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January 14, 2020
17 recorded votes, 0 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 Select Board minutes: November 5, 2019 November 12, 2019 November 19, 2019 November 26, 2019
Voted to approve the following Select Board minutes: November 5, 2019 November 12, 2019 November 19, 2019 November 26, 2019.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following Select Board minutes: November 5, 2019 November 12, 2019 November 19, 2019 November 26, 2019. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a Tree Mitigation Payment in the amount of $42,750 from Boston Children's Hospital in compliance with the Special Permit governing the Brookline Place Redevelopment Project
On motion it was, Voted to accept a Tree Mitigation Payment in the amount of $42,750 from Boston Children's Hospital in compliance with the Special Permit governing the Brookline Place Redevelopment Project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a Tree Mitigation Payment in the amount of $42,750 from Boston Children's Hospital in compliance with the Special Permit governing the Brookline Place Redevelopment Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept an FY20/FY21 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP) Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $112,500 to be used towards the development of an Urban...
On motion it was, Voted to accept an FY20/FY21 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP) Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $112,500 to be used towards the development of an Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and enter into associated contracts and agreements for said project on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept an FY20/FY21 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP) Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $112,500 to be used towards the development of an Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and enter into associated contracts and agreements for said project on behalf of the Town. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $59,550 for Russo Barr for the Building Envelope Designer Services - public safety, main library, Soule rec, Baker School Windows in connection...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $59,550 for Russo Barr for the Building Envelope Designer Services - public safety, main library, Soule rec, Baker School Windows in connection with the "Building Envelop and Roof Replacement Program".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $59,550 for Russo Barr for the Building Envelope Designer Services - public safety, main library, Soule rec, Baker School Windows in connection with the "Building Envelop and Roof Replacement Program". Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Replenish the Real Estate force account related to legal work associated with the MBTA easement and other related documents in the amount of $25,000, in connection with the Brookline High School...
On motion it was, Voted to replenish the Real Estate force account related to legal work associated with the MBTA easement and other related documents in the amount of $25,000, in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, 111 Cypress Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to replenish the Real Estate force account related to legal work associated with the MBTA easement and other related documents in the amount of $25,000, in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion Project, 111 Cypress Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Replenish the Capital Delivery force account related to MBTA construction diversions associated with the MBTA station and the new 111 Cypress building in the amount of $1,119.463.40
On motion it was, Voted to replenish the Capital Delivery force account related to MBTA construction diversions associated with the MBTA station and the new 111 Cypress building in the amount of $1,119.463.40.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to replenish the Capital Delivery force account related to MBTA construction diversions associated with the MBTA station and the new 111 Cypress building in the amount of $1,119.463.40. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Amendment No. 12 "Brookline High School Expansion project", with Skanska, USA in the amount of $22,949,790 for Pre GMP12 Early Bid Package/MBTA Platform
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 12 "Brookline High School Expansion project", with Skanska, USA in the amount of $22,949,790 for Pre GMP12 Early Bid Package/MBTA Platform.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 12 "Brookline High School Expansion project", with Skanska, USA in the amount of $22,949,790 for Pre GMP12 Early Bid Package/MBTA Platform. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Puppet Showplace Theater to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 for Puppet SLAM from 6:00PM - 10:00PM at 32 Station Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Puppet Showplace Theater to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 for Puppet SLAM from 6:00PM - 10:00PM at 32 Station Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Puppet Showplace Theater to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 for Puppet SLAM from 6:00PM - 10:00PM at 32 Station Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 for Client Appreciation Reception from 5:30PM - 9:30PM at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 for Client Appreciation Reception from 5:30PM - 9:30PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Non-Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 for Client Appreciation Reception from 5:30PM - 9:30PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize to fill the position of Human Resources Staff Assistant C-06 in the Human Resources Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize to fill the position of Human Resources Staff Assistant C-06 in the Human Resources Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize to fill the position of Human Resources Staff Assistant C-06 in the Human Resources Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize to fill the position of Lead Teacher GN-04 in the Recreation Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize to fill the position of Lead Teacher GN-04 in the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize to fill the position of Lead Teacher GN-04 in the Recreation Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Three Treasures Concept, Inc. dba Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, Zhichao Chang, President, for an Application for Amendments to an existing Wine and Malt Beverages License To Be...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Three Treasures Concept, Inc. dba Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, Zhichao Chang, President, for an Application for Amendments to an existing Wine and Malt Beverages License To Be Drunk On the Premises to amend the followings: (1) Change of Officers, Stock/Ownership Interest. Premises are located at 1032 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts, and consist of approximately 3600 sq. ft. with a dining area on one level, kitchen, lavatories, with a seating capacity of 48 inside.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Three Treasures Concept, Inc. dba Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, Zhichao Chang, President, for an Application for Amendments to an existing Wine and Malt Beverages License To Be Drunk On the Premises to amend the followings: (1) Change of Officers, Stock/Ownership Interest. Premises are located at 1032 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts, and consist of approximately 3600 sq. ft. with a dining area on one level, kitchen, lavatories, with a seating capacity of 48 inside. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of FCLP Corporation to transfer its Section 15 Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to TJ Convenience, Inc., dba TJ Convenience Store, Sunny H. Shah,...
Voted to approve the application of FCLP Corporation to transfer its Section 15 Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to TJ Convenience, Inc., dba TJ Convenience Store, Sunny H. Shah, Manager, at 182 Thorndike Street #A, Brookline, Massachusetts, described as approximately 1,100 s.f. on the first floor of a one store building, consisting of one room with storage in the rear, one entrance and one exit.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of FCLP Corporation to transfer its Section 15 Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to TJ Convenience, Inc., dba TJ Convenience Store, Sunny H. Shah, Manager, at 182 Thorndike Street #A, Brookline, Massachusetts, described as approximately 1,100 s.f. on the first floor of a one store building, consisting of one room with storage in the rear, one entrance and one exit. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the pledge of license from TJ Convenience Store, to FCLP Corporation
Voted to approve the pledge of license from TJ Convenience Store, to FCLP Corporation.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the pledge of license from TJ Convenience Store, to FCLP Corporation. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application to transfer and the change location of an All Kinds Package Store License from Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/b/a Brookline Fine Wines And Spirits, 27 Harvard Street to Rue De...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application to transfer and the change location of an All Kinds Package Store License from Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/b/a Brookline Fine Wines And Spirits, 27 Harvard Street to Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a Rue De Saveur, 305 Harvard Street, Candace Rassias, Manager. * Conditional upon approval from the Fire Dept.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application to transfer and the change location of an All Kinds Package Store License from Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/b/a Brookline Fine Wines And Spirits, 27 Harvard Street to Rue De Saveur, LLC. d/b/a Rue De Saveur, 305 Harvard Street, Candace Rassias, Manager. * Conditional upon approval from the Fire Dept. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
The Town of Brookline make this preliminary commitment of up to $1.35 million to the Brookline Housing Authority for its proposed renovation project at 90 Longwood Avenue
Voted that the Town of Brookline make this preliminary commitment of up to $1.35 million to the Brookline Housing Authority for its proposed renovation project at 90 Longwood Avenue.
From the minutes
“1. Voted that the Town of Brookline make this preliminary commitment of up to $1.35 million to the Brookline Housing Authority for its proposed renovation project at 90 Longwood Avenue. This commitment will be fulfilled by a combination of Brookline Housing Trust and HUD federal HOME funds as appropriate. Conditions for this commitment include the following: Success in securing non-Town funding resources adequate to develop and finance the project as proposed; Establishment of affordability restrictions in perpetuity acceptable to the Town; and Subject to underwriting. The promissory note will be for not less than 30 years and will be accompanied by a subordinate lien on the subject property. No current payment will be due nor repayment required unless the property ceases to be affordable housing or the borrower otherwise defaults. This conditional commitment will be in effect for a period of two years from the date of this letter, unless further extended by both parties. The Board authorizes Select Board Chair Bernard Greene to sign a preliminary commitment letter. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Waive the building permit fees associated with the 90 Longwood Avenue redevelopment project
To waive the building permit fees associated with the 90 Longwood Avenue redevelopment project.
From the minutes
“2. To waive the building permit fees associated with the 90 Longwood Avenue redevelopment project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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