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September 24, 2019
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: Bernard Greene
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Change Order No. 8, Pre GMP Early Bid Package with Skanska USA Building Inc., in the amount of $4,399,529.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 8, Pre GMP Early Bid Package with Skanska USA Building Inc., in the amount of $4,399,529.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 8, Pre GMP Early Bid Package with Skanska USA Building Inc., in the amount of $4,399,529.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Amendment No. 3, Continuation of Utility Expediter Services, with Hill International, in the amount of $40,000.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 3, Continuation of Utility Expediter Services, with Hill International, in the amount of $40,000.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 3, Continuation of Utility Expediter Services, with Hill International, in the amount of $40,000.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Amendment No. 12, MBTA requested design services, with William Rawn Associates, in the amount of $36,102.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 12, MBTA requested design services, with William Rawn Associates, in the amount of $36,102.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 12, MBTA requested design services, with William Rawn Associates, in the amount of $36,102.00 in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Contract PW/20/10 "Bicycle Improvements on Ivy Street and Saint Mary's Street" with Highway Safety Systems, Inc., Rockland Mass, in the amount of $11,480.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract PW/20/10 "Bicycle Improvements on Ivy Street and Saint Mary's Street" with Highway Safety Systems, Inc., Rockland Mass, in the amount of $11,480.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract PW/20/10 "Bicycle Improvements on Ivy Street and Saint Mary's Street" with Highway Safety Systems, Inc., Rockland Mass, in the amount of $11,480.00. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Amendment No. 1 related to Contract PW/15-15 "Back Landfill Corrective Action Design and Permitting" with CDM Smith, in the amount of $79,983.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1 related to Contract PW/15-15 "Back Landfill Corrective Action Design and Permitting" with CDM Smith, in the amount of $79,983.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 1 related to Contract PW/15-15 "Back Landfill Corrective Action Design and Permitting" with CDM Smith, in the amount of $79,983.00. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages License to W2K, LLC to be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 for a Gallery Event from 7:00PM - 11:00PM at 1404A Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages License to W2K, LLC to be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 for a Gallery Event from 7:00PM - 11:00PM at 1404A Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages License to W2K, LLC to be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 for a Gallery Event from 7:00PM - 11:00PM at 1404A Beacon Street. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: Friday, October 11, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 4:00PM - 11:00PM...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the following Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: Friday, October 11, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 4:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, October 12, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM Sunday, October 13, 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 The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street: Friday, October 11, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 4:00PM - 11:00PM Saturday, October 12, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM Sunday, October 13, 2019 for a Wedding Reception from 5:00PM - 11:00PM Aye: 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: 1. Beacon Street - conduit northeasterly from existing MH15660 a distance of about 50 feet to existing MH3259 at the intersection with Powell Street and continuing northeasterly a distance of about 16 feet thence turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 73 feet to Powell Street Powell Street - conduit northwesterly from Beacon Street a distance of about 160 feet and one handhole thence turning and running southwesterly a distance of about 41 feet to 1180 Beacon Street 2. Beacon Street - conduit southerly from pole 140/17 on the northeast corner of the intersection with St. Paul Street a distance of about 131 feet to existing MH 3262 and one new handhole
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, HamiltonNo: Heller
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: 1. Beacon Street - conduit northeasterly from existing MH15660 a distance of about 50 feet to existing MH3259 at the intersection with Powell Street and continuing northeasterly a distance of about 16 feet thence turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 73 feet to Powell Street Powell Street - conduit northwesterly from Beacon Street a distance of about 160 feet and one handhole thence turning and running southwesterly a distance of about 41 feet to 1180 Beacon Street 2. Beacon Street - conduit southerly from pole 140/17 on the northeast corner of the intersection with St. Paul Street a distance of about 131 feet to existing MH 3262 and one new handhole Aye: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller.”
Grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Norfolk Road - gas main northwesterly from...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Norfolk Road - gas main northwesterly from Boylston Street a distance of about 285 feet thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 28 feet to Crafts Road Crafts Road - gas main northeasterly from Norfolk Road a distance of about 685 feet to Circuit Road Circuit Road - gas main northwesterly from Crafts Rd a distance of about 245 feet to Spooner Road Spooner Road - gas main northeasterly from Circuit Road a distance of about 1,375 feet to Reservoir Road Reservoir Road - gas main northeasterly from Spooner Road a distance of about 28 feet to the existing 12" gas main at intersection with Spooner Road With the following three conditions: 1. National Grid submits a plan for repairs of all gas leaks in town with a timetable within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the superemiters and leaks at the intersection of Rt. 9 and Hammond Street 2. That the work be performed Monday-Friday , 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 3. That the disturbed roads are resurfaced and overlaid for half the road in consultation with the Town engineer who may require in his judgment a full resurfacing of the road.
Yes: FrancoNo: Fernandez, Hamilton, Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Norfolk Road - gas main northwesterly from Boylston Street a distance of about 285 feet thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of about 28 feet to Crafts Road Crafts Road - gas main northeasterly from Norfolk Road a distance of about 685 feet to Circuit Road Circuit Road - gas main northwesterly from Crafts Rd a distance of about 245 feet to Spooner Road Spooner Road - gas main northeasterly from Circuit Road a distance of about 1,375 feet to Reservoir Road Reservoir Road - gas main northeasterly from Spooner Road a distance of about 28 feet to the existing 12" gas main at intersection with Spooner Road With the following three conditions: 1. National Grid submits a plan for repairs of all gas leaks in town with a timetable within a reasonable amount of time to the Director of Engineering with a priority to address the superemiters and leaks at the intersection of Rt. 9 and Hammond Street 2. That the work be performed Monday-Friday , 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 3. That the disturbed roads are resurfaced and overlaid for half the road in consultation with the Town engineer who may require in his judgment a full resurfacing of the road. Mr. Barkas added that they did submit a plan and they are still working together to address gas leaks. This was the first time he heard of the issues 1-3 MOTION FAILED Aye: Benjamin Franco Against: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant 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 grant 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: 1. Auburn Street - conduit southwesterly from pole 7/7 approximately 70 feet northwest of Auburn Place on the southwesterly side a distance of about 7 feet to the customer's private property 2. Ivy Street - conduit northeasterly and southeasterly from existing MH4006 at the intersection with Essex Street a distance of about 311 to a new MH30213 at the intersection with Prescott Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant 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: 1. Auburn Street - conduit southwesterly from pole 7/7 approximately 70 feet northwest of Auburn Place on the southwesterly side a distance of about 7 feet to the customer's private property 2. Ivy Street - conduit northeasterly and southeasterly from existing MH4006 at the intersection with Essex Street a distance of about 311 to a new MH30213 at the intersection with Prescott Street Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of an All Kinds Common Victualler for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave. Proposed manager of record John Mitchell, Jr. Hours of operation...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of an All Kinds Common Victualler for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave. Proposed manager of record John Mitchell, Jr. Hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday 11:00AM - 12:00AM and Sunday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. Seating for 76 seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of an All Kinds Common Victualler for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave. Proposed manager of record John Mitchell, Jr. Hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday 11:00AM - 12:00AM and Sunday 12:00PM - 12:00AM. Seating for 76 seats. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Richard Roberto for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for Alternate Manager Richard Roberto for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave
Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Richard Roberto for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Richard Roberto for Brookline Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Emerald Bar at 700 Brookline Ave. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of New Food Vendor for PlanIt Eats Fairhaven d/b/a PlanIt Eats Brookline at 1038 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Food Vendor for PlanIt Eats Fairhaven d/b/a PlanIt Eats Brookline at 1038 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 8:00AM - 8:00PM.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Food Vendor for PlanIt Eats Fairhaven d/b/a PlanIt Eats Brookline at 1038 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 8:00AM - 8:00PM. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of New Common Victualler license for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Common Victualler license for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street. Proposed manager is Nadia Spellman. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm. Hours alcohol allowed Monday to Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 9:00pm. Seating for 49 seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Common Victualler license for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street. Proposed manager is Nadia Spellman. Hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm. Hours alcohol allowed Monday to Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 9:00pm. Seating for 49 seats. Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm *for 25 seats Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm *for 25 seats
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Didi Beacon Street Brookline, LLC. d/b/a Dumpling Daughter at 1309 Beacon Street. Radio playing Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm *for 25 seats Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of New Common Victualler for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Common Victualler for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday to Thursday 11:30AM - 9:30PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30AM - 10:00PM, Sunday 3:30PM - 9:30PM. Seating for 10 seats.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Common Victualler for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street. Hours of operation will be Monday to Thursday 11:30AM - 9:30PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30AM - 10:00PM, Sunday 3:30PM - 9:30PM. Seating for 10 seats. Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street
Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Superrich Inc. d/b/a Thai Thai Kitchen at 6 Cypress Street Aye: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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