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January 11, 2022
27 recorded votes, 1 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.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the meeting minutes from Tuesday, December 21, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for an Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C-8) in the Public Safety Business Office for the Police and Fire Departments
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C-8) in the Public Safety Business Office for the Police and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Administrative/Accounting Assistant (C-8) in the Public Safety Business Office for the Police and Fire Departments. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #18 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Jonathan Levi Architects for added survey services in the alley associated with the Driscoll School Project in the amount of...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #18 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Jonathan Levi Architects for added survey services in the alley associated with the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $1,523.78.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #18 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Jonathan Levi Architects for added survey services in the alley associated with the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $1,523.78. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #6 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Gilbane Building Company for added waterproofing, structural steel revisions and clarifications to the reflected ceiling...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #6 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Gilbane Building Company for added waterproofing, structural steel revisions and clarifications to the reflected ceiling plans, and a credit for not painting in the temporary play areas in the amount of $87,492.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #6 to the contract between the Town of Brookline and Gilbane Building Company for added waterproofing, structural steel revisions and clarifications to the reflected ceiling plans, and a credit for not painting in the temporary play areas in the amount of $87,492. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve GMP Change Order #18/PCCO 025 with Skanska for miscellaneous changes to the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of -$1,298
On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP Change Order #18/PCCO 025 with Skanska for miscellaneous changes to the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of -$1,298.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve GMP Change Order #18/PCCO 025 with Skanska for miscellaneous changes to the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of -$1,298. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #9 with CTA for work on the Tappan Gym and 3rd Floor Renovation for the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $120,126
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #9 with CTA for work on the Tappan Gym and 3rd Floor Renovation for the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $120,126.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #9 with CTA for work on the Tappan Gym and 3rd Floor Renovation for the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $120,126. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #5 with NB Kenney for deferred maintenance on the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $40,310
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #5 with NB Kenney for deferred maintenance on the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $40,310.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #5 with NB Kenney for deferred maintenance on the Brookline High School Expansion Project in the amount of $40,310. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Contract No. PW/22-07 with Dagle Electric for Phase 1 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements in the amount of $187,781
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/22-07 with Dagle Electric for Phase 1 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements in the amount of $187,781.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/22-07 with Dagle Electric for Phase 1 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements in the amount of $187,781. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following Reserve Fund transfer request from the Building Department to cover a deficit in the Town Hall complex outside cleaning services account in the amount of $68,500
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Reserve Fund transfer request from the Building Department to cover a deficit in the Town Hall complex outside cleaning services account in the amount of $68,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Reserve Fund transfer request from the Building Department to cover a deficit in the Town Hall complex outside cleaning services account in the amount of $68,500. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following budget transfer within the Building Department for a total amount of $112,860: From: 25002510 Town 510101 Personnel $37,620 To: 25002510 Town 522400 Repair & Maintenance...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer within the Building Department for a total amount of $112,860: From: 25002510 Town 510101 Personnel $37,620 To: 25002510 Town 522400 Repair & Maintenance $37,620 From: 25003430 School 510101 Personnel $75,240 To: 25003430 School 522400 Repair & Maintenance $75,240
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer within the Building Department for a total amount of $112,860: From: 25002510 Town 510101 Personnel $37,620 To: 25002510 Town 522400 Repair & Maintenance $37,620 From: 25003430 School 510101 Personnel $75,240 To: 25003430 School 522400 Repair & Maintenance $75,240 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following budget transfer within the Police Department budget in the total amount of $133,400: From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $54,900 To: 21002010 Police Admin 539035...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer within the Police Department budget in the total amount of $133,400: From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $54,900 To: 21002010 Police Admin 539035 Uniforms $54,900 From 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full time $32,000 To: 21002010 Police Admin 539031 Public Safety Supplies $32,000 From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $6,000 To: 21002010 Police Admin 531012 Office Supplies $6,000 From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $40,500 To: 21002010 Police Admin 551099 Educational Training $40,500
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer within the Police Department budget in the total amount of $133,400: From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $54,900 To: 21002010 Police Admin 539035 Uniforms $54,900 From 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full time $32,000 To: 21002010 Police Admin 539031 Public Safety Supplies $32,000 From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $6,000 To: 21002010 Police Admin 531012 Office Supplies $6,000 From: 21002020 Patrol 510101 Permanent Full Time $40,500 To: 21002010 Police Admin 551099 Educational Training $40,500 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Department of Mental Health for the CIT-TTAC in the Police Department which will provide training in FY22 and an expansion of technical assistance capacity in the amount of...
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Department of Mental Health for the CIT-TTAC in the Police Department which will provide training in FY22 and an expansion of technical assistance capacity in the amount of $246,012.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Department of Mental Health for the CIT-TTAC in the Police Department which will provide training in FY22 and an expansion of technical assistance capacity in the amount of $246,012. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a gift from the Korean Church of Boston to the Brookline Fire Department in the amount of $400
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from the Korean Church of Boston to the Brookline Fire Department in the amount of $400.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from the Korean Church of Boston to the Brookline Fire Department in the amount of $400. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividends Program in the amount of $48,000
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividends Program in the amount of $48,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividends Program in the amount of $48,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a gift from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee to support the 2022 MLK Celebration on January 17, 2022 in the amount of $800
On motion it was, Voted to approve a gift from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee to support the 2022 MLK Celebration on January 17, 2022 in the amount of $800.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a gift from the Brookline Community Foundation to the Brookline MLK Celebration Committee to support the 2022 MLK Celebration on January 17, 2022 in the amount of $800. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize $15,700 to be allocated to the BCA in account 1220SG04 (Arts Council) for a municipal match to support the community's art initiatives in 2022. (6300TR02 597200 to 1220SG04 499932)
On motion it was, Voted to authorize $15,700 to be allocated to the BCA in account 1220SG04 (Arts Council) for a municipal match to support the community's art initiatives in 2022. (6300TR02 597200 to 1220SG04 499932).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize $15,700 to be allocated to the BCA in account 1220SG04 (Arts Council) for a municipal match to support the community's art initiatives in 2022. (6300TR02 597200 to 1220SG04 499932). Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Disability's FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program to fund the retrofit installation of APS pedestrian push buttons and count...
On motion it was Voted to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Disability's FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program to fund the retrofit installation of APS pedestrian push buttons and count down timers at the intersections of Harvard Street at Stedman Street and Williams Street in the amount of $18,382.
From the minutes
“On motion it was Voted to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Disability's FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program to fund the retrofit installation of APS pedestrian push buttons and count down timers at the intersections of Harvard Street at Stedman Street and Williams Street in the amount of $18,382. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Disability's FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program to fund the retrofit installation of APS pedestrian push buttons and count down timers at the intersections of Harvard Street at Stedman Street and Williams Street in the amount of $18,382.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Disability's FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program to fund the retrofit installation of APS pedestrian push buttons and count down timers at the intersections of Harvard Street at Stedman Street and Williams Street in the amount of $18,382. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a gas supply contract on or around January 11, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a gas supply contract on or around January 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a gas supply contract on or around January 11, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the emergency COVID-19 budget as prepared by the Deputy Town Administrator using American Rescue Plan funds
On motion it was, Voted to approve the emergency COVID-19 budget as prepared by the Deputy Town Administrator using American Rescue Plan funds.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the emergency COVID-19 budget as prepared by the Deputy Town Administrator using American Rescue Plan funds. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Superintendent Richard Allen to the position of Acting Chief of Police
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Superintendent Richard Allen to the position of Acting Chief of Police.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Superintendent Richard Allen to the position of Acting Chief of Police. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Delegate the authority for making promotions in the Police Department to Mel Kleckner, Town Administrator; said delegation to expire upon the appointment of a permanent Chief of Police or upon the...
On motion it was, Voted to delegate the authority for making promotions in the Police Department to Mel Kleckner, Town Administrator; said delegation to expire upon the appointment of a permanent Chief of Police or upon the termination of Mr. Kleckner's tenure as Town Administrator, whichever comes first.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to delegate the authority for making promotions in the Police Department to Mel Kleckner, Town Administrator; said delegation to expire upon the appointment of a permanent Chief of Police or upon the termination of Mr. Kleckner's tenure as Town Administrator, whichever comes first. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the request to appoint five student officers in the Police Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request to appoint five student officers in the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request to appoint five student officers in the Police Department. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the filing of bills to allow the following home rule petitions as a result of Town Meeting action: - Select Board delegating licensing authority - Hybrid Town Meetings - In-person quorum...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the filing of bills to allow the following home rule petitions as a result of Town Meeting action: - Select Board delegating licensing authority - Hybrid Town Meetings - In-person quorum exemption
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the filing of bills to allow the following home rule petitions as a result of Town Meeting action: - Select Board delegating licensing authority - Hybrid Town Meetings - In-person quorum exemption Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Set the dates for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election as follows: Town Election, Tuesday May 3, 2022 Opening of the Warrant Thursday February 10, 2022 Closing of the Warrant Thursday...
On motion it was, Voted to set the dates for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election as follows: Town Election, Tuesday May 3, 2022 Opening of the Warrant Thursday February 10, 2022 Closing of the Warrant Thursday March 10, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to set the dates for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election as follows: Town Election, Tuesday May 3, 2022 Opening of the Warrant Thursday February 10, 2022 Closing of the Warrant Thursday March 10, 2022. Voted the following Town Meeting dates: May 24, 2022 May 25, 2022 May 31, 2022 June 1, 2022 June 2, 2022 June 7, 2022 June 8, 2022 June 9, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
The following Town Meeting dates: May 24, 2022 May 25, 2022 May 31, 2022 June 1, 2022 June 2, 2022 June 7, 2022 June 8, 2022 June 9, 2022
Voted the following Town Meeting dates: May 24, 2022 May 25, 2022 May 31, 2022 June 1, 2022 June 2, 2022 June 7, 2022 June 8, 2022 June 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Voted the following Town Meeting dates: May 24, 2022 May 25, 2022 May 31, 2022 June 1, 2022 June 2, 2022 June 7, 2022 June 8, 2022 June 9, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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