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April 14, 2020
7 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 the minutes of April 7, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 7, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 7, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer within the Select Board budget in the amount of $3,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer within the Select Board budget in the amount of $3,000. From: 12201220 510101 Perm. Full-Time To: 12201220 524008 Supplies To: 12201220 524008 Education/Training/Conferences $3,000 $2,100 $900
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer within the Select Board budget in the amount of $3,000. From: 12201220 510101 Perm. Full-Time To: 12201220 524008 Supplies To: 12201220 524008 Education/Training/Conferences $3,000 $2,100 $900 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Renew the lease at Temple Ohabei Shalom for BEEP classrooms as presented
On motion it was, Voted to renew the lease at Temple Ohabei Shalom for BEEP classrooms as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renew the lease at Temple Ohabei Shalom for BEEP classrooms as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the appointment of Feng Yang as Acting Chief Information Officer
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of Feng Yang as Acting Chief Information Officer.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of Feng Yang as Acting Chief Information Officer. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Appoint Jay Gonzales of Hinckley Allen as special bond counsel for the Newbury Land Acquisition project
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jay Gonzales of Hinckley Allen as special bond counsel for the Newbury Land Acquisition project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Jay Gonzales of Hinckley Allen as special bond counsel for the Newbury Land Acquisition project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Section 11 also provides that a city or town shall not terminate an essential service of a resident, including but not limited to, water, trash collection or electricity, for nonpayment of taxes...
Section 11 also provides that a city or town shall not terminate an essential service of a resident, including but not limited to, water, trash collection or electricity, for nonpayment of taxes or fees with due dates on or after March 10, 2020 if paid on or before June 30, 2020, if the inability to pay resulted from circumstances related to the outbreak of COVID19 or the governor's March 10, 2020 declaration of a state of emergency. There has been intense interest in this matter among Brookline residents. At your meeting last week, I presented staff's recommendation and received preliminary consensus on this action in order for the Town to begin advertising these accommodations.
From the minutes
“2020. Section 11 also provides that a city or town shall not terminate an essential service of a resident, including but not limited to, water, trash collection or electricity, for nonpayment of taxes or fees with due dates on or after March 10, 2020 if paid on or before June 30, 2020, if the inability to pay resulted from circumstances related to the outbreak of COVID19 or the governor's March 10, 2020 declaration of a state of emergency. There has been intense interest in this matter among Brookline residents. At your meeting last week, I presented staff's recommendation and received preliminary consensus on this action in order for the Town to begin advertising these accommodations. On motion it was, MOVED: To adopt the provisions of sections 10 and 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 to defer the due date of property taxes, extend the period for applying for certain tax exemptions and deferrals and to waive penalties and interest charges for certain delinquent municipal obligations Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Reconsider the Board's vote on April 7, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the Board's vote on April 7, 2020
Yes: Greene, HellerNo: Fernandez, Franco, Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider the Board's vote on April 7, 2020 Aye: Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Against: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Motion failed.”
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