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February 19, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton
Absent: Nancy Heller
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call:
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of February 12, 2019 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 12, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 12, 2019 as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA allowing Brookline residents to access the MBTA Youth Pass Program
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA allowing Brookline residents to access the MBTA Youth Pass Program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the MBTA allowing Brookline residents to access the MBTA Youth Pass Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to VineRipe Gill at 1281 W. Roxbury Parkway for a birthday party to be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to VineRipe Gill at 1281 W. Roxbury Parkway for a birthday party to be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to VineRipe Gill at 1281 W. Roxbury Parkway for a birthday party to be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following transfer within the Economic Development and Long Term Planning Division
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Economic Development and Long Term Planning Division. From: FY19 Permanent Full-time Salaries $50,500.00 17201730-510101 To: Office Equipment -Capital 17201720 5A0006 $7,000.00 To: Revolving Façade Loan Account 1720SG36 $3,500.00 To: Professional/Technical Services Account $40,000.00 17201730-524010
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Economic Development and Long Term Planning Division. From: FY19 Permanent Full-time Salaries $50,500.00 17201730-510101 To: Office Equipment -Capital 17201720 5A0006 $7,000.00 To: Revolving Façade Loan Account 1720SG36 $3,500.00 To: Professional/Technical Services Account $40,000.00 17201730-524010 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 41, section 10, to approve an Election Notice including the following vacancies in connection with the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Election the following offices: One Town...
On motion it was, Voted Pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 41, section 10, to approve an Election Notice including the following vacancies in connection with the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Election the following offices: One Town Meeting Member - One Year Term (Precincts 1, 6 and 16)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 41, section 10, to approve an Election Notice including the following vacancies in connection with the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Election the following offices: One Town Meeting Member - One Year Term (Precincts 1, 6 and 16) Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Make the following Polling location changes: PRECINCT 2 Coolidge Corner Library Community Room - 31 Pleasant Street PRECINCT 8 Coolidge Corner School Gymnasium - Stedman Street Entrance
On motion it was, Voted to make the following Polling location changes: PRECINCT 2 Coolidge Corner Library Community Room - 31 Pleasant Street PRECINCT 8 Coolidge Corner School Gymnasium - Stedman Street Entrance
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to make the following Polling location changes: PRECINCT 2 Coolidge Corner Library Community Room - 31 Pleasant Street PRECINCT 8 Coolidge Corner School Gymnasium - Stedman Street Entrance Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Abbey LLC d/b/a/ The Abbey, Damian Dowling, Manager, for Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Taped Music, Television) at 1657 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Abbey LLC d/b/a/ The Abbey, Damian Dowling, Manager, for Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Taped Music, Television) at 1657 Beacon Street. Current seating capacity is 32 (24 inside, 8 outside seasonal) and will remain the same. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday-Sunday 11:00am-2:00am.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Abbey LLC d/b/a/ The Abbey, Damian Dowling, Manager, for Common Victualler License with Entertainment (Taped Music, Television) at 1657 Beacon Street. Current seating capacity is 32 (24 inside, 8 outside seasonal) and will remain the same. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday-Sunday 11:00am-2:00am. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Abbey LLC d/b/a The Abbey, Damian Dowling, Manager, at 1657 Beacon Street, for three (3) Alternate Managers: Ronald Hoffman, Jean-Claude Barrault and Dickon Ware
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Abbey LLC d/b/a The Abbey, Damian Dowling, Manager, at 1657 Beacon Street, for three (3) Alternate Managers: Ronald Hoffman, Jean-Claude Barrault and Dickon Ware.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Abbey LLC d/b/a The Abbey, Damian Dowling, Manager, at 1657 Beacon Street, for three (3) Alternate Managers: Ronald Hoffman, Jean-Claude Barrault and Dickon Ware. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
For the Pilot Stand-up Electric Scooter Share Program as follows: WHEREAS, shared mobility device technology has rapidly changed and advanced since passing the original bike sharing infrastructure...
VOTED for the Pilot Stand-up Electric Scooter Share Program as follows: WHEREAS, shared mobility device technology has rapidly changed and advanced since passing the original bike sharing infrastructure agreement; and WHEREAS, the Town would like to provide clarity and regulations around private operations of new shared mobility technologies operating on the public right of way to ensure the safety of the public within the Town limits; and WHEREAS, the Town is in the process of researching regulatory schemes in other municipalities to better understand how to properly oversee these new devices and their private operators; and WHEREAS, the Town has a substantial governmental interest in regulating how private operators operate on the public right of way to promote the public's safety and to ensure the public right of way remains free of obstructions; and WHEREAS, data captured by shared mobility technologies such as Stand-Up Electric Scooter Shares can help the Town attain new information on avoided car trips and guide the Town toward street infrastructure improvements that will help reduce carbon emissions and help the Town meet climate goa ls; and WHEREAS, data shared by new shared mobility providers could help the Town identify key areas of automobile congestion as well as to identify needed street infrastructure improvements in those areas to help reduce congestion; and WHEREAS, shared mobility devices are a more socially equitable form of transportation, and Whereas, priv
From the minutes
“VOTED for the Pilot Stand-up Electric Scooter Share Program as follows: WHEREAS, shared mobility device technology has rapidly changed and advanced since passing the original bike sharing infrastructure agreement; and WHEREAS, the Town would like to provide clarity and regulations around private operations of new shared mobility technologies operating on the public right of way to ensure the safety of the public within the Town limits; and WHEREAS, the Town is in the process of researching regulatory schemes in other municipalities to better understand how to properly oversee these new devices and their private operators; and WHEREAS, the Town has a substantial governmental interest in regulating how private operators operate on the public right of way to promote the public's safety and to ensure the public right of way remains free of obstructions; and WHEREAS, data captured by shared mobility technologies such as Stand-Up Electric Scooter Shares can help the Town attain new information on avoided car trips and guide the Town toward street infrastructure improvements that will help reduce carbon emissions and help the Town meet climate goa ls; and WHEREAS, data shared by new shared mobility providers could help the Town identify key areas of automobile congestion as well as to identify needed street infrastructure improvements in those areas to help reduce congestion; and WHEREAS, shared mobility devices are a more socially equitable form of transportation, and Whereas, private Stand-up Electric Scooter Share providers can serve areas of the community that are underserved by existing mobility options; and WHEREAS, the Town has substantial governmental interest in the expansion of alternative transportation solutions, like these new sharable Stand-up Electric Scooters, because these new technology devices may provide new first mile and last mile transportation options for existing or new transit riders and the devices could increase the range of destinations served; therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town shall create a create a Stand -up Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program and enter into an Interim Operating Agreement to allow the community to experience these shared mobility devices while Town staff study the operations, assess the benefits, and work with the Transportation Board and the Select Board to alter the existing Traffic Rules & Regulations and develop an annual licensing program to allow for the safe, permanent operation of privately owned Stand-up Electric Scooters Shares in the Town of Brookline..”
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