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October 20, 2020
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of October 6, 2020 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 6, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of October 6, 2020 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Award and execute a contract with Toole Design Group in the amount of $199,880 to study and the feasibility and concept design for the restoration of the Beacon Street Olmsted Bridle Path
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with Toole Design Group in the amount of $199,880 to study and the feasibility and concept design for the restoration of the Beacon Street Olmsted Bridle Path.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with Toole Design Group in the amount of $199,880 to study and the feasibility and concept design for the restoration of the Beacon Street Olmsted Bridle Path. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Re-issue the Warrants for the November 17, 2020 Special Town Meetings, replacing the paragraph immediately after the word "Greetings" with the following paragraphs: "In the name of the...
On motion it was, Voted: To re-issue the Warrants for the November 17, 2020 Special Town Meetings, replacing the paragraph immediately after the word "Greetings" with the following paragraphs: "In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to NOTIFY and WARN the inhabitants of the TOWN OF BROOKLINE, qualified to vote at elections to meet by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform and telephone conferencing system described more particularly below on November 17, 2020 at 7:00 o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the representative Town Meeting. Pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, the Town Meeting shall be held remotely by the means requested in the accompanying letter from the Moderator dated August 27, 2020, as follows: The Moderator, Town Meeting Members, Town officials and registered voters residing in the town who have arranged with the Town Clerk to participate in the Meeting may access and witness the deliberations and actions taken at the Meeting via the Zoom videoconferencing platform and/or telephone conferencing by following the instructions to be provided to them in advance by the Moderator, the Town Clerk or a designee. Registered voters residing in the Town who wish to participate in the Meeting must submit a request to the Town Clerk at lgolburgh@brooklinema.gov not later than 7:00 PM on November 15, 2020. All other interested members of
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: To re-issue the Warrants for the November 17, 2020 Special Town Meetings, replacing the paragraph immediately after the word "Greetings" with the following paragraphs: "In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to NOTIFY and WARN the inhabitants of the TOWN OF BROOKLINE, qualified to vote at elections to meet by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform and telephone conferencing system described more particularly below on November 17, 2020 at 7:00 o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the representative Town Meeting. Pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, the Town Meeting shall be held remotely by the means requested in the accompanying letter from the Moderator dated August 27, 2020, as follows: The Moderator, Town Meeting Members, Town officials and registered voters residing in the town who have arranged with the Town Clerk to participate in the Meeting may access and witness the deliberations and actions taken at the Meeting via the Zoom videoconferencing platform and/or telephone conferencing by following the instructions to be provided to them in advance by the Moderator, the Town Clerk or a designee. Registered voters residing in the Town who wish to participate in the Meeting must submit a request to the Town Clerk at lgolburgh@brooklinema.gov not later than 7:00 PM on November 15, 2020. All other interested members of the public who wish to witness the deliberations and actions taken at the Meeting may do so via the live video streaming service provided by Brookline Interactive Group at brooklineinteractive.org/live or on RCN Channel 15 or Comcast Channel 23." Voted further: to direct the Town Clerk to publicly post copies of such Warrants as required under Article 2.1.5 of the Town's General Bylaws. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Further: to direct the Town Clerk to publicly post copies of such Warrants as required under Article 2.1.5 of the Town's General Bylaws
Voted further: to direct the Town Clerk to publicly post copies of such Warrants as required under Article 2.1.5 of the Town's General Bylaws.
From the minutes
“Voted further: to direct the Town Clerk to publicly post copies of such Warrants as required under Article 2.1.5 of the Town's General Bylaws. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute the Tax Certainty Agreement By and Between the Town of Brookline and Welltower, Inc. and accompanying escrow letter between Welltower, Inc, the Town of Brookline and Fidelity National...
On motion it was, Voted to execute the Tax Certainty Agreement By and Between the Town of Brookline and Welltower, Inc. and accompanying escrow letter between Welltower, Inc, the Town of Brookline and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and delegating authority to the Chair to execute both in person on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute the Tax Certainty Agreement By and Between the Town of Brookline and Welltower, Inc. and accompanying escrow letter between Welltower, Inc, the Town of Brookline and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and delegating authority to the Chair to execute both in person on behalf of the Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the hiring of an Assistant Director for Sustainability within the Planning Department. (T-11)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the hiring of an Assistant Director for Sustainability within the Planning Department. (T-11)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the hiring of an Assistant Director for Sustainability within the Planning Department. (T-11) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Support the request from the Longwood Mall Neighborhood for a Halloween road closure on October 31, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to support the request from the Longwood Mall Neighborhood for a Halloween road closure on October 31, 2020. Aye:
No: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to support the request from the Longwood Mall Neighborhood for a Halloween road closure on October 31, 2020. Aye: Against: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION That the Town rescind the bond authorization for improvements to the Driscoll School, authorized as Item #70 of Section 13 of Article 7 of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, in the...
VOTED: 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION That the Town rescind the bond authorization for improvements to the Driscoll School, authorized as Item #70 of Section 13 of Article 7 of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, in the amount of $4,000,000.
From the minutes
“VOTED: 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION That the Town rescind the bond authorization for improvements to the Driscoll School, authorized as Item #70 of Section 13 of Article 7 of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, in the amount of $4,000,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 5 as presented
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 5 as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 5 as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
NOACTION on article 6
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 NOACTION on article 6
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 NOACTION on article 6 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 2
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 2 Aye: Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
FAVORBALE ACTION on Article 9 as motioned by Fernandez
On motion it was, Voted 2-3 FAVORBALE ACTION on Article 9 as motioned by Fernandez
Yes: Fernandez, GreeneNo: Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 2-3 FAVORBALE ACTION on Article 9 as motioned by Fernandez Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc MOTION FAILS.”
FAVORABLE ACTION as recommended by the Advisory Committee
VOTED: 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION as recommended by the Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“VOTED: 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION as recommended by the Advisory Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 10
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 10
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 10 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 11 as recommended by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 11 as recommended by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 11 as recommended by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 13
On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 13
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonNo: VanScoyocAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 13 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, Against: John VanScoyoc Abstained: Nancy Heller.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 27 as recommended by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 27 as recommended by the Advisory Committee
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonNo: VanScoyocAbstained: Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 27 as recommended by the Advisory Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, Against: John VanScoyoc Abstained: Nancy Heller.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committee recommendation on Article 28
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committee recommendation on Article 28
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committee recommendation on Article 28 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION Article 38 as submitted by the petitioners
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION Article 38 as submitted by the petitioners.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION Article 38 as submitted by the petitioners. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION Article 39 as submitted by the petitioners
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION Article 39 as submitted by the petitioners.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION Article 39 as submitted by the petitioners. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Emile Heraiki, 850 Commonwealth Ave, for the keeping, storage and use of 4 underground gasoline tanks total capacity of 32,000 gallons, 2 above ground gasoline tanks...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Emile Heraiki, 850 Commonwealth Ave, for the keeping, storage and use of 4 underground gasoline tanks total capacity of 32,000 gallons, 2 above ground gasoline tanks total capacity of 700 gallons 270 gal of motor oil and 50 gals of anti-freeze at 850 Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Emile Heraiki, 850 Commonwealth Ave, for the keeping, storage and use of 4 underground gasoline tanks total capacity of 32,000 gallons, 2 above ground gasoline tanks total capacity of 700 gallons 270 gal of motor oil and 50 gals of anti-freeze at 850 Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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