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May 5, 2020
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
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: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of April 21, 2020 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 21, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 21, 2020 as amended. Voted to approve the minutes of April 28. 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of April 28. 2020
Voted to approve the minutes of April 28. 2020
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of April 28. 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the revised Noise Bylaw Waiver for the installation of a test well as part of construction on the Michael Driscoll School on May 6-8, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised Noise Bylaw Waiver for the installation of a test well as part of construction on the Michael Driscoll School on May 6-8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the revised Noise Bylaw Waiver for the installation of a test well as part of construction on the Michael Driscoll School on May 6-8, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following contract for the Harry Downes Field House Renovation to Vintage Properties Inc. in the amount of $260,799
Question of approving the following contract for the Harry Downes Field House Renovation to Vintage Properties Inc. in the amount of $260,799. Ray Masak, Building Department reviewed the bids and noted the project is going very well.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following contract for the Harry Downes Field House Renovation to Vintage Properties Inc. in the amount of $260,799. Ray Masak, Building Department reviewed the bids and noted the project is going very well. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the Brookline High School Expansion project Amendment No. 16 for Willian Rawn Associates for the Additional 3rd floor and Geotech design services in the amount of $83,220
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Brookline High School Expansion project Amendment No. 16 for Willian Rawn Associates for the Additional 3rd floor and Geotech design services in the amount of $83,220.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Brookline High School Expansion project Amendment No. 16 for Willian Rawn Associates for the Additional 3rd floor and Geotech design services in the amount of $83,220. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $45,978 with Skanska USA, Building Inc. related to the Brookline High School Expansion project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $45,978 with Skanska USA, Building Inc. related to the Brookline High School Expansion project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $45,978 with Skanska USA, Building Inc. related to the Brookline High School Expansion project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve GMP16 COVID 19 Allowance in the amount of $52,804 with Skanska USA Building Inc., related to the Brookline High School Expansion project
On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP16 COVID 19 Allowance in the amount of $52,804 with Skanska USA Building Inc., related to the Brookline High School Expansion project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP16 COVID 19 Allowance in the amount of $52,804 with Skanska USA Building Inc., related to the Brookline High School Expansion project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following Change Order No. 1 for the Brookline Reservoir Gatehouse Interior Renovation in the amount of $3,950
Question of approving the following Change Order No. 1 for the Brookline Reservoir Gatehouse Interior Renovation in the amount of $3,950.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following Change Order No. 1 for the Brookline Reservoir Gatehouse Interior Renovation in the amount of $3,950. Ray Masak explained that this is related to electrical and plumbing work. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Accept the grant awarded by the Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) in the amount of $48,502 to support the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency efforts
On motion it was, Voted to accept the grant awarded by the Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) in the amount of $48,502 to support the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency efforts.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the grant awarded by the Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) in the amount of $48,502 to support the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency efforts. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve contract amendment #2 in the amount of $588.59 with Leftfield related to the Michael Driscoll School project
On motion it was, Voted to approve contract amendment #2 in the amount of $588.59 with Leftfield related to the Michael Driscoll School project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve contract amendment #2 in the amount of $588.59 with Leftfield related to the Michael Driscoll School project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following change orders with Jonathan Levy Architects LLC related to the Michael Driscoll School project: Amendment number 3 in the amount of $123, 173.00 for Geotechnical Engineering...
On motion it was, Voted approving the following change orders with Jonathan Levy Architects LLC related to the Michael Driscoll School project: Amendment number 3 in the amount of $123, 173.00 for Geotechnical Engineering services and Geothermal test well Amendment number 4 in the amount of $138,512.00 related to hazardous materials Amendment number 5 in the amount of $347,725.00 for Geo-environmental engineering
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approving the following change orders with Jonathan Levy Architects LLC related to the Michael Driscoll School project: Amendment number 3 in the amount of $123, 173.00 for Geotechnical Engineering services and Geothermal test well Amendment number 4 in the amount of $138,512.00 related to hazardous materials Amendment number 5 in the amount of $347,725.00 for Geo-environmental engineering Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Grant a Noise Bylaw Waiver to Skanska USA Building, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High Expansion Work at 111 Cypress Street and MBTA Brookline Hills Station Work at Tappan Street from May...
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Noise Bylaw Waiver to Skanska USA Building, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High Expansion Work at 111 Cypress Street and MBTA Brookline Hills Station Work at Tappan Street from May 22, 2020 to September 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Noise Bylaw Waiver to Skanska USA Building, Inc., in connection with the Brookline High Expansion Work at 111 Cypress Street and MBTA Brookline Hills Station Work at Tappan Street from May 22, 2020 to September 22, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a Substantial Amendment to the Town's FY 2020 (FFY19) Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG - CV funds, as follows: PUBLIC SERVICES Brookline Safety Net Program $325,000.00 Emergency...
Voted to approve a Substantial Amendment to the Town's FY 2020 (FFY19) Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG - CV funds, as follows: PUBLIC SERVICES Brookline Safety Net Program $325,000.00 Emergency housing and subsistence needs Family Aid $10,000.00 Funds for subsistence needs and sanitization Food Security - Funding for food inventory and delivery Senior Center $39,337.00 Food delivery program for seniors Food Pantry $160,663.00 Food pantry -- on-site and delivery program SUBTOTAL $535,325.00
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve a Substantial Amendment to the Town's FY 2020 (FFY19) Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG - CV funds, as follows: PUBLIC SERVICES Brookline Safety Net Program $325,000.00 Emergency housing and subsistence needs Family Aid $10,000.00 Funds for subsistence needs and sanitization Food Security - Funding for food inventory and delivery Senior Center $39,337.00 Food delivery program for seniors Food Pantry $160,663.00 Food pantry -- on-site and delivery program SUBTOTAL $535,325.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EDLTP Business Assistance $200,000.00 Working capital grants to businesses PUBLIC HOUSING BHA $72,337.00 PPE and sanitization TOTAL $807,337.00 2. To authorizing the Chair or his designee to execute standard forms SF- 424 and 424D, which serve as an application for federal discretionary programs, and required certifications. *subject to receiving the appropriate forms. 3. To authorizing the Director of Planning and Community Development or her designee to execute administrative and programmatic documents required to complete the substantial amendment. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the revised hours for the Annual Town Election on June 9th from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. to accommodate for training and cleaning related to COVID19
Voted to approve the revised hours for the Annual Town Election on June 9th from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. to accommodate for training and cleaning related to COVID19.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: Fernandez, Franco
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the revised hours for the Annual Town Election on June 9th from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. to accommodate for training and cleaning related to COVID19. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Against: Benjamin Franco, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the revised Town Election Warrant for the June 9, 2020 election
Voted to approve the revised Town Election Warrant for the June 9, 2020 election.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the revised Town Election Warrant for the June 9, 2020 election. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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