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November 17, 2020
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept a $1,000 donation from a Brookline Resident to the Police Department for bicycle equipment which will be used to purchase a new bike for the bicycle unit
On motion it was, Voted to accept a $1,000 donation from a Brookline Resident to the Police Department for bicycle equipment which will be used to purchase a new bike for the bicycle unit.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a $1,000 donation from a Brookline Resident to the Police Department for bicycle equipment which will be used to purchase a new bike for the bicycle unit. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Award and execute the "License, Maintenance, and Indemnification Agreement" with 5 Washington Square Fee Owner, LLC relative to the developer's planned Storm Water Drainage System
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute the "License, Maintenance, and Indemnification Agreement" with 5 Washington Square Fee Owner, LLC relative to the developer's planned Storm Water Drainage System.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute the "License, Maintenance, and Indemnification Agreement" with 5 Washington Square Fee Owner, LLC relative to the developer's planned Storm Water Drainage System. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for Consulting and Engineering Services between the Town of Brookline and Brown and Caldwell for Stormwater On-Call Services". The amendment does not change the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for Consulting and Engineering Services between the Town of Brookline and Brown and Caldwell for Stormwater On-Call Services". The amendment does not change the value of the contract, but extends the duration terms and agreement through October 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 for Consulting and Engineering Services between the Town of Brookline and Brown and Caldwell for Stormwater On-Call Services". The amendment does not change the value of the contract, but extends the duration terms and agreement through October 31, 2021. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the request for authorization to hire a Public Health Nurse (ungraded) for the nursing and epidemiology division in the Department of Health and Human Services
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for authorization to hire a Public Health Nurse (ungraded) for the nursing and epidemiology division in the Department of Health and Human Services
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request for authorization to hire a Public Health Nurse (ungraded) for the nursing and epidemiology division in the Department of Health and Human Services Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider STM 2 - Article 1
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider STM 2 - Article 1
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider STM 2 - Article 1 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Moved 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's supplement 3 removing the anti- aid clause and the correction to the last paragraph changing community to Advisory Committee
Moved 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's supplement 3 removing the anti- aid clause and the correction to the last paragraph changing community to Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“1. Moved 5-0 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's supplement 3 removing the anti- aid clause and the correction to the last paragraph changing community to Advisory Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Moved 4-1 Favorable Action on the Resolution passed last night, Supplement 3
Moved 4-1 Favorable Action on the Resolution passed last night, Supplement 3.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“2. Moved 4-1 Favorable Action on the Resolution passed last night, Supplement 3. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Moved 1-4 Favorable Action on supplement 4 submitted by the petitioners
Moved 1-4 Favorable Action on supplement 4 submitted by the petitioners.
Yes: FernandezNo: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“3. Moved 1-4 Favorable Action on supplement 4 submitted by the petitioners. MOTION FAILS Aye: Raul Fernandez Against: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider article 8
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 8
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 8 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 8, supplement 3; 9 members with 2 low to moderate income members
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 8, supplement 3; 9 members with 2 low to moderate income members.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committees recommendation on Article 8, supplement 3; 9 members with 2 low to moderate income members. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”
Reconsider Article 10
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 10
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 10 Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Technical Amendment moved by the Advisory Committee on article 10. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on the Technical Amendment moved by the Advisory Committee on article 10
Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Technical Amendment moved by the Advisory Committee on article 10.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the Technical Amendment moved by the Advisory Committee on article 10. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider Article 18
Voted to reconsider Article 18
From the minutes
“Voted to reconsider Article 18 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 18 as revised by the petitioners in supplement 2
Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on Article 18 as revised by the petitioners in supplement 2
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on Article 18 as revised by the petitioners in supplement 2 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Reconsider article 29
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 29
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 29 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on Article 29 as revised by the Advisory Committee incorporating the Spiegel amendment
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 29 as revised by the Advisory Committee incorporating the Spiegel amendment.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocAbstained: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 29 as revised by the Advisory Committee incorporating the Spiegel amendment. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Raul Fernandez.”
Reconsider article 39
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 39
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 39 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on the revised version in supplement 2 as amended with Representative Vitolo's suggestion
Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the revised version in supplement 2 as amended with Representative Vitolo's suggestion.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on the revised version in supplement 2 as amended with Representative Vitolo's suggestion. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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