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January 5, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 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 meeting minutes from December 22, 2020
Question of approving the meeting minutes from December 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the meeting minutes from December 22, 2020. On motion it was, Vote to approve the minutes from December 22, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Trustees of the SYDA Foundation for the Town of Brookline General Fund, the Police Department, and the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Trustees of the SYDA Foundation for the Town of Brookline General Fund, the Police Department, and the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Trustees of the SYDA Foundation for the Town of Brookline General Fund, the Police Department, and the Fire Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Contract No. PW/18-21 "Brookline Reservoir Park Improvements" and accepting payment in the amount of $212,720 from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and establishing a...
Voted to approve Contract No. PW/18-21 "Brookline Reservoir Park Improvements" and accepting payment in the amount of $212,720 from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and establishing a special account to be used for repairs to Brookline Reservoir Park.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve Contract No. PW/18-21 "Brookline Reservoir Park Improvements" and accepting payment in the amount of $212,720 from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and establishing a special account to be used for repairs to Brookline Reservoir Park. 2. Voted to approve Extra Work Order #1 for David G. Roach and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $212,720 to repair damages to Brookline Reservoir Park that were the result of an MWRA water main break on Lee Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Extra Work Order #1 for David G. Roach and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $212,720 to repair damages to Brookline Reservoir Park that were the result of an MWRA water main break on Lee Street
Voted to approve Extra Work Order #1 for David G. Roach and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $212,720 to repair damages to Brookline Reservoir Park that were the result of an MWRA water main break on Lee Street.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve Extra Work Order #1 for David G. Roach and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $212,720 to repair damages to Brookline Reservoir Park that were the result of an MWRA water main break on Lee Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept $750 from the following donations to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to support the Brookline Asian American Family Network's Essay Contest. $250 from PK Crossley...
On motion it was, Voted to accept $750 from the following donations to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to support the Brookline Asian American Family Network's Essay Contest. $250 from PK Crossley (Brookline Frames) $250 from Robert Guen DMD $250 from Frederick Taw (Golden Temple)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept $750 from the following donations to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations to support the Brookline Asian American Family Network's Essay Contest. $250 from PK Crossley (Brookline Frames) $250 from Robert Guen DMD $250 from Frederick Taw (Golden Temple) Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept grant funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations in the amount of $4,000 to be used towards programming facilitating...
On motion it was, Voted to accept grant funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations in the amount of $4,000 to be used towards programming facilitating Dialogue on Racism, Inequities, and Engagement in Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept grant funds from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations in the amount of $4,000 to be used towards programming facilitating Dialogue on Racism, Inequities, and Engagement in Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Award Contract No.PW/20-18 Larz Anderson Lagoon Structures to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC. for the Larz Anderson Lagoon Structures project, in the total amount of $1,946,100.00
On motion it was, Voted to award Contract No.PW/20-18 Larz Anderson Lagoon Structures to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC. for the Larz Anderson Lagoon Structures project, in the total amount of $1,946,100.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award Contract No.PW/20-18 Larz Anderson Lagoon Structures to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC. for the Larz Anderson Lagoon Structures project, in the total amount of $1,946,100.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer (EN 4) in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer (EN 4) in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer (EN 4) in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute a durable power of attorney authorizing Jonathan Simpson, Associate Town Counsel to do all things necessary with respect to the purchase of the properties situated at 124 Fisher Avenue;...
On motion it was, Voted to execute a durable power of attorney authorizing Jonathan Simpson, Associate Town Counsel to do all things necessary with respect to the purchase of the properties situated at 124 Fisher Avenue; 146 Hyslop Road (a/k/a 129 Fisher Avenue), 110 Fisher Avenue and 150 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (the "Property") from Welltower TRS Holdco LLC and delegating authority to execute the durable power of attorney to the chair.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute a durable power of attorney authorizing Jonathan Simpson, Associate Town Counsel to do all things necessary with respect to the purchase of the properties situated at 124 Fisher Avenue; 146 Hyslop Road (a/k/a 129 Fisher Avenue), 110 Fisher Avenue and 150 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (the "Property") from Welltower TRS Holdco LLC and delegating authority to execute the durable power of attorney to the chair. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the six (6) recommendations within the Organizational Assessment of Sustainability Functions Report by the Collins Center, with the understanding that: 1
On motion it was, Voted to approve the six (6) recommendations within the Organizational Assessment of Sustainability Functions Report by the Collins Center, with the understanding that: 1. The incoming Assistant Director of Sustainability Planning Director takes a look at them and makes any appropriate suggestions. 2. That the Climate Action Committee be included in the policy development and recommendations to the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the six (6) recommendations within the Organizational Assessment of Sustainability Functions Report by the Collins Center, with the understanding that: 1. The incoming Assistant Director of Sustainability Planning Director takes a look at them and makes any appropriate suggestions. 2. That the Climate Action Committee be included in the policy development and recommendations to the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Establish, and appointing a slate of candidates to, a Centre Street Zoning Committee with the following charge: Nancy Heller, Chair, Select Board Member Carol Caro Senior Activist and Member,...
On motion it was, Voted to establish, and appointing a slate of candidates to, a Centre Street Zoning Committee with the following charge: Nancy Heller, Chair, Select Board Member Carol Caro Senior Activist and Member, Brookline Commission for Women Ken Goldstein Former Select Board, Atty Rob Heist Member Commission on Disabilities, Neighbor Bobbie Knable At Large Advisory Committee Member Carlos Ridruejo TMM Pct 14, Advisory Committee Member Dan Rosen Former HAB member, Atty Chuck Swartz TMM Pct 9, Advisory Committee Member Neil Wishinsky Former Select Board, Advisory Committee Member Charge: The Centre Street Zoning Committee (CSZC or Committee) is charged with the responsibility of reviewing, analyzing and proposing modifications to the senior housing redevelopment proposal presented by Hebrew Senior Life (HSL) for its campus and in particular redevelopment of its properties at 108 Centre Street and 120 Centre Street. The primary focus of the CSZC shall be to evaluate the proposed senior development scenario prepared by HSL. The evaluation shall involve a review of information provided by Town staff, the Council on Aging, Housing Advisory Board and HSL, among others as well as additional information requested of HSL. The Committee will review information on neighborhood and community impacts, current use of the existing properties, affordability, proposed site layout, and other issues related to the proposal. The CSZC shall also review the impact on and possible collaborat
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to establish, and appointing a slate of candidates to, a Centre Street Zoning Committee with the following charge: Nancy Heller, Chair, Select Board Member Carol Caro Senior Activist and Member, Brookline Commission for Women Ken Goldstein Former Select Board, Atty Rob Heist Member Commission on Disabilities, Neighbor Bobbie Knable At Large Advisory Committee Member Carlos Ridruejo TMM Pct 14, Advisory Committee Member Dan Rosen Former HAB member, Atty Chuck Swartz TMM Pct 9, Advisory Committee Member Neil Wishinsky Former Select Board, Advisory Committee Member Charge: The Centre Street Zoning Committee (CSZC or Committee) is charged with the responsibility of reviewing, analyzing and proposing modifications to the senior housing redevelopment proposal presented by Hebrew Senior Life (HSL) for its campus and in particular redevelopment of its properties at 108 Centre Street and 120 Centre Street. The primary focus of the CSZC shall be to evaluate the proposed senior development scenario prepared by HSL. The evaluation shall involve a review of information provided by Town staff, the Council on Aging, Housing Advisory Board and HSL, among others as well as additional information requested of HSL. The Committee will review information on neighborhood and community impacts, current use of the existing properties, affordability, proposed site layout, and other issues related to the proposal. The CSZC shall also review the impact on and possible collaboration with the Town's Senior Center and related programs and services. Comment and feedback will also be actively solicited from nearby residents and other interested parties. The Committee will, per the Town's Community Engagement Plan, make a robust effort to engage the public, including our most vulnerable populations and those who are typically not involved in local government. Additional issues that the CSZC shall address shall include but not necessarily be limited to: traffic impacts, historic preservation, sustainability elements, visual, massing and shadow impacts, relocation of current tenants and the provision of senior housing for low and moderate-income seniors, as well as expanding all housing opportunities for seniors. Town staff will provide assistance to the CSZC, and members of boards, committees and commissions will be encouraged to attend and participate in meetings as needed or desired. The Planning Director shall ensure that all relevant boards, committees and commissions or staff under her jurisdiction and well as other municipal departments are aware of the work of the CSZC and have sufficient information in order to provide comment, expert opinion and/or attend its public meetings. The CSZC shall be authorized and delegated to work with the Select Board, Town Administrator, Planning Director, Town Counsel, Building Commissioner, Director of Council on Aging, and any consultants engaged by the Town in order to develop recommendations to the Select Board relative to proposed terms for a Memorandum of Agreement with HSL to address, including but not limited to, community impacts, affordability, tax certainty, operations, relocation, collaboration with the Brookline Senior Center, and sustainability..”
Approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from The Brothers Restaurants Corp d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants to SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers...
To approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from The Brothers Restaurants Corp d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants to SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Simon Restrepo. The proposed seating is 74 inside and 8 outdoor. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00AM and Sunday 12:20PM - 12:00AM. 2. To approve the application for a Pledge of Collateral for SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA.
From the minutes
“1. To approve the application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Beverages Restaurant License from The Brothers Restaurants Corp d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants to SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Proposed manager will be Simon Restrepo. The proposed seating is 74 inside and 8 outdoor. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00AM and Sunday 12:20PM - 12:00AM. 2. To approve the application for a Pledge of Collateral for SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. 3. To approve the application for a Common Victualler License for SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. The proposed seating is 74 inside and 8 outdoor. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00AM and Sunday 12:20PM - 12:00AM. 4. To approve the application for an Entertainment License for SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline, MA. Entertainment will consist of radio, and televisions, Monday to Thursday 11:00AM - 10:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Saturday 7:00AM - 11:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM - 10:00PM. Live music with guitar and vocals Friday and Saturday 7:00PM - 12:00AM. 5. To approve the application for Alternate Manager Michael A. Galledo for SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline. 6. To approve the application for Outdoor Seating for 8 seats for SLH Restaurants LLC. d/b/a The Brothers Restaurants at 404 Harvard Street Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Set the following dates for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election: February 4, 2021 Warrant opens March 4, 2021 Warrant closes May 4, 2021 Town Election May 19th, 20th, 25th, 27th Town...
On motion it was, Voted to set the following dates for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election: February 4, 2021 Warrant opens March 4, 2021 Warrant closes May 4, 2021 Town Election May 19th, 20th, 25th, 27th Town Meeting dates.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to set the following dates for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election: February 4, 2021 Warrant opens March 4, 2021 Warrant closes May 4, 2021 Town Election May 19th, 20th, 25th, 27th Town Meeting dates. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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