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April 16, 2019
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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. Roll Call:
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyThe roll call does not list Benjamin Franco, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll Call: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of April 2, 2019 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to of approve the minutes of April 2, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to of approve the minutes of April 2, 2019 as amended. Voted to approving the minutes of April 5, 2019 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of April 5, 2019 as submitted
Voted to approving the minutes of April 5, 2019 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted to approving the minutes of April 5, 2019 as submitted. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Accept a gift of $250,000 from Boston Children's Hospital as a Community Benefits Mitigation Payment in connection with the redevelopment at 1 & 2-4 Brookline Place, in accordance with Section...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift of $250,000 from Boston Children's Hospital as a Community Benefits Mitigation Payment in connection with the redevelopment at 1 & 2-4 Brookline Place, in accordance with Section 7(b)iii of the Memorandum of Agreement signed May 14, 2014.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift of $250,000 from Boston Children's Hospital as a Community Benefits Mitigation Payment in connection with the redevelopment at 1 & 2-4 Brookline Place, in accordance with Section 7(b)iii of the Memorandum of Agreement signed May 14, 2014. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales to Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 for Fundraiser from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales to Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 for Fundraiser from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales to Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 for Fundraiser from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales to the WH Lincoln School on Friday April 26, 2019 for Trivia Night from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 19 Kennard Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales to the WH Lincoln School on Friday April 26, 2019 for Trivia Night from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 19 Kennard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales to the WH Lincoln School on Friday April 26, 2019 for Trivia Night from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 19 Kennard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Stephanie Arango for The Brother Restaurant Corp d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant located at 404 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Stephanie Arango for The Brother Restaurant Corp d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant located at 404 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Stephanie Arango for The Brother Restaurant Corp d/b/a The Brothers Restaurant located at 404 Harvard Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
NO Action on Article 25
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 NO Action on Article 25.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 NO Action on Article 25. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
On the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the...
On motion it was, Voted on the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Brookline Avenue - conduit northwesterly from MH 28358 near the intersection with Washington Street a distance of about 30 feet to One Brookline Place
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted on the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Brookline Avenue - conduit northwesterly from MH 28358 near the intersection with Washington Street a distance of about 30 feet to One Brookline Place Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Grant the petition upon the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition upon the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Lenox Street - conduit easterly from MH 4059 at the intersection with Essex Street a distance of about 413 feet to 10 Lenox Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition upon the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Lenox Street - conduit easterly from MH 4059 at the intersection with Essex Street a distance of about 413 feet to 10 Lenox Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Amend the existing license to include keeping and storage and use of (1) tank underground of approximately 1,500 gallons at 1 Brookline Place
On motion it was, Voted to amend the existing license to include keeping and storage and use of (1) tank underground of approximately 1,500 gallons at 1 Brookline Place.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to amend the existing license to include keeping and storage and use of (1) tank underground of approximately 1,500 gallons at 1 Brookline Place. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application for an All Kinds Common Victualler / Entertainment for The Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Boston University
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an All Kinds Common Victualler / Entertainment for The Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Boston University.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an All Kinds Common Victualler / Entertainment for The Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Boston University. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment of alternate managers for J&Z Food Corp d/b/a Six Po Hot Pot to be held at 1353 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment of alternate managers for J&Z Food Corp d/b/a Six Po Hot Pot to be held at 1353 Beacon Street. Alternate managers are Yuzhu "Jessica" Jiang and Zhongshu "Lily" Zhao.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Franco
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment of alternate managers for J&Z Food Corp d/b/a Six Po Hot Pot to be held at 1353 Beacon Street. Alternate managers are Yuzhu "Jessica" Jiang and Zhongshu "Lily" Zhao. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Benjamin Franco.”
Reconsider Article 18
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 18.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 18. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action on Article 18 as amended
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 18 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 18 as amended..”
Favorable action on Article 22 as recommended by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 22 as recommended by the Advisory Committee. Resolution calling for a study of pedestrian-friendly street lighting That the Town will adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS the Town encourages walking as a mode of transportation, especially in densely developed areas, WHEREAS, residents and visitors walk on sidewalks and across streets after dark, WHEREAS, safety is a concern for people of all ages and abilities who walk after dark, WHEREAS the Town, for illumination of its streets and sidewalks, currently relies primarily on "highway lighting" that fails to provide consistently adequate lighting for pedestrians, especially where there are mature street trees, WHEREAS "highway lighting" is a source of glare that can interfere with the vision of pedestrians, WHEREAS pedestrian-friendly lighting reduces such glare and allows improved illumination so pedestrians can see obstacles such as uneven, raised black asphalt pavement covering tree roots, WHEREAS pedestrian-friendly lighting reduces dark shadows that may make pedestrians feel insecure; WHEREAS the Town's Complete Streets policy states that "Sidewalks and crosswalks should be adequately lit," WHEREAS the Town already has some pedestrian-friendly street lighting predominantly in commercial areas that demonstrates the benefits for pedestrians of this form of street lighting, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Meeting requests that the Select Board appoint a committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 22 as recommended by the Advisory Committee. Resolution calling for a study of pedestrian-friendly street lighting That the Town will adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS the Town encourages walking as a mode of transportation, especially in densely developed areas, WHEREAS, residents and visitors walk on sidewalks and across streets after dark, WHEREAS, safety is a concern for people of all ages and abilities who walk after dark, WHEREAS the Town, for illumination of its streets and sidewalks, currently relies primarily on "highway lighting" that fails to provide consistently adequate lighting for pedestrians, especially where there are mature street trees, WHEREAS "highway lighting" is a source of glare that can interfere with the vision of pedestrians, WHEREAS pedestrian-friendly lighting reduces such glare and allows improved illumination so pedestrians can see obstacles such as uneven, raised black asphalt pavement covering tree roots, WHEREAS pedestrian-friendly lighting reduces dark shadows that may make pedestrians feel insecure; WHEREAS the Town's Complete Streets policy states that "Sidewalks and crosswalks should be adequately lit," WHEREAS the Town already has some pedestrian-friendly street lighting predominantly in commercial areas that demonstrates the benefits for pedestrians of this form of street lighting, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Meeting requests that the Select Board appoint a committee to develop a plan to extend pedestrian-friendly lighting with a focus on sidewalks with, or leading to, extensive pedestrian activity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Town Meeting requests that the committee be charged to determine the extent to which there is a public safety need for improved lighting for pedestrians, identify locations, (including crosswalks) where improved pedestrian lighting is most needed, and examine costs of installation and operation of new pedestrian-friendly street lighting; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Meeting requests that the committee report its initial recommendations to the fall 2020 Town Meeting. Or act on anything relative thereto. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member Greene
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member Greene.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: Franco, Wishinsky
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member Greene. Aye: Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Against: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco.”
Favorable Action on the amendment as a whole
Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the amendment as a whole.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the amendment as a whole. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton.”
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