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October 26, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
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: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the minutes from October 19, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from October 19, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from October 19, 2021 as amended. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Board Chair to sign the Local Action Units application to add four affordable units to the town's Subsidized Housing Inventory
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Board Chair to sign the Local Action Units application to add four affordable units to the town's Subsidized Housing Inventory.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Board Chair to sign the Local Action Units application to add four affordable units to the town's Subsidized Housing Inventory. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve and Authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a revised Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Brookline, the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville and Lyft Bikes...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and Authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a revised Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Brookline, the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville and Lyft Bikes and Scooters related to the participation of the parties in the Bluebikes regional bike share program.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and Authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a revised Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Brookline, the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville and Lyft Bikes and Scooters related to the participation of the parties in the Bluebikes regional bike share program. 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 Friday, October 29, 2021 for Annual Club Dinner 6:00PM - 11:00PM 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 Friday, October 29, 2021 for Annual Club Dinner 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 people expected to attend.
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 Friday, October 29, 2021 for Annual Club Dinner 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 100 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Ratify and approve the terms of the Settlement Agreement for the lawsuit 107-111 Cypress Street Realty Trust v
On motion it was, Voted to ratify and approve the terms of the Settlement Agreement for the lawsuit 107-111 Cypress Street Realty Trust v. Town of Brookline, Norfolk Superior Court Case No. 19-0361, executed on September 29, 2021 by and between the Mediator J. Owen Todd, representatives of the Town and the Plaintiff AND TO authorize and delegate to Town's counsel, including the Office of Town Counsel and all related Special Counsel, the authority necessary and proper to take all steps to effect the final settlement of this case, including the preparation, execution and filing with the Norfolk Superior Court a Stipulation of Dismissal, With Prejudice and Without Costs or Attorneys' Fees, which Stipulation further provides that the parties waive all objections and rights of appeal and that the dismissal of the case shall enter on the Superior Court docket, forthwith.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to ratify and approve the terms of the Settlement Agreement for the lawsuit 107-111 Cypress Street Realty Trust v. Town of Brookline, Norfolk Superior Court Case No. 19-0361, executed on September 29, 2021 by and between the Mediator J. Owen Todd, representatives of the Town and the Plaintiff AND TO authorize and delegate to Town's counsel, including the Office of Town Counsel and all related Special Counsel, the authority necessary and proper to take all steps to effect the final settlement of this case, including the preparation, execution and filing with the Norfolk Superior Court a Stipulation of Dismissal, With Prejudice and Without Costs or Attorneys' Fees, which Stipulation further provides that the parties waive all objections and rights of appeal and that the dismissal of the case shall enter on the Superior Court docket, forthwith. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 28 as recommended by the Advisory Committee
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 28 as recommended by the Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 28 as recommended by the Advisory Committee. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 7
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on Article 20
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action on Article 20.
The roll call lists Raul Fernandez twice. Showing the count the minutes give (3-2) only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action on Article 20. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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