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February 11, 2020
13 recorded votes, 2 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
Go into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to go into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to go into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of January 27, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 27, 2020.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HellerAbstained: Franco, Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of January 27, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez Abstained: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of Tuesday, January 28, 2020, amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of Tuesday, January 28, 2020, amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of Tuesday, January 28, 2020, amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Authorization to execute and approve a lease purchase of a total of $3,825,500 of communications equipment for Public Safety (Police and Fire), with Motorola Solutions, Inc. with an annual cost of...
On motion it was, Voted authorization to execute and approve a lease purchase of a total of $3,825,500 of communications equipment for Public Safety (Police and Fire), with Motorola Solutions, Inc. with an annual cost of $830,313.29 for 5 years, with an interest rate of 2.79%.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted authorization to execute and approve a lease purchase of a total of $3,825,500 of communications equipment for Public Safety (Police and Fire), with Motorola Solutions, Inc. with an annual cost of $830,313.29 for 5 years, with an interest rate of 2.79%. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the contract between the Town of Brookline and Acme Waterproofing for the work of the Water Garage slab repairs in the amount of $486,760.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract between the Town of Brookline and Acme Waterproofing for the work of the Water Garage slab repairs in the amount of $486,760.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract between the Town of Brookline and Acme Waterproofing for the work of the Water Garage slab repairs in the amount of $486,760.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a parade permit for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve a parade permit for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a parade permit for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the proposed charge to the Surveillance Technology and Military Type Equipment Study Committee to study the issues associated with Town acquisition, use, and promotion of smartphone apps,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed charge to the Surveillance Technology and Military Type Equipment Study Committee to study the issues associated with Town acquisition, use, and promotion of smartphone apps, and other software, and make recommendations on policy and best practices.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed charge to the Surveillance Technology and Military Type Equipment Study Committee to study the issues associated with Town acquisition, use, and promotion of smartphone apps, and other software, and make recommendations on policy and best practices. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez Abstained: Nancy Heller.”
Approve the following Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, February 15, 2020 for Post Wedding Party from 6:00PM -...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, February 15, 2020 for Post Wedding Party from 6:00PM - 10:00PM February 27, 2020 for Retirement Party from 5:30PM - 9:30PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, February 15, 2020 for Post Wedding Party from 6:00PM - 10:00PM February 27, 2020 for Retirement Party from 5:30PM - 9:30PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College to be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 for Retirement Party from 4:00PM - 10:00PM at 400 Heath Street. *conditional...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College to be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 for Retirement Party from 4:00PM - 10:00PM at 400 Heath Street. *conditional upon renewed tips certification
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Kinds Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College to be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 for Retirement Party from 4:00PM - 10:00PM at 400 Heath Street. *conditional upon renewed tips certification Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Allium Market to be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 for Cheese Class from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 1330 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Allium Market to be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 for Cheese Class from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 1330 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Allium Market to be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 for Cheese Class from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 1330 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Authorization to fill the position of Recreation Leader (GN-7) within the Recreation Department
On motion it was, Voted authorization to fill the position of Recreation Leader (GN-7) within the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted authorization to fill the position of Recreation Leader (GN-7) within the Recreation Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approval of the Leaf Blower Control Regulations and a fee of $25.00 associated with the issuance of an annual permit for private landscapers to operate leaf blowers as part of their business in...
On motion it was, Voted approval of the Leaf Blower Control Regulations and a fee of $25.00 associated with the issuance of an annual permit for private landscapers to operate leaf blowers as part of their business in the Town of Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approval of the Leaf Blower Control Regulations and a fee of $25.00 associated with the issuance of an annual permit for private landscapers to operate leaf blowers as part of their business in the Town of Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Change of Category for Zaftigs Inc. d/b/a Zaftigs from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcoholic Beverages License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change of Category for Zaftigs Inc. d/b/a Zaftigs from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcoholic Beverages License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises, at 335 Harvard Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Change of Category for Zaftigs Inc. d/b/a Zaftigs from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcoholic Beverages License to Expose, Keep for Sale and To Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to Be Drunk on the Premises, at 335 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton. Raul Fernandez.”
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