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January 18, 2022
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, Bernard Greene, 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 January 11, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from January 11, 2022
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from January 11, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for an Environmental Engineer in the Engineering and Transportation Division following the promotion of Jay Hersey to the Director of Water and Sewer
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Environmental Engineer in the Engineering and Transportation Division following the promotion of Jay Hersey to the Director of Water and Sewer.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for an Environmental Engineer in the Engineering and Transportation Division following the promotion of Jay Hersey to the Director of Water and Sewer. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following alternate manager for Sanctuary Medicinals: Neesie Antoine
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate manager for Sanctuary Medicinals: Neesie Antoine
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate manager for Sanctuary Medicinals: Neesie Antoine Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve and execute a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for PW22-14 "I/I Investigation and Sewer Rehabilitation Design - Subareas NI-7 and NI-8S" in the amount of $255,477.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for PW22-14 "I/I Investigation and Sewer Rehabilitation Design - Subareas NI-7 and NI-8S" in the amount of $255,477.00
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for PW22-14 "I/I Investigation and Sewer Rehabilitation Design - Subareas NI-7 and NI-8S" in the amount of $255,477.00 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #2 to the contract with Leftfield LLC for printing a hard copy of the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) for the MSBA in the amount of $1,084.04
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #2 to the contract with Leftfield LLC for printing a hard copy of the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) for the MSBA in the amount of $1,084.04
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #2 to the contract with Leftfield LLC for printing a hard copy of the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) for the MSBA in the amount of $1,084.04 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #3 to the contract with Miller Dyer Spears Architects in the amount of $134,750.00 for Geothermal Feasibility Study services and a traffic study
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #3 to the contract with Miller Dyer Spears Architects in the amount of $134,750.00 for Geothermal Feasibility Study services and a traffic study.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #3 to the contract with Miller Dyer Spears Architects in the amount of $134,750.00 for Geothermal Feasibility Study services and a traffic study. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the use of the Construction Manager @ Risk (CMR) delivery method for construction and pre-construction services for the Pierce School Project (M.G.L. ch 149A) in lieu of M.G.L. 149...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the use of the Construction Manager @ Risk (CMR) delivery method for construction and pre-construction services for the Pierce School Project (M.G.L. ch 149A) in lieu of M.G.L. 149 (designbid-build) and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all related documents on behalf of the Town and for the Owners Project Manager (OPM) to submit an application to the Office of the Inspector General for approval to proceed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the use of the Construction Manager @ Risk (CMR) delivery method for construction and pre-construction services for the Pierce School Project (M.G.L. ch 149A) in lieu of M.G.L. 149 (designbid-build) and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all related documents on behalf of the Town and for the Owners Project Manager (OPM) to submit an application to the Office of the Inspector General for approval to proceed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #7 with MDS for various updates on the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $6,841
Voted to approve Change Order #7 with MDS for various updates on the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $6,841.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve Change Order #7 with MDS for various updates on the Driscoll School Project in the amount of $6,841. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #1 to the contract with MDM Engineering Inc. for deletions and additions to contract work as described in the change order at both the Municipal Service Center and the Heath...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #1 to the contract with MDM Engineering Inc. for deletions and additions to contract work as described in the change order at both the Municipal Service Center and the Heath School in the net amount of $25,054.68.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #1 to the contract with MDM Engineering Inc. for deletions and additions to contract work as described in the change order at both the Municipal Service Center and the Heath School in the net amount of $25,054.68. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Contract Amendment #9 with Hill International for added site representative services through the end of November 2022 to facilitate project completion as well as added services for the...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #9 with Hill International for added site representative services through the end of November 2022 to facilitate project completion as well as added services for the Quad and 3rd Floor Renovations in the main building planned for the summer of 2022 in the amount of $125,835.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment #9 with Hill International for added site representative services through the end of November 2022 to facilitate project completion as well as added services for the Quad and 3rd Floor Renovations in the main building planned for the summer of 2022 in the amount of $125,835.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #19 with Skanska USA Building Inc., for a zero cost change accounting for thirty nine (39) separate Authorization Requests (ARs) that have all been determined by the OPM...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #19 with Skanska USA Building Inc., for a zero cost change accounting for thirty nine (39) separate Authorization Requests (ARs) that have all been determined by the OPM (Hill) to be fair and reasonable compensable adjustments to the GMP.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #19 with Skanska USA Building Inc., for a zero cost change accounting for thirty nine (39) separate Authorization Requests (ARs) that have all been determined by the OPM (Hill) to be fair and reasonable compensable adjustments to the GMP. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #10 with CTA Construction Managers for various changes to the Brookline High School Tappan Gym and 3rd Floor Renovation plan in the amount of increase $61,076.63
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #10 with CTA Construction Managers for various changes to the Brookline High School Tappan Gym and 3rd Floor Renovation plan in the amount of increase $61,076.63
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #10 with CTA Construction Managers for various changes to the Brookline High School Tappan Gym and 3rd Floor Renovation plan in the amount of increase $61,076.63 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept an award from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services for the FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $20,507
On motion it was, Voted to accept an award from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services for the FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $20,507.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept an award from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services for the FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $20,507. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a gift from Michael Levy, M.D., Ph.D, a Baker School Parent, who is donating a new Gaga Ball Pit to the Baker School Playground, in the amount of $5,118
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from Michael Levy, M.D., Ph.D, a Baker School Parent, who is donating a new Gaga Ball Pit to the Baker School Playground, in the amount of $5,118.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from Michael Levy, M.D., Ph.D, a Baker School Parent, who is donating a new Gaga Ball Pit to the Baker School Playground, in the amount of $5,118. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a gift from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the development of a new Brookline parklet in the amount of $2,500
On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the development of a new Brookline parklet in the amount of $2,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a gift from the Brookline Community Foundation to support the development of a new Brookline parklet in the amount of $2,500. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
The following promotions/appointments: Firefighter Michael P. Harrington to Lieutenant
On motion it was, Voted the following promotions/appointments: Firefighter Michael P. Harrington to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Leah K. Shatkin to Captain Captain Ryan P. Guilfoy to Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Colin O'Connell to Chief of Operations/Executive Officer
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted the following promotions/appointments: Firefighter Michael P. Harrington to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Leah K. Shatkin to Captain Captain Ryan P. Guilfoy to Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Colin O'Connell to Chief of Operations/Executive Officer Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Award and execute a contract with Changing Environments, Inc (dba Soofa) for a period of 2 years ending November 1, 2023 and adoption of the Town of Brookline Guidelines for Digital Content...
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with Changing Environments, Inc (dba Soofa) for a period of 2 years ending November 1, 2023 and adoption of the Town of Brookline Guidelines for Digital Content Published through Soofa Talk.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Greene, HamiltonNo: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute a contract with Changing Environments, Inc (dba Soofa) for a period of 2 years ending November 1, 2023 and adoption of the Town of Brookline Guidelines for Digital Content Published through Soofa Talk. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy Against: John VanScoyoc.”
Accept the findings of the 2021 Audit report
On motion it was, Voted to accept the findings of the 2021 Audit report.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the findings of the 2021 Audit report. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the application for an Open Air Parking License at 56 Harvard Ave. Location is 4,500 sq. ft. for 14 cars
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an Open Air Parking License at 56 Harvard Ave. Location is 4,500 sq. ft. for 14 cars. Transfer of ownership from Karen Langsner.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for an Open Air Parking License at 56 Harvard Ave. Location is 4,500 sq. ft. for 14 cars. Transfer of ownership from Karen Langsner. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Authorize the Chair to sign the Fare Free Bus pilot Letter of Support to MassDOT/MBTA
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign the Fare Free Bus pilot Letter of Support to MassDOT/MBTA.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Chair to sign the Fare Free Bus pilot Letter of Support to MassDOT/MBTA. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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