on behalf of the Brookline Housing Authority in advance of its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) financing plan submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the proposed O'Shea House project: a. b. An Environmental Review Record A Request for Release of Funds and Certification Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a transfer within the Fire Department Appropriation: From: 22002020 Budgeted Capital 5A0003 Public Safety Equipment Amount: $57,000.00 To: 22002020 Firefighting 524060 General Contracting...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a transfer within the Fire Department Appropriation: From: 22002020 Budgeted Capital 5A0003 Public Safety Equipment Amount: $57,000.00 To: 22002020 Firefighting 524060 General Contracting Amount: $57,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a transfer within the Fire Department Appropriation: From: 22002020 Budgeted Capital 5A0003 Public Safety Equipment Amount: $57,000.00 To: 22002020 Firefighting 524060 General Contracting Amount: $57,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $18,760.00 from the State's E911 grant program
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $18,760.00 from the State's E911 grant program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $18,760.00 from the State's E911 grant program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of two (2) vacancies in the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of two (2) vacancies in the Fire Department. Deputy Chief (1 vacancy ) Captain (1 vacancy)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of two (2) vacancies in the Fire Department. Deputy Chief (1 vacancy ) Captain (1 vacancy) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Recreation Department: Assistant Recreation Leader - Aquatic Supervisor Resource Manager/Performance Analyst
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Recreation Department: Assistant Recreation Leader - Aquatic Supervisor Resource Manager/Performance Analyst
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following two (2) vacancies in the Recreation Department: Assistant Recreation Leader - Aquatic Supervisor Resource Manager/Performance Analyst Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Jin Brookline, Inc., d/b/a Jin's Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 329 Harvard Street,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Jin Brookline, Inc., d/b/a Jin's Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 329 Harvard Street, Jia Wei, Attorney, for a Change of Beneficial Interest, removing Zhong Rong Huang and Zhi Guo Zhang as shareholders.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Jin Brookline, Inc., d/b/a Jin's Fine Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar, holder of a Seven-Day All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler's License, at 329 Harvard Street, Jia Wei, Attorney, for a Change of Beneficial Interest, removing Zhong Rong Huang and Zhi Guo Zhang as shareholders. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
No Action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 1. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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