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October 22, 2019
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
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Authorize and approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Revocable License by and between the Town of Brookline and SCS Development LLC for installation and maintenance of a landscaped area along the...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Revocable License by and between the Town of Brookline and SCS Development LLC for installation and maintenance of a landscaped area along the property line of Boylston Street playground and 199-201 Boylston Street Property.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Revocable License by and between the Town of Brookline and SCS Development LLC for installation and maintenance of a landscaped area along the property line of Boylston Street playground and 199-201 Boylston Street Property. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a payment in the amount of $5,000 from Babcock Place LLC for the planting of trees in connection with the comprehensive permit for 134-138 Babcock Street Project
On motion it was, Voted to accept a payment in the amount of $5,000 from Babcock Place LLC for the planting of trees in connection with the comprehensive permit for 134-138 Babcock Street Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a payment in the amount of $5,000 from Babcock Place LLC for the planting of trees in connection with the comprehensive permit for 134-138 Babcock Street Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the Town to submit a grant application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program FY21 MVP Action Grant for funding to support an Urban Forest...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town to submit a grant application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program FY21 MVP Action Grant for funding to support an Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town to submit a grant application to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program FY21 MVP Action Grant for funding to support an Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the temporary liquor licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with the following events to be held at 15 Newton Street as described above
On motion it was, Voted to grant the temporary liquor licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with the following events to be held at 15 Newton Street as described above.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the temporary liquor licenses to Larz Anderson Auto Museum in connection with the following events to be held at 15 Newton Street as described above. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following transfer within the Information Technology appropriation as stated above
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Information Technology appropriation as stated above.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Information Technology appropriation as stated above. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancy in the Human Resources Department: Leave and Disability Benefits Specialists - Grade T-06
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancy in the Human Resources Department: Leave and Disability Benefits Specialists - Grade T-06
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancy in the Human Resources Department: Leave and Disability Benefits Specialists - Grade T-06 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the petition of National Grid for permission to construct and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way (s): Harvard Street-Gas main southwesterly from...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of National Grid for permission to construct and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way (s): Harvard Street-Gas main southwesterly from the existing 36 inch gas main at the intersection with Fuller Street a distance of about 57 feet to Fuller Street, and Fuller Street - gas main southwesterly from Harvard Street a distance of about 78 feet to 420 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of National Grid for permission to construct and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way (s): Harvard Street-Gas main southwesterly from the existing 36 inch gas main at the intersection with Fuller Street a distance of about 57 feet to Fuller Street, and Fuller Street - gas main southwesterly from Harvard Street a distance of about 78 feet to 420 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 13
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 13.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 13. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 14 to include the Advisory Committee amendment
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 14 to include the Advisory Committee amendment.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 14 to include the Advisory Committee amendment. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 16
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 16.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 16. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 12
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 12.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 12. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 26
On motion it was, Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 26.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 26. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
No action on Article 27
Voted, 4-0-1 no action on Article 27.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“Voted, 4-0-1 no action on Article 27. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
No action on Article 28
Voted, 4-0-1 no action on Article 28.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“Voted, 4-0-1 no action on Article 28. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
Authorize the Select Board to file a Home Rule Petition to allow any citizens in the Town of Brookline, notwithstanding the provisions of G.L. 51, Sections 1 and Section 47A, who have reached the...
On motion it was, Voted to Authorize the Select Board to file a Home Rule Petition to allow any citizens in the Town of Brookline, notwithstanding the provisions of G.L. 51, Sections 1 and Section 47A, who have reached the age of 16 or older, to register and vote in municipal elections within the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonNo: FrancoAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to Authorize the Select Board to file a Home Rule Petition to allow any citizens in the Town of Brookline, notwithstanding the provisions of G.L. 51, Sections 1 and Section 47A, who have reached the age of 16 or older, to register and vote in municipal elections within the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Voted, 3-1-1 favorable action on STM-Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Nay: Benjamin Franco, Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
Favorable action on STM-Article 1
Voted, 3-1-1 favorable action on STM-Article 1.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonNo: FrancoAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“Voted, 3-1-1 favorable action on STM-Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Nay: Benjamin Franco, Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
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