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July 9, 2019
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Advisory Committee and the Newbury College Acquisition Advisory Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Heather Hamilton is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of June 11, 2019, as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of June 11, 2019, as amended
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of June 11, 2019, as amended Voted to approve the minutes of June 18, 2019, as amended Voted to approve the minutes of May 1, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 6, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 8, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of June 18, 2019, as amended
Voted to approve the minutes of June 18, 2019, as amended
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of June 18, 2019, as amended Voted to approve the minutes of May 1, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 6, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 8, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of May 1, 2019
Voted to approve the minutes of May 1, 2019
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of May 1, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 6, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 8, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of May 6, 2019
Voted to approve the minutes of May 6, 2019
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of May 6, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 8, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of May 8, 2019
Voted to approve the minutes of May 8, 2019
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of May 8, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2019
Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of May 15, 2019 Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of May 24, 2019
Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of May 24, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Extra Work Order No. 1 in connection to contract PW/19-05 "Mill & Overlay of Winchester Street - Reconstruction of Fire Station 5 Parking Lot - Reconstruction of Muddy River Path", in the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 1 in connection to contract PW/19-05 "Mill & Overlay of Winchester Street - Reconstruction of Fire Station 5 Parking Lot - Reconstruction of Muddy River Path", in the amount of $9,998.66 with Fred DeRoma & Sons, Roslindale MA.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 1 in connection to contract PW/19-05 "Mill & Overlay of Winchester Street - Reconstruction of Fire Station 5 Parking Lot - Reconstruction of Muddy River Path", in the amount of $9,998.66 with Fred DeRoma & Sons, Roslindale MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager(s) Joseph Gionet, Jason Anthony Knight, Steven Arduino, and Nicole Tierney all for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager(s) Joseph Gionet, Jason Anthony Knight, Steven Arduino, and Nicole Tierney all for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager(s) Joseph Gionet, Jason Anthony Knight, Steven Arduino, and Nicole Tierney all for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Scott Riebling for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza at 1632 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Scott Riebling for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza at 1632 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Scott Riebling for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Wood Fired Pizza at 1632 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Beta Two Group, LLC d/b/a The Regal Beagle to Beta Two Group, LLC d/b/a Parlour at 308 Harvard
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Beta Two Group, LLC d/b/a The Regal Beagle to Beta Two Group, LLC d/b/a Parlour at 308 Harvard. Beta Two Group, LLC is a holder of an All Kinds Common Victualler License.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from Beta Two Group, LLC d/b/a The Regal Beagle to Beta Two Group, LLC d/b/a Parlour at 308 Harvard. Beta Two Group, LLC is a holder of an All Kinds Common Victualler License. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 for a Corporate Summer Party from 11:00AM - 5:00PM at 15 Newton...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 for a Corporate Summer Party from 11:00AM - 5:00PM at 15 Newton Street..
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 for a Corporate Summer Party from 11:00AM - 5:00PM at 15 Newton Street.. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from Fire Chief, John Sullivan, for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $240,322.00 associated with payroll deficit
Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from Fire Chief, John Sullivan, for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $240,322.00 associated with payroll deficit.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from Fire Chief, John Sullivan, for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $240,322.00 associated with payroll deficit. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following four (4) transfers within the Fire Department appropriation: From: 22002050 522070 Services $24,943.81 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $24, 943.81 From: 22002050 534230 Supplies...
Voted to approve the following four (4) transfers within the Fire Department appropriation: From: 22002050 522070 Services $24,943.81 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $24, 943.81 From: 22002050 534230 Supplies $24,556.48 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $24,556.48 From: 22002060 551099 Other Charges $6,680.49 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $6,680.49 From: 22002060 5A0001 Capital $31,362.22 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $31, 362.22
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the following four (4) transfers within the Fire Department appropriation: From: 22002050 522070 Services $24,943.81 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $24, 943.81 From: 22002050 534230 Supplies $24,556.48 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $24,556.48 From: 22002060 551099 Other Charges $6,680.49 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $6,680.49 From: 22002060 5A0001 Capital $31,362.22 To: 22002060 510101 Salaries $31, 362.22 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Fill the following vacancies within the Library Department: Librarian III: Supervisor of Youth Services (K-08) Assistant Branch Manager/Librarian II (K-07) Reference Librarian II Special...
On motion it was, Voted to fill the following vacancies within the Library Department: Librarian III: Supervisor of Youth Services (K-08) Assistant Branch Manager/Librarian II (K-07) Reference Librarian II Special Collections (K-07)
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HellerHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to fill the following vacancies within the Library Department: Librarian III: Supervisor of Youth Services (K-08) Assistant Branch Manager/Librarian II (K-07) Reference Librarian II Special Collections (K-07) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez Absent: Heather Hamilton stepped out for a brief moment.”
Approve the proposed Charge for the Boylston Street Corridor Study Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Charge for the Boylston Street Corridor Study Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Charge for the Boylston Street Corridor Study Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the proposed Charge for the Small Business Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Charge for the Small Business Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Charge for the Small Business Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the proposed approach for a sustainability strategy
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed approach for a sustainability strategy.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed approach for a sustainability strategy. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the Noise By Law request from the DPW relating to contract PW/19-06 "Fiber Reinforced Rubberized & Microsurfacing"
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Noise By Law request from the DPW relating to contract PW/19-06 "Fiber Reinforced Rubberized & Microsurfacing".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Noise By Law request from the DPW relating to contract PW/19-06 "Fiber Reinforced Rubberized & Microsurfacing". Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the request of National Grid for a Noise Bylaw Waiver in connection with work to be done to install a gas main from 57 Babcock Street to the intersection of Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request of National Grid for a Noise Bylaw Waiver in connection with work to be done to install a gas main from 57 Babcock Street to the intersection of Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request of National Grid for a Noise Bylaw Waiver in connection with work to be done to install a gas main from 57 Babcock Street to the intersection of Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve 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 approve 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: Beacon Street - conduit northeasterly from MH 15660 approximately 84 feet southwest of the intersection with Powell Street a distance of about 54 feet and one new handhole to existing node pole 0162
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve 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: Beacon Street - conduit northeasterly from MH 15660 approximately 84 feet southwest of the intersection with Powell Street a distance of about 54 feet and one new handhole to existing node pole 0162 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve 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...
On motion it was, Voted to approve 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 northeasterly and southeasterly from MH 23215 approximately 172 feet northeast of Washington Street a distance of about 66 feet to 700 Brookline Avenue
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve 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 northeasterly and southeasterly from MH 23215 approximately 172 feet northeast of Washington Street a distance of about 66 feet to 700 Brookline Avenue Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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