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Brookline Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

July 23, 2019

17 recorded votes, 2 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

During the meeting:

  • Benjamin Franco is listed as absent for at least one vote.

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. The Board will reconvene in open session.

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, HellerBenjamin Franco is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. The Board will reconvene in open session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Absent: Benjamin Franco - absent from roll call.”

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

Approve the minutes of June 25, 2019, and July 9, 2019 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of June 25, 2019, and July 9, 2019 as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of June 25, 2019, and July 9, 2019 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Amendment No. 1 related to contract PW/18-20 "I/I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design" with BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $106,697.00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1 related to contract PW/18-20 "I/I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design" with BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $106,697.00.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1 related to contract PW/18-20 "I/I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation Design" with BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $106,697.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve Extra Work Order No.1 related to contract PW/18-34 with Harding Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $51,982.73

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.1 related to contract PW/18-34 with Harding Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $51,982.73.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.1 related to contract PW/18-34 with Harding Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $51,982.73. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve Change Order No. 4 related to Brookline High School Expansion Project, Early Bid Package, with Skanska USA in the amount of $19,589,187.00

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 4 related to Brookline High School Expansion Project, Early Bid Package, with Skanska USA in the amount of $19,589,187.00.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 4 related to Brookline High School Expansion Project, Early Bid Package, with Skanska USA in the amount of $19,589,187.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve a request from Extenet Systems Inc. to assign a license agreement to Extenet Asset Entity, LLC, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign such agreement

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was Voted to approve a request from Extenet Systems Inc. to assign a license agreement to Extenet Asset Entity, LLC, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign such agreement.

From the minutes

“On motion it was Voted to approve a request from Extenet Systems Inc. to assign a license agreement to Extenet Asset Entity, LLC, and authorize the Town Administrator to sign such agreement. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve a permit for the Susan G. Komen New England 3-Day walk: September 6, 2019 through September 8, 2019

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a permit for the Susan G. Komen New England 3-Day walk: September 6, 2019 through September 8, 2019.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a permit for the Susan G. Komen New England 3-Day walk: September 6, 2019 through September 8, 2019. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, August 10, 2019 for a Wedding from 4:00PM - 11:00PM Thursday,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, August 10, 2019 for a Wedding from 4:00PM - 11:00PM Thursday, August 29, 2019 for a Wedding 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 The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, August 10, 2019 for a Wedding from 4:00PM - 11:00PM Thursday, August 29, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to Olive Connection to be held on Wednesday, August14, 2019 for a Cooking Event from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1426 Beacon Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to Olive Connection to be held on Wednesday, August14, 2019 for a Cooking Event from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1426 Beacon Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to Olive Connection to be held on Wednesday, August14, 2019 for a Cooking Event from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Sunday, September 1, 2019 for a Wedding from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, September 21, 2019...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Sunday, September 1, 2019 for a Wedding from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, September 21, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, September 28, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:30PM - 10:30PM Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, October 12, 2019 for a Bat Mitzvah from 6:00PM - 10:00PM

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath Street: Sunday, September 1, 2019 for a Wedding from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, September 21, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, September 28, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:30PM - 10:30PM Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a Wedding from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday, October 12, 2019 for a Bat Mitzvah from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve the application for a change in D/B/A from 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a The Bea to 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a Bar 'Cino at 1032 Beacon Street. 1032 Beacon Corp is a holder of an All Kinds Common...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a change in D/B/A from 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a The Bea to 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a Bar 'Cino at 1032 Beacon Street. 1032 Beacon Corp 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 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a The Bea to 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a Bar 'Cino at 1032 Beacon Street. 1032 Beacon Corp is a holder of an All Kinds Common Victualler License. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve the application of Alternate Manager Bryan Parkin for 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a Bar 'Cino located at 1032 Beacon Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Bryan Parkin for 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a Bar 'Cino located at 1032 Beacon Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Bryan Parkin for 1032 Beacon Corp d/b/a Bar 'Cino located at 1032 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve the application of Alternate Manager Mariaelena Rojas for Hersha Hospitality d/b/a The Courtyard by Marriott Brookline located at 40 Webster Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Mariaelena Rojas for Hersha Hospitality d/b/a The Courtyard by Marriott Brookline located at 40 Webster Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Mariaelena Rojas for Hersha Hospitality d/b/a The Courtyard by Marriott Brookline located at 40 Webster Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

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

Approve new lodging house agents Melissa Darsey and Eric Darsy for The Beech Tree Inn at 83 Longwood Ave. * condition upon Health Department approval

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve new lodging house agents Melissa Darsey and Eric Darsy for The Beech Tree Inn at 83 Longwood Ave. * condition upon Health Department approval

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve new lodging house agents Melissa Darsey and Eric Darsy for The Beech Tree Inn at 83 Longwood Ave. * condition upon Health Department approval Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Authorize a Request for Transfer from the FY 2020 Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 to study potential public school use on the former Newbury College campus

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to authorize a Request for Transfer from the FY 2020 Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 to study potential public school use on the former Newbury College campus.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to authorize a Request for Transfer from the FY 2020 Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 to study potential public school use on the former Newbury College campus. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the filling of vacancies for the following positions within the Purchasing Division: Buyer (C-09) Senior Office Assistant (C-05)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of vacancies for the following positions within the Purchasing Division: Buyer (C-09) Senior Office Assistant (C-05)

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filling of vacancies for the following positions within the Purchasing Division: Buyer (C-09) Senior Office Assistant (C-05) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Skinny Labs, Inc. dba Spin to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program

Minutes, page 24

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion it was, Voted 3-0-2 to approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Skinny Labs, Inc. dba Spin to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program.

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Franco, Heller

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 3-0-2 to approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Skinny Labs, Inc. dba Spin to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstained: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

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