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Brookline Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 26, 2020

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the meeting minutes of May 19, 2020 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 19, 2020 as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes of May 19, 2020 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a Washer-Extractor Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Washer-Extractor Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $5,000 for the Brookline Fire Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Washer-Extractor Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $5,000 for the Brookline Fire Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 for the Brookline Police Department's Community Service Division to support the Summer Youth Program

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 for the Brookline Police Department's Community Service Division to support the Summer Youth Program.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 for the Brookline Police Department's Community Service Division to support the Summer Youth Program. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Grant in the amount of $4,200 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of the Public Safety and Security Office for the Brookline Police...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Grant in the amount of $4,200 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of the Public Safety and Security Office for the Brookline Police Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Grant in the amount of $4,200 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of the Public Safety and Security Office for the Brookline Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the following Police Department budget transfer: 21002020 Patrol 21002050 Traffic & Parking 510101 528075 Pers

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Police Department budget transfer: 21002020 Patrol 21002050 Traffic & Parking 510101 528075 Pers. Full Time $50,000 Online Transaction $50,000

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Police Department budget transfer: 21002020 Patrol 21002050 Traffic & Parking 510101 528075 Pers. Full Time $50,000 Online Transaction $50,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Mobile Food Truck application for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Pizza Wood Fired Pizza at the parking lot of 1632 Beacon Street, Brookline

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the Mobile Food Truck application for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Pizza Wood Fired Pizza at the parking lot of 1632 Beacon Street, Brookline. Hours of Operation will be Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM. * until August 31, 2020 and at that time will be reviewed

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Mobile Food Truck application for Stoked Pizza Brookline LLC d/b/a Stoked Pizza Wood Fired Pizza at the parking lot of 1632 Beacon Street, Brookline. Hours of Operation will be Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM. * until August 31, 2020 and at that time will be reviewed Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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: Williams Street - beginning at pole 162/2, which is approximately 95 feet northeast from Centre Street, thence running northeast 80 feet to an angle point, thence running northwest 17 feet to the point of pickup at 370 Harvard Street. All distances being more or less.

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: Williams Street - beginning at pole 162/2, which is approximately 95 feet northeast from Centre Street, thence running northeast 80 feet to an angle point, thence running northwest 17 feet to the point of pickup at 370 Harvard Street. All distances being more or less. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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: St. Mary's Street - conduit running southerly from a new handhole at the intersection with Mountfort Street a distance of about 97 feet to a new handhole and continuing southerly to a distance of about 109 feet thence turning and running easterly a distance of about 8 feet to 50 St. Mary's Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Crown Castle NG East, LLC 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: St. Mary's Street - conduit running southerly from a new handhole at the intersection with Mountfort Street a distance of about 97 feet to a new handhole and continuing southerly to a distance of about 109 feet thence turning and running easterly a distance of about 8 feet to 50 St. Mary's Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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