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April 13, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 April 6, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 6, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 6, 2021 as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the following donations to the Brookline Asian American Family Foundation to be appropriated into account 5900SH07 (the Asian American Heritage Fund): $10,000 from the Brookline Community...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following donations to the Brookline Asian American Family Foundation to be appropriated into account 5900SH07 (the Asian American Heritage Fund): $10,000 from the Brookline Community Foundation towards general operating support at the discretion of the BAAFN Steering Committee. $1,500 from various donors to be used by the Brookline Asian American Family Network towards the annual Asian American Essay Contest Awards Ceremony and AAPI Heritage Month Celebration being held in May: $250 - Brookline Community Foundation $250 - John Hodgman $250 - Robert Guen DMD & Associates LLC $250 - Pho Viet's 1 LLC $250 - PKCrossley Inc (Brookline Frames) $250 - Hsiu-Lan Chang
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following donations to the Brookline Asian American Family Foundation to be appropriated into account 5900SH07 (the Asian American Heritage Fund): $10,000 from the Brookline Community Foundation towards general operating support at the discretion of the BAAFN Steering Committee. $1,500 from various donors to be used by the Brookline Asian American Family Network towards the annual Asian American Essay Contest Awards Ceremony and AAPI Heritage Month Celebration being held in May: $250 - Brookline Community Foundation $250 - John Hodgman $250 - Robert Guen DMD & Associates LLC $250 - Pho Viet's 1 LLC $250 - PKCrossley Inc (Brookline Frames) $250 - Hsiu-Lan Chang Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Extra Work Order Number 1 with Contract No. PW/20-01 for School Grounds Maintenance specifically snow emergency response and additional hourly landscape services with Park Landscape...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 1 with Contract No. PW/20-01 for School Grounds Maintenance specifically snow emergency response and additional hourly landscape services with Park Landscape Associates in the amount of $30,030.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 1 with Contract No. PW/20-01 for School Grounds Maintenance specifically snow emergency response and additional hourly landscape services with Park Landscape Associates in the amount of $30,030. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Extra Work Order Number 2 for Contract No. PW/20-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work for additional forestry services with North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $142,565
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 2 for Contract No. PW/20-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work for additional forestry services with North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $142,565.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 2 for Contract No. PW/20-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work for additional forestry services with North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $142,565. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve Extra Work Order Number 12 for Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation in the amount of $105,220.88
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 12 for Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation in the amount of $105,220.88.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 12 for Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation in the amount of $105,220.88. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Award and execute the contract for the Brookline Avenue Playground/Lynch Center Paving Improvements PW/20-05 to Bautista Masonry Corporation in the amount of $116,277
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute the contract for the Brookline Avenue Playground/Lynch Center Paving Improvements PW/20-05 to Bautista Masonry Corporation in the amount of $116,277.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute the contract for the Brookline Avenue Playground/Lynch Center Paving Improvements PW/20-05 to Bautista Masonry Corporation in the amount of $116,277. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Election Warrant for the May 4, 2021 Annual Town Election
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Election Warrant for the May 4, 2021 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Election Warrant for the May 4, 2021 Annual Town Election. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approval to temporarily close a portion of River Road through December 31, 2021 for the purposes of general public seating and expanded outdoor seating associated with Punch Bowl Tavern, 700...
On motion it was, Voted approval to temporarily close a portion of River Road through December 31, 2021 for the purposes of general public seating and expanded outdoor seating associated with Punch Bowl Tavern, 700 Brookline Avenue.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approval to temporarily close a portion of River Road through December 31, 2021 for the purposes of general public seating and expanded outdoor seating associated with Punch Bowl Tavern, 700 Brookline Avenue. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the updated Town of Brookline Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021
Voted to approve the updated Town of Brookline Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the updated Town of Brookline Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 2. Voted to approve a permit to Shifra and Barry Pollack, located at 84 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 3. Voted to approve a permit to Anila Jacob, located at 90 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 4. *And to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a permit to Shifra and Barry Pollack, located at 84 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance...
Voted to approve a permit to Shifra and Barry Pollack, located at 84 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve a permit to Shifra and Barry Pollack, located at 84 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 3. Voted to approve a permit to Anila Jacob, located at 90 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 4. *And to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve a permit to Anila Jacob, located at 90 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated...
Voted to approve a permit to Anila Jacob, located at 90 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 4. *And to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve a permit to Anila Jacob, located at 90 Clinton Road, to install Heating Wires in Driveway Entrance in accordance with the updated Sidewalk Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Policy dated April 13, 2021. 4. *And to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
FY22 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET REVIEW Review of the FY22 Departmental Budgets for the Department of Town Counsel, Capital Improvement Projects, and Unclassified/Debt and Interest
FY22 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET REVIEW Review of the FY22 Departmental Budgets for the Department of Town Counsel, Capital Improvement Projects, and Unclassified/Debt and Interest. Town Counsel
From the minutes
“FY22 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET REVIEW Review of the FY22 Departmental Budgets for the Department of Town Counsel, Capital Improvement Projects, and Unclassified/Debt and Interest. Town Counsel.”
Favorable Action on article 18
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action on article 18.
The minutes give the count as 3-2, but the roll call reads: Bernard Greene yes, Nancy Heller yes, John VanScoyoc yes, Raul Fernandez yes, Heather Hamilton yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action on article 18. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, John VanScoyoc Raul Fernandez, Heather Hamilton,.”
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