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Brookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 19, 2020

9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the following meeting minutes: November 10, 2020 November 17, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: November 10, 2020 November 17, 2020

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: November 10, 2020 November 17, 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve Amendment No. 5 with Hill International for the Project Representative Services on a Temporary Basis (up to 3 months) for the Brookline High School Expansion in the amount of $79,128

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 5 with Hill International for the Project Representative Services on a Temporary Basis (up to 3 months) for the Brookline High School Expansion in the amount of $79,128.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No. 5 with Hill International for the Project Representative Services on a Temporary Basis (up to 3 months) for the Brookline High School Expansion in the amount of $79,128. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Change Order No. 5/ PCCO No. 12 with Skanska for the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $183,282

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 5/ PCCO No. 12 with Skanska for the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $183,282.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 5/ PCCO No. 12 with Skanska for the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $183,282. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Amendment No 1 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $100,680 for the Driscoll School Project for added preconstruction services

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No 1 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $100,680 for the Driscoll School Project for added preconstruction services.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment No 1 to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $100,680 for the Driscoll School Project for added preconstruction services. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the proposed contract with BR+A in the amount of $129,500 for the Driscoll School Project for an Independent Engineer/Commissioning Agent

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract with BR+A in the amount of $129,500 for the Driscoll School Project for an Independent Engineer/Commissioning Agent.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract with BR+A in the amount of $129,500 for the Driscoll School Project for an Independent Engineer/Commissioning Agent. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the annual Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $21,500 for the Town's Office of Emergency Management

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to accept the annual Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $21,500 for the Town's Office of Emergency Management.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to accept the annual Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $21,500 for the Town's Office of Emergency Management. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reconsider Article 34

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 34

From the minutes

“1. On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 34 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Favorable Action on the revised Advisory Committee language submitted by Lee Selwyn and Jonathan Davis amendments

Minutes, page 4

ApproveFailed · 2–3

On motion it was, Voted 2-3 Favorable Action on the revised Advisory Committee language submitted by Lee Selwyn and Jonathan Davis amendments. MOTION FAILS

Yes: Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton

From the minutes

“2. On motion it was, Voted 2-3 Favorable Action on the revised Advisory Committee language submitted by Lee Selwyn and Jonathan Davis amendments. MOTION FAILS Aye: Nancy Heller, John VanScoyoc Against: Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's original version as previously voted upon

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's original version as previously voted upon.

Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, VanScoyocNo: Fernandez

From the minutes

“3. On motion it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's original version as previously voted upon. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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