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March 3, 2020
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call:
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, HellerThe roll call does not list Raul Fernandez, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Roll call: Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the minutes of February 25, 2020 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 25, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 25, 2020 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a parade permit for the 2020 Walk for Hunger on Beacon Street in Brookline on Sunday, May 3, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approving a parade permit for the 2020 Walk for Hunger on Beacon Street in Brookline on Sunday, May 3, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approving a parade permit for the 2020 Walk for Hunger on Beacon Street in Brookline on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following transfer within the police department: From: 21002020 510101 perm full time $68,000.00 To: 21002010 539035 uniforms $44,000.00 21002010 551099 education/conf/training $24,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the police department: From: 21002020 510101 perm full time $68,000.00 To: 21002010 539035 uniforms $44,000.00 21002010 551099 education/conf/training $24,000.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the police department: From: 21002020 510101 perm full time $68,000.00 To: 21002010 539035 uniforms $44,000.00 21002010 551099 education/conf/training $24,000.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $1,900.00 from the Jennifer Lynch Fund and the Brookline Community Foundation to support Domestic Violence advocacy training events
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $1,900.00 from the Jennifer Lynch Fund and the Brookline Community Foundation to support Domestic Violence advocacy training events.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $1,900.00 from the Jennifer Lynch Fund and the Brookline Community Foundation to support Domestic Violence advocacy training events. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a grant (EMPG) in the amount of $21,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for equipment and supplies for the Stop the Bleed curriculum and for other life safety and...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant (EMPG) in the amount of $21,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for equipment and supplies for the Stop the Bleed curriculum and for other life safety and security education programs.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant (EMPG) in the amount of $21,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for equipment and supplies for the Stop the Bleed curriculum and for other life safety and security education programs. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept a donation from Ms. Nancy Higgerson in the amount of $2,500 to be used toward the purchase and installation of a bench on the public sidewalk
On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation from Ms. Nancy Higgerson in the amount of $2,500 to be used toward the purchase and installation of a bench on the public sidewalk.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation from Ms. Nancy Higgerson in the amount of $2,500 to be used toward the purchase and installation of a bench on the public sidewalk. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept the following donations to The Asian American Heritage Fund. $350 from the Brookline Community Foundation $250 from John Hodgman
On motion it was, Voted to accept the following donations to The Asian American Heritage Fund. $350 from the Brookline Community Foundation $250 from John Hodgman.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following donations to The Asian American Heritage Fund. $350 from the Brookline Community Foundation $250 from John Hodgman. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following amendments in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project: Amendment #3 with Skanska USA for GMP14 Early Bid package in the amount of $515,982.00 Amendment...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following amendments in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project: Amendment #3 with Skanska USA for GMP14 Early Bid package in the amount of $515,982.00 Amendment #14 with William Rawn Associates for additional Geotech design services in the amount of $97,900.00 Amendment #15 with William Rawn Associates for additional MBTA design services in the amount of $80,820.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following amendments in connection with the Brookline High School Expansion project: Amendment #3 with Skanska USA for GMP14 Early Bid package in the amount of $515,982.00 Amendment #14 with William Rawn Associates for additional Geotech design services in the amount of $97,900.00 Amendment #15 with William Rawn Associates for additional MBTA design services in the amount of $80,820.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a contract with Vintage Properties in the amount of $74,038 for Reservoir Gatehouse Interior Renovations
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Vintage Properties in the amount of $74,038 for Reservoir Gatehouse Interior Renovations.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Vintage Properties in the amount of $74,038 for Reservoir Gatehouse Interior Renovations. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Award a contract for the Singletree Storage Tank Interior Restoration project to Caldwell & Associates, LLC in the amount of $175,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to award a contract for the Singletree Storage Tank Interior Restoration project to Caldwell & Associates, LLC in the amount of $175,000.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award a contract for the Singletree Storage Tank Interior Restoration project to Caldwell & Associates, LLC in the amount of $175,000.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the MassDOT Chapter 90 Project Request for DPW Project PW/20-21 "Clinton Road Improvements"
On motion it was, Voted to approve the MassDOT Chapter 90 Project Request for DPW Project PW/20-21 "Clinton Road Improvements".
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the MassDOT Chapter 90 Project Request for DPW Project PW/20-21 "Clinton Road Improvements". Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation/Highway Division for the PW/18-24 Reconstruction of Pearl Street in the amount of $926,218.08
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation/Highway Division for the PW/18-24 Reconstruction of Pearl Street in the amount of $926,218.08.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation/Highway Division for the PW/18-24 Reconstruction of Pearl Street in the amount of $926,218.08. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, March 7, 2020 for a Corporate Reception from 5:30 PM -...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, March 7, 2020 for a Corporate Reception from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sunday, March 8, 2020 for an Annual Event Expo from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2020 for a Bar Mitzvah from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton Street: Saturday, March 7, 2020 for a Corporate Reception from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sunday, March 8, 2020 for an Annual Event Expo from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2020 for a Bar Mitzvah from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street: Saturday, March 14, 2020 for a Celebration of Life 5:00 PM-10:00 PM Sunday, March...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street: Saturday, March 14, 2020 for a Celebration of Life 5:00 PM-10:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2020 for an Event Showcase from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Temporary All Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College at 400 Heath Street: Saturday, March 14, 2020 for a Celebration of Life 5:00 PM-10:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2020 for an Event Showcase from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non Sales License to the Brookline Education Foundation to be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 for a Trivia Bee Fundraiser from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM at 40...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non Sales License to the Brookline Education Foundation to be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 for a Trivia Bee Fundraiser from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM at 40 Webster Place.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Non Sales License to the Brookline Education Foundation to be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 for a Trivia Bee Fundraiser from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM at 40 Webster Place. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to the Olive Connection to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 for a cooking demo event from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1426 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to the Olive Connection to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 for a cooking demo event from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1426 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to the Olive Connection to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 for a cooking demo event from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and execute an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am-9pm from June 4,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am-9pm from June 4, 2020 thru November 19, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute an Agreement with Abe Faber, Treasurer and Co-Director, for the operation of the Farmers' Market at the Centre Street West Parking Lot on Thursdays from 9am-9pm from June 4, 2020 thru November 19, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Extend a full offer of employment to Firefighter Mathew Lynch
On motion it was, Voted to extend a full offer of employment to Firefighter Mathew Lynch.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to extend a full offer of employment to Firefighter Mathew Lynch. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorization to fill the vacant position of E911 Dispatcher (Grade: ETD - Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher) for the Police Department, including any vacant positions in the foreseeable future
On motion it was, Voted authorization to fill the vacant position of E911 Dispatcher (Grade: ETD - Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher) for the Police Department, including any vacant positions in the foreseeable future.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted authorization to fill the vacant position of E911 Dispatcher (Grade: ETD - Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher) for the Police Department, including any vacant positions in the foreseeable future. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of New Common Victualler for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be exercised at 1298 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Common Victualler for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be exercised at 1298 Beacon Street. Proposed operating hours are Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 9:00PM, and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 10:00PM.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of New Common Victualler for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be exercised at 1298 Beacon Street. Proposed operating hours are Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 9:00PM, and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Voted to approve the application of New Entertainment License for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be executed at 1298 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of a radio and television. Proposed operating hours are Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 9:00PM, and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of New Entertainment License for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be executed at 1298 Beacon Street
Voted to approve the application of New Entertainment License for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be executed at 1298 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of a radio and television. Proposed operating hours are Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 9:00PM, and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 10:00PM.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of New Entertainment License for Edmond & Co, LLC d/b/a drink me to be executed at 1298 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of a radio and television. Proposed operating hours are Sunday - Thursday 11:00AM - 9:00PM, and Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 10:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Place the following debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election to acquire property
On motion it was, Voted to place the following debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election to acquire property. Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to acquire approximately 3.13 acres of land at the former Newbury College campus.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to place the following debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election to acquire property. Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to acquire approximately 3.13 acres of land at the former Newbury College campus. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the proposed Select Board warrant articles as currently drafted
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Select Board warrant articles as currently drafted.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonNo: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed Select Board warrant articles as currently drafted. Aye: 4-1 : Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller.”
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