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August 3, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Bernard Greene is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Hamilton, VanScoyocBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 for Corporate Summer Party from 11:00AM - 4:00PM at 15 Newton...
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 Thursday, August 12, 2021 for Corporate Summer Party from 11:00AM - 4:00PM 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 Thursday, August 12, 2021 for Corporate Summer Party from 11:00AM - 4:00PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 for Trustees Picnic from 5:00PM - 9:00PM at 15 Newton Street
Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 for Trustees Picnic from 5:00PM - 9:00PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 for Trustees Picnic from 5:00PM - 9:00PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Clinical Social Worker (T 627) in the Council on Aging Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Clinical Social Worker (T 627) in the Council on Aging Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Clinical Social Worker (T 627) in the Council on Aging Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for an Administrative Assistant (C-08) in the Office of the Town Clerk
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Administrative Assistant (C-08) in the Office of the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Administrative Assistant (C-08) in the Office of the Town Clerk. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Principal Office Assistant (C-08) in the Assessor's Division of the Finance Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Principal Office Assistant (C-08) in the Assessor's Division of the Finance Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Principal Office Assistant (C-08) in the Assessor's Division of the Finance Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Phase 4 Plan and Opening Plan for MISSION MA, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Phase 4 Plan and Opening Plan for MISSION MA, Inc.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Phase 4 Plan and Opening Plan for MISSION MA, Inc. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Budget Analyst Grant Administrator in the Select Board Office
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Budget Analyst Grant Administrator in the Select Board Office.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Budget Analyst Grant Administrator in the Select Board Office. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
That the Select Board make a preliminary commitment to the Brookline Housing Authority for its project at 32 Marion Street, as follows: The Select Board of the Town of Brookline is pleased to make...
On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board that the Select Board make a preliminary commitment to the Brookline Housing Authority for its project at 32 Marion Street, as follows: The Select Board of the Town of Brookline is pleased to make a preliminary commitment of up to $6.525 million to the Brookline Housing Authority for the proposed 115-unit affordable housing project at 32 Marion Street. This commitment will be fulfilled by the Brookline Affordable Housing Trust. Conditions for this commitment include the following: Success in securing a Comprehensive Permit for the project; Success in securing non-Town funding resources adequate to develop and finance the project as proposed; Establishment of affordability restrictions in perpetuity; and A portion of the funds being available in FY22 and a portion in FY24, subject to development timing and payments by Welltower, Inc. per its special permit approval for Balfour at Brookline, a senior living facility, being developed pursuant to the special permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 18, 2020 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 38860, Page 52.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted that the Select Board that the Select Board make a preliminary commitment to the Brookline Housing Authority for its project at 32 Marion Street, as follows: The Select Board of the Town of Brookline is pleased to make a preliminary commitment of up to $6.525 million to the Brookline Housing Authority for the proposed 115-unit affordable housing project at 32 Marion Street. This commitment will be fulfilled by the Brookline Affordable Housing Trust. Conditions for this commitment include the following: Success in securing a Comprehensive Permit for the project; Success in securing non-Town funding resources adequate to develop and finance the project as proposed; Establishment of affordability restrictions in perpetuity; and A portion of the funds being available in FY22 and a portion in FY24, subject to development timing and payments by Welltower, Inc. per its special permit approval for Balfour at Brookline, a senior living facility, being developed pursuant to the special permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 18, 2020 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 38860, Page 52. This conditional commitment will be in effect for a period of two years, unless further extended by mutual agreement between both parties. The promissory note will be for a term of not less than 30 years and will be accompanied a subordinate lien on the subject property. No current payment will be due nor repayment required unless the property ceases to comply with the applicable affordable housing covenants or the borrower otherwise defaults. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following Town Appointees: Lloyd Gellineau Grace Watson Raul Fernandez as Select Board representative
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Town Appointees: Lloyd Gellineau Grace Watson Raul Fernandez as Select Board representative
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Town Appointees: Lloyd Gellineau Grace Watson Raul Fernandez as Select Board representative Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Lynda Roseman as Chair of the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lynda Roseman as Chair of the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lynda Roseman as Chair of the Police Commissioner's Advisory Committee. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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