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October 1, 2019
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: Benjamin Franco
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: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of September 10, 2019
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of September 10, 2019
The roll call lists Benjamin Franco, but the minutes do not show this member on the attendance list. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of September 10, 2019 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Execute and approve authorization for a lease purchase of a total of $523,287.00 of equipment for the Department of Public Works, with TD Bank with an annual cost of $177,601.58 for 3 years, with...
On motion it was, Voted to execute and approve authorization for a lease purchase of a total of $523,287.00 of equipment for the Department of Public Works, with TD Bank with an annual cost of $177,601.58 for 3 years, with an interest rate of 1.83%. All are 2020 model year: EC60E compact rubber tired excavator $88,980.00, Elgin Pelican NP dual street sweeper $206,835.00, Stetco 950T/13 catch basin cleaner $227,472.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute and approve authorization for a lease purchase of a total of $523,287.00 of equipment for the Department of Public Works, with TD Bank with an annual cost of $177,601.58 for 3 years, with an interest rate of 1.83%. All are 2020 model year: EC60E compact rubber tired excavator $88,980.00, Elgin Pelican NP dual street sweeper $206,835.00, Stetco 950T/13 catch basin cleaner $227,472.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to WH Lincoln School to be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 for a Parent Mingle - Game night from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 19 Kennard Road
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to WH Lincoln School to be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 for a Parent Mingle - Game night from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 19 Kennard Road.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to WH Lincoln School to be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 for a Parent Mingle - Game night from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 19 Kennard Road. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to Brookline Community Aging Network to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 for the 18th Autumn Benefit from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 93 Winchester Street
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to Brookline Community Aging Network to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 for the 18th Autumn Benefit from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 93 Winchester Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages License to Brookline Community Aging Network to be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 for the 18th Autumn Benefit from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at 93 Winchester Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Alternate Manager Suzanne Ahlsteadt, Micheala Mancusi, and Paul Roell for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Suzanne Ahlsteadt, Micheala Mancusi, and Paul Roell for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of Alternate Manager Suzanne Ahlsteadt, Micheala Mancusi, and Paul Roell for Trader Joe's 501 d/b/a Trader Joe's located at 1317 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of a Pledge of License and Alternate Manager Bruce Grosbety for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a The Inn at Brookline located at 1200 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Pledge of License and Alternate Manager Bruce Grosbety for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a The Inn at Brookline located at 1200 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Pledge of License and Alternate Manager Bruce Grosbety for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a The Inn at Brookline located at 1200 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Toichi Ichiban LLC d/b/a Toichi Ichiban at 5 Kendall Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Toichi Ichiban LLC d/b/a Toichi Ichiban at 5 Kendall Street. Two televisions Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am - 10:00pm.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a New Entertainment License for Toichi Ichiban LLC d/b/a Toichi Ichiban at 5 Kendall Street. Two televisions Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am - 10:00pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of New Food Vendor for JHW International Holding d/b/a alittle Tea at 1378B Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Food Vendor for JHW International Holding d/b/a alittle Tea at 1378B Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 11:00PM and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 12:00AM.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Food Vendor for JHW International Holding d/b/a alittle Tea at 1378B Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 11:00PM and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 12:00AM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 8 as revised by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 8 as revised by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 8 as revised by the Advisory Committee. VOTED: To authorize and empower the Select Board to file a petition, in substantially the following form, with the General Court: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO OFFER A SENIOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Brookline Select Board may discount fees charged to income eligible residents aged 65 and over for the use of the town's water and sewer system. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize and empower the Select Board to file a petition, in substantially the following form, with the General Court: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO OFFER A SENIOR DISCOUNT
VOTED: To authorize and empower the Select Board to file a petition, in substantially the following form, with the General Court: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO OFFER A SENIOR DISCOUNT
From the minutes
“VOTED: To authorize and empower the Select Board to file a petition, in substantially the following form, with the General Court: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO OFFER A SENIOR DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Brookline Select Board may discount fees charged to income eligible residents aged 65 and over for the use of the town's water and sewer system. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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