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Brookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

July 14, 2020

12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance list; the members shown as present are the members named in the roll calls.

Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 PW/15-15 "Back Landfill Corrective Action Design and Permitting" in the amount of $43,500

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 PW/15-15 "Back Landfill Corrective Action Design and Permitting" in the amount of $43,500.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 PW/15-15 "Back Landfill Corrective Action Design and Permitting" in the amount of $43,500. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the following budget transfer request within the Recreation Department: From 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 510101 Perm FT Salary $105,000 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 525030 Print Services $31,850...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer request within the Recreation Department: From 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 510101 Perm FT Salary $105,000 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 525030 Print Services $31,850 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 523590 Building Clean $18, 823 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 523070 Motor Vehicle Rent $24,978 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 524010 Prof RCH Services $16,721 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 523016 Software Service $12,628

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer request within the Recreation Department: From 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 510101 Perm FT Salary $105,000 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 525030 Print Services $31,850 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 523590 Building Clean $18, 823 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 523070 Motor Vehicle Rent $24,978 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 524010 Prof RCH Services $16,721 To 63006300 Rec Gen Admin 523016 Software Service $12,628 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the application of a Pledge of License for Rue De Saveur, LLC d/b/a Rue De Saveur located at 305 Harvard Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Pledge of License for Rue De Saveur, LLC d/b/a Rue De Saveur located at 305 Harvard Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Pledge of License for Rue De Saveur, LLC d/b/a Rue De Saveur located at 305 Harvard Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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Approve the application of Common Victualler for Emily Vena d/b/a Cobble to be exercised at 318 Harvard St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, and proposed BYOB hours...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application of Common Victualler for Emily Vena d/b/a Cobble to be exercised at 318 Harvard St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, and proposed BYOB hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM. Proposed seating is 14.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the application of Common Victualler for Emily Vena d/b/a Cobble to be exercised at 318 Harvard St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, and proposed BYOB hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM. Proposed seating is 14. 2. Voted to approve the application of Entertainment License. Entertainment will consist of a radio, recorded music, television and movies (on the Television) to be played be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the application of Entertainment License

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the application of Entertainment License. Entertainment will consist of a radio, recorded music, television and movies (on the Television) to be played be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM.

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve the application of Entertainment License. Entertainment will consist of a radio, recorded music, television and movies (on the Television) to be played be Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 11:00PM. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Town Clerk's Office for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $109,893 associated with a payroll deficit

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Town Clerk's Office for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $109,893 associated with a payroll deficit.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Town Clerk's Office for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $109,893 associated with a payroll deficit. 2. Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Fire Department for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $76,831 associated with a payroll deficit. 3. To approve the following four (4) transfers within the Fire Department appropriation: 22002010 Fire Admin. 522040 P. Safety Equip $32,699 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Sal $32,699 22002010 Fire Admin 534230 M. Vehicle Supply $29,975 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Sal $29,975 22002010 Fire Admin 551099 Ed Training $2,369 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Salary $2,369 22002010 Fire Admin 5A0003 P. Safety Equip $2,684 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm. Salary $2,684 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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Approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Fire Department for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $76,831 associated with a payroll deficit. 3

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Fire Department for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $76,831 associated with a payroll deficit. 3. To approve the following four (4) transfers within the Fire Department appropriation: 22002010 Fire Admin. 522040 P. Safety Equip $32,699 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Sal $32,699 22002010 Fire Admin 534230 M. Vehicle Supply $29,975 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Sal $29,975 22002010 Fire Admin 551099 Ed Training $2,369 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Salary $2,369 22002010 Fire Admin 5A0003 P. Safety Equip $2,684 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm. Salary $2,684

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve and transmit to the Advisory Committee the request from the Fire Department for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $76,831 associated with a payroll deficit. 3. To approve the following four (4) transfers within the Fire Department appropriation: 22002010 Fire Admin. 522040 P. Safety Equip $32,699 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Sal $32,699 22002010 Fire Admin 534230 M. Vehicle Supply $29,975 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Sal $29,975 22002010 Fire Admin 551099 Ed Training $2,369 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm Salary $2,369 22002010 Fire Admin 5A0003 P. Safety Equip $2,684 22002060 Fire Training 510101 Perm. Salary $2,684 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Reappoint John Bain to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to reappoint John Bain to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint John Bain to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed..”

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Reappoint Wendy Sheridan to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Voted to reappoint Wendy Sheridan to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed.

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Wendy Sheridan to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed..”

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Schedule a debt exclusion ballot question for the Newbury Property acquisition on November 3, 2020

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to schedule a debt exclusion ballot question for the Newbury Property acquisition on November 3, 2020.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to schedule a debt exclusion ballot question for the Newbury Property acquisition on November 3, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Call the November 2020 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 6, 2020 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 3, 2020 Closing of Warrant)...

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to call the November 2020 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 6, 2020 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 3, 2020 Closing of Warrant) Town Meeting Tuesday November 17, 2020 Wednesday November 18, 2020 Thursday November 19, 2020

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to call the November 2020 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 6, 2020 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 3, 2020 Closing of Warrant) Town Meeting Tuesday November 17, 2020 Wednesday November 18, 2020 Thursday November 19, 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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