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March 10, 2020
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton
Absent: Raul Fernandez
During the meeting:
- Benjamin Franco is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of March 3, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 3, 2020.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerBenjamin Franco is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 3, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Benjamin Franco, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Rygan HPGX Geothermal Wells as a proprietary item for the Driscoll School Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Rygan HPGX Geothermal Wells as a proprietary item for the Driscoll School Project.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerBenjamin Franco is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Rygan HPGX Geothermal Wells as a proprietary item for the Driscoll School Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Benjamin Franco, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve $125,000 in budget transfers within the Building Department appropriation as follows: From:25003430 510101 full time salary $56,250 To: 25003430 522400 repair/main $56,250 From: 25002510...
On motion it was, Voted to approve $125,000 in budget transfers within the Building Department appropriation as follows: From:25003430 510101 full time salary $56,250 To: 25003430 522400 repair/main $56,250 From: 25002510 510101 town full time salary $18,750 To: 25002510 522400 town repair/maintenance $18,750 From: 25002540 510101 town hall full time salary $50,000 To: 25002540 523590 town hall cleaning services $50,000
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerBenjamin Franco is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve $125,000 in budget transfers within the Building Department appropriation as follows: From:25003430 510101 full time salary $56,250 To: 25003430 522400 repair/main $56,250 From: 25002510 510101 town full time salary $18,750 To: 25002510 522400 town repair/maintenance $18,750 From: 25002540 510101 town hall full time salary $50,000 To: 25002540 523590 town hall cleaning services $50,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Benjamin Franco, Raul Fernandez.”
Award and execute a contract with KZLA (Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture) in the amount of $150,000 for consultant and technical services associated with the development of an Urban Forest Master Plan
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with KZLA (Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture) in the amount of $150,000 for consultant and technical services associated with the development of an Urban Forest Master Plan.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with KZLA (Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture) in the amount of $150,000 for consultant and technical services associated with the development of an Urban Forest Master Plan. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following transfer within the DPW appropriation: From: 46004601 543065 mmoc funding $20,000 To: 46004650 5A0022 main. equip $20,000 From: 46004650 510101 perm full time $ 18,625 To:...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the DPW appropriation: From: 46004601 543065 mmoc funding $20,000 To: 46004650 5A0022 main. equip $20,000 From: 46004650 510101 perm full time $ 18,625 To: 46004650 5A0022 main. equip $18,625 From 46004650 510101 Permanent Full Time $9,000 To: 46004650 5A0010 Trucks $3,500 To: 46004650 5A0006 Office Equipment $5,500
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the DPW appropriation: From: 46004601 543065 mmoc funding $20,000 To: 46004650 5A0022 main. equip $20,000 From: 46004650 510101 perm full time $ 18,625 To: 46004650 5A0022 main. equip $18,625 From 46004650 510101 Permanent Full Time $9,000 To: 46004650 5A0010 Trucks $3,500 To: 46004650 5A0006 Office Equipment $5,500 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application for a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Original Gravity Inc. to be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 for a Choral Concert from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 382 Walnut...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Original Gravity Inc. to be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 for a Choral Concert from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 382 Walnut Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Original Gravity Inc. to be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 for a Choral Concert from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 382 Walnut Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize filling the following vacant position within the Parks and Open Space division with the Department of Public Works: Gardner/Laborer (LN2)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize filling the following vacant position within the Parks and Open Space division with the Department of Public Works: Gardner/Laborer (LN2)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize filling the following vacant position within the Parks and Open Space division with the Department of Public Works: Gardner/Laborer (LN2) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in LLC Manager from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in LLC Manager from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerAbstained: Franco
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in LLC Manager from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon. Voted to approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in Beneficial Ownership from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon. Aye: 3-0-1 Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Benjamin Franco Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in Beneficial Ownership from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon
Voted to approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in Beneficial Ownership from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerAbstained: Franco
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application by CCLLH, LLC dba The Inn at Brookline for a Change in Beneficial Ownership from Matthew Kenney (50%) and Reid Joseph (50%) to Matthew Kenney (100%) at 1200 Beacon. Aye: 3-0-1 Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Benjamin Franco Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-laws, the Board waives the requirements of Section 2.1.3 of the By-laws for the sole purpose of amending Articles 11 and 12 of...
Voted Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-laws, the Board waives the requirements of Section 2.1.3 of the By-laws for the sole purpose of amending Articles 11 and 12 of the Warrant for the May 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting as outlined by Deputy Town Administrator Melissa Goff. The Warrant is henceforth closed.
From the minutes
“1. Voted Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-laws, the Board waives the requirements of Section 2.1.3 of the By-laws for the sole purpose of amending Articles 11 and 12 of the Warrant for the May 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting as outlined by Deputy Town Administrator Melissa Goff. The Warrant is henceforth closed. 2. Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting
Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 1 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 3 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 3 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 3 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 6 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 6 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 6 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize a $25,000 request for transfer from the Reserve Fund for COVID-19 prevention activities
On motion it was, Voted to authorize a $25,000 request for transfer from the Reserve Fund for COVID-19 prevention activities.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize a $25,000 request for transfer from the Reserve Fund for COVID-19 prevention activities. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
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