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Brookline Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

August 31, 2021

45 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the following meeting minutes: July 13, 2021 July 16, 2021 July 23, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: July 13, 2021 July 16, 2021 July 23, 2021

Yes: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following meeting minutes: July 13, 2021 July 16, 2021 July 23, 2021 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Bernard Greene.”

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

Approve the following meeting minutes: July 13, 2021 July 16, 2021 July 23, 2021 July 27, 2021: July 27, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Question of approving the following meeting minutes: July 13, 2021 July 16, 2021 July 23, 2021 July 27, 2021: July 27, 2021

From the minutes

“July 27, 2021 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve the following proclamation: CONGRATULATING THE BROOKLINE BOYS TENNIS TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, Our Warrior tennis players have won the State Championship title in...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following proclamation: CONGRATULATING THE BROOKLINE BOYS TENNIS TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, Our Warrior tennis players have won the State Championship title in 2021 WHEREAS, The Brookline boys tennis team has won three straight Division 1 state titles (2018, 2019 and 2021) and compiled a 64-1 record in that spanning, winning 60 straight matches WHEREAS, the demanding athletic competition requires the highest levels of skills, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship; and WHEREAS, these outstanding high school players and their coaches, have represented themselves, their families, their school and their community proudly; and WHEREAS, in addition to achieving excellence in education and extracurricular areas, the school and Town now celebrate award-winning State Champions; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BROOKLINE SELECT BOARD; That the Brookline Select Board and Town Administrator enthusiastically applauds the 2021 season record that culminated in a state championship title and the legacy of success that this talented Brookline High Boys Tennis Team has inspired.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following proclamation: CONGRATULATING THE BROOKLINE BOYS TENNIS TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, Our Warrior tennis players have won the State Championship title in 2021 WHEREAS, The Brookline boys tennis team has won three straight Division 1 state titles (2018, 2019 and 2021) and compiled a 64-1 record in that spanning, winning 60 straight matches WHEREAS, the demanding athletic competition requires the highest levels of skills, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship; and WHEREAS, these outstanding high school players and their coaches, have represented themselves, their families, their school and their community proudly; and WHEREAS, in addition to achieving excellence in education and extracurricular areas, the school and Town now celebrate award-winning State Champions; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BROOKLINE SELECT BOARD; That the Brookline Select Board and Town Administrator enthusiastically applauds the 2021 season record that culminated in a state championship title and the legacy of success that this talented Brookline High Boys Tennis Team has inspired. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign power purchase agreement license and PILOT with Solect Energy Development, LLC. for the rooftop solar project at the Municipal Service Center

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion it was, Voted to of authorize the Select Board Chair to sign power purchase agreement license and PILOT with Solect Energy Development, LLC. for the rooftop solar project at the Municipal Service Center. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to of authorize the Select Board Chair to sign power purchase agreement license and PILOT with Solect Energy Development, LLC. for the rooftop solar project at the Municipal Service Center. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve Amendment #7 to the contract between Leftfield LLC and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project for added Life Safety Systems design and third party review at the request of...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #7 to the contract between Leftfield LLC and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project for added Life Safety Systems design and third party review at the request of the Fire Department in the amount of $550.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #7 to the contract between Leftfield LLC and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project for added Life Safety Systems design and third party review at the request of the Fire Department in the amount of $550. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve Amendment #8 to the contract between Leftfield LLC and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project for online bidding services and printing associated with the bidding of the...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #8 to the contract between Leftfield LLC and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project for online bidding services and printing associated with the bidding of the project in the amount of $25,940.92.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #8 to the contract between Leftfield LLC and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project for online bidding services and printing associated with the bidding of the project in the amount of $25,940.92. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve Change Order #1 to the Contract between Gilbane Building Company and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project in the net amount of $0

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #1 to the Contract between Gilbane Building Company and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project in the net amount of $0

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #1 to the Contract between Gilbane Building Company and the Town of Brookline on the Driscoll School Project in the net amount of $0 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve Amendment #1 to the contract between Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. and the Town of Brookline for the Pierce School Project to conduct a deflection survey in the existing building floor slab in...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #1 to the contract between Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. and the Town of Brookline for the Pierce School Project to conduct a deflection survey in the existing building floor slab in order to understand the nature of the deflection in the amount of $1,650.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #1 to the contract between Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. and the Town of Brookline for the Pierce School Project to conduct a deflection survey in the existing building floor slab in order to understand the nature of the deflection in the amount of $1,650. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve GMP Change Order #14/PCCO 021 with Skanska for the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $0

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP Change Order #14/PCCO 021 with Skanska for the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $0.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP Change Order #14/PCCO 021 with Skanska for the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $0. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Change Order #5 with CTA for the Brookline High School Expansion Project Tappan Gym and third floor renovation in the amount of $74,139.81

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #5 with CTA for the Brookline High School Expansion Project Tappan Gym and third floor renovation in the amount of $74,139.81.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #5 with CTA for the Brookline High School Expansion Project Tappan Gym and third floor renovation in the amount of $74,139.81. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Change Order #2 with NB Kenney on the Brookline High School Expansion Project for deferred maintenance in the amount of $31,326.61

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #2 with NB Kenney on the Brookline High School Expansion Project for deferred maintenance in the amount of $31,326.61.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #2 with NB Kenney on the Brookline High School Expansion Project for deferred maintenance in the amount of $31,326.61. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Office Assistant in the Treasury Division of the Finance Department

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Office Assistant in the Treasury Division of the Finance Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Office Assistant in the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance Craftsperson/Plumber in the Building Department

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted approving the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance Craftsperson/Plumber in the Building Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted approving the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance Craftsperson/Plumber in the Building Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions within the Library: (2) Librarian III: Youth Services Supervisor Librarian II: Reference Librarian (Tech)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions within the Library: (2) Librarian III: Youth Services Supervisor Librarian II: Reference Librarian (Tech)

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the following positions within the Library: (2) Librarian III: Youth Services Supervisor Librarian II: Reference Librarian (Tech) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for the Manager of Digital Services (T-13) in the Information Technology Department

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Manager of Digital Services (T-13) in the Information Technology Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Manager of Digital Services (T-13) in the Information Technology Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for the Deputy Superintendent, Commander of the Traffic/Records Division within the Police Department

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Deputy Superintendent, Commander of the Traffic/Records Division within the Police Department.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Deputy Superintendent, Commander of the Traffic/Records Division within the Police Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the authorization to hire request for the Cannabis Licensing and Mitigation Coordinator position in the Select Board Office

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Cannabis Licensing and Mitigation Coordinator position in the Select Board Office.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Cannabis Licensing and Mitigation Coordinator position in the Select Board Office. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve entertainment license for Brookline Music School One Day Entertainment License to the Arts Brookline / Brookline Music School for the Brookline Porchfest 2021

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve entertainment license for Brookline Music School One Day Entertainment License to the Arts Brookline / Brookline Music School for the Brookline Porchfest 2021.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve entertainment license for Brookline Music School One Day Entertainment License to the Arts Brookline / Brookline Music School for the Brookline Porchfest 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 130 people expected to attend.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 130 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 for Corporate Summer Party from 12:30PM - 4:30PM at 15...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 for Corporate Summer Party from 12:30PM - 4:30PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 people expected to attend.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 for Corporate Summer Party from 12:30PM - 4:30PM at 15 Newton Street. 200 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for Memorial Service from 1:30PM - 7:00PM at 15 Newton...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for Memorial Service from 1:30PM - 7:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 300 people expected to attend

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for Memorial Service from 1:30PM - 7:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 300 people expected to attend Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12pm-10pm and Sunday, September 19, from 12:00PM - 6:00PM for Cathedral Festival, 162 Goddard Ave. 1200 - 1500 people expected to attend.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to The Hellenic Association of Boston a/k/a Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of N.E. to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12pm-10pm and Sunday, September 19, from 12:00PM - 6:00PM for Cathedral Festival, 162 Goddard Ave. 1200 - 1500 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve the application for an alternate manager, Kera Duguay, at Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an alternate manager, Kera Duguay, at Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an alternate manager, Kera Duguay, at Sanctuary Medicinals, 1351 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve a special use permit for the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11, 2021

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve a special use permit for the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11, 2021.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve a special use permit for the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the application for a Transfer Lodging House of a single dwelling from Brian Austin d/b/a The Sewall Inn to Sewall Holding, LLC at 92 Sewall Ave. This location has three floor and a total...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Transfer Lodging House of a single dwelling from Brian Austin d/b/a The Sewall Inn to Sewall Holding, LLC at 92 Sewall Ave. This location has three floor and a total of 15 rooms.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Transfer Lodging House of a single dwelling from Brian Austin d/b/a The Sewall Inn to Sewall Holding, LLC at 92 Sewall Ave. This location has three floor and a total of 15 rooms. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the application for a new Lodging House Agent Mr. Michael Sellers with Sewall Holding, LLC at 92 Sewall Ave

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a new Lodging House Agent Mr. Michael Sellers with Sewall Holding, LLC at 92 Sewall Ave.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a new Lodging House Agent Mr. Michael Sellers with Sewall Holding, LLC at 92 Sewall Ave. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the application of a Change of LLC Manager from Elias Patoucheas to Patrick Carney Jr. and Francis Xavier Jude Lynch for Brookline Food & Beverage, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn Boston...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of LLC Manager from Elias Patoucheas to Patrick Carney Jr. and Francis Xavier Jude Lynch for Brookline Food & Beverage, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline at 700 Brookline Avenue.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of LLC Manager from Elias Patoucheas to Patrick Carney Jr. and Francis Xavier Jude Lynch for Brookline Food & Beverage, LLC d/b/a Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline at 700 Brookline Avenue. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve the application of a Change of Manager from Dursun Erdem to Ahmet Ozseferoglu for Cousins Restaurant Corp d/b/a Anatolian Buffet and Kebob at 305 Washington Street

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from Dursun Erdem to Ahmet Ozseferoglu for Cousins Restaurant Corp d/b/a Anatolian Buffet and Kebob at 305 Washington Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from Dursun Erdem to Ahmet Ozseferoglu for Cousins Restaurant Corp d/b/a Anatolian Buffet and Kebob at 305 Washington Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

Approve the application of a Change of Manager from David B. Chag to Kristen B. LaCount for The Country Club d/b/a The Country Club at 191 Clyde Street

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from David B. Chag to Kristen B. LaCount for The Country Club d/b/a The Country Club at 191 Clyde Street.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Change of Manager from David B. Chag to Kristen B. LaCount for The Country Club d/b/a The Country Club at 191 Clyde Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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

File a warrant article removing the Town from both Police and Fire Civil Service

Minutes, page 14

ApproveFailed · 2–3

On motion it was, Voted to file a warrant article removing the Town from both Police and Fire Civil Service.

Yes: Greene, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Hamilton

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to file a warrant article removing the Town from both Police and Fire Civil Service. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Against: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy MOTION FAILED.”

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File a warrant article removing Police from Civil Service

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to file a warrant article removing Police from Civil Service

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to file a warrant article removing Police from Civil Service Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Appoint Brian Kane to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to appoint Brian Kane to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Brian Kane to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to appoint Wendy Friedman to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to appoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Appoint Wendy Friedman to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to appoint Wendy Friedman to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to appoint Wendy Friedman to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to appoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Appoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to appoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to appoint Shonali Gaudino to the Transportation Board for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Nathan Peck to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Karen Breslawski to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint George Cole to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Re-appoint Nathan Peck to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to re-appoint Nathan Peck to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to re-appoint Nathan Peck to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Karen Breslawski to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint George Cole to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Re-appoint Karen Breslawski to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to re-appoint Karen Breslawski to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to re-appoint Karen Breslawski to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint George Cole to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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Re-appoint George Cole to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to re-appoint George Cole to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to re-appoint George Cole to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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Re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to re-appoint Janet Fierman to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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Re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 18

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to re-appoint Kenneth Kaplan to the Building Commission for a term ending August 31, 2022 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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The slate proposed by Chair Hamilton P1 Neil Gordon P2 Kimberly Richardson P3 Mary Dewart P4 Jenny Raitt P5 Cindi Drake P6 Jeff Rudolph P7 Ilan Wapinski P8 Isaac Silberberg P9 Cathy Loula P10...

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted the slate proposed by Chair Hamilton P1 Neil Gordon P2 Kimberly Richardson P3 Mary Dewart P4 Jenny Raitt P5 Cindi Drake P6 Jeff Rudolph P7 Ilan Wapinski P8 Isaac Silberberg P9 Cathy Loula P10 Elizabeth Shafer P11 Shira Fisher P12 Stephanie Bruce P13 Dave Gacioch P14 Sassan Zehlke P15 Michael Berger P16 Nathan Shpritz

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted the slate proposed by Chair Hamilton P1 Neil Gordon P2 Kimberly Richardson P3 Mary Dewart P4 Jenny Raitt P5 Cindi Drake P6 Jeff Rudolph P7 Ilan Wapinski P8 Isaac Silberberg P9 Cathy Loula P10 Elizabeth Shafer P11 Shira Fisher P12 Stephanie Bruce P13 Dave Gacioch P14 Sassan Zehlke P15 Michael Berger P16 Nathan Shpritz Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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Appoint Pamela Templer to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 18

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion it was, Voted to appoint Pamela Templer to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Pamela Templer to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Hugh Mattison to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Liz Erdman to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2025 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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Reappoint Hugh Mattison to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 18

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Hugh Mattison to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Hugh Mattison to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Voted to reappoint Liz Erdman to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2025 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

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Reappoint Liz Erdman to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2025 or until a successor can be appointed

Minutes, page 18

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Voted to reappoint Liz Erdman to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2025 or until a successor can be appointed.

From the minutes

“Voted to reappoint Liz Erdman to the Tree Planting Committee for a term ending August 31, 2025 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

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