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July 6, 2021
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy
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: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the meeting minutes from June 29, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from June 29, 2021 as amended
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from June 29, 2021 as amended Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the extension of outdoor seating through March 31, 2022, and revised outdoor seating Regulations and Procedure
On motion it was, Voted to approve the extension of outdoor seating through March 31, 2022, and revised outdoor seating Regulations and Procedure.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the extension of outdoor seating through March 31, 2022, and revised outdoor seating Regulations and Procedure. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of the Coolidge Corner Merchant's Association for their Annual Sidewalk Sale for Saturday, July 31 and Sunday August 1between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of the Coolidge Corner Merchant's Association for their Annual Sidewalk Sale for Saturday, July 31 and Sunday August 1between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of the Coolidge Corner Merchant's Association for their Annual Sidewalk Sale for Saturday, July 31 and Sunday August 1between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassDOT for the 2021 Shared Streets and Spaces Program in the amount of $199,200
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassDOT for the 2021 Shared Streets and Spaces Program in the amount of $199,200.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassDOT for the 2021 Shared Streets and Spaces Program in the amount of $199,200. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation that a maximum of $5,000 in Housing Trust funds be allocated for tasks related to the development of a scope and approach for locationbased...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation that a maximum of $5,000 in Housing Trust funds be allocated for tasks related to the development of a scope and approach for locationbased development scenarios, including the fiscal and community impacts of such development scenarios, as referenced in Task 5 of the Town's Housing Production RFP and in the consultant's response to the RFP.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation that a maximum of $5,000 in Housing Trust funds be allocated for tasks related to the development of a scope and approach for locationbased development scenarios, including the fiscal and community impacts of such development scenarios, as referenced in Task 5 of the Town's Housing Production RFP and in the consultant's response to the RFP. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and execute contract PW/21-05 "Sewer System Repairs" with D'Allessandro Corp., 254 Pleasant Street, West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $108,602.40
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute contract PW/21-05 "Sewer System Repairs" with D'Allessandro Corp., 254 Pleasant Street, West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $108,602.40.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute contract PW/21-05 "Sewer System Repairs" with D'Allessandro Corp., 254 Pleasant Street, West Bridgewater, MA in the amount of $108,602.40. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions within the Recreation Department: Lead Teacher (Soule Early Childhood) Recreation Leader II - Sports After School Program...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions within the Recreation Department: Lead Teacher (Soule Early Childhood) Recreation Leader II - Sports After School Program Director - ASP
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions within the Recreation Department: Lead Teacher (Soule Early Childhood) Recreation Leader II - Sports After School Program Director - ASP Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 for a Faculty Reception from 2:30PM - 6:30PM at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 for a Faculty Reception from 2:30PM - 6:30PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 for a Faculty Reception from 2:30PM - 6:30PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 for a Bar Mitzvah from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 for a Bar Mitzvah from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 for a Bar Mitzvah from 5:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the donation from Donelle O'Neal to the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations to be used to support the Racial Equity Advancement Fund in the amount of $1,050
On motion it was, Voted to approve the donation from Donelle O'Neal to the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations to be used to support the Racial Equity Advancement Fund in the amount of $1,050.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the donation from Donelle O'Neal to the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations to be used to support the Racial Equity Advancement Fund in the amount of $1,050. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the appropriation transfer from the Sanitation Services account to the Landscape Services account in the amount of $13,000 for funds used in response to storm events on June 29-30, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer from the Sanitation Services account to the Landscape Services account in the amount of $13,000 for funds used in response to storm events on June 29-30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appropriation transfer from the Sanitation Services account to the Landscape Services account in the amount of $13,000 for funds used in response to storm events on June 29-30, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Extra Work Order Number 3 for work by North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in conjunction with Contract No. PW/20-03, Upkeep of Trees and Related Work in response to storm events on June...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 3 for work by North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in conjunction with Contract No. PW/20-03, Upkeep of Trees and Related Work in response to storm events on June 29-30, 2021.
From the minutes
“2021. On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 3 for work by North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in conjunction with Contract No. PW/20-03, Upkeep of Trees and Related Work in response to storm events on June 29-30, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Food Vendor License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00PM...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 7:00PM.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Hours of operation will be Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 7:00PM. Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for an Entertainment License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music...
Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for an Entertainment License for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House Inc. d/b/a Boba Tea & Snow Ice House at 171 Amory St. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Office of the Town Clerk in the amount of $200,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Office of the Town Clerk in the amount of $200,000.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Office of the Town Clerk in the amount of $200,000.00. Voted to authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Town Meeting Account in the amount of $20,000.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Town Meeting Account in the amount of $20,000.00
Voted to authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Town Meeting Account in the amount of $20,000.00.
From the minutes
“Voted to authorize, and transmit to the Advisory Committee, the following Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Town Meeting Account in the amount of $20,000.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute an electricity supply contract on or around July 6, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to execute an electricity supply contract on or around July 6, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to execute an electricity supply contract on or around July 6, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the filing of bills to allow the following home rule petitions as a result of Town Meeting action
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filing of bills to allow the following home rule petitions as a result of Town Meeting action. Speed Regulations Marijuana Racial Equity Expenditures Lower voting age Water and Sewer Senior Discount
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filing of bills to allow the following home rule petitions as a result of Town Meeting action. Speed Regulations Marijuana Racial Equity Expenditures Lower voting age Water and Sewer Senior Discount Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
(the minutes do not state the motion)
On motion it was, Voted:
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: 1. Voted: to authorize the Chair to execute the Air Rights Lease Agreement by and between Town of Brookline and Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation subject to final review by Town Counsel. 2. Voted: to Approve the Termination of Easement and Grant of Easement by and between the Town of Brookline and the Coolidge Corner Showplace LLC, (f/k/a Hamilton Charitable Corporation),subject to final review by Town counsel 3. Voted: to waive the building permit and parking meter permit fee in connection with the Coolidge Corner Theater Development project subject to the execution of a revised PILOT agreement between the Town and CCTF, to go into effect upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new development, with all documents to be reviewed and approved as to form by town Counsel. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the Chair to execute the Air Rights Lease Agreement by and between Town of Brookline and Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation subject to final review by Town Counsel
Voted: to authorize the Chair to execute the Air Rights Lease Agreement by and between Town of Brookline and Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation subject to final review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“1. Voted: to authorize the Chair to execute the Air Rights Lease Agreement by and between Town of Brookline and Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation subject to final review by Town Counsel. 2. Voted: to Approve the Termination of Easement and Grant of Easement by and between the Town of Brookline and the Coolidge Corner Showplace LLC, (f/k/a Hamilton Charitable Corporation),subject to final review by Town counsel 3. Voted: to waive the building permit and parking meter permit fee in connection with the Coolidge Corner Theater Development project subject to the execution of a revised PILOT agreement between the Town and CCTF, to go into effect upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new development, with all documents to be reviewed and approved as to form by town Counsel. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Termination of Easement and Grant of Easement by and between the Town of Brookline and the Coolidge Corner Showplace LLC, (f/k/a Hamilton Charitable Corporation),subject to final...
Voted: to Approve the Termination of Easement and Grant of Easement by and between the Town of Brookline and the Coolidge Corner Showplace LLC, (f/k/a Hamilton Charitable Corporation),subject to final review by Town counsel
From the minutes
“2. Voted: to Approve the Termination of Easement and Grant of Easement by and between the Town of Brookline and the Coolidge Corner Showplace LLC, (f/k/a Hamilton Charitable Corporation),subject to final review by Town counsel 3. Voted: to waive the building permit and parking meter permit fee in connection with the Coolidge Corner Theater Development project subject to the execution of a revised PILOT agreement between the Town and CCTF, to go into effect upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new development, with all documents to be reviewed and approved as to form by town Counsel. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Waive the building permit and parking meter permit fee in connection with the Coolidge Corner Theater Development project subject to the execution of a revised PILOT agreement between the Town and...
Voted: to waive the building permit and parking meter permit fee in connection with the Coolidge Corner Theater Development project subject to the execution of a revised PILOT agreement between the Town and CCTF, to go into effect upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new development, with all documents to be reviewed and approved as to form by town Counsel.
From the minutes
“3. Voted: to waive the building permit and parking meter permit fee in connection with the Coolidge Corner Theater Development project subject to the execution of a revised PILOT agreement between the Town and CCTF, to go into effect upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new development, with all documents to be reviewed and approved as to form by town Counsel. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the remote special town meeting request as submitted by the Town Moderator, Kate Poverman for the Special Town Meeting scheduled to be held on November 16, 2021, and any additional...
On motion it was, Voted authorizing the remote special town meeting request as submitted by the Town Moderator, Kate Poverman for the Special Town Meeting scheduled to be held on November 16, 2021, and any additional Special Town Meeting to be held concurrently, to be held through remote participation.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted authorizing the remote special town meeting request as submitted by the Town Moderator, Kate Poverman for the Special Town Meeting scheduled to be held on November 16, 2021, and any additional Special Town Meeting to be held concurrently, to be held through remote participation. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint ShanShan Guo to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint ShanShan Guo to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint ShanShan Guo to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint Beth Boucher to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Beth Boucher to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Beth Boucher to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint Amy Newell Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Amy Newell Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Amy Newell Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reappoint Rebecca Stone the Women's Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Rebecca Stone the Women's Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Rebecca Stone the Women's Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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