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February 1, 2022
9 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
Enter into Executive Session for the reasons stated in items 2, 3, and 4
Question of entering into Executive Session for the reasons stated in items 2, 3, and 4. Chair Hamilton declared that the Select Board shall enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. And to review/approve minutes. The board will reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“Question of entering into Executive Session for the reasons stated in items 2, 3, and 4. Chair Hamilton declared that the Select Board shall enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. And to review/approve minutes. The board will reconvene in open session. On motion it was, Vote to enter into executive session. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the minutes from January 25, 2022 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from January 25, 2022 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from January 25, 2022 as amended. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for the Economic Development Director (T-13) in the Economic Development Division of the Planning Department
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Economic Development Director (T-13) in the Economic Development Division of the Planning Department
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for the Economic Development Director (T-13) in the Economic Development Division of the Planning Department Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a Motor Equipment Repair Foreman in the Department of Public Works
On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Motor Equipment Repair Foreman in the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a Motor Equipment Repair Foreman in the Department of Public Works. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following grants and donations to the Recreation Department: - $99,266 for Soule Early Childhood - $28,600 for the Recreation After School Program - $2,000 for the Recreation...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following grants and donations to the Recreation Department: - $99,266 for Soule Early Childhood - $28,600 for the Recreation After School Program - $2,000 for the Recreation Therapeutic Program
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following grants and donations to the Recreation Department: - $99,266 for Soule Early Childhood - $28,600 for the Recreation After School Program - $2,000 for the Recreation Therapeutic Program Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve and authorize the Chair or her designee to execute an extension to a Developer Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Improvement Coalition related to a CDBG-funded...
On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or her designee to execute an extension to a Developer Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Improvement Coalition related to a CDBG-funded capital improvement project at BIC's 154-156 Boylston Street property.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and authorize the Chair or her designee to execute an extension to a Developer Agreement between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Improvement Coalition related to a CDBG-funded capital improvement project at BIC's 154-156 Boylston Street property. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the 2022 Boston Marathon Permit request
On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2022 Boston Marathon Permit request
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the 2022 Boston Marathon Permit request Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 19 Oak Street Condominium, with terms substantially similar to the draft reviewed by the Select Board, and to delegate to Associate...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 19 Oak Street Condominium, with terms substantially similar to the draft reviewed by the Select Board, and to delegate to Associate Town Counsel Jonathan Simpson all power and authority necessary to finalize and record the sale.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 19 Oak Street Condominium, with terms substantially similar to the draft reviewed by the Select Board, and to delegate to Associate Town Counsel Jonathan Simpson all power and authority necessary to finalize and record the sale. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Deny the appeal regarding removal of a public shade tree on 614 Hammond Street
On motion it was, Voted to deny the appeal regarding removal of a public shade tree on 614 Hammond Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to deny the appeal regarding removal of a public shade tree on 614 Hammond Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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