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October 29, 2019
25 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following transfer within Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Appropriation as stated above
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Appropriation as stated above.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations Appropriation as stated above. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the approval of temporary liquor licenses to Pine Manor College in connection with the Wedding to be held at 400 Heath Street as described above
On motion it was, Voted to grant the approval of temporary liquor licenses to Pine Manor College in connection with the Wedding to be held at 400 Heath Street as described above.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the approval of temporary liquor licenses to Pine Manor College in connection with the Wedding to be held at 400 Heath Street as described above. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancy in the Town Clerk's Office: Part-Time Senior Clerk - Grade C-06
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancy in the Town Clerk's Office: Part-Time Senior Clerk - Grade C-06
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancy in the Town Clerk's Office: Part-Time Senior Clerk - Grade C-06 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of the following vacancies, as listed above, in the Department of Public Works: Motor Equipment Repairperson - Grade LN-06 Motor Equipment Operator #2 - Grade LN-03 Highway...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies, as listed above, in the Department of Public Works: Motor Equipment Repairperson - Grade LN-06 Motor Equipment Operator #2 - Grade LN-03 Highway Craftsman - Grade LN-03 Pipelayer/Laborer - Grade LN-02
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following vacancies, as listed above, in the Department of Public Works: Motor Equipment Repairperson - Grade LN-06 Motor Equipment Operator #2 - Grade LN-03 Highway Craftsman - Grade LN-03 Pipelayer/Laborer - Grade LN-02 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the acceptance of a fee to enhance the Green Dog Program
Voted to authorize the acceptance of a fee to enhance the Green Dog Program.
From the minutes
“Voted to authorize the acceptance of a fee to enhance the Green Dog Program. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Noise Bylaw Waiver to Skanska USA Building, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High Expansion Work at 111 Cypress Street and MBTA Brookline Hills Station Work at Tappan Street from...
Voted to approve a Noise Bylaw Waiver to Skanska USA Building, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High Expansion Work at 111 Cypress Street and MBTA Brookline Hills Station Work at Tappan Street from October 30, 2019 to January 21, 2020.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve a Noise Bylaw Waiver to Skanska USA Building, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High Expansion Work at 111 Cypress Street and MBTA Brookline Hills Station Work at Tappan Street from October 30, 2019 to January 21, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Food Vendor License to 4A Coffee Company d/b/a 4A Coffee at 419 Harvard Street
Voted to approve a Food Vendor License to 4A Coffee Company d/b/a 4A Coffee at 419 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve a Food Vendor License to 4A Coffee Company d/b/a 4A Coffee at 419 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Question of putting debt exclusion on a town-wide election ballot, on December 10th, special election for Driscoll School renovation project
Question of putting debt exclusion on a town-wide election ballot, on December 10th, special election for Driscoll School renovation project.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“Question of putting debt exclusion on a town-wide election ballot, on December 10th, special election for Driscoll School renovation project. Favorable action: 4-0-1 Aye: Bernard Greene, Ben Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
Vote in favor of Warrant Article 9 - Resolution pertaining to the establishment of a real estate transfer fee. (MacMillan, TMM4, et al)
Vote in favor of Warrant Article 9 - Resolution pertaining to the establishment of a real estate transfer fee. (MacMillan, TMM4, et al).
Yes: FernandezNo: Franco, Greene, HellerAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“Vote in favor of Warrant Article 9 - Resolution pertaining to the establishment of a real estate transfer fee. (MacMillan, TMM4, et al). Unfavorable action: 1-3-1 Aye: Raul Fernandez Nay: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Abstain: Heather Hamilton.”
Vote for referral of Warrant Article 9 - Resolution pertaining to the establishment of a real estate transfer fee. (MacMillan, TMM4, et al) to Land Bank Study Committee, to include a comprehensive...
Vote for referral of Warrant Article 9 - Resolution pertaining to the establishment of a real estate transfer fee. (MacMillan, TMM4, et al) to Land Bank Study Committee, to include a comprehensive program for dealing with affordable housing, report due back no later than annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 2020.
Yes: Franco, Greene, HellerNo: FernandezAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“Vote for referral of Warrant Article 9 - Resolution pertaining to the establishment of a real estate transfer fee. (MacMillan, TMM4, et al) to Land Bank Study Committee, to include a comprehensive program for dealing with affordable housing, report due back no later than annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 2020. Favorable action: 3-1-1 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller Nay: Raul Fernandez Abstain: Heather Hamilton.”
Referral to current Planning Department process on Article 18
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 referral to current Planning Department process on Article 18.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 referral to current Planning Department process on Article 18. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 3
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 3.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 3. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action to delete the language "vote to be held no earlier than or later than" from the motions to reflect the earlier Select Board decision of a December 10th special election
Voted, 5-0 favorable action to delete the language "vote to be held no earlier than or later than" from the motions to reflect the earlier Select Board decision of a December 10th special election.
From the minutes
“Voted, 5-0 favorable action to delete the language "vote to be held no earlier than or later than" from the motions to reflect the earlier Select Board decision of a December 10th special election. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
On motion, Vote, 2-3 unfavorable action to remove language referencing a four section from Article 4
On motion, Vote, 2-3 unfavorable action to remove language referencing a four section from Article 4.
Yes: Greene, HellerNo: Fernandez, Franco, Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion, Vote, 2-3 unfavorable action to remove language referencing a four section from Article 4. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller Nay: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 4
Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 4.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 4. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Heller.”
Favorable action on Article 5
On motion it was, Voted, 3-2 favorable action on Article 5.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, HamiltonNo: Greene, Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 3-2 favorable action on Article 5. Aye: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez No: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller.”
Favorable action on Article 7
Voted, 3-2 favorable action on Article 7.
Yes: Franco, Greene, HellerNo: Fernandez, Hamilton
From the minutes
“Voted, 3-2 favorable action on Article 7. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller No: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Unfavorable action, to accept Warrant Article 15 as originally submitted
It was voted 2-3 unfavorable action, to accept Warrant Article 15 as originally submitted.
Yes: Fernandez, HamiltonNo: Franco, Greene, Heller
From the minutes
“It was voted 2-3 unfavorable action, to accept Warrant Article 15 as originally submitted. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Nay: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco Nancy Heller.”
Favorable action on Article 15, with the suggested amendment to Strike 20-21 inclusive and replace with 20, 20a, 21
Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 15, with the suggested amendment to Strike 20-21 inclusive and replace with 20, 20a, 21.
From the minutes
“Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 15, with the suggested amendment to Strike 20-21 inclusive and replace with 20, 20a, 21. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 19
On motion it was, Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 19.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 4-0-1 favorable action on Article 19. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstain: Nancy Heller.”
Favorable action on Article 20 as revised by petitioner
On motion it was, Voted, 4-1 favorable action on Article 20 as revised by petitioner.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonNo: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 4-1 favorable action on Article 20 as revised by petitioner. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Nay: Nancy Heller.”
No action on Article 22
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 no action on Article 22.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 no action on Article 22. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 23
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 23.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 23. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Move referral of Warrant Article 30 to Office of Diversity, Inclusions and Community Relations for review, with the instructions to present WA 30 at Spring Annual Town meeting or to provide a...
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 to move referral of Warrant Article 30 to Office of Diversity, Inclusions and Community Relations for review, with the instructions to present WA 30 at Spring Annual Town meeting or to provide a process report to the Select Board at that time.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 to move referral of Warrant Article 30 to Office of Diversity, Inclusions and Community Relations for review, with the instructions to present WA 30 at Spring Annual Town meeting or to provide a process report to the Select Board at that time. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 31 Resolution pertaining to the Town's response to Climate Change as submitted with Advisory Committee language
On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 31 Resolution pertaining to the Town's response to Climate Change as submitted with Advisory Committee language.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, 5-0 favorable action on Article 31 Resolution pertaining to the Town's response to Climate Change as submitted with Advisory Committee language. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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