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February 25, 2020
8 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
Approve the minutes of February 18, 2020 as amended
Voted to approve the minutes of February 18, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of February 18, 2020 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a special use permit for the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve a special use permit for the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a special use permit for the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Amendment #2 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Jonathan Levi Architects for the continuation of design and construction administration services for the Driscoll School...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #2 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Jonathan Levi Architects for the continuation of design and construction administration services for the Driscoll School through completion of the project in the amount of $7,259,563.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #2 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Jonathan Levi Architects for the continuation of design and construction administration services for the Driscoll School through completion of the project in the amount of $7,259,563. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a half time position in the School Department funded within the Driscoll School project budget to support project management and logistics
On motion it was, Voted to approve a half time position in the School Department funded within the Driscoll School project budget to support project management and logistics.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a half time position in the School Department funded within the Driscoll School project budget to support project management and logistics. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve an appropriation transfer of $50,000 from full-time salaries to professional technical services to fund the following activities: Consulting Services relative to the former Newbury College...
On motion it was, Voted to approve an appropriation transfer of $50,000 from full-time salaries to professional technical services to fund the following activities: Consulting Services relative to the former Newbury College Campus.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an appropriation transfer of $50,000 from full-time salaries to professional technical services to fund the following activities: Consulting Services relative to the former Newbury College Campus. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Increase the convenience fee on electronic parking meter transactions from $0.30 to $0.50
On motion it was, Voted to increase the convenience fee on electronic parking meter transactions from $0.30 to $0.50.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to increase the convenience fee on electronic parking meter transactions from $0.30 to $0.50. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Produce a Warrant Article Requirements Policy
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 to produce a Warrant Article Requirements Policy
The roll call names "Heller Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member. Showing the count the minutes give (4-1) only.
From the minutes
“1. On motion it was, Voted 4-1 to produce a Warrant Article Requirements Policy Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heller Hamilton Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Add internet links requirement in the guidelines Motion failed
On motion it was, Voted 1-4 to add internet links requirement in the guidelines Motion failed
Yes: GreeneNo: Fernandez, Franco, Hamilton, Heller
From the minutes
“2. On motion it was, Voted 1-4 to add internet links requirement in the guidelines Motion failed Aye: Bernard Greene Against: Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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