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December 8, 2020
11 recorded votes, 2 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: Monday, November 30 Tuesday, December 1
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: Monday, November 30 Tuesday, December 1
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: Monday, November 30 Tuesday, December 1 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the grant from the State's Office of Grants and Research for the Municipal Road Safety Program in the amount of $17,980 to fund three new LIDAR handheld units that measure for the speed of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant from the State's Office of Grants and Research for the Municipal Road Safety Program in the amount of $17,980 to fund three new LIDAR handheld units that measure for the speed of a vehicle for the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant from the State's Office of Grants and Research for the Municipal Road Safety Program in the amount of $17,980 to fund three new LIDAR handheld units that measure for the speed of a vehicle for the Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $20,000 for the implantation of training programs for the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $20,000 for the implantation of training programs for the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $20,000 for the implantation of training programs for the Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $238,012 for crisis intervention training for the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $238,012 for crisis intervention training for the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a grant from the Department of Mental Health in the amount of $238,012 for crisis intervention training for the Police Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the applications for Alternate Manager Dahlia Maldonado for NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA
On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Manager Dahlia Maldonado for NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the applications for Alternate Manager Dahlia Maldonado for NETA at 160 Washington Street Brookline, MA. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am to 8:30 pm, Friday -...
Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am to 8:30 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 9:30pm. Seating will consist of 30 seats.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am to 8:30 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 9:30pm. Seating will consist of 30 seats. 2. Voted to approve the application of an entertainment license for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, recorded music, and movies Sunday - Saturday 11:00 am to 9:30pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of an entertainment license for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, recorded music, and movies Sunday - Saturday...
Voted to approve the application of an entertainment license for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, recorded music, and movies Sunday - Saturday 11:00 am to 9:30pm.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the application of an entertainment license for Pho Viet's I, LLC d/b/a Pho Viet at 1022 Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio, recorded music, and movies Sunday - Saturday 11:00 am to 9:30pm. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinal, 1351 Beacon Street. *With the condition of a mid-year collaborative...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinal, 1351 Beacon Street. *With the condition of a mid-year collaborative meeting with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to review their diversity plans for the final six months.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the renewal application and license conditions pertaining to the Marijuana Retail License held by Sanctuary Medicinal, 1351 Beacon Street. *With the condition of a mid-year collaborative meeting with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to review their diversity plans for the final six months. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty-one percent (21%) for fiscal year 2021 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59
Voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty-one percent (21%) for fiscal year 2021 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Heller
From the minutes
“1. Voted to adopt a Residential Exemption percentage of twenty-one percent (21%) for fiscal year 2021 per the provisions of section 5C of Chapter 59. 2. Voted that the Select Board vote to adopt a residential factor of .920867, which represents a CIP factor of 1.714 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.80, Commercial $15.99. Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $25,710 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Against: Nancy Heller.”
Adopt a residential factor of .920867, which represents a CIP factor of 1.714 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.80, Commercial $15.99
Voted that the Select Board vote to adopt a residential factor of .920867, which represents a CIP factor of 1.714 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.80, Commercial $15.99. Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $25,710
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Heller
From the minutes
“2. Voted that the Select Board vote to adopt a residential factor of .920867, which represents a CIP factor of 1.714 and the following corresponding tax rates; Residential $9.80, Commercial $15.99. Note: Excess Levy Capacity = $25,710 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Against: Nancy Heller.”
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