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May 12, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 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 May 5, 2020 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of May 5, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of May 5, 2020 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the proclamation celebrating National Public Works Week 2020 in Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proclamation celebrating National Public Works Week 2020 in Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proclamation celebrating National Public Works Week 2020 in Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Department of Public Works, Commissioner, Andrew Pappastergion, for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $236,024 and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Department of Public Works, Commissioner, Andrew Pappastergion, for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $236,024 and Appropriation Transfer request of $120,000, for the resolution of the FY20 Snow & Ice deficit of $356,024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Department of Public Works, Commissioner, Andrew Pappastergion, for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $236,024 and Appropriation Transfer request of $120,000, for the resolution of the FY20 Snow & Ice deficit of $356,024. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $500,000 for the emergency demolition of the Davis Path Footbridge
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $500,000 for the emergency demolition of the Davis Path Footbridge.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $500,000 for the emergency demolition of the Davis Path Footbridge. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the applications for the following Entertainment Licenses: Tatte Holding, LLC d/b/a Tatte Bakery at 1003 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for the following Entertainment Licenses: Tatte Holding, LLC d/b/a Tatte Bakery at 1003 Beacon Street. Recorded music Sunday - Saturday 7:00AM - 9:00PM Paris Restaurant Groups, Inc d/b/a Paris Creperie at 278 Harvard Street. Radio and Recorded music Monday - Sunday 8:00AM - 11:00PM Momos Inc d/b/a Malukin Sushi Express at 1038 Beacon Street. Recorded Music Sunday - Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for the following Entertainment Licenses: Tatte Holding, LLC d/b/a Tatte Bakery at 1003 Beacon Street. Recorded music Sunday - Saturday 7:00AM - 9:00PM Paris Restaurant Groups, Inc d/b/a Paris Creperie at 278 Harvard Street. Radio and Recorded music Monday - Sunday 8:00AM - 11:00PM Momos Inc d/b/a Malukin Sushi Express at 1038 Beacon Street. Recorded Music Sunday - Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Hammond Street - conduit running southerly from manhole 19808 on the westerly side approximately 245 feet west of Woodland Road a distance of about 5 feet thence turning and running westerly a distance of about 5 feet to 791 Hammond Street. *with the condition that Eversource and National Grid coordinate with the DPW to fix any gas leaks while the streets are opened. The DPW will have the authority to decide the schedule.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Hammond Street - conduit running southerly from manhole 19808 on the westerly side approximately 245 feet west of Woodland Road a distance of about 5 feet thence turning and running westerly a distance of about 5 feet to 791 Hammond Street. *with the condition that Eversource and National Grid coordinate with the DPW to fix any gas leaks while the streets are opened. The DPW will have the authority to decide the schedule. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Cypress Street - at Boylston Street thence running northwesterly 115 feet from existing manhole MH#4677 to Brington Road installing approximately 100 feet of conduit (MassDOT portion 15 feet from manhole).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Cypress Street - at Boylston Street thence running northwesterly 115 feet from existing manhole MH#4677 to Brington Road installing approximately 100 feet of conduit (MassDOT portion 15 feet from manhole). Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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