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Brookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

March 9, 2021

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021, as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021, as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021, as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve an Extra Work Order with VHB in the amount of $14,500 and Execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to reimburse the Town for...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve an Extra Work Order with VHB in the amount of $14,500 and Execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to reimburse the Town for the total cost of the VHB study up to $41,000 for the Feasibility Study of Bus Prioritization within the Gateway East Project Area.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve an Extra Work Order with VHB in the amount of $14,500 and Execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to reimburse the Town for the total cost of the VHB study up to $41,000 for the Feasibility Study of Bus Prioritization within the Gateway East Project Area. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Chestnut Hill Investments, LLC and the Town of Brookline relative to the required relocation of the traffic signal...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Chestnut Hill Investments, LLC and the Town of Brookline relative to the required relocation of the traffic signal control box at the intersection of Boylston Street and Hammond Street in Chestnut Hill.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the agreement between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Chestnut Hill Investments, LLC and the Town of Brookline relative to the required relocation of the traffic signal control box at the intersection of Boylston Street and Hammond Street in Chestnut Hill. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the contract with MDM Engineering Company, Inc. for a Multiple Roof Replacement Project on the Heath, MSC, New Lincoln, and Pierce Primary buildings in the amount of $1,775,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract with MDM Engineering Company, Inc. for a Multiple Roof Replacement Project on the Heath, MSC, New Lincoln, and Pierce Primary buildings in the amount of $1,775,000.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the contract with MDM Engineering Company, Inc. for a Multiple Roof Replacement Project on the Heath, MSC, New Lincoln, and Pierce Primary buildings in the amount of $1,775,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the following grants for the Fire Department: - $7,600.00 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.). - $3,019.00 for Senior SAFE

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to accept the following grants for the Fire Department: - $7,600.00 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.). - $3,019.00 for Senior SAFE

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to accept the following grants for the Fire Department: - $7,600.00 for Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.). - $3,019.00 for Senior SAFE Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the FCC Form 394 transfer requested seeking the Select Board's approval for a change of control of the Cable Television Franchisee, RCN Telecom Services of MA, LLC, from Radiate Holdings,...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vote to approve the FCC Form 394 transfer requested seeking the Select Board's approval for a change of control of the Cable Television Franchisee, RCN Telecom Services of MA, LLC, from Radiate Holdings, LP to Stonepeak Associates, IV LLC.

From the minutes

“Vote to approve the FCC Form 394 transfer requested seeking the Select Board's approval for a change of control of the Cable Television Franchisee, RCN Telecom Services of MA, LLC, from Radiate Holdings, LP to Stonepeak Associates, IV LLC. Town Administrator Kleckner reviewed that there was a public hearing on this fairly routine process for telecom services; a new cooperation that is going to assume ownership. On motion it was, Moved that the Brookline Select Board hereby votes to approve the transfer of control of the Brookline Cable Television Renewal License, dated April 27, 2018, from Radiate Holdings, LP to Stonepeak Associates, IV LLC. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Support the Town Administrator's recommendation to sell Town owned property at 15-19 Oak Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to support the Town Administrator's recommendation to sell Town owned property at 15-19 Oak Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to support the Town Administrator's recommendation to sell Town owned property at 15-19 Oak Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2021 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2021 Annual Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 19, 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Favorable Action on Article 1

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

No action on Article 5

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted 5-0 no action on Article 5.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 no action on Article 5. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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