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January 15, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene
Absent: Heather Hamilton
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, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of January 2, 2019
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 2, 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 2, 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a contract with RD Kimball d/b/a NV5 in the amount of $277,981.00 for designer services related to the Brookline High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with RD Kimball d/b/a NV5 in the amount of $277,981.00 for designer services related to the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with RD Kimball d/b/a NV5 in the amount of $277,981.00 for designer services related to the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Appoint a Committee of Seven for Owner Project Manager Services related to the Baldwin and Driscoll School Projects, and appoint Bernard Greene as Chair
On motion it was, Voted to appoint a Committee of Seven for Owner Project Manager Services related to the Baldwin and Driscoll School Projects, and appoint Bernard Greene as Chair.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint a Committee of Seven for Owner Project Manager Services related to the Baldwin and Driscoll School Projects, and appoint Bernard Greene as Chair. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a contract with RD Kimball d/b/a NV5 in the amount of $277,981.00 for designer services related to the Brookline High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with RD Kimball d/b/a NV5 in the amount of $277,981.00 for designer services related to the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with RD Kimball d/b/a NV5 in the amount of $277,981.00 for designer services related to the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve proprietary items for the Brookline High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve proprietary items for the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve proprietary items for the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a grant from the State's E911 grant program, awarded to the Brookline Police Department in the amount of $185,634.00
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the State's E911 grant program, awarded to the Brookline Police Department in the amount of $185,634.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the State's E911 grant program, awarded to the Brookline Police Department in the amount of $185,634.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Amend Contract PW/14-25 "On-call Stormwater Consulting Services" Task Orders 1-5, with Brown & Caldwell, Inc. in the amount of $284,846.00
On motion it was, Voted to amend Contract PW/14-25 "On-call Stormwater Consulting Services" Task Orders 1-5, with Brown & Caldwell, Inc. in the amount of $284,846.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to amend Contract PW/14-25 "On-call Stormwater Consulting Services" Task Orders 1-5, with Brown & Caldwell, Inc. in the amount of $284,846.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve a Change Order in the amount of $23,711.13 in connection to Contract PW/17-05 "Back landfill Closure and Reuse Project", with J. Bates and Son, LLC
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change Order in the amount of $23,711.13 in connection to Contract PW/17-05 "Back landfill Closure and Reuse Project", with J. Bates and Son, LLC.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change Order in the amount of $23,711.13 in connection to Contract PW/17-05 "Back landfill Closure and Reuse Project", with J. Bates and Son, LLC. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street for a 50th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, January 26, 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 50th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, January 26, 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 50th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 6:00pm-11:00pm.. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather.”
CALENDAR BAA -SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST Stuart Wall of the BAA will appear to request a Special Use Permit for the running of the 2019 Boston Marathon scheduled for April 15, 2019
CALENDAR BAA -SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST Stuart Wall of the BAA will appear to request a Special Use Permit for the running of the 2019 Boston Marathon scheduled for April 15, 2019. Boston Athletic Association, Director of Operations, Lauren Proshan reviewed the permit and the operations for the 2019 Boston Marathon. There will be 30k participants and the course will have the same footprint as in prior years. The road closures in Brookline will be from 9:00am - 5:45 pm with three pedestrian crossings along Beacon Street. The BAA contributes funds to the Town for its participation, and to cover event expenses.
From the minutes
“CALENDAR BAA -SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST Stuart Wall of the BAA will appear to request a Special Use Permit for the running of the 2019 Boston Marathon scheduled for April 15, 2019. Boston Athletic Association, Director of Operations, Lauren Proshan reviewed the permit and the operations for the 2019 Boston Marathon. There will be 30k participants and the course will have the same footprint as in prior years. The road closures in Brookline will be from 9:00am - 5:45 pm with three pedestrian crossings along Beacon Street. The BAA contributes funds to the Town for its participation, and to cover event expenses. Board Member Franco acknowledged the fundraising program in connection to charitable programs in Brookline. On motion it was, To grant the request of the BAA for a Special Use Permit for the running of the 2019 Boston Marathon scheduled for April 15, 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather.”
Authorize a Request for Transfer to fund a Special Town Meeting in the amount of $8,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to authorize a Request for Transfer to fund a Special Town Meeting in the amount of $8,000.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize a Request for Transfer to fund a Special Town Meeting in the amount of $8,000.00. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Select Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene. Absent: Heather.”
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