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November 10, 2020
34 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
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.”
Approve the following meeting minutes: October 20, 2020 October 27, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: October 20, 2020 October 27, 2020
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: October 20, 2020 October 27, 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve amendment #10 to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects for the Driscoll School project in the amount of $19,800
On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #10 to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects for the Driscoll School project in the amount of $19,800
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #10 to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects for the Driscoll School project in the amount of $19,800 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a contract with Leftfield LLC for Owner's Project Management Services on the Pierce School project in the amount of $325,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Leftfield LLC for Owner's Project Management Services on the Pierce School project in the amount of $325,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract with Leftfield LLC for Owner's Project Management Services on the Pierce School project in the amount of $325,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Contract No. PW/21-10 between the Town of Brookline and Preferred Contractors, Inc. for the "temporary seasonal refrigeration at Jack Kirrane Ice Rink" in the amount of $147,167 for FY 21
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/21-10 between the Town of Brookline and Preferred Contractors, Inc. for the "temporary seasonal refrigeration at Jack Kirrane Ice Rink" in the amount of $147,167 for FY 21
From the minutes
“21. On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/21-10 between the Town of Brookline and Preferred Contractors, Inc. for the "temporary seasonal refrigeration at Jack Kirrane Ice Rink" in the amount of $147,167 for FY 21 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following town officials to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Designer Selection Panel (DSP) for the John R. Pierce School Project: Helen Charlupski, School Committee...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following town officials to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Designer Selection Panel (DSP) for the John R. Pierce School Project: Helen Charlupski, School Committee Nominee Kenneth Kaplan, Building Commission Nominee Bernard Greene, Select Board Nominee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following town officials to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Designer Selection Panel (DSP) for the John R. Pierce School Project: Helen Charlupski, School Committee Nominee Kenneth Kaplan, Building Commission Nominee Bernard Greene, Select Board Nominee Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a Brookline Community Foundation Grant for the Brookline Asian American Family Network in the amount of $2,500
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Brookline Community Foundation Grant for the Brookline Asian American Family Network in the amount of $2,500
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Brookline Community Foundation Grant for the Brookline Asian American Family Network in the amount of $2,500 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program for the Recycling Dividends Program funds in the amount of $54,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program for the Recycling Dividends Program funds in the amount of $54,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program for the Recycling Dividends Program funds in the amount of $54,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the bequest of former resident Mr. Simon in the amount of $30,000 to the Police Department and Fire Department respectively for a total of $60,000
On motion it was, Voted to accept the bequest of former resident Mr. Simon in the amount of $30,000 to the Police Department and Fire Department respectively for a total of $60,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the bequest of former resident Mr. Simon in the amount of $30,000 to the Police Department and Fire Department respectively for a total of $60,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Public Works Department: Highway Motor Equipment Operator (LN-03) (2) Highway Mason (LN-03)
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Public Works Department: Highway Motor Equipment Operator (LN-03) (2) Highway Mason (LN-03)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions in the Public Works Department: Highway Motor Equipment Operator (LN-03) (2) Highway Mason (LN-03) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for an Epidemiologist (Grade T-5) in the Health and Human Services Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Epidemiologist (Grade T-5) in the Health and Human Services Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Epidemiologist (Grade T-5) in the Health and Human Services Department Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the recommendation that the Select Board annual license fees related to restaurants and hotels/inns, as listed on the attached exhibit, be reduced by 50% for Fiscal Year 21 and that the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the recommendation that the Select Board annual license fees related to restaurants and hotels/inns, as listed on the attached exhibit, be reduced by 50% for Fiscal Year 21 and that the payment deadline of those fees be extended from December to April 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the recommendation that the Select Board annual license fees related to restaurants and hotels/inns, as listed on the attached exhibit, be reduced by 50% for Fiscal Year 21 and that the payment deadline of those fees be extended from December to April 15, 2021. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reappoint Nicole McClelland to the Brookline Commission for Women for a tern ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Nicole McClelland to the Brookline Commission for Women for a tern ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Nicole McClelland to the Brookline Commission for Women for a tern ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed..”
Appoint Aileen Lee to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term to be determined
Voted to appoint Aileen Lee to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term to be determined.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Aileen Lee to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term to be determined..”
Appoint Lucy Chie to the Brookline Commission for Women for a t term to be determined
Voted to appoint Lucy Chie to the Brookline Commission for Women for a t term to be determined.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Lucy Chie to the Brookline Commission for Women for a t term to be determined..”
Appoint Carol Caro to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term to be determined
Voted to appoint Carol Caro to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term to be determined.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Carol Caro to the Brookline Commission for Women for a term to be determined..”
Approve the application for a Change of Owner Interest in the upper-tier structure of the licensed entity through purchase by merger
Voted to approve the application for a Change of Owner Interest in the upper-tier structure of the licensed entity through purchase by merger. Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc., previously a publicly owned company was acquired by Harlan Parent, LLC, whose ultimate owner is L. Catterton, a private equity firm with several restaurant chains under ownership.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application for a Change of Owner Interest in the upper-tier structure of the licensed entity through purchase by merger. Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc., previously a publicly owned company was acquired by Harlan Parent, LLC, whose ultimate owner is L. Catterton, a private equity firm with several restaurant chains under ownership. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Change of Officer for Adam Scott Halberg for Barcelona Brookline, LLC d/b/a Barcelona
Voted to approve the application for a Change of Officer for Adam Scott Halberg for Barcelona Brookline, LLC d/b/a Barcelona.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application for a Change of Officer for Adam Scott Halberg for Barcelona Brookline, LLC d/b/a Barcelona. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for VIP Tires & Services, 128 Boylston Street, for the keeping, storage and use of 600 gallons of motor oil and 55 gallons of antifreeze at 128 Boylston Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for VIP Tires & Services, 128 Boylston Street, for the keeping, storage and use of 600 gallons of motor oil and 55 gallons of antifreeze at 128 Boylston Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for VIP Tires & Services, 128 Boylston Street, for the keeping, storage and use of 600 gallons of motor oil and 55 gallons of antifreeze at 128 Boylston Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Dudley...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Dudley Street - conduit running westerly from pole 77/5 at the intersection with Walnut Street a distance of about 23 feet thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of 10 feet to Walnut Street. Walnut Street - conduit running northeasterly from Dudley Street a distance of about 426 feet with 3 new vaults and 4 new services each running about 1-2 feet from the new vaults to the property lines.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Dudley Street - conduit running westerly from pole 77/5 at the intersection with Walnut Street a distance of about 23 feet thence turning and running northeasterly a distance of 10 feet to Walnut Street. Walnut Street - conduit running northeasterly from Dudley Street a distance of about 426 feet with 3 new vaults and 4 new services each running about 1-2 feet from the new vaults to the property lines. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the petition of Crown Castle for permission to locate and install a node pole with the necessary antenna, conduit, telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cables attached within the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of Crown Castle for permission to locate and install a node pole with the necessary antenna, conduit, telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cables attached within the following public way: Aspinwall Avenue - replace the streetlight pole on the northern corner of the intersection with Harvard Street (0156) and the petition of Crown Castle for permission to locate and install conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Harvard Street - conduit northeasterly from existing electric MH6394 at the intersection with Aspinwall Avenue a distance of about 36 feet to Aspinwall Avenue. Aspinwall Avenue - conduit northeasterly from Harvard Street a distance of about 39 feet then turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 26 feet to a proposed handhole and continuing 2 feet southeasterly to node pole 0156.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the petition of Crown Castle for permission to locate and install a node pole with the necessary antenna, conduit, telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cables attached within the following public way: Aspinwall Avenue - replace the streetlight pole on the northern corner of the intersection with Harvard Street (0156) and the petition of Crown Castle for permission to locate and install conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public ways: Harvard Street - conduit northeasterly from existing electric MH6394 at the intersection with Aspinwall Avenue a distance of about 36 feet to Aspinwall Avenue. Aspinwall Avenue - conduit northeasterly from Harvard Street a distance of about 39 feet then turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 26 feet to a proposed handhole and continuing 2 feet southeasterly to node pole 0156. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following petitions 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...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following petitions 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: Independence Drive - conduit running northeasterly from existing MH20610 at the intersection of Gerry Road a distance of about 92 feet thence turning and running southeasterly a distance of about 13 feet to private property. Independence Drive - conduit running northeasterly from existing MH20609 approximately 255 feet northeast of Gerry Road a distance of about 97 feet thence turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 46 feet to private property.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following petitions 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: Independence Drive - conduit running northeasterly from existing MH20610 at the intersection of Gerry Road a distance of about 92 feet thence turning and running southeasterly a distance of about 13 feet to private property. Independence Drive - conduit running northeasterly from existing MH20609 approximately 255 feet northeast of Gerry Road a distance of about 97 feet thence turning and running northwesterly a distance of about 46 feet to private property. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following petitions of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Independence Drive - new 6" gas...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following petitions of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Independence Drive - new 6" gas main southeasterly from the existing 16" gas main approximately 83 feet northeast of Gerry Road a distance of about 50 feet to private property. * with the condition that National Grid fixes the gas leak in that location.
Yes: Fernandez, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following petitions of National Grid for permission to construct, and a location for gas mains and other structures under the following public way(s): Independence Drive - new 6" gas main southeasterly from the existing 16" gas main approximately 83 feet northeast of Gerry Road a distance of about 50 feet to private property. * with the condition that National Grid fixes the gas leak in that location. Aye: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Against: Bernard Greene.”
Reconsider Article 17
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 17
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 17 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 17 as revised by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 17 as revised by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 17 as revised by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider Articles 24 & 25
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Articles 24 & 25.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Articles 24 & 25. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Articles 24 & 25 as revised by the Advisory Committee
Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Articles 24 & 25 as revised by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Articles 24 & 25 as revised by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider Article 28
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 28.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 28. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 28 as revised
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 28 as revised.
Yes: Fernandez, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 28 as revised. Aye: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Against: Bernard Greene.”
Reconsider Article 32
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 32
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 32 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 32 as revised by the Advisory Committee
Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 32 as revised by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 32 as revised by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider Article 33
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 33
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 33 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 33 as revised by the Advisory Committee (recent version)
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 33 as revised by the Advisory Committee (recent version).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 FAVORABLE ACTION on Article 33 as revised by the Advisory Committee (recent version). Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 34
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 34. FAVORABLE ACTION: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc NO ACTION: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez
The minutes list "FAVORABLE ACTION: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc" and "NO ACTION: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez", but then add an "Aye" line naming all five members. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 FAVORABLE ACTION on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 34. FAVORABLE ACTION: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc NO ACTION: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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