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November 19, 2019
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: These minutes are headed "11/19/2019 & 11/20/19" and cover the board's meetings on both nights; the town posts the same file under both dates.
Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following transfers within the building department budget: From: 25003430 510101 - F/T School To: 25003430 522400 - Repair & Maintenance School $69,375 $69,375 From: 25002510 510101 -...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfers within the building department budget: From: 25003430 510101 - F/T School To: 25003430 522400 - Repair & Maintenance School $69,375 $69,375 From: 25002510 510101 - F/T Town $23,125 To: 25002510 522400 - Repair & Maintenance Town $23,125
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfers within the building department budget: From: 25003430 510101 - F/T School To: 25003430 522400 - Repair & Maintenance School $69,375 $69,375 From: 25002510 510101 - F/T Town $23,125 To: 25002510 522400 - Repair & Maintenance Town $23,125 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a gift in the amount of $200.00 from All Saints Parish of 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline to support the activities of Hidden Brookline Walking Tour
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $200.00 from All Saints Parish of 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline to support the activities of Hidden Brookline Walking Tour.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift in the amount of $200.00 from All Saints Parish of 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline to support the activities of Hidden Brookline Walking Tour. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Amendment #1 to Contract PW/19-17 "Self-Evaluation and ADA Assessment Program" in the amount of $113,250.00 to BETA Group, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #1 to Contract PW/19-17 "Self-Evaluation and ADA Assessment Program" in the amount of $113,250.00 to BETA Group, Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #1 to Contract PW/19-17 "Self-Evaluation and ADA Assessment Program" in the amount of $113,250.00 to BETA Group, Inc. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Award and execute Contract PW/19-09 "Sanitary Sewer Improvements" to Aqua Line Utility Inc. in the amount of $369,427.25
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract PW/19-09 "Sanitary Sewer Improvements" to Aqua Line Utility Inc. in the amount of $369,427.25.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract PW/19-09 "Sanitary Sewer Improvements" to Aqua Line Utility Inc. in the amount of $369,427.25. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and execute a contract amendment to Contract PW/19-22 "Feasibility Study of the Davis Path Footbridge" to compensate the town's consultant for their cost to purchase Railroad Protective...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract amendment to Contract PW/19-22 "Feasibility Study of the Davis Path Footbridge" to compensate the town's consultant for their cost to purchase Railroad Protective Liability Insurance as required by the MBTA in the amount of $3,060.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract amendment to Contract PW/19-22 "Feasibility Study of the Davis Path Footbridge" to compensate the town's consultant for their cost to purchase Railroad Protective Liability Insurance as required by the MBTA in the amount of $3,060. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of a vacancy in the position of Benefits Administrator Grade T-04 in the Human Resources Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of a vacancy in the position of Benefits Administrator Grade T-04 in the Human Resources Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of a vacancy in the position of Benefits Administrator Grade T-04 in the Human Resources Department Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize the filling of a vacancies in the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader/Assistant Aquatics Director GN-07 Asst
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of a vacancies in the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader/Assistant Aquatics Director GN-07 Asst. Recreation Leader/Aquatics Supervisor GN-05
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of a vacancies in the Recreation Department: Recreation Leader/Assistant Aquatics Director GN-07 Asst. Recreation Leader/Aquatics Supervisor GN-05 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on the following motion
On motion it was, Voted FAVORABLE ACTION on the following motion:
The roll call lists Nancy Heller twice and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted FAVORABLE ACTION on the following motion: VOTED: That the Town appropriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds up to $108,800,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board and the School Committee, to reconstruct the Driscoll School as a four section school, with the understanding that the final stages of project design, which follow voter and Town Meeting approval, will include efforts to further optimize the project's design in terms of both program delivery and cost efficiency, including the evaluation of the feasibility of providing office space for districtwide staff of the Brookline Public Schools, provided that such appropriation shall be contingent on the approval by Town voters of a debt exclusion vote to fund the debt service on said borrowing. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller.”
That the Town appropriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds up to $108,800,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to...
VOTED: That the Town appropriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds up to $108,800,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board and the School Committee, to reconstruct the Driscoll School as a four section school, with the understanding that the final stages of project design, which follow voter and Town Meeting approval, will include efforts to further optimize the project's design in terms of both program delivery and cost efficiency, including the evaluation of the feasibility of providing office space for districtwide staff of the Brookline Public Schools, provided that such appropriation shall be contingent on the approval by Town voters of a debt exclusion vote to fund the debt service on said borrowing.
The roll call lists Nancy Heller twice and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“VOTED: That the Town appropriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds up to $108,800,000 to be expended under the direction of the Building Commission, with any necessary contracts over $100,000 to be approved by the Select Board and the School Committee, to reconstruct the Driscoll School as a four section school, with the understanding that the final stages of project design, which follow voter and Town Meeting approval, will include efforts to further optimize the project's design in terms of both program delivery and cost efficiency, including the evaluation of the feasibility of providing office space for districtwide staff of the Brookline Public Schools, provided that such appropriation shall be contingent on the approval by Town voters of a debt exclusion vote to fund the debt service on said borrowing. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller.”
Reconsider Article 15
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 15
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 15 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 15
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 15.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 15. Voted: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law by: 1) Adding the following language to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, which exclusively affects nonresidential uses: "e. For storefront uses (which shall include Uses 12 through 14 inclusive, 16 through 18A inclusive, 20, 20A, 20C, 21, 29, 30, 32 through 36A inclusive, 36C, 37and 44, as listed in Article IV) on any lot for which any portion of the lot is within the Transit Parking Overlay District, the parking ratios specified in the table in 6.02, paragraph 1 shall serve as maximum allowable parking ratios. These storefront uses are not subject to the minimum parking space requirements in Section 6.02. The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a special permit to exceed the maximum number of parking spaces allowed. 2) Changing the final footnote to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, Table of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements as follows: "Section 6.02, paragraphs 1.2 through 7. contain additional requirements by type of use or by location. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law by: 1) Adding the following language to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, which exclusively affects nonresidential uses: "e
Voted: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law by: 1) Adding the following language to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, which exclusively affects nonresidential uses: "e. For storefront uses (which shall include Uses 12 through 14 inclusive, 16 through 18A inclusive, 20, 20A, 20C, 21, 29, 30, 32 through 36A inclusive, 36C, 37and 44, as listed in Article IV) on any lot for which any portion of the lot is within the Transit Parking Overlay District, the parking ratios specified in the table in 6.02, paragraph 1 shall serve as maximum allowable parking ratios. These storefront uses are not subject to the minimum parking space requirements in Section 6.02. The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a special permit to exceed the maximum number of parking spaces allowed. 2) Changing the final footnote to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, Table of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements as follows: "Section 6.02, paragraphs 1.2 through 7. contain additional requirements by type of use or by location.
From the minutes
“Voted: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law by: 1) Adding the following language to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, which exclusively affects nonresidential uses: "e. For storefront uses (which shall include Uses 12 through 14 inclusive, 16 through 18A inclusive, 20, 20A, 20C, 21, 29, 30, 32 through 36A inclusive, 36C, 37and 44, as listed in Article IV) on any lot for which any portion of the lot is within the Transit Parking Overlay District, the parking ratios specified in the table in 6.02, paragraph 1 shall serve as maximum allowable parking ratios. These storefront uses are not subject to the minimum parking space requirements in Section 6.02. The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a special permit to exceed the maximum number of parking spaces allowed. 2) Changing the final footnote to Section 6.02, Paragraph 1, Table of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements as follows: "Section 6.02, paragraphs 1.2 through 7. contain additional requirements by type of use or by location. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Reconsider Article 24
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 24.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 24. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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