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September 21, 2021
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Audit Clerk - ATA in the Comptroller's Office of the Finance Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Audit Clerk - ATA in the Comptroller's Office of the Finance Department.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Audit Clerk - ATA in the Comptroller's Office of the Finance Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Gardener-Laborer in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Gardener-Laborer in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Gardener-Laborer in the Parks and Open Space Division of the Department of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Web Developer in the Digital Services division of the Information Technology Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Web Developer in the Digital Services division of the Information Technology Department
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Web Developer in the Digital Services division of the Information Technology Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for an Aquatics Supervisor in the Recreation Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Aquatics Supervisor in the Recreation Department.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Aquatics Supervisor in the Recreation Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Highway and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works: Assistant Recycling Coordinator (2) Highway Maintenance Craftsperson...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Highway and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works: Assistant Recycling Coordinator (2) Highway Maintenance Craftsperson Highway Motor Equipment Operator - Grade 2
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following authorization to hire requests in the Highway and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works: Assistant Recycling Coordinator (2) Highway Maintenance Craftsperson Highway Motor Equipment Operator - Grade 2 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Longwood Cricket Club to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for Dinner after tennis exhibition from 3:00PM - 11:00PM at...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Longwood Cricket Club to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for Dinner after tennis exhibition from 3:00PM - 11:00PM at rear of 564 Hammond Street (located in Brookline). 300 people expected to attend.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Longwood Cricket Club to be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for Dinner after tennis exhibition from 3:00PM - 11:00PM at rear of 564 Hammond Street (located in Brookline). 300 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Longwood Cricket Club to be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 for Dinner after tennis outing from 4:00PM - 11:00PM at rear...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Longwood Cricket Club to be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 for Dinner after tennis outing from 4:00PM - 11:00PM at rear of 564 Hammond Street (located in Brookline). 300 people expected to attend.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Longwood Cricket Club to be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 for Dinner after tennis outing from 4:00PM - 11:00PM at rear of 564 Hammond Street (located in Brookline). 300 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 for 30th Wedding Anniversary from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 for 30th Wedding Anniversary from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 150 people expected to attend.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 for 30th Wedding Anniversary from 6:00PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 150 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Hours of BYOB will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Seating will consist of 16 inside seats.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Hours of BYOB will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Seating will consist of 16 inside seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment License for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 9:00am- 11:00pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the application of a new Entertainment License for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street
Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment License for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 9:00am- 11:00pm.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment License for Emily Vena / Cobble LLC d/b/a Barlette at 318 Harvard Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and recorded music Monday - Sunday 9:00am- 11:00pm. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for 9 Police Officers
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for 9 Police Officers.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: FernandezAbstained: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for 9 Police Officers. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Green, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez Abstained: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation for the allocation of a sum not to exceed $160,000 from the Town's Affordable Housing Trust to pay for consulting services to update the Town's...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation for the allocation of a sum not to exceed $160,000 from the Town's Affordable Housing Trust to pay for consulting services to update the Town's Housing Production Plan.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Housing Advisory Board's recommendation for the allocation of a sum not to exceed $160,000 from the Town's Affordable Housing Trust to pay for consulting services to update the Town's Housing Production Plan. Voted to execute a contract with the Barrett Planning Group, LLC for consulting services relating to the preparation of an updated Housing Production Plan, consistent with the Terms of the Request for Proposals issued by the Town on April 8, 2021 and the consultant's response thereto. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Execute a contract with the Barrett Planning Group, LLC for consulting services relating to the preparation of an updated Housing Production Plan, consistent with the Terms of the Request for...
Voted to execute a contract with the Barrett Planning Group, LLC for consulting services relating to the preparation of an updated Housing Production Plan, consistent with the Terms of the Request for Proposals issued by the Town on April 8, 2021 and the consultant's response thereto.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Voted to execute a contract with the Barrett Planning Group, LLC for consulting services relating to the preparation of an updated Housing Production Plan, consistent with the Terms of the Request for Proposals issued by the Town on April 8, 2021 and the consultant's response thereto. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Extend the deadline from January 1, 2022 to April 1, 2022 for nonconforming outdoor dining structures to come into compliance with the Town's Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines
On motion it was, Voted to extend the deadline from January 1, 2022 to April 1, 2022 for nonconforming outdoor dining structures to come into compliance with the Town's Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to extend the deadline from January 1, 2022 to April 1, 2022 for nonconforming outdoor dining structures to come into compliance with the Town's Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines. Voted to approve the presented Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines (including fees), scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2022, with Select Board amendments*that the Select Board approve any fee increase prior to the effective date. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, Miriam Hamilton Against John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the presented Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines (including fees), scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2022, with Select Board amendments*that the Select Board approve any...
Voted to approve the presented Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines (including fees), scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2022, with Select Board amendments*that the Select Board approve any fee increase prior to the effective date.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the presented Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines (including fees), scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2022, with Select Board amendments*that the Select Board approve any fee increase prior to the effective date. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, Miriam Hamilton Against John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on WA 10
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on WA 10.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member. Showing the count the minutes give (5-0) only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on WA 10. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
Appoint Ginny Vaz to the Housing Authority Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ginny Vaz to the Housing Authority Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed.
The roll call names "Miriam Hamilton", which does not match one Select Board member, and the minutes give no count. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Ginny Vaz to the Housing Authority Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Hamilton.”
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