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October 12, 2021
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: Raul Fernandez
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into Executive Session Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes from October 5, 2021 and August 27, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from October 5, 2021 and August 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from October 5, 2021 and August 27, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance, Craftsperson/Electrician in the Public Building's Division of the Building Department
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance, Craftsperson/Electrician in the Public Building's Division of the Building Department.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Senior Maintenance, Craftsperson/Electrician in the Public Building's Division of the Building Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Project Manager (T-10) in the Construction/Renovation Division of the Building Department
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Project Manager (T-10) in the Construction/Renovation Division of the Building Department.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Project Manager (T-10) in the Construction/Renovation Division of the Building Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Library Assistant II in the Circulation Division of the Library
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Library Assistant II in the Circulation Division of the Library.
From the minutes
“3. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Library Assistant II in the Circulation Division of the Library. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the Addendum to the Youth Pass Program Agreement between the MBTA and the Town of Brookline
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Addendum to the Youth Pass Program Agreement between the MBTA and the Town of Brookline.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Addendum to the Youth Pass Program Agreement between the MBTA and the Town of Brookline. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Award and execute an extra work order in the amount of $19,887.17 with Klopfer Martin Design Group (KMDG), 69 Canal Street, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02114, for work at Larz Anderson Park in line with...
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute an extra work order in the amount of $19,887.17 with Klopfer Martin Design Group (KMDG), 69 Canal Street, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02114, for work at Larz Anderson Park in line with the Town's Parks and Open Space Capital Improvement Plan and overall Master Plan for the Park.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute an extra work order in the amount of $19,887.17 with Klopfer Martin Design Group (KMDG), 69 Canal Street, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02114, for work at Larz Anderson Park in line with the Town's Parks and Open Space Capital Improvement Plan and overall Master Plan for the Park. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve PW / 20-21 Reconstruction of Clinton Road a MassDOT Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $1,195,251.66
On motion it was, Voted to approve PW / 20-21 Reconstruction of Clinton Road a MassDOT Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $1,195,251.66.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve PW / 20-21 Reconstruction of Clinton Road a MassDOT Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request in the amount of $1,195,251.66. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order Number 4 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Gilbane Building Company to fund geothermal technology for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $4,700,307...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order Number 4 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Gilbane Building Company to fund geothermal technology for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $4,700,307 as authorized by Town Meeting on October 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“2021. On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order Number 4 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Gilbane Building Company to fund geothermal technology for the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $4,700,307 as authorized by Town Meeting on October 7, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the event application from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce for the 2021 First Light celebration on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m. with the primary event location in the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the event application from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce for the 2021 First Light celebration on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m. with the primary event location in the Ridley School horseshoe area.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the event application from the Brookline Chamber of Commerce for the 2021 First Light celebration on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m. with the primary event location in the Ridley School horseshoe area. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for 11 firefighters in the Fire Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for 11 firefighters in the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for 11 firefighters in the Fire Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a request as recommended by the Housing Advisory Board for a preliminary commitment of up to $3,375,000 to Hebrew Senior Life for their proposed affordable housing project at 108 Centre Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve a request as recommended by the Housing Advisory Board for a preliminary commitment of up to $3,375,000 to Hebrew Senior Life for their proposed affordable housing project at 108 Centre Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a request as recommended by the Housing Advisory Board for a preliminary commitment of up to $3,375,000 to Hebrew Senior Life for their proposed affordable housing project at 108 Centre Street. Voted to approve the request to reprogram FY2021 HOME funds in the amount of $206,175 from "BHA Strategic Preservation Initiative to "HSL 108 Centre Street Senior Housing Development Project" in order to meet required commitment and expenditure deadlines. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the request to reprogram FY2021 HOME funds in the amount of $206,175 from "BHA Strategic Preservation Initiative to "HSL 108 Centre Street Senior Housing Development Project" in order to...
Voted to approve the request to reprogram FY2021 HOME funds in the amount of $206,175 from "BHA Strategic Preservation Initiative to "HSL 108 Centre Street Senior Housing Development Project" in order to meet required commitment and expenditure deadlines.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the request to reprogram FY2021 HOME funds in the amount of $206,175 from "BHA Strategic Preservation Initiative to "HSL 108 Centre Street Senior Housing Development Project" in order to meet required commitment and expenditure deadlines. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 2
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 2 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 2
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 2 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action 3-0-1 on Article 11
On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 3-0-1 on Article 11
Yes: Aschkenasy, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 3-0-1 on Article 11 Aye: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Abstained: Bernard Greene Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action on the original article
Voted 1-3 Favorable Action on the original article, motion fails
Yes: AschkenasyNo: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“1. Voted 1-3 Favorable Action on the original article, motion fails Aye: Miriam Aschkenasy Against: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action 3-1 on Article 12 as amended by the Advisory Committee
Voted Favorable Action 3-1 on Article 12 as amended by the Advisory Committee
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“2. Voted Favorable Action 3-1 on Article 12 as amended by the Advisory Committee Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Against: Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action on Article 13 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 13 as submitted
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 13 as submitted Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy Absent: Raul Fernandez.”
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