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June 29, 2021
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Bernard Greene is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session
Yes: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Hamilton, VanScoyocBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Approve the following meeting minutes: June 15, 2021 and June 22, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: June 15, 2021 and June 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: June 15, 2021 and June 22, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Clerk (T-10) in the Town Clerk's Office
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Clerk (T-10) in the Town Clerk's Office
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Town Clerk (T-10) in the Town Clerk's Office Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the request to promote to fill the vacant position Lieutenant in the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request to promote to fill the vacant position Lieutenant in the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request to promote to fill the vacant position Lieutenant in the Fire Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the IT Operations Director (T-15) in the Information Technology Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the IT Operations Director (T-15) in the Information Technology Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the IT Operations Director (T-15) in the Information Technology Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Assessor Residential/Commercial (T-9) in the Assessing Division of the Finance Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Assessor Residential/Commercial (T-9) in the Assessing Division of the Finance Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Assistant Assessor Residential/Commercial (T-9) in the Assessing Division of the Finance Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Authorization to Hire request for the Deputy Assessor (T-12) in the Assessing Division of the Finance Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request for the Deputy Assessor (T-12) in the Assessing Division of the Finance Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Authorization to Hire request for the Deputy Assessor (T-12) in the Assessing Division of the Finance Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Chair to execute a letter to Lyft notifying the company of the Town's intent to renew its Blue Bikes Agreement for the period of two (2) years after the initial term lapses on April...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a letter to Lyft notifying the company of the Town's intent to renew its Blue Bikes Agreement for the period of two (2) years after the initial term lapses on April 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute a letter to Lyft notifying the company of the Town's intent to renew its Blue Bikes Agreement for the period of two (2) years after the initial term lapses on April 1, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a contract between the Town/Fire Department and Purvis Systems in relation to the 2021 CIP's Station Alerting System replacement project
On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract between the Town/Fire Department and Purvis Systems in relation to the 2021 CIP's Station Alerting System replacement project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a contract between the Town/Fire Department and Purvis Systems in relation to the 2021 CIP's Station Alerting System replacement project. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Award Contract No. PW 20/23 Amendment No. 1 "I/I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation in Subareas NI 4,5,7,8,9" to the BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $285,036.00
On motion it was, Voted to award Contract No. PW 20/23 Amendment No. 1 "I/I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation in Subareas NI 4,5,7,8,9" to the BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $285,036.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award Contract No. PW 20/23 Amendment No. 1 "I/I Investigation and Sewer System Rehabilitation in Subareas NI 4,5,7,8,9" to the BETA Group Inc. in the amount of $285,036.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application for a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 for Birthday Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 for Birthday Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 for Birthday Party from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Renew Open Air Parking Licenses for 2021-2022
On motion it was, Voted to renew Open Air Parking Licenses for 2021-2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to renew Open Air Parking Licenses for 2021-2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Call the November 2021 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 5, 2021 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 2, 2021 Closing of Warrant)...
On motion it was, Voted to call the November 2021 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 5, 2021 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 2, 2021 Closing of Warrant) NOVEMBER 16 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 17 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 18 (Thur.) TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 30 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 1 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 2 (Thur.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 7 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 8 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 9 (Thur.) TOWN MEETING
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to call the November 2021 Special Town Meeting and setting the Opening and Closing Dates for the Warrant. (Thursday, August 5, 2021 Opening of Warrant) (Thursday September 2, 2021 Closing of Warrant) NOVEMBER 16 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 17 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 18 (Thur.) TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 30 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 1 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 2 (Thur.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 7 (Tues.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 8 (Wed.) TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 9 (Thur.) TOWN MEETING Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the filing of a bill to authorize a Home Rule Petition in accordance with the Town Meeting vote under Article 27 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filing of a bill to authorize a Home Rule Petition in accordance with the Town Meeting vote under Article 27 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filing of a bill to authorize a Home Rule Petition in accordance with the Town Meeting vote under Article 27 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Proposed manager of record is Timothy K Liu
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Proposed manager of record is Timothy K Liu. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00AM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00AM.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Proposed manager of record is Timothy K Liu. Proposed Operating Hours are Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00AM. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00AM. Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Raymond Lee, for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Raymond Lee, for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave
Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Raymond Lee, for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Raymond Lee, for Seoul Society Inc. d/b/a Fiya Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Promote the following candidates as follows: Lieutenant Richard Allen to Deputy Superintendent Lieutenant Jennifer Paster to Deputy Superintendent
On motion it was, Voted to promote the following candidates as follows: Lieutenant Richard Allen to Deputy Superintendent Lieutenant Jennifer Paster to Deputy Superintendent
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to promote the following candidates as follows: Lieutenant Richard Allen to Deputy Superintendent Lieutenant Jennifer Paster to Deputy Superintendent Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Promote the following candidates as follows: Sergeant Charles Thornton to Lieutenant Sergeant lIya Gruber to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Robert M. Collins to Sergeant Patrol Officer Megan Keaveney...
On motion it was, Voted to promote the following candidates as follows: Sergeant Charles Thornton to Lieutenant Sergeant lIya Gruber to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Robert M. Collins to Sergeant Patrol Officer Megan Keaveney to Sergeant
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to promote the following candidates as follows: Sergeant Charles Thornton to Lieutenant Sergeant lIya Gruber to Lieutenant Patrol Officer Robert M. Collins to Sergeant Patrol Officer Megan Keaveney to Sergeant Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Brookline Community Foundation and the Town of Brookline
Voted to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Brookline Community Foundation and the Town of Brookline
From the minutes
“1. Voted to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Brookline Community Foundation and the Town of Brookline 2. Voted to execute the Brookline Community Foundation Field of Interest Non-Endowed Fund Agreement - Racial Equity Fund, and delegating authority to the Chair to execute both in person on behalf of the Board. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Execute the Brookline Community Foundation Field of Interest Non-Endowed Fund Agreement - Racial Equity Fund, and delegating authority to the Chair to execute both in person on behalf of the Board
Voted to execute the Brookline Community Foundation Field of Interest Non-Endowed Fund Agreement - Racial Equity Fund, and delegating authority to the Chair to execute both in person on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to execute the Brookline Community Foundation Field of Interest Non-Endowed Fund Agreement - Racial Equity Fund, and delegating authority to the Chair to execute both in person on behalf of the Board. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve incorporating the Small Business Development Committee's recommendation to prioritize diverse businesses into the updated Small Business Relief Grant Program Guidelines
On motion it was, Voted, Approval of incorporating the Small Business Development Committee's recommendation to prioritize diverse businesses into the updated Small Business Relief Grant Program Guidelines.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted, Approval of incorporating the Small Business Development Committee's recommendation to prioritize diverse businesses into the updated Small Business Relief Grant Program Guidelines. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator; of department heads, administrators, other officials and employees
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator; of department heads, administrators, other officials and employees.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Annual Appointments as recommended by the Town Administrator; of department heads, administrators, other officials and employees. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Alex Villaneuva to the Preservation Commission as an alternate member for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Alex Villaneuva to the Preservation Commission as an alternate member for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Alex Villaneuva to the Preservation Commission as an alternate member for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Mariam Aschkenasy.”
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