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May 14, 2019
31 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
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: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of April 23, 2019 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 23, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 23, 2019 as amended. Voted to approve the minutes of April 30, 2019 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of April 30, 2019 as amended
Voted to approve the minutes of April 30, 2019 as amended.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of April 30, 2019 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and execute contract PW/19-10 in the amount of $1,243,350.00 with National Water Main Cleaning Company in connection with "Epoxy of Sanitary Sewer Manholes, Sewer System Rehabilitation...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute contract PW/19-10 in the amount of $1,243,350.00 with National Water Main Cleaning Company in connection with "Epoxy of Sanitary Sewer Manholes, Sewer System Rehabilitation Project".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute contract PW/19-10 in the amount of $1,243,350.00 with National Water Main Cleaning Company in connection with "Epoxy of Sanitary Sewer Manholes, Sewer System Rehabilitation Project". Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 4 in the amount of $94,500.00 with North-Eastern Tree Service related to contract PW/17-03 "Upkeep of Trees and Related Work"
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 4 in the amount of $94,500.00 with North-Eastern Tree Service related to contract PW/17-03 "Upkeep of Trees and Related Work".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 4 in the amount of $94,500.00 with North-Eastern Tree Service related to contract PW/17-03 "Upkeep of Trees and Related Work". Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the request by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to paint a PRIDE crosswalk on Washington Street at Thayer Street in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, with the flag...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to paint a PRIDE crosswalk on Washington Street at Thayer Street in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, with the flag colors to include black and brown.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to paint a PRIDE crosswalk on Washington Street at Thayer Street in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, with the flag colors to include black and brown. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the Select Board to enter into a contract with GreenPlay LLC in the amount of $79,995 for Consultant Services for an Athletic Field Needs Assessment and Master Plan
Voted to authorize the Select Board to enter into a contract with GreenPlay LLC in the amount of $79,995 for Consultant Services for an Athletic Field Needs Assessment and Master Plan.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to authorize the Select Board to enter into a contract with GreenPlay LLC in the amount of $79,995 for Consultant Services for an Athletic Field Needs Assessment and Master Plan. 2. Voted to authorize the use the BAA Recreation Expendable Trust Fund 6300TR02 524010 for this project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the use the BAA Recreation Expendable Trust Fund 6300TR02 524010 for this project
Voted to authorize the use the BAA Recreation Expendable Trust Fund 6300TR02 524010 for this project.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to authorize the use the BAA Recreation Expendable Trust Fund 6300TR02 524010 for this project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance in the amount of $3,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance in the amount of $3,000.00. These funds will support Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition efforts (HMCC).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance in the amount of $3,000.00. These funds will support Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition efforts (HMCC). Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum: Friday, May 17, 2019 for an Awards Reception from 6:00PM - 10:30PM Saturday, May 18, 2019 for a...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum: Friday, May 17, 2019 for an Awards Reception from 6:00PM - 10:30PM Saturday, May 18, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Wednesday, May 22, 2019 for an Annual Car Club Dinner from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Friday, May 31, 2019 for a 50th Birthday Party from 5:30PM - 11:00PM Friday, June 14, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum: Friday, May 17, 2019 for an Awards Reception from 6:00PM - 10:30PM Saturday, May 18, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Wednesday, May 22, 2019 for an Annual Car Club Dinner from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Friday, May 31, 2019 for a 50th Birthday Party from 5:30PM - 11:00PM Friday, June 14, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Thursday, June 13, 2019 for a Graduation Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, June 15...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Thursday, June 13, 2019 for a Graduation Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, June 15 2019 for a Bar Mitzvah from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, June 29, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Thursday, June 13, 2019 for a Graduation Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, June 15 2019 for a Bar Mitzvah from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, June 29, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Brookline Public Library to be held on Saturday, June 15 2019 for Mini Golf from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 361 Washington Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Brookline Public Library to be held on Saturday, June 15 2019 for Mini Golf from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 361 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Brookline Public Library to be held on Saturday, June 15 2019 for Mini Golf from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 361 Washington Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing LLC to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for a Power Rowing Gala from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at 62 Harvard Street Unit 2
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing LLC to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for a Power Rowing Gala from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at 62 Harvard Street Unit 2.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Power Rowing LLC to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for a Power Rowing Gala from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at 62 Harvard Street Unit 2. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Coolidge Corner Arts Festival Organizing Committee to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for the 41st Annual Coolidge Corner Arts...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Coolidge Corner Arts Festival Organizing Committee to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for the 41st Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival from 11:00AM -6:00PM in the Babcock Street Parking Lot.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Coolidge Corner Arts Festival Organizing Committee to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for the 41st Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival from 11:00AM -6:00PM in the Babcock Street Parking Lot. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for a Concert from 6:30PM - 12:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for a Concert from 6:30PM - 12:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 for a Concert from 6:30PM - 12:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a rebate check in the amount of $4,000.00 from National Grid for energy conservation measures
On motion it was, Voted to accept a rebate check in the amount of $4,000.00 from National Grid for energy conservation measures.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a rebate check in the amount of $4,000.00 from National Grid for energy conservation measures. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Leigh Jackson as Director of Recreation
On motion it was, Voted to approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Leigh Jackson as Director of Recreation.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Leigh Jackson as Director of Recreation. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the filling of the following vacancies in the Building Department: Senior Custodial (MN-04) Operations Manager (T-09)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following vacancies in the Building Department: Senior Custodial (MN-04) Operations Manager (T-09)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of the following vacancies in the Building Department: Senior Custodial (MN-04) Operations Manager (T-09) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Adopt a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week
On motion it was, Voted to adopt a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to adopt a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Proclamation acknowledging the JFK National Historic Site's 50th Anniversary
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Proclamation acknowledging the JFK National Historic Site's 50th Anniversary.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Proclamation acknowledging the JFK National Historic Site's 50th Anniversary. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the petition of the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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 to approve the petition of the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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: Longwood Avenue - conduit southeasterly from Harvard Street a distance of about 114 feet to a new manhole thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 38 feet to pole 132/2-3 Harvard Street - conduit westerly from Longwood Avenue a distance of about 50 feet to existing MH3600
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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: Longwood Avenue - conduit southeasterly from Harvard Street a distance of about 114 feet to a new manhole thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 38 feet to pole 132/2-3 Harvard Street - conduit westerly from Longwood Avenue a distance of about 50 feet to existing MH3600 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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: Washington Street - conduit northwesterly and northerly from existing MH14892 approximately 35 feet west of Walnut Street a distance of about 55 feet to a new manhole and conduit easterly and northerly from the new manhole a distance of about 87 feet to 10 Brookline Place - as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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: Washington Street - conduit northwesterly and northerly from existing MH14892 approximately 35 feet west of Walnut Street a distance of about 55 feet to a new manhole and conduit easterly and northerly from the new manhole a distance of about 87 feet to 10 Brookline Place - as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. 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: Jenness Road - conduit northeasterly from existing pole 278/2 on the easterly side approximately 200 feet from Summit Avenue a distance of about 10 feet to an existing handhole.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of Verizon New England, Inc. 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: Jenness Road - conduit northeasterly from existing pole 278/2 on the easterly side approximately 200 feet from Summit Avenue a distance of about 10 feet to an existing handhole. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen LLC d/b/a Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen LLC d/b/a Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen. Nissim Benshabbat, Manager, has applied for a New All Alcoholic Beverages License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises at 1398 Beacon Street, with a seating capacity of 16 seats. Proposed Operating Hours for sales of alcoholic beverages are Sunday through Thursday 12:00P.M. to 9:00P.M.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen LLC d/b/a Vittorio's Grill and Kitchen. Nissim Benshabbat, Manager, has applied for a New All Alcoholic Beverages License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises at 1398 Beacon Street, with a seating capacity of 16 seats. Proposed Operating Hours for sales of alcoholic beverages are Sunday through Thursday 12:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for Taqueria El Barrio LLC d/b/a Taqueria El Barrio, 1022 Commonwealth Ave, with a seating capacity of 24 seats
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Taqueria El Barrio LLC d/b/a Taqueria El Barrio, 1022 Commonwealth Ave, with a seating capacity of 24 seats. Hours of operation will be Sunday - 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. *pending Fire Department approval.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Taqueria El Barrio LLC d/b/a Taqueria El Barrio, 1022 Commonwealth Ave, with a seating capacity of 24 seats. Hours of operation will be Sunday - 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. *pending Fire Department approval. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Change of Hours for Magnus Beverage Corp d/b/a Brookline Wine & Spirit, 94 Washington Street
Voted to approve the application of Change of Hours for Magnus Beverage Corp d/b/a Brookline Wine & Spirit, 94 Washington Street. Sunday 10:00AM - 11:00PM, Monday - Saturday 8:00AM - 11:00PM.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of Change of Hours for Magnus Beverage Corp d/b/a Brookline Wine & Spirit, 94 Washington Street. Sunday 10:00AM - 11:00PM, Monday - Saturday 8:00AM - 11:00PM. 2. Voted to approve the application of proposed Alternate Manager, Inderpal Singh. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of proposed Alternate Manager, Inderpal Singh
Voted to approve the application of proposed Alternate Manager, Inderpal Singh.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of proposed Alternate Manager, Inderpal Singh. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the request that the Select Board waive building permit fees for the BHA's 61 Park Street Renovation Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request that the Select Board waive building permit fees for the BHA's 61 Park Street Renovation Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request that the Select Board waive building permit fees for the BHA's 61 Park Street Renovation Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Reconsider Article 9
On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 to reconsider Article 9.
Yes: Franco, Greene, HellerNo: HamiltonAbstained: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 to reconsider Article 9. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Against: Heather Hamilton Abstained: Raul Fernandez.”
Rescind the Board's prior motion under Article 9, and supports the Advisory Committee's recommendation- pages 9-77-87 and Tables 1 and 2 of the Combined Reports
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 to rescind the Board's prior motion under Article 9, and supports the Advisory Committee's recommendation- pages 9-77-87 and Tables 1 and 2 of the Combined Reports.
Yes: Franco, Greene, HellerNo: Fernandez, Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 to rescind the Board's prior motion under Article 9, and supports the Advisory Committee's recommendation- pages 9-77-87 and Tables 1 and 2 of the Combined Reports. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Against: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Reconsider Article 11
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 to reconsider Article 11.
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, HellerAbstained: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 to reconsider Article 11. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Raul Fernandez.”
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