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March 31, 2020
9 recorded votes, 1 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 Change Order No. 2 in connection with PW 19-22 "Feasibility Study of the Davis Path Footbridge" in the amount of $16,100 with LiRo Engineers
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 2 in connection with PW 19-22 "Feasibility Study of the Davis Path Footbridge" in the amount of $16,100 with LiRo Engineers.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 2 in connection with PW 19-22 "Feasibility Study of the Davis Path Footbridge" in the amount of $16,100 with LiRo Engineers. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the March 17, 2020 Virtual Town Hall minutes
On motion it was, Voted to approve the March 17, 2020 Virtual Town Hall minutes
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the March 17, 2020 Virtual Town Hall minutes Voted the March 24, 2020 minutes as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
The March 24, 2020 minutes as amended
Voted the March 24, 2020 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Voted the March 24, 2020 minutes as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize to hire a Golf General Manager/Head Professional for the Recreation Department
On motion it was, Voted to authorize to hire a Golf General Manager/Head Professional for the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize to hire a Golf General Manager/Head Professional for the Recreation Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Sana Perry for a Change of Lodging House Agent for Pine Street Inn, 1017 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Sana Perry for a Change of Lodging House Agent for Pine Street Inn, 1017 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Sana Perry for a Change of Lodging House Agent for Pine Street Inn, 1017 Beacon Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
MOVED: That, in accordance with emergency measures enacted under Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020, the Select Board do hereby postpone the Annual Town Election scheduled on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to...
MOVED: That, in accordance with emergency measures enacted under Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020, the Select Board do hereby postpone the Annual Town Election scheduled on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to Tuesday June 9, 2020. The Board encourages staff to widely advertise the postponed election and to take efforts to protect the public health and safety of the public and election staff by aggressively promoting absentee balloting and taking other measures to mitigate the health risks for those voting in person.
From the minutes
“1. MOVED: That, in accordance with emergency measures enacted under Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020, the Select Board do hereby postpone the Annual Town Election scheduled on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to Tuesday June 9, 2020. The Board encourages staff to widely advertise the postponed election and to take efforts to protect the public health and safety of the public and election staff by aggressively promoting absentee balloting and taking other measures to mitigate the health risks for those voting in person. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the submission for Special Legislation to the Legislature for Brookline to hold an all-mail in election
Voted to approve the submission for Special Legislation to the Legislature for Brookline to hold an all-mail in election.
Yes: Fernandez, Franco, Greene, HamiltonNo: Heller
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the submission for Special Legislation to the Legislature for Brookline to hold an all-mail in election. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller.”
Approve the statement prepared by Board member Fernandez
On motion it was, Voted to approve the statement prepared by Board member Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the statement prepared by Board member Fernandez Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
The Brookline Select Board approves a Housing Trust Fund contribution to the BCF Safety Net Fund in the amount of $100,000 to increase the BCF Fund's ability to meet housing-related needs of...
Voted the Brookline Select Board approves a Housing Trust Fund contribution to the BCF Safety Net Fund in the amount of $100,000 to increase the BCF Fund's ability to meet housing-related needs of households impacted by the current public health crisis, contingent on the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation anticipated on April 1, 2020. 2. All Trust Fund contribution proceeds will be devoted to direct housing-related assistance to households facing loss of income caused by the Coronavirus pandemic and consistent with allowable uses under Article 3.13 of the Town's General By-Laws. Details relating to priorities and procedures of how these funds will be disbursed and administered will be worked out between Housing Division, Brookline Community Mental Health Center, and BCF senior staff.
From the minutes
“1. Voted the Brookline Select Board approves a Housing Trust Fund contribution to the BCF Safety Net Fund in the amount of $100,000 to increase the BCF Fund's ability to meet housing-related needs of households impacted by the current public health crisis, contingent on the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation anticipated on April 1, 2020. 2. All Trust Fund contribution proceeds will be devoted to direct housing-related assistance to households facing loss of income caused by the Coronavirus pandemic and consistent with allowable uses under Article 3.13 of the Town's General By-Laws. Details relating to priorities and procedures of how these funds will be disbursed and administered will be worked out between Housing Division, Brookline Community Mental Health Center, and BCF senior staff. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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