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Brookline Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

December 22, 2020

16 recorded votes, 0 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 minutes from Tuesday December 15, 2020 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from Tuesday December 15, 2020 as amended.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from Tuesday December 15, 2020 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the following proprietary items as recommended by the design team and the Building Department for the Driscoll School Project: Door Hardware Speakers Fire Alarm Security Civil/Site...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following proprietary items as recommended by the design team and the Building Department for the Driscoll School Project: Door Hardware Speakers Fire Alarm Security Civil/Site Geothermal Wells Traffic and Transportation Building Automated Controls Charging Stations

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following proprietary items as recommended by the design team and the Building Department for the Driscoll School Project: Door Hardware Speakers Fire Alarm Security Civil/Site Geothermal Wells Traffic and Transportation Building Automated Controls Charging Stations Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve amendment #5 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Leftfield LLC in the amount of $11,770 for structural design peer review and life safety systems design third party review as...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #5 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Leftfield LLC in the amount of $11,770 for structural design peer review and life safety systems design third party review as required by.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #5 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Leftfield LLC in the amount of $11,770 for structural design peer review and life safety systems design third party review as required by. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve change order #3 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Acme Waterproofing Company in the amount of $30,000, for added and deleted scope for the Water Garage Slab Repair Project

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #3 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Acme Waterproofing Company in the amount of $30,000, for added and deleted scope for the Water Garage Slab Repair Project.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #3 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Acme Waterproofing Company in the amount of $30,000, for added and deleted scope for the Water Garage Slab Repair Project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the GMP Change Order No. 6/PCCO No. 13 for the Brookline High School Expansion project with Skanska in the amount of $628,419

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the GMP Change Order No. 6/PCCO No. 13 for the Brookline High School Expansion project with Skanska in the amount of $628,419.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the GMP Change Order No. 6/PCCO No. 13 for the Brookline High School Expansion project with Skanska in the amount of $628,419. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Change order No. 3 for the Harry Downes Field House Renovation in the amount of $1,255

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Change order No. 3 for the Harry Downes Field House Renovation in the amount of $1,255.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change order No. 3 for the Harry Downes Field House Renovation in the amount of $1,255. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve and designating the Chair to sign Non-Participating Agreement Number 109121A with MassDOT Highway for the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve and designating the Chair to sign Non-Participating Agreement Number 109121A with MassDOT Highway for the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve and designating the Chair to sign Non-Participating Agreement Number 109121A with MassDOT Highway for the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Municipal Project 110% Funding Agreement Number 110748A with MassDOT Highway for the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation contract

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Municipal Project 110% Funding Agreement Number 110748A with MassDOT Highway for the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation contract.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Municipal Project 110% Funding Agreement Number 110748A with MassDOT Highway for the Carlton Street Footbridge Rehabilitation contract. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the following budget transfer in the amount of $8,000 within the Office of the Town Clerk: From: 1620 1630 Voter Reg 525022 Postage $8,000 To: 1620 1630 Voter Reg 531012 Office Supplies $8,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer in the amount of $8,000 within the Office of the Town Clerk: From: 1620 1630 Voter Reg 525022 Postage $8,000 To: 1620 1630 Voter Reg 531012 Office Supplies $8,000

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer in the amount of $8,000 within the Office of the Town Clerk: From: 1620 1630 Voter Reg 525022 Postage $8,000 To: 1620 1630 Voter Reg 531012 Office Supplies $8,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

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

Approve the temporary license agreement between the town of Brookline and Stillman Farm's for a CSA pickup location at 11 Pierce Street in the parking lot of the town's public health building on...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the temporary license agreement between the town of Brookline and Stillman Farm's for a CSA pickup location at 11 Pierce Street in the parking lot of the town's public health building on Sundays from December 27 to June 6.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the temporary license agreement between the town of Brookline and Stillman Farm's for a CSA pickup location at 11 Pierce Street in the parking lot of the town's public health building on Sundays from December 27 to June 6. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the following slate of members of the Kent Street Negotiating Committee: Heather Hamilton Roger Blood Don Warner Virginia Bullock Steve Pratt Otto

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following slate of members of the Kent Street Negotiating Committee: Heather Hamilton Roger Blood Don Warner Virginia Bullock Steve Pratt Otto

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following slate of members of the Kent Street Negotiating Committee: Heather Hamilton Roger Blood Don Warner Virginia Bullock Steve Pratt Otto Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses related to the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses related to the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses related to the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses related to Wow Barbeque *with the condition that all related departments provide positive reports related to health and safety...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to approve the Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses related to Wow Barbeque *with the condition that all related departments provide positive reports related to health and safety concerns.

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve the Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses related to Wow Barbeque *with the condition that all related departments provide positive reports related to health and safety concerns. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the lodging house renewals as submitted. *condition that an audit and inspection process is performed taking under consideration the public comments from the neighbors, and to ensure a...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the lodging house renewals as submitted. *condition that an audit and inspection process is performed taking under consideration the public comments from the neighbors, and to ensure a resident agent is on location and available.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the lodging house renewals as submitted. *condition that an audit and inspection process is performed taking under consideration the public comments from the neighbors, and to ensure a resident agent is on location and available. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Robert Sable to the Select Board's Committee on Policing Reforms

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to appoint Robert Sable to the Select Board's Committee on Policing Reforms

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Robert Sable to the Select Board's Committee on Policing Reforms Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Appoint Mark Zurillo (Planning Board member) to the Boylston Street Corridor Study Committee

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to appoint Mark Zurillo (Planning Board member) to the Boylston Street Corridor Study Committee

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Mark Zurillo (Planning Board member) to the Boylston Street Corridor Study Committee Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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