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September 28, 2021
25 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the meeting minutes of September 14, 2021 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 14, 2021 as amended
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 14, 2021 as amended Voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 20, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the meeting minutes of September 20, 2021
Voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the meeting minutes of September 20, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the new voting members to the Pierce School Building Committee: Lesley Ryan-Miller Samuel Rippin
On motion it was, Voted to approve the new voting members to the Pierce School Building Committee: Lesley Ryan-Miller Samuel Rippin
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the new voting members to the Pierce School Building Committee: Lesley Ryan-Miller Samuel Rippin Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire requests for the following positions in the Department of Public Works: Environmental, Health and Safety Officer - DPW Central Administration - New Position...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire requests for the following positions in the Department of Public Works: Environmental, Health and Safety Officer - DPW Central Administration - New Position Gardener-Laborer - Parks and Open Space Division
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire requests for the following positions in the Department of Public Works: Environmental, Health and Safety Officer - DPW Central Administration - New Position Gardener-Laborer - Parks and Open Space Division Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Reference Librarian 1 (K-06)
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Reference Librarian 1 (K-06).
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Reference Librarian 1 (K-06). 2. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Data Administrator (T-10) in the Digital Services Division of the IT Department 3. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Public Health Specialist (GN10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Data Administrator (T-10) in the Digital Services Division of the IT Department
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Data Administrator (T-10) in the Digital Services Division of the IT Department
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Data Administrator (T-10) in the Digital Services Division of the IT Department 3. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Public Health Specialist (GN10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Public Health Specialist (GN10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Public Health Specialist (GN10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Public Health Specialist (GN10) in the Environmental Health division of the Health and Human Services Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Chair to execute an application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for technical assistance to the ZBA and Planning Department to facilitate their review of 40B Comprehensive...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute an application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for technical assistance to the ZBA and Planning Department to facilitate their review of 40B Comprehensive Permit applications.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to execute an application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for technical assistance to the ZBA and Planning Department to facilitate their review of 40B Comprehensive Permit applications. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve GMP CO # 15/ PCCO 022 for the Brookline High School Expansion with Skanska in the amount of $0
On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP CO # 15/ PCCO 022 for the Brookline High School Expansion with Skanska in the amount of $0.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP CO # 15/ PCCO 022 for the Brookline High School Expansion with Skanska in the amount of $0. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order 3 for the Brookline High School Expansion- Deferred Maintenance with NB Kenney in the a mount of $18,185
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order 3 for the Brookline High School Expansion- Deferred Maintenance with NB Kenney in the a mount of $18,185.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order 3 for the Brookline High School Expansion- Deferred Maintenance with NB Kenney in the a mount of $18,185. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #24 for Additional Design Services for 3rd floor Renovation of the Brookline High School Expansion with William Rawn Associates in the amount of $387,450
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #24 for Additional Design Services for 3rd floor Renovation of the Brookline High School Expansion with William Rawn Associates in the amount of $387,450
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #24 for Additional Design Services for 3rd floor Renovation of the Brookline High School Expansion with William Rawn Associates in the amount of $387,450 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve change order #2 to the contract between the Gilbane Building Company and the Town of Brookline in the amount of $5,339.00 for the Driscoll School Project for electrical and fire alarm...
On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #2 to the contract between the Gilbane Building Company and the Town of Brookline in the amount of $5,339.00 for the Driscoll School Project for electrical and fire alarm changes requested by the Brookline Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve change order #2 to the contract between the Gilbane Building Company and the Town of Brookline in the amount of $5,339.00 for the Driscoll School Project for electrical and fire alarm changes requested by the Brookline Fire Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve amendment #2 to the contract with Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. for additional survey work in the Town Hall/Library/Pierce School Garage complex for the Pierce School Project in the amount of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #2 to the contract with Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. for additional survey work in the Town Hall/Library/Pierce School Garage complex for the Pierce School Project in the amount of $26,400.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve amendment #2 to the contract with Miller Dyer Spears, Inc. for additional survey work in the Town Hall/Library/Pierce School Garage complex for the Pierce School Project in the amount of $26,400.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a gift from The Brookline Library Foundation for the Public Library of Brookline in the amount of $15,000 to purchase and install furniture for the newly established Children's Garden at...
On motion it was Voted to accept a gift from The Brookline Library Foundation for the Public Library of Brookline in the amount of $15,000 to purchase and install furniture for the newly established Children's Garden at the Brookline Village location.
From the minutes
“On motion it was Voted to accept a gift from The Brookline Library Foundation for the Public Library of Brookline in the amount of $15,000 to purchase and install furniture for the newly established Children's Garden at the Brookline Village location. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application for an Alternate Manager at NETA; John Bogdan
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an Alternate Manager at NETA; John Bogdan
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an Alternate Manager at NETA; John Bogdan Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Non Sales License to The Larz Anderson Auto Museum to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton...
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 Saturday, October 2, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 125 people expected to attend.
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 Saturday, October 2, 2021 for Wedding Reception from 5:30PM - 11:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 125 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approval of the Beautify Brookline Program as presented by the Commissioner of Public Works and the encouragement of businesses, organizations and residents to participate in the public-private...
Voted, approval of the Beautify Brookline Program as presented by the Commissioner of Public Works and the encouragement of businesses, organizations and residents to participate in the public-private partnership as a means to support the community and build civic pride.
From the minutes
“1. Voted, approval of the Beautify Brookline Program as presented by the Commissioner of Public Works and the encouragement of businesses, organizations and residents to participate in the public-private partnership as a means to support the community and build civic pride. 2. Voted to establish a Special Civic Space Beautification Fund SWC6 for the acceptance and use of donations, gifts, grants, funds and sponsorships for the improvement, maintenance and care of designated traffic circles and islands, small green open spaces, commercial areas, civic spaces, and other special spaces within and along the public right-of-way to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. 3. Voted, authorization to install signage in recognition of the Town's program partners and delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to oversee and implement the design and installation of signage for the program. Recognition, unless requested to be anonymous, is important to many sponsors as it acknowledges the individual, business, agency or organization's contributions, and commitment to the Town. It will also encourage others to join and participate in the program. 4. Voted, authorization for the Commissioner of Public Works to administer and amend the program and the Town Administrator to sign subsequent MOA/Agreements as reviewed and approved by Town Counsel's Office and the Commissioner of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Establish a Special Civic Space Beautification Fund SWC6 for the acceptance and use of donations, gifts, grants, funds and sponsorships for the improvement, maintenance and care of designated...
Voted to establish a Special Civic Space Beautification Fund SWC6 for the acceptance and use of donations, gifts, grants, funds and sponsorships for the improvement, maintenance and care of designated traffic circles and islands, small green open spaces, commercial areas, civic spaces, and other special spaces within and along the public right-of-way to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to establish a Special Civic Space Beautification Fund SWC6 for the acceptance and use of donations, gifts, grants, funds and sponsorships for the improvement, maintenance and care of designated traffic circles and islands, small green open spaces, commercial areas, civic spaces, and other special spaces within and along the public right-of-way to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works. 3. Voted, authorization to install signage in recognition of the Town's program partners and delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to oversee and implement the design and installation of signage for the program. Recognition, unless requested to be anonymous, is important to many sponsors as it acknowledges the individual, business, agency or organization's contributions, and commitment to the Town. It will also encourage others to join and participate in the program. 4. Voted, authorization for the Commissioner of Public Works to administer and amend the program and the Town Administrator to sign subsequent MOA/Agreements as reviewed and approved by Town Counsel's Office and the Commissioner of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorization to install signage in recognition of the Town's program partners and delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to oversee and implement the design and installation of...
Voted, authorization to install signage in recognition of the Town's program partners and delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to oversee and implement the design and installation of signage for the program. Recognition, unless requested to be anonymous, is important to many sponsors as it acknowledges the individual, business, agency or organization's contributions, and commitment to the Town. It will also encourage others to join and participate in the program.
From the minutes
“3. Voted, authorization to install signage in recognition of the Town's program partners and delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to oversee and implement the design and installation of signage for the program. Recognition, unless requested to be anonymous, is important to many sponsors as it acknowledges the individual, business, agency or organization's contributions, and commitment to the Town. It will also encourage others to join and participate in the program. 4. Voted, authorization for the Commissioner of Public Works to administer and amend the program and the Town Administrator to sign subsequent MOA/Agreements as reviewed and approved by Town Counsel's Office and the Commissioner of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorization for the Commissioner of Public Works to administer and amend the program and the Town Administrator to sign subsequent MOA/Agreements as reviewed and approved by Town Counsel's...
Voted, authorization for the Commissioner of Public Works to administer and amend the program and the Town Administrator to sign subsequent MOA/Agreements as reviewed and approved by Town Counsel's Office and the Commissioner of Public Works.
From the minutes
“4. Voted, authorization for the Commissioner of Public Works to administer and amend the program and the Town Administrator to sign subsequent MOA/Agreements as reviewed and approved by Town Counsel's Office and the Commissioner of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the grant of location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Reservoir Road - conduit running northwesterly from existing manhole #MH18688 at the intersection with Boylston Street a distance of about 16 feet to new manhole# MH30761
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way: Reservoir Road - conduit running northwesterly from existing manhole #MH18688 at the intersection with Boylston Street a distance of about 16 feet to new manhole# MH30761 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the grant of location request from Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Egmont Street - conduit easterly from existing manhole# 38/143 at the intersection with St. Paul Street a distance of about 325 feet thence turning and running southerly a distance of about 18 feet to an existing handhole.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the grant of location request from Verizon New England Inc. for permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary cables therein under the following public way(s): Egmont Street - conduit easterly from existing manhole# 38/143 at the intersection with St. Paul Street a distance of about 325 feet thence turning and running southerly a distance of about 18 feet to an existing handhole. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Roger Blood to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Roger Blood to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Roger Blood to the Housing Advisory 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 Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Jonathan Klein to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Jonathan Klein to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Planning Board
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Jonathan Klein to the Housing Advisory Board for a term ending August 31, 2023 or until a successor can be appointed. Planning Board On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Blair Hines to the Planning Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Blair Hines to the Planning Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Blair Hines to the Planning Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Blair Hines to the Planning Board for a term ending August 31, 2024 or until a successor can be appointed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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