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February 9, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 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 minutes of February 2, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 2, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of February 2, 2021 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve change order #1 to the contract between Vintage Properties Inc., and the Town of Brookline in the amount of $764.00 for the Putterham Library Bathroom Renovations project
On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #1 to the contract between Vintage Properties Inc., and the Town of Brookline in the amount of $764.00 for the Putterham Library Bathroom Renovations project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #1 to the contract between Vintage Properties Inc., and the Town of Brookline in the amount of $764.00 for the Putterham Library Bathroom Renovations project. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept a grant in the amount of $32,409 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to the Department of Public Health to support their efforts in Brookline during the ongoing COVID-19...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $32,409 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to the Department of Public Health to support their efforts in Brookline during the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant in the amount of $32,409 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association to the Department of Public Health to support their efforts in Brookline during the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the 2020 Audit Report
On motion it was, Voted to accept the 2020 Audit Report.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the 2020 Audit Report. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the appointment of Andy Liu to fill the vacant School Committee position on the Pierce School Building Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of Andy Liu to fill the vacant School Committee position on the Pierce School Building Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of Andy Liu to fill the vacant School Committee position on the Pierce School Building Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) conveying the Select Board's comments on an application submitted to DHCD for a Project...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) conveying the Select Board's comments on an application submitted to DHCD for a Project Eligibility Letter relative to 32 Marion Street in order to apply to the Town for a Comprehensive Permit under c.40B.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) conveying the Select Board's comments on an application submitted to DHCD for a Project Eligibility Letter relative to 32 Marion Street in order to apply to the Town for a Comprehensive Permit under c.40B. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the changes to the charge of the Small Business Development Committee
On motion it was, Voted to accept the changes to the charge of the Small Business Development Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the changes to the charge of the Small Business Development Committee. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the recommendation for the Brookline Housing Authority Partnership to establish a working group with one Select Board member and one Brookline Housing Authority Commission member as co-chairs
On motion it was, Voted to accept the recommendation for the Brookline Housing Authority Partnership to establish a working group with one Select Board member and one Brookline Housing Authority Commission member as co-chairs.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the recommendation for the Brookline Housing Authority Partnership to establish a working group with one Select Board member and one Brookline Housing Authority Commission member as co-chairs. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Authorize the remote town meeting request as submitted by the Town Moderator, Sandy Gadsby
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the remote town meeting request as submitted by the Town Moderator, Sandy Gadsby.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the remote town meeting request as submitted by the Town Moderator, Sandy Gadsby. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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