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April 28, 2020
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the following Legal Department budget transfer: From: 14101410 510101 Perm
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Legal Department budget transfer: From: 14101410 510101 Perm. Full-Time $31,500 To: $31,500 14101410 524008 General Consult Services
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Legal Department budget transfer: From: 14101410 510101 Perm. Full-Time $31,500 To: $31,500 14101410 524008 General Consult Services Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following Building Department budget transfers: From: 2500 3430 School 561010 Electricity $125,000 To: 2500 3430 School 522400 R&M $125,000 From: 15003430 School 561011 Natural Gas...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Building Department budget transfers: From: 2500 3430 School 561010 Electricity $125,000 To: 2500 3430 School 522400 R&M $125,000 From: 15003430 School 561011 Natural Gas $125,000 To: 2500 3430 School 522400 R&M $125,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Building Department budget transfers: From: 2500 3430 School 561010 Electricity $125,000 To: 2500 3430 School 522400 R&M $125,000 From: 15003430 School 561011 Natural Gas $125,000 To: 2500 3430 School 522400 R&M $125,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve local financial assistance from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Town of Brookline Sewer System Rehabilitation: Design and Construction MWRA...
On motion it was, Voted to approve local financial assistance from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Town of Brookline Sewer System Rehabilitation: Design and Construction MWRA Project No. WRA-P11-07-3-1147.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve local financial assistance from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Town of Brookline Sewer System Rehabilitation: Design and Construction MWRA Project No. WRA-P11-07-3-1147. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 5
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 5.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 5. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on article 25 as presented
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on article 25 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable action on article 25 as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the amended License of NETA to Permit Delivery of Medical Marijuana conditional upon State approval with the condition outlined in memos dated April 23, 2020 and April 28, 2020 submitted...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the amended License of NETA to Permit Delivery of Medical Marijuana conditional upon State approval with the condition outlined in memos dated April 23, 2020 and April 28, 2020 submitted by Maria Morelli, Brookline Planner. *With the conditions: NETA delivery will comply with the Town's bylaw on vehicle idling Condition 17 - Deliveries of products to adult-use customers shall not originate from the Premises without advance approval from the Select Board and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) and as allowed under State Law. a. The Operator may deliver product to medical-marijuana patients only in accordance with the Delivery Plan dated [NEED PROOF OF DATE FROM NETA] (Exhibit X) approved by the State/CCC. b. Within ten days of receiving the State/CCC's approval of the Delivery Plan, the Operator shall submit a copy to the Select Board. c. No more than one parking space on the Premises shall be reserved for use of the Operator's delivery van. d. The delivery van shall not use or block access to the designated van-accessible handicapped parking space on the Premises at any time. e. The site plan for the Premises shall not be deemed final until the Operator meets the requirements for site plan review set forth in these Conditions. f. The Operator shall implement cashless transactions for delivered product to the best of its ability. g. The Operator shall submit to the Select Board any request to the State/CCC for waivers or modifications of th
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the amended License of NETA to Permit Delivery of Medical Marijuana conditional upon State approval with the condition outlined in memos dated April 23, 2020 and April 28, 2020 submitted by Maria Morelli, Brookline Planner. *With the conditions: NETA delivery will comply with the Town's bylaw on vehicle idling Condition 17 - Deliveries of products to adult-use customers shall not originate from the Premises without advance approval from the Select Board and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) and as allowed under State Law. a. The Operator may deliver product to medical-marijuana patients only in accordance with the Delivery Plan dated [NEED PROOF OF DATE FROM NETA] (Exhibit X) approved by the State/CCC. b. Within ten days of receiving the State/CCC's approval of the Delivery Plan, the Operator shall submit a copy to the Select Board. c. No more than one parking space on the Premises shall be reserved for use of the Operator's delivery van. d. The delivery van shall not use or block access to the designated van-accessible handicapped parking space on the Premises at any time. e. The site plan for the Premises shall not be deemed final until the Operator meets the requirements for site plan review set forth in these Conditions. f. The Operator shall implement cashless transactions for delivered product to the best of its ability. g. The Operator shall submit to the Select Board any request to the State/CCC for waivers or modifications of the Delivery Plan for review and approval of the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the modified polling locations for the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, as presented
On motion it was, Voted to approve the modified polling locations for the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the modified polling locations for the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the real property of Newbury College located at 110,117, 124, and 150 Fisher Avenue, 124 and...
On motion it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the real property of Newbury College located at 110,117, 124, and 150 Fisher Avenue, 124 and 125 Holland Avenue, and 146 Hyslop Road, Brookline, Massachusetts, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the real property of Newbury College located at 110,117, 124, and 150 Fisher Avenue, 124 and 125 Holland Avenue, and 146 Hyslop Road, Brookline, Massachusetts, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board WILL reconvene in open session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the revised MOA between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. and Welltower TRS Holdco LLC
On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised MOA between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. and Welltower TRS Holdco LLC.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised MOA between the Town of Brookline and Welltower Inc. and Welltower TRS Holdco LLC. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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