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January 8, 2019
12 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.”
Accept a grant from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $12,000.00 related to Traffic Enforcement Grant Program
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $12,000.00 related to Traffic Enforcement Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $12,000.00 related to Traffic Enforcement Grant Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $66,846.00 related to the Brookline Police Department's Crisis Intervention Training efforts
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $66,846.00 related to the Brookline Police Department's Crisis Intervention Training efforts.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $66,846.00 related to the Brookline Police Department's Crisis Intervention Training efforts. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept the following fire prevention/public education grants from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety: $6754.00 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) $30000.00 for Senior SAFE
On motion it was, Voted to accept the following fire prevention/public education grants from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety: $6754.00 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) $30000.00 for Senior SAFE.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following fire prevention/public education grants from the State's Executive Office of Public Safety: $6754.00 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) $30000.00 for Senior SAFE. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Award and execute contract No. PW/18-22, "Sewer System Rehabilitation Project" in the amount of $1,485,700.00 with Green Mountain Pipeline Services, LLC
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract No. PW/18-22, "Sewer System Rehabilitation Project" in the amount of $1,485,700.00 with Green Mountain Pipeline Services, LLC.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract No. PW/18-22, "Sewer System Rehabilitation Project" in the amount of $1,485,700.00 with Green Mountain Pipeline Services, LLC. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation, NETA funds for $25,000
On motion it was, Voted to accepting a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation, NETA funds for $25,000. The Office seeks the awarded grant funds to be appropriated for the Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention Program for Youth.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accepting a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation, NETA funds for $25,000. The Office seeks the awarded grant funds to be appropriated for the Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention Program for Youth. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street for a Corporate Awards Dinner to be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street for a Corporate Awards Dinner to be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 6:00pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street for a Corporate Awards Dinner to be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve an additional $500,000 from the Housing Trust to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (now 2Life Communities) for its 62-unit affordable senior housing project to be located at 370...
Voted to approve an additional $500,000 from the Housing Trust to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (now 2Life Communities) for its 62-unit affordable senior housing project to be located at 370 Harvard Street. Up to $250,000 of this amount will be repaid out of available cash flow from the project. This brings the Town's total commitment for this project to $3 million, including a combination of Housing Trust, HOME, and CDBG funds."
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve an additional $500,000 from the Housing Trust to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (now 2Life Communities) for its 62-unit affordable senior housing project to be located at 370 Harvard Street. Up to $250,000 of this amount will be repaid out of available cash flow from the project. This brings the Town's total commitment for this project to $3 million, including a combination of Housing Trust, HOME, and CDBG funds." 2. Voted to approve up to $10,000 from the Housing Trust to retain Pam McKinney of Byrne McKinney Associates to provide the Town with financial modeling and related consulting advice to develop suitable formulations for onsite affordable housing requirements and required Housing Trust Fund contributions factors under the Inclusionary Zoning Section 4.08 of the Town's Zoning bylaw." Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve up to $10,000 from the Housing Trust to retain Pam McKinney of Byrne McKinney Associates to provide the Town with financial modeling and related consulting advice to develop suitable...
Voted to approve up to $10,000 from the Housing Trust to retain Pam McKinney of Byrne McKinney Associates to provide the Town with financial modeling and related consulting advice to develop suitable formulations for onsite affordable housing requirements and required Housing Trust Fund contributions factors under the Inclusionary Zoning Section 4.08 of the Town's Zoning bylaw."
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve up to $10,000 from the Housing Trust to retain Pam McKinney of Byrne McKinney Associates to provide the Town with financial modeling and related consulting advice to develop suitable formulations for onsite affordable housing requirements and required Housing Trust Fund contributions factors under the Inclusionary Zoning Section 4.08 of the Town's Zoning bylaw." Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the filling of Supervisor of Mailing and Printing position
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of Supervisor of Mailing and Printing position.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of Supervisor of Mailing and Printing position. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the dates for the 2019 Annual Town Election and 2019 Annual Town Meeting as follows: February 7, 2019 - Opening of the Warrant March 7, 2019 - Closing of the Warrant May 7, 2019 - TOWN...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the dates for the 2019 Annual Town Election and 2019 Annual Town Meeting as follows: February 7, 2019 - Opening of the Warrant March 7, 2019 - Closing of the Warrant May 7, 2019 - TOWN ELECTION May 21, 2019 - TOWN MEETING
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the dates for the 2019 Annual Town Election and 2019 Annual Town Meeting as follows: February 7, 2019 - Opening of the Warrant March 7, 2019 - Closing of the Warrant May 7, 2019 - TOWN ELECTION May 21, 2019 - TOWN MEETING Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Form a committee to study the acquisition of all or part of Newbury College
On motion it was, Voted to form a committee to study the acquisition of all or part of Newbury College.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to form a committee to study the acquisition of all or part of Newbury College. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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