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January 26, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the authorization to hire a replacement for the Public Health Specialist (GN-10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire a replacement for the Public Health Specialist (GN-10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire a replacement for the Public Health Specialist (GN-10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Amendment 19 for the BHS Expansion Project - MBTA Station with William Rawn Associates for Geotechnical Services in the amount of $17,888
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment 19 for the BHS Expansion Project - MBTA Station with William Rawn Associates for Geotechnical Services in the amount of $17,888.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment 19 for the BHS Expansion Project - MBTA Station with William Rawn Associates for Geotechnical Services in the amount of $17,888. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Change Order No. 7/PCCO No. 14 for the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $28,858
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 7/PCCO No. 14 for the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $28,858.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order No. 7/PCCO No. 14 for the Brookline High School Expansion project in the amount of $28,858. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the FY 2021 State 911 Department and Support Incentive Grant for the Police Department in the amount of $248, 276
On motion it was, Voted to accept the FY 2021 State 911 Department and Support Incentive Grant for the Police Department in the amount of $248, 276.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the FY 2021 State 911 Department and Support Incentive Grant for the Police Department in the amount of $248, 276. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the FY 2021 State 911 Department Training Grant for the Police Department in the amount of $21,952.55
On motion it was, Voted to accept the FY 2021 State 911 Department Training Grant for the Police Department in the amount of $21,952.55.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the FY 2021 State 911 Department Training Grant for the Police Department in the amount of $21,952.55. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Contract Amendment #2 for the Michael Driscoll School project with Gilbane Building Company for added preconstruction services in the amount of $7,350
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #2 for the Michael Driscoll School project with Gilbane Building Company for added preconstruction services in the amount of $7,350.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #2 for the Michael Driscoll School project with Gilbane Building Company for added preconstruction services in the amount of $7,350. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the proposed contract between the Town of Brookline and Miller Dyer Spears with Sasaki for the John R. Pierce School for design services for the feasibility and schematic design phases of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract between the Town of Brookline and Miller Dyer Spears with Sasaki for the John R. Pierce School for design services for the feasibility and schematic design phases of the project in the amount of $1,294,466.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the proposed contract between the Town of Brookline and Miller Dyer Spears with Sasaki for the John R. Pierce School for design services for the feasibility and schematic design phases of the project in the amount of $1,294,466. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the amended Brookline Poet Laureate guidelines proposal as voted by the Brookline Commission for the Arts
On motion it was, Voted to approve the amended Brookline Poet Laureate guidelines proposal as voted by the Brookline Commission for the Arts.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the amended Brookline Poet Laureate guidelines proposal as voted by the Brookline Commission for the Arts. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) conveying the Select Board's comments on an application submitted to MassHousing for a Project...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) conveying the Select Board's comments on an application submitted to MassHousing for a Project Eligibility Letter relative to 83 Longwood Avenue in order to apply to the Town for a Comprehensive permit under c.40B.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Heller, VanScoyocAbstained: Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) conveying the Select Board's comments on an application submitted to MassHousing for a Project Eligibility Letter relative to 83 Longwood Avenue in order to apply to the Town for a Comprehensive permit under c.40B. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Heather Hamilton.”
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