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June 23, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of March 10, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 10, 2020
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, HellerAbstained: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of March 10, 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Abstained: John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the minutes of June 11, 2020
Voted to approve the minutes of June 11, 2020.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the minutes of June 11, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following Solid Waste and Recycling Contract Extensions: Contract PW/15-01 for Disposal of Solid Waste in the amount of $835,000 Contract PW/16-01 for Curbside Collection and...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Solid Waste and Recycling Contract Extensions: Contract PW/15-01 for Disposal of Solid Waste in the amount of $835,000 Contract PW/16-01 for Curbside Collection and Processing of Single Stream Recycling in the amount of $1,839.050
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Solid Waste and Recycling Contract Extensions: Contract PW/15-01 for Disposal of Solid Waste in the amount of $835,000 Contract PW/16-01 for Curbside Collection and Processing of Single Stream Recycling in the amount of $1,839.050 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Correcting Scrivener's errors in the Land Descriptions contained in two of the Town's affordable housing agreements with Hebrew Senior Life relative to 112 Centre Street
On motion it was, Voted to correcting Scrivener's errors in the Land Descriptions contained in two of the Town's affordable housing agreements with Hebrew Senior Life relative to 112 Centre Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to correcting Scrivener's errors in the Land Descriptions contained in two of the Town's affordable housing agreements with Hebrew Senior Life relative to 112 Centre Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Execute amendments to the School Space Lease Agreements with Temple Emeth (194 Grove Street), Temple Ohabei Shalom (1187 Beacon Street) and the Maimonides School (2 Clark Road)
On motion it was, Voted to execute amendments to the School Space Lease Agreements with Temple Emeth (194 Grove Street), Temple Ohabei Shalom (1187 Beacon Street) and the Maimonides School (2 Clark Road).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to execute amendments to the School Space Lease Agreements with Temple Emeth (194 Grove Street), Temple Ohabei Shalom (1187 Beacon Street) and the Maimonides School (2 Clark Road). Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize and approve a contract with The Racial Equity Group in the amount of $90,900 for Consultant Services for the RFP Ref. #P-20-07 RACIAL EQUITY ANALYSIS CONSULTANT and authorization to use...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize and approve a contract with The Racial Equity Group in the amount of $90,900 for Consultant Services for the RFP Ref. #P-20-07 RACIAL EQUITY ANALYSIS CONSULTANT and authorization to use the BAA Recreation Expendable Trust Fund 630OTR02 524010 for this project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize and approve a contract with The Racial Equity Group in the amount of $90,900 for Consultant Services for the RFP Ref. #P-20-07 RACIAL EQUITY ANALYSIS CONSULTANT and authorization to use the BAA Recreation Expendable Trust Fund 630OTR02 524010 for this project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the following promotions within the Fire Department: Temporary Deputy Chief David A. Randolph to permanent Deputy Chief Temporary Captain Brendan P. Sullivan to permanent Captain...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Fire Department: Temporary Deputy Chief David A. Randolph to permanent Deputy Chief Temporary Captain Brendan P. Sullivan to permanent Captain Temporary Lieutenant Thomas J. Teixeira to permanent Lieutenant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the following promotions within the Fire Department: Temporary Deputy Chief David A. Randolph to permanent Deputy Chief Temporary Captain Brendan P. Sullivan to permanent Captain Temporary Lieutenant Thomas J. Teixeira to permanent Lieutenant Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2020: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $2.67 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $6.66 per...
VOTED: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2020: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $2.67 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $6.66 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use greater than 18 hcf All Other Customers $5.32 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use Sewer Rate: $7.97 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2020: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $30.30 $42.93 $73.23 $146.45 $234.83 $439.35 $729.73 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $30.30 $42.93 $73.23 $146.45 $234.83 $439.35 $729.73 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $5.32 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) effective July 1, 2020. (5) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $20 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2020. (6) To adopt a Senior Water and Sewer Rate Discount Program in an amount equivalent to 50% of the water and sewer base charge for eligible ratepayers, with eligibility for said program determined by eligibility for Property Tax Exemptions allowable under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 17D, 41A, 41C and the Senior Work-off Tax program. (7) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F.
From the minutes
“VOTED: (1) To approve the following quarterly Water and Sewer rates effective July 1, 2020: Water Rate: Single Family Residential Customers $2.67 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use up to 18 hcf $6.66 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use greater than 18 hcf All Other Customers $5.32 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use Sewer Rate: $7.97 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) for all use (2) To approve the quarterly Base Charge based on meter size according to the following schedule effective July 1, 2020: Meter Size (in inches) 0.625 0.75 1.5 Quarterly Water Base Charge $30.30 $42.93 $73.23 $146.45 $234.83 $439.35 $729.73 Quarterly Sewer Base Charge $30.30 $42.93 $73.23 $146.45 $234.83 $439.35 $729.73 (3) To approve the quarterly Irrigation rate at $5.32 per hundred cubic feet (hcf) effective July 1, 2020. (5) To approve the annual Fire Service Charge at $20 per inch-diameter squared of fire service pipe size effective July 1, 2020. (6) To adopt a Senior Water and Sewer Rate Discount Program in an amount equivalent to 50% of the water and sewer base charge for eligible ratepayers, with eligibility for said program determined by eligibility for Property Tax Exemptions allowable under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 17D, 41A, 41C and the Senior Work-off Tax program. (7) The above votes are set under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Crowninshield Road - from pole 42/3 on the west side approximately 100 feet southeast of Adams Street, conduit running northeasterly a distance of about 10 feet, thence running northwesterly a distance of about 85 feet, thence running northerly a distance of about feet 55 feet, thence running northwesterly a distance of about 20 feet to the point of pick up.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Crowninshield Road - from pole 42/3 on the west side approximately 100 feet southeast of Adams Street, conduit running northeasterly a distance of about 10 feet, thence running northwesterly a distance of about 85 feet, thence running northerly a distance of about feet 55 feet, thence running northwesterly a distance of about 20 feet to the point of pick up. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Grant the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Brookline...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Brookline Avenue - from a new handhole on the west side approximately 200 feet south of Pearl Street, conduit running southeasterly a distance of about 65 feet to 700 Brookline Avenue
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Brookline Avenue - from a new handhole on the west side approximately 200 feet south of Pearl Street, conduit running southeasterly a distance of about 65 feet to 700 Brookline Avenue Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Grant the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Independence...
On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Independence Drive - replace the existing vault across from 14 Independence Drive and run conduit southeasterly from there a distance of about 48 feet to an angle point then southwesterly a distance of about 129 feet and 2 new vault. *with the condition that Comcast will begin work after National Grid made the necessary repairs to the nearby gas leak.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant the petition of Comcast for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Independence Drive - replace the existing vault across from 14 Independence Drive and run conduit southeasterly from there a distance of about 48 feet to an angle point then southwesterly a distance of about 129 feet and 2 new vault. *with the condition that Comcast will begin work after National Grid made the necessary repairs to the nearby gas leak. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve of the items listed by Ms. Goff in the Advisory Committee's budget *except for the Traffic calming item where we differ in the amount of $81,500
On motion it was, Voted to approve of the items listed by Ms. Goff in the Advisory Committee's budget *except for the Traffic calming item where we differ in the amount of $81,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve of the items listed by Ms. Goff in the Advisory Committee's budget *except for the Traffic calming item where we differ in the amount of $81,500. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
The AC recommendation: the Select Board voted to reduce the Police dept. by $166k and reallocated those funds to various services accounts
The AC recommendation: the Select Board voted to reduce the Police dept. by $166k and reallocated those funds to various services accounts. The AC took $64K and reallocated that amount to the DICR dept. for a community engagement position. 2. Bastein/Aschkenasy amendment limitation on expeditors related to the Alston case 3. Brown/Bastein to reduce the police department budget by $2,129,000 and reallocates those funds to various social services, BEEP, housing and economic development 4. Ananian/Fernandez reduces the police dept. budget by $1,265,000 and reallocates to other departmental budgets. Amended now #7 reduced the police dept. budget by $1,198,560 5. Ananian/O'Neal amendment reduces the Police dept. budget by $1,198,560 and reallocates those funds to various departments and services 6. Revised Gordon/Rosenthal funding related to riot gear The AC is considering an amendment of the motion they put in the supplement: reduce police budget by $1,265,000 and reallocate $66,440 into the DICR position, allocate $50k into the Select Board's to support the proposed task forces.
From the minutes
“1. The AC recommendation: the Select Board voted to reduce the Police dept. by $166k and reallocated those funds to various services accounts. The AC took $64K and reallocated that amount to the DICR dept. for a community engagement position. 2. Bastein/Aschkenasy amendment limitation on expeditors related to the Alston case 3. Brown/Bastein to reduce the police department budget by $2,129,000 and reallocates those funds to various social services, BEEP, housing and economic development 4. Ananian/Fernandez reduces the police dept. budget by $1,265,000 and reallocates to other departmental budgets. Amended now #7 reduced the police dept. budget by $1,198,560 5. Ananian/O'Neal amendment reduces the Police dept. budget by $1,198,560 and reallocates those funds to various departments and services 6. Revised Gordon/Rosenthal funding related to riot gear The AC is considering an amendment of the motion they put in the supplement: reduce police budget by $1,265,000 and reallocate $66,440 into the DICR position, allocate $50k into the Select Board's to support the proposed task forces..”
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