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Brookline Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 4, 2019

19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve and execute the HOME Sub recipient Agreements with WestMetro HOME Consortium

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve and execute the HOME Sub recipient Agreements with WestMetro HOME Consortium.

From the minutes

“Voted to approve and execute the HOME Sub recipient Agreements with WestMetro HOME Consortium. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve and execute a Disclosure by non-elected municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority as required by G.L.c. 268A Section 19 for Park and Recreation...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a Disclosure by non-elected municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority as required by G.L.c. 268A Section 19 for Park and Recreation Commissioner Wendy Sheridan.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a Disclosure by non-elected municipal Employee of Financial Interest and Determination by Appointing Authority as required by G.L.c. 268A Section 19 for Park and Recreation Commissioner Wendy Sheridan. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve and authorize three contracts for Construction Phase Services in connection with the Gateway East Project: Contract #PW/19-3 with VHB in the amount of $277,600.00 for Gateway East...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize three contracts for Construction Phase Services in connection with the Gateway East Project: Contract #PW/19-3 with VHB in the amount of $277,600.00 for Gateway East Construction Phase Services and other Town-directed design and survey tasks. Contract PW/19-25 with Stantec in the amount of $37,200.00 in connection with Gateway East Streetlighting Contract #PW/19-27 with KZLA in the amount of $9,310.00 in connection with Gateway East Landscape Architecture

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize three contracts for Construction Phase Services in connection with the Gateway East Project: Contract #PW/19-3 with VHB in the amount of $277,600.00 for Gateway East Construction Phase Services and other Town-directed design and survey tasks. Contract PW/19-25 with Stantec in the amount of $37,200.00 in connection with Gateway East Streetlighting Contract #PW/19-27 with KZLA in the amount of $9,310.00 in connection with Gateway East Landscape Architecture Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve and executing the following contract Amendments with William Rawn Associates in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Projects: Vibration Mitigation Design and Engineering...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving and executing the following contract Amendments with William Rawn Associates in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Projects: Vibration Mitigation Design and Engineering Services $44,880 MBTA/Cypress Building Entry Plaza Expansion Re-design $70,500 Project Manager, Ray Masak reviewed the amendments related to the Brookline Hill School expansion project.

From the minutes

“Question of approving and executing the following contract Amendments with William Rawn Associates in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Projects: Vibration Mitigation Design and Engineering Services $44,880 MBTA/Cypress Building Entry Plaza Expansion Re-design $70,500 Project Manager, Ray Masak reviewed the amendments related to the Brookline Hill School expansion project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a Change Order #3 in the amount of $3,099,881 with Skanska USA Building Inc., in connection with the Pre GMP 3 Brookline Hills OCS and Site Enabling (MBTA)

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change Order #3 in the amount of $3,099,881 with Skanska USA Building Inc., in connection with the Pre GMP 3 Brookline Hills OCS and Site Enabling (MBTA).

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change Order #3 in the amount of $3,099,881 with Skanska USA Building Inc., in connection with the Pre GMP 3 Brookline Hills OCS and Site Enabling (MBTA). Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Coolidge Corner School PTO in connection with a Community Building Event and Wine Tasting being held June 10-13, 2019 from 6:00 pm to...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Coolidge Corner School PTO in connection with a Community Building Event and Wine Tasting being held June 10-13, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 345 Harvard Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Coolidge Corner School PTO in connection with a Community Building Event and Wine Tasting being held June 10-13, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 345 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with a Wedding to be held on June 8, 2019 from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm at 15 Newton Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with a Wedding to be held on June 8, 2019 from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm at 15 Newton Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with a Wedding to be held on June 8, 2019 from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant a One Day Entertainment License to the Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School in connection with Brookline Porchfest 2019 being held on June 8, 2019 from 12N to 7:00 pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a One Day Entertainment License to the Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School in connection with Brookline Porchfest 2019 being held on June 8, 2019 from 12N to 7:00 pm.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a One Day Entertainment License to the Arts Brookline/Brookline Music School in connection with Brookline Porchfest 2019 being held on June 8, 2019 from 12N to 7:00 pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Renew a mobile food vendor license for Super Stan Ice Cream Truck, Hani Hindi operator

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to renew a mobile food vendor license for Super Stan Ice Cream Truck, Hani Hindi operator.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to renew a mobile food vendor license for Super Stan Ice Cream Truck, Hani Hindi operator. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Ann Hess Braga, Esq

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ann Hess Braga, Esq. MPA as Director of Human Resources as recommended by the Town Administrator Melvin A. Kleckner.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ann Hess Braga, Esq. MPA as Director of Human Resources as recommended by the Town Administrator Melvin A. Kleckner. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the submission of the F2020 (FFY19) CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the submission of the F2020 (FFY19) CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the submission of the F2020 (FFY19) CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Voted to authorize the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the FY2020 (FFY2019) Annual Action Plan. Voted to authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute required Environmental Review documents on behalf of the Town for CDBG funded projects. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Authorize the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the FY2020 (FFY2019) Annual Action Plan

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to authorize the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the FY2020 (FFY2019) Annual Action Plan.

From the minutes

“Voted to authorize the Chair to execute the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and other certifications required for submission of the FY2020 (FFY2019) Annual Action Plan. Voted to authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute required Environmental Review documents on behalf of the Town for CDBG funded projects. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute required Environmental Review documents on behalf of the Town for CDBG funded projects

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute required Environmental Review documents on behalf of the Town for CDBG funded projects.

From the minutes

“Voted to authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to execute required Environmental Review documents on behalf of the Town for CDBG funded projects. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the Open Space and Recreation Plan

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the application of Temptation Café Inc., d/b/a Temptation Café hold of a Common Victualler license at 1350 Beacon Street for outside seating consisting of 4 tables and 8 chairs

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Temptation Café Inc., d/b/a Temptation Café hold of a Common Victualler license at 1350 Beacon Street for outside seating consisting of 4 tables and 8 chairs.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Temptation Café Inc., d/b/a Temptation Café hold of a Common Victualler license at 1350 Beacon Street for outside seating consisting of 4 tables and 8 chairs. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the following applications of Hersha Hospitality Management LLP d/b/a Courtyard Marriott holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as an Innholder License at 40 Webster Street: Change...

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following applications of Hersha Hospitality Management LLP d/b/a Courtyard Marriott holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as an Innholder License at 40 Webster Street: Change in Manager From: Latisha Tucker To: Catherine Jeanne Stevens Change in Hours From: Mon-Sat Sun To: Mon-Sat Sun 10am-10pm 12pm-10pm 10am-12am 12pm-12am *with the condition of approval of an alternate manager application.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following applications of Hersha Hospitality Management LLP d/b/a Courtyard Marriott holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages as an Innholder License at 40 Webster Street: Change in Manager From: Latisha Tucker To: Catherine Jeanne Stevens Change in Hours From: Mon-Sat Sun To: Mon-Sat Sun 10am-10pm 12pm-10pm 10am-12am 12pm-12am *with the condition of approval of an alternate manager application. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the following applications of CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston at Brookline holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages license as an Innholder at 1200 Beacon Street: Change in...

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following applications of CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston at Brookline holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages license as an Innholder at 1200 Beacon Street: Change in Manager From: Maricio Patino To: Anthony Adianto Change in d/b/a From: CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston at Brookline To: CCLLH, LLC d/b/a The Inn at Brookline * with the condition that all documents are reviewed and approved by the police department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following applications of CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston at Brookline holder of an All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages license as an Innholder at 1200 Beacon Street: Change in Manager From: Maricio Patino To: Anthony Adianto Change in d/b/a From: CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Boston at Brookline To: CCLLH, LLC d/b/a The Inn at Brookline * with the condition that all documents are reviewed and approved by the police department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Reappoint Melvin A. Kleckner as Town Administrator for a three year term commencing on September 15, 2019

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Melvin A. Kleckner as Town Administrator for a three year term commencing on September 15, 2019.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Melvin A. Kleckner as Town Administrator for a three year term commencing on September 15, 2019. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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