MassVoter.com← Brookline Select BoardBrookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 16, 2020
26 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Brookline ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
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, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
The Brookline Police Department budget be reduced by $361,943,000 following the changes: 1. appropriation for schools $110,715 with Town meeting recommending that the SC us these funds for BEEP...
On motion it was, Voted that the Brookline Police Department budget be reduced by $361,943,000 following the changes: 1. appropriation for schools $110,715 with Town meeting recommending that the SC us these funds for BEEP shortfall 2. Increase the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations by $79,728 to hire a Community Engagement Specialist 3. The appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations be further increased by $41,500 in their operational budget, including Professional/Technical services, Office Supplies, Special Programs Supplies, and meals and Receptions, to support the implementation of the Community Engagement Plan. 4. The appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations be further increases by$60,000 to fund community engagement activities in each of the 17 other Town departments. 5. The appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations be increased by $70,000 to fund Domestic Violence prevention programs and staff (moved from the Police Department to the Office of Diversity and Community Relations Motion fails 1-4
Yes: FernandezNo: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted that the Brookline Police Department budget be reduced by $361,943,000 following the changes: 1. appropriation for schools $110,715 with Town meeting recommending that the SC us these funds for BEEP shortfall 2. Increase the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations by $79,728 to hire a Community Engagement Specialist 3. The appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations be further increased by $41,500 in their operational budget, including Professional/Technical services, Office Supplies, Special Programs Supplies, and meals and Receptions, to support the implementation of the Community Engagement Plan. 4. The appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations be further increases by$60,000 to fund community engagement activities in each of the 17 other Town departments. 5. The appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations be increased by $70,000 to fund Domestic Violence prevention programs and staff (moved from the Police Department to the Office of Diversity and Community Relations Motion fails 1-4 Aye: Raul Fernandez Against: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John Van Scoyoc.”
Motion by John VanScoyoc: That an amount equivalent to 20% of the police department's overtime budget and the amount of that cut be applied to fund the Town's social service agencies and...
Motion by John VanScoyoc: That an amount equivalent to 20% of the police department's overtime budget and the amount of that cut be applied to fund the Town's social service agencies and functions; Health, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Veterans, and Aging in the amount of $166,066.00 June 16.2020 (Dispatch overtime not included in the overtime number) Motion 3-2
Yes: Greene, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez, Hamilton
From the minutes
“Motion by John VanScoyoc: That an amount equivalent to 20% of the police department's overtime budget and the amount of that cut be applied to fund the Town's social service agencies and functions; Health, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Veterans, and Aging in the amount of $166,066.00 June 16.2020 (Dispatch overtime not included in the overtime number) Motion 3-2 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, John VanScoyoc Against: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of June 2, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of June 2, 2020.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, HellerAbstained: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of June 2, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstained: John VanScoyoc.”
Award and execute contract number PW/20-17 "Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Hill Ave at Dean Road and Carlton St at Monmouth St" with Charles Contracting Co Inc., June 16.2020 75 Rosedale...
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract number PW/20-17 "Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Hill Ave at Dean Road and Carlton St at Monmouth St" with Charles Contracting Co Inc., June 16.2020 75 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 02471 in the amount of $828,812.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute contract number PW/20-17 "Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Hill Ave at Dean Road and Carlton St at Monmouth St" with Charles Contracting Co Inc., June 16.2020 75 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 02471 in the amount of $828,812. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute PW/19-22 Contract Amendment #3 with LiRo Group - "demolition phase design services for emergency demolition of the Davis Path Footbridge" in the amount of $110,500
On motion it was, Voted to execute PW/19-22 Contract Amendment #3 with LiRo Group - "demolition phase design services for emergency demolition of the Davis Path Footbridge" in the amount of $110,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute PW/19-22 Contract Amendment #3 with LiRo Group - "demolition phase design services for emergency demolition of the Davis Path Footbridge" in the amount of $110,500. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and transmitting to the Advisory Committee the following Reserve Fund Transfer for the Emergency Demolition of the Davis Path footbridge at the request of Commissioner Pappastergion in the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmitting to the Advisory Committee the following Reserve Fund Transfer for the Emergency Demolition of the Davis Path footbridge at the request of Commissioner Pappastergion in the amount of $350,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and transmitting to the Advisory Committee the following Reserve Fund Transfer for the Emergency Demolition of the Davis Path footbridge at the request of Commissioner Pappastergion in the amount of $350,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a grant for the Recreation Department's Summer Camp program from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant for the Recreation Department's Summer Camp program from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant for the Recreation Department's Summer Camp program from the Brookline Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization for a final commitment letter to the Brookline Housing Authority for its affordable housing project at 90 Longwood Avenue in the amount of $1.34 million in HOME and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization for a final commitment letter to the Brookline Housing Authority for its affordable housing project at 90 Longwood Avenue in the amount of $1.34 million in HOME and Housing Trust Funds.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization for a final commitment letter to the Brookline Housing Authority for its affordable housing project at 90 Longwood Avenue in the amount of $1.34 million in HOME and Housing Trust Funds. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to execute a Feasibility Study Agreement with the MSBA for the John R. Pierce School
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to execute a Feasibility Study Agreement with the MSBA for the John R. Pierce School.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to execute a Feasibility Study Agreement with the MSBA for the John R. Pierce School. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Appoint the following Committee of Seven for the selection of an Owner's Project Manager for the Pierce School MSBA project: Building Commission: Janet Fierman, Ken Kaplan, Nate Peck School...
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following Committee of Seven for the selection of an Owner's Project Manager for the Pierce School MSBA project: Building Commission: Janet Fierman, Ken Kaplan, Nate Peck School Committee: Helen Charlupski, Suzanne Federspiel, Matthew Gillis Select Board: Bernard Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following Committee of Seven for the selection of an Owner's Project Manager for the Pierce School MSBA project: Building Commission: Janet Fierman, Ken Kaplan, Nate Peck School Committee: Helen Charlupski, Suzanne Federspiel, Matthew Gillis Select Board: Bernard Greene Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and authorize the Chair or their designee to execute five contracts and one contract amendment for the following CDBG-CV-funded programs: Contracts Family Aid Boston $10,000.00 Brookline...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or their designee to execute five contracts and one contract amendment for the following CDBG-CV-funded programs: Contracts Family Aid Boston $10,000.00 Brookline Council on Aging $39,337.00 Brookline Food Pantry $160,663.00 ED/LTP Business Assistance $200,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority $72,337.00 Amendment Brookline Safety Net $325,000.00 TOTAL CDBG-CV $ 807,337.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or their designee to execute five contracts and one contract amendment for the following CDBG-CV-funded programs: Contracts Family Aid Boston $10,000.00 Brookline Council on Aging $39,337.00 Brookline Food Pantry $160,663.00 ED/LTP Business Assistance $200,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority $72,337.00 Amendment Brookline Safety Net $325,000.00 TOTAL CDBG-CV $ 807,337.00 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and authorizing the Chair or their designee to execute an extension to the Brookline Housing Authority's FY 2020 CDBG Resident Security contract - with the term to be extended to December...
Question of approving and authorizing the Chair or their designee to execute an extension to the Brookline Housing Authority's FY 2020 CDBG Resident Security contract - with the term to be extended to December 31, 2020. Brookline Housing Authority $ 435,850.00 CDBG FY 2020 - Resident Security Assistant Director of Community Planning, Joe Viola reviewed that due to the Corona virus the schedules have been delayed. They are now ready to move forward resident's security program.
From the minutes
“Question of approving and authorizing the Chair or their designee to execute an extension to the Brookline Housing Authority's FY 2020 CDBG Resident Security contract - with the term to be extended to December 31, 2020. Brookline Housing Authority $ 435,850.00 CDBG FY 2020 - Resident Security Assistant Director of Community Planning, Joe Viola reviewed that due to the Corona virus the schedules have been delayed. They are now ready to move forward resident's security program. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following budget transfer in the Department of Health and Human Services: From: 51005110 Health Admin 510901 Pt Temp Sal $4,400 To: 51005110 Health Admin 561010 Electricity $4,400
Voted to approve the following budget transfer in the Department of Health and Human Services: From: 51005110 Health Admin 510901 Pt Temp Sal $4,400 To: 51005110 Health Admin 561010 Electricity $4,400
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the following budget transfer in the Department of Health and Human Services: From: 51005110 Health Admin 510901 Pt Temp Sal $4,400 To: 51005110 Health Admin 561010 Electricity $4,400 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the follow transfer within the Select Board budget: From: 12201220 510101 Perm
On motion it was, Voted to approve the follow transfer within the Select Board budget: From: 12201220 510101 Perm. Full-Time $5,500 To: 12201220 522010 Office Equip R&M $5,500
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the follow transfer within the Select Board budget: From: 12201220 510101 Perm. Full-Time $5,500 To: 12201220 522010 Office Equip R&M $5,500 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the authorization for three (3) promotional opportunities internally for the following positions within the Fire Department: Deputy Chief, Captain and Lieutenant
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization for three (3) promotional opportunities internally for the following positions within the Fire Department: Deputy Chief, Captain and Lieutenant.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization for three (3) promotional opportunities internally for the following positions within the Fire Department: Deputy Chief, Captain and Lieutenant. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for a Change of Manager for Barcelona Brookline, LLC d/b/a Barcelona at 1700 Beacon Street, holder of an All Alcohol Common Victualler
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Change of Manager for Barcelona Brookline, LLC d/b/a Barcelona at 1700 Beacon Street, holder of an All Alcohol Common Victualler. Change of manager from Emilio Garcia to Adriana Veltri.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Change of Manager for Barcelona Brookline, LLC d/b/a Barcelona at 1700 Beacon Street, holder of an All Alcohol Common Victualler. Change of manager from Emilio Garcia to Adriana Veltri. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Renew the PILOT agreement between the Town of Brookline and Boston University as presented
On motion it was, Voted to renew the PILOT agreement between the Town of Brookline and Boston University as presented.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renew the PILOT agreement between the Town of Brookline and Boston University as presented. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
No Action on Special Town Meeting article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Special Town Meeting article 1
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Special Town Meeting article 1 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
REMOTE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Motion to defer certain articles until a future Town Meeting
REMOTE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Motion to defer certain articles until a future Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“REMOTE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Motion to defer certain articles until a future Town Meeting. Town Administrator Kleckner reviewed hos memo: Shortly after the Town determined it would need to hold the 2020 Annual Town Meeting remotely, the Select Board adopted a vote that established a recommended procedure for deferring warrant articles until the next scheduled town meeting. Since that time, the Advisory Committee and others have recommended changes to the articles to be taken up. The Town Moderator has recommended that you update your vote to reflect this activity. In addition, he requests that you formally confirm your commitment to insert in the next scheduled town meeting any articles that were deferred from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, including petitioned articles without requiring a new petition to be submitted. The following represents changes from your prior vote; Article 4- Closure of Unexpended Balances in Special Appropriation Accounts- Added Article 7- Brookline High School Supplemental Appropriation- Deferred Article 16- Authorization for Select Board to Sell Oak Street Properties- Added On motion it was, June 16.2020 MOVED: To support the deferral of Warrant Articles 1, 2, 7, 20-24, and 26-42 until the next scheduled town meeting, with the understanding that the Select Board intends to insert each of the deferred articles into the warrant of the next scheduled town meeting. Any article that was previously submitted by petition will be inserted into the warrant of the next scheduled town meeting without the requirement to re-submit a new petition. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
No action on Article 4
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No action on Article 4.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No action on Article 4. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable action on Article 16
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable action on Article 16
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez, Heller
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable action on Article 16 Aye: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez.”
With respect to the OPEB item that $2 million of appropriated funds not be transferred to the OPEB trust until 12.1.2020
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 with respect to the OPEB item that $2 million of appropriated funds not be transferred to the OPEB trust until 12.1.2020
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“1. On motion it was, Voted 4-1 with respect to the OPEB item that $2 million of appropriated funds not be transferred to the OPEB trust until 12.1.2020 Aye: Bernard Greene , Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Accelerate the appropriation of $726,549 of into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the current Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted to accelerate the appropriation of $726,549 of into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the current Town Meeting. Motion fails 2-3
Yes: Fernandez, HamiltonNo: Greene, Heller, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“2. On motion it was, Voted to accelerate the appropriation of $726,549 of into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the current Town Meeting. Motion fails 2-3 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller, John VanScoyoc, Bernard Greene.”
In favor of the Town Administrator's budget with the exception that the $2 million of the OPEB not be transferred into the trust until December 1, 2020
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 In favor of the Town Administrator's budget with the exception that the $2 million of the OPEB not be transferred into the trust until December 1, 2020.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“3. On motion it was, Voted 4-1 In favor of the Town Administrator's budget with the exception that the $2 million of the OPEB not be transferred into the trust until December 1, 2020. Aye: Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton John VanScoyoc, Bernard Greene Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Amend to Section A(27) of the Town's Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations
On motion it was, Voted to amend to Section A(27) of the Town's Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to amend to Section A(27) of the Town's Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Regulations. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →