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March 19, 2019
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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
Approve the promotion of Firefighter Leah Shatkin to Fire Lieutenant, as of Monday March 25, 2019
On motion it was, Voted to approve the promotion of Firefighter Leah Shatkin to Fire Lieutenant, as of Monday March 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the promotion of Firefighter Leah Shatkin to Fire Lieutenant, as of Monday March 25, 2019. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve minutes of March 5, 2019, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve minutes of March 5, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve minutes of March 5, 2019, as amended. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize the Chair to sign a final commitment letter to 2Life Communities for their affordable senior housing project at 370 Harvard Street and to authorize Planning Director, Alison Steinfeld,...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a final commitment letter to 2Life Communities for their affordable senior housing project at 370 Harvard Street and to authorize Planning Director, Alison Steinfeld, to sign legal documents associated with this funding, after review and approval by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign a final commitment letter to 2Life Communities for their affordable senior housing project at 370 Harvard Street and to authorize Planning Director, Alison Steinfeld, to sign legal documents associated with this funding, after review and approval by Town Counsel. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept gift in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Brookline Library Foundation
On motion it was, Voted to accept gift in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Brookline Library Foundation.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept gift in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Brookline Library Foundation. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve and execute a contract in the amount of $160,282.95 with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, for MBTA services of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract in the amount of $160,282.95 with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, for MBTA services of Capital Delivery & Oversight, Signals & Communications and Power.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract in the amount of $160,282.95 with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, for MBTA services of Capital Delivery & Oversight, Signals & Communications and Power. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize and execute contract Amendment #1 in the amount of $25,000.00 to the agreement (Force Account #1) with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), in connection with the Brookline...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute contract Amendment #1 in the amount of $25,000.00 to the agreement (Force Account #1) with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project for legal/real estate services related to the project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute contract Amendment #1 in the amount of $25,000.00 to the agreement (Force Account #1) with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project for legal/real estate services related to the project. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize Change Order #1 in the amount of $1,202,255.00 with Skanska USA Building, in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project, early GMP #1, including selective structural...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize Change Order #1 in the amount of $1,202,255.00 with Skanska USA Building, in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project, early GMP #1, including selective structural elements, design assist for curtain wall enclosure systems, masonry mock-ups, preconstruction services for MBTA Platform work and insurance and fees for all of the above.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize Change Order #1 in the amount of $1,202,255.00 with Skanska USA Building, in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project, early GMP #1, including selective structural elements, design assist for curtain wall enclosure systems, masonry mock-ups, preconstruction services for MBTA Platform work and insurance and fees for all of the above. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Authorize and execute Contract Amendment #4 in the amount of $134,355.00 with William Rawn Associates Architects, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, for added...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute Contract Amendment #4 in the amount of $134,355.00 with William Rawn Associates Architects, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, for added geotechnical services.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and execute Contract Amendment #4 in the amount of $134,355.00 with William Rawn Associates Architects, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, for added geotechnical services. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the following Change Orders for Shawmut Design & Construction, in connection with the Coolidge Corner School Project: Change Order #30, an increase in the amount of $4,181.24
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Change Orders for Shawmut Design & Construction, in connection with the Coolidge Corner School Project: Change Order #30, an increase in the amount of $4,181.24. Change Order #31 an increase in the amount of $88,372.99
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Change Orders for Shawmut Design & Construction, in connection with the Coolidge Corner School Project: Change Order #30, an increase in the amount of $4,181.24. Change Order #31 an increase in the amount of $88,372.99 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a private event to be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at 1426 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a private event to be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at 1426 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a private event to be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the following Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Larz Anderson, 15 Newton Street: A Retirement Party to be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5:30pm-11:00pm A...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Larz Anderson, 15 Newton Street: A Retirement Party to be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5:30pm-11:00pm A Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 5:30pm-11:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Larz Anderson, 15 Newton Street: A Retirement Party to be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5:30pm-11:00pm A Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 5:30pm-11:00pm. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License Brookline Education Foundation to be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at 40 Webster Place
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License Brookline Education Foundation to be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at 40 Webster Place.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License Brookline Education Foundation to be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at 40 Webster Place. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales license to VineRipe Grill for a Funeral Luncheon to be held on March 21, 2019 from 12:00pm-3:00pm, at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales license to VineRipe Grill for a Funeral Luncheon to be held on March 21, 2019 from 12:00pm-3:00pm, at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales license to VineRipe Grill for a Funeral Luncheon to be held on March 21, 2019 from 12:00pm-3:00pm, at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of 420 Harvard Associates, LLC, for storage and use of gasoline and other inflammables for approximately 24 automobiles at 49 Coolidge Street as follows: Approximately 480...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of 420 Harvard Associates, LLC, for storage and use of gasoline and other inflammables for approximately 24 automobiles at 49 Coolidge Street as follows: Approximately 480 gallons of gasoline Approximately 120 quarts of motor oil in Approximately 24 gallons of anti-freeze *with the condition of a final inspection and approval of the Fire Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of 420 Harvard Associates, LLC, for storage and use of gasoline and other inflammables for approximately 24 automobiles at 49 Coolidge Street as follows: Approximately 480 gallons of gasoline Approximately 120 quarts of motor oil in Approximately 24 gallons of anti-freeze *with the condition of a final inspection and approval of the Fire Department Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 1.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 1. Aye: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent: Nancy Heller.”
Favorable Action on Article 7
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 7. Aye: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent: Nancy Heller.”
Favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Roll call: Aye: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent: Nancy Heller.”
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