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November 9, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from October 25, 2021 and November 2, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from October 25, 2021 and November 2, 2021.
From the minutes
“2021. On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from October 25, 2021 and November 2, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Water and Sewer Director (D-6) within the Department of Public Works
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Water and Sewer Director (D-6) within the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Water and Sewer Director (D-6) within the Department of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following alternate managers for NETA: Arielle Herold Suzanne Rzecznik
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate managers for NETA: Arielle Herold Suzanne Rzecznik
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate managers for NETA: Arielle Herold Suzanne Rzecznik Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #16 to the contract with Jonathan Levy Architects for the Driscoll School project for geothermal system design services in the amount of $79,244.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #16 to the contract with Jonathan Levy Architects for the Driscoll School project for geothermal system design services in the amount of $79,244.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #16 to the contract with Jonathan Levy Architects for the Driscoll School project for geothermal system design services in the amount of $79,244.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve an appropriation transfer in the amount of $26,522.06 for security enhancements to the Public Health Building
On motion it was, Voted to approve an appropriation transfer in the amount of $26,522.06 for security enhancements to the Public Health Building.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve an appropriation transfer in the amount of $26,522.06 for security enhancements to the Public Health Building. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve contract PW/14-25, "2019 Master Services Agreement, Task Order No. 2" with Brown & Caldwell in the amount of $313,837.00
On motion it was, Voted approving contract PW/14-25, "2019 Master Services Agreement, Task Order No. 2" with Brown & Caldwell in the amount of $313,837.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approving contract PW/14-25, "2019 Master Services Agreement, Task Order No. 2" with Brown & Caldwell in the amount of $313,837.00 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 Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for Luncheon Presentation 12:00PM - 3:00PM 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 Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for Luncheon Presentation 12:00PM - 3:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 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 Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for Luncheon Presentation 12:00PM - 3:00PM at 15 Newton Street. 50 people expected to attend. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action to reconsider article 6
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action to reconsider article 6.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action to reconsider article 6. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable action on the AC revised recommendation on article 6
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on the AC revised recommendation on article 6.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on the AC revised recommendation on article 6. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reconsider article 12
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 12.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider article 12. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on the recent AC recommendation on article 12
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable Action on the recent AC recommendation on article 12.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 favorable Action on the recent AC recommendation on article 12. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Nay: Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reconsider STM2, article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider STM2, article 1.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 to reconsider STM2, article 1. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's amendments to STM2 article 1
Voted 3-2 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's amendments to STM2 article 1.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Fernandez
From the minutes
“Voted 3-2 Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's amendments to STM2 article 1. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Nay: Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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