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October 15, 2024
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Pearlman 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: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenDavid Pearlman is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, Absent: David Pearlman.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. b
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. b. Approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2024 Approval of the workshop meeting minutes from September 17, 2024
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. b. Approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2024 Approval of the workshop meeting minutes from September 17, 2024 Approved as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $25,000 from DHS UASI cybersecurity for a one-year Security Scorecard subscription, a SaaS platform evaluating the Town's and third-party cloud vendors'...
Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $25,000 from DHS UASI cybersecurity for a one-year Security Scorecard subscription, a SaaS platform evaluating the Town's and third-party cloud vendors' cybersecurity posture. Director of Information Technology Feng Yang reviewed the grant that will help tighten the town's cyber security efforts.
From the minutes
“c. Question of accepting a grant in the amount of $25,000 from DHS UASI cybersecurity for a one-year Security Scorecard subscription, a SaaS platform evaluating the Town's and third-party cloud vendors' cybersecurity posture. Director of Information Technology Feng Yang reviewed the grant that will help tighten the town's cyber security efforts. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Safety Office for the following position: PSBO Business Manager (T9)
Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Safety Office for the following position: PSBO Business Manager (T9).
From the minutes
“d. Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Public Safety Office for the following position: PSBO Business Manager (T9). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: Leave & Disability Specialist (T06)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: Leave & Disability Specialist (T06).
From the minutes
“e. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Human Resources Director: Leave & Disability Specialist (T06). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a special permit request from the Boston Athletic Association for their annual half-marathon event on November 10, 2024
Question of approving a special permit request from the Boston Athletic Association for their annual half-marathon event on November 10, 2024. The event passes through Pond Ave.
From the minutes
“f. Question of approving a special permit request from the Boston Athletic Association for their annual half-marathon event on November 10, 2024. The event passes through Pond Ave. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a private wedding to be held on October 19,...
Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a private wedding to be held on October 19, 2024 4:00PM - 1:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 240-250 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“g. Question of approving a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. for a private wedding to be held on October 19, 2024 4:00PM - 1:00AM at 162 Goddard Ave. 240-250 people are expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Shawmut Hudson, LLC d/b/a Trillium for 2024 Harvest Fest to be held on October 27, 2024, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1281 West Roxbury...
Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Shawmut Hudson, LLC d/b/a Trillium for 2024 Harvest Fest to be held on October 27, 2024, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway 1500 - 2000 people are expected to attend.
From the minutes
“h. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Shawmut Hudson, LLC d/b/a Trillium for 2024 Harvest Fest to be held on October 27, 2024, from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at 1281 West Roxbury Parkway 1500 - 2000 people are expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Commit $7.5 million from the Brookline Affordable Housing Trust Fund ("AHT") to the Brookline Housing Authority ("BHA", or an affiliate of Brookline Housing Authority or its nonprofit corporation...
Voted to commit $7.5 million from the Brookline Affordable Housing Trust Fund ("AHT") to the Brookline Housing Authority ("BHA", or an affiliate of Brookline Housing Authority or its nonprofit corporation Brookline Housing Authority Corporation, "BHAC") for Phase I of the Brookline Housing Authority's redevelopment project at Walnut High Apartments (the "Phase I of the Project") to include 96-unit affordable housing units redevelopment project at Walnut High Apartments upon the following conditions: a. BHA secures all necessary Planning Board/Board of Appeal approval for the development of Project; b. BHA secures all necessary non-Town funding resources to develop and finance the Project; c. BHA assigns its right to the FY25 Community Preservation Act grant award of $3.75 million to the AHT; and d. BHA records (or will record at the time of the construction financing for the Project) a perpetual affordability restriction in a form acceptable to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. e. This conditional commitment will be in effect for a period of two years, unless further extended by mutual agreement between both parties. f. The promissory note evidencing the AHT financing will mature no earlier than 65 years from the date of the construction completion and will be secured by a subordinate lien on the subject property. The final terms of the loan will be negotiated with the BHA prior to the closing of the construction loan for the Project, on terms mutually agre
From the minutes
“1. Voted to commit $7.5 million from the Brookline Affordable Housing Trust Fund ("AHT") to the Brookline Housing Authority ("BHA", or an affiliate of Brookline Housing Authority or its nonprofit corporation Brookline Housing Authority Corporation, "BHAC") for Phase I of the Brookline Housing Authority's redevelopment project at Walnut High Apartments (the "Phase I of the Project") to include 96-unit affordable housing units redevelopment project at Walnut High Apartments upon the following conditions: a. BHA secures all necessary Planning Board/Board of Appeal approval for the development of Project; b. BHA secures all necessary non-Town funding resources to develop and finance the Project; c. BHA assigns its right to the FY25 Community Preservation Act grant award of $3.75 million to the AHT; and d. BHA records (or will record at the time of the construction financing for the Project) a perpetual affordability restriction in a form acceptable to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. e. This conditional commitment will be in effect for a period of two years, unless further extended by mutual agreement between both parties. f. The promissory note evidencing the AHT financing will mature no earlier than 65 years from the date of the construction completion and will be secured by a subordinate lien on the subject property. The final terms of the loan will be negotiated with the BHA prior to the closing of the construction loan for the Project, on terms mutually agreed upon between the BHA and the Town of Brookline. g. This commitment does not preclude the BHA from seeking additional funding from the either the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Community Preservation Act, or any other local funding for either Phase I (96 units) nor Phase II (85 units) of the Project. h. Any commitment statement provided on behalf of the Select Board will be subject to final approval by the Town Administrator. 2. Amend the existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement that includes the BHA Walnut High Apartments property to reflect the proposed number of units for the redevelopment Project: Phase I (96 units) and Phase II (85 units) 3. Waive for both phases of the Project (Phase I of 96 units and Phase II of 85 units) the building permit fees including demolition permit fees and any fees related to review prior to a demolition permit approval by any Department (including but not limited to: Preservation Commission Determination of Historic Significance, Erosion Control By-Law, Tree Preservation By-Law, and Construction Management Plan review fees for all Departments), subject to the following conditions: a. BHA secures all necessary Planning Board/Board of Appeals approval for the development of Project; b. BHA secures all necessary non-Town funding resources to develop and finance the Project; and c. BHA records (or will record at the time of the construction financing for the Project) a perpetual affordability restriction in a form acceptable to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Approved.”
Modify the scope of the American Rescue Plan Act funded Centre Street Lot project study: with the formation of a Select Board appointed study group, subject to the Open Meeting law, and to insert...
On motion, it was, Voted to modify the scope of the American Rescue Plan Act funded Centre Street Lot project study: with the formation of a Select Board appointed study group, subject to the Open Meeting law, and to insert the financial feasibility study into the scope if possible.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to modify the scope of the American Rescue Plan Act funded Centre Street Lot project study: with the formation of a Select Board appointed study group, subject to the Open Meeting law, and to insert the financial feasibility study into the scope if possible. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the updated Zero Emissions Advisory Board charge as submitted in the meeting packet
On motion, it was, Voted to approve the updated Zero Emissions Advisory Board charge as submitted in the meeting packet.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to approve the updated Zero Emissions Advisory Board charge as submitted in the meeting packet. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Favorable Action on Article 16
On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 16
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 16 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Support a theoretical motion to table if it came before the body, and if that
Board member Warren offered a motion to support a theoretical motion to table if it came before the body, and if that motion fails, a no-action vote.
Yes: Pearlman, WarrenNo: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Board member Warren offered a motion to support a theoretical motion to table if it came before the body, and if that motion fails, a no-action vote. Aye: Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Bernard Greene Motion failed.”
A no recommendation vote
On motion of a no recommendation vote
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyocNo: Pearlman, Warren
From the minutes
“On motion of a no recommendation vote Aye: John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Bernard Greene Against: Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
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