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March 1, 2022
26 recorded votes, 2 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 minutes from February 22, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from February 22, 2022
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocAbstained: Aschkenasy
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes from February 22, 2022 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Abstained: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Grant a special permit to DMSE Sports for the Jimmy Fund Walk to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to grant a special permit to DMSE Sports for the Jimmy Fund Walk to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a special permit to DMSE Sports for the Jimmy Fund Walk to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the extension of the Brookline Bike Path Contract with Toole Design Group through June 30, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to approve the extension of the Brookline Bike Path Contract with Toole Design Group through June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the extension of the Brookline Bike Path Contract with Toole Design Group through June 30, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Extra Work Order # 1 for Contract # PW/22-07 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements Phase 1 with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp in the amount of $50,787.90
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order # 1 for Contract # PW/22-07 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements Phase 1 with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp in the amount of $50,787.90.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order # 1 for Contract # PW/22-07 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements Phase 1 with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp in the amount of $50,787.90. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #26 to the contract with William Rawn Associates for design of lighting options to be included in the Brookline High School Quad repairs project to bring light levels up to code...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #26 to the contract with William Rawn Associates for design of lighting options to be included in the Brookline High School Quad repairs project to bring light levels up to code requirements in the amount of $9,725.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #26 to the contract with William Rawn Associates for design of lighting options to be included in the Brookline High School Quad repairs project to bring light levels up to code requirements in the amount of $9,725.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #8 related to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $21,549.00 for the Driscoll Project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #8 related to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $21,549.00 for the Driscoll Project
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #8 related to the contract with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $21,549.00 for the Driscoll Project Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Amendment #20 related to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in the amount of $74,800.00 for the Driscoll School Project for added geo-environmental work
On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #20 related to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in the amount of $74,800.00 for the Driscoll School Project for added geo-environmental work.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Amendment #20 related to the contract with Jonathan Levi Architects in the amount of $74,800.00 for the Driscoll School Project for added geo-environmental work. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #11 related to the contract with CTA Construction Managers in the amount of $70,434.28 for the Tappan Gym and Third Floor Renovations for the Brookline High School project
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #11 related to the contract with CTA Construction Managers in the amount of $70,434.28 for the Tappan Gym and Third Floor Renovations for the Brookline High School project.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #11 related to the contract with CTA Construction Managers in the amount of $70,434.28 for the Tappan Gym and Third Floor Renovations for the Brookline High School project. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Change Order #20 to the contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for various changes in scope to the High School project as described in detail in the body of the change order documents in...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #20 to the contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for various changes in scope to the High School project as described in detail in the body of the change order documents in the amount of $161,653.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Change Order #20 to the contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for various changes in scope to the High School project as described in detail in the body of the change order documents in the amount of $161,653.00. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following budget transfer in the office of the Town Clerk: From: 16201610 Public Records 510101 Permanent Full Time $30,000 To: 16201610 Public Records 524101 Professional Technical...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer in the office of the Town Clerk: From: 16201610 Public Records 510101 Permanent Full Time $30,000 To: 16201610 Public Records 524101 Professional Technical $15,000 To: 16201620 Elections 531012 Office Supplies $15,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following budget transfer in the office of the Town Clerk: From: 16201610 Public Records 510101 Permanent Full Time $30,000 To: 16201610 Public Records 524101 Professional Technical $15,000 To: 16201620 Elections 531012 Office Supplies $15,000 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following alternate manager applications for Mission, Inc.: Kiondre Woody Edward Castillo Jackson Fleury Rebecca Salerno
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate manager applications for Mission, Inc.: Kiondre Woody Edward Castillo Jackson Fleury Rebecca Salerno
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following alternate manager applications for Mission, Inc.: Kiondre Woody Edward Castillo Jackson Fleury Rebecca Salerno Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the appointment of Joseph Callanan as the Brookline Town Counsel
On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of Joseph Callanan as the Brookline Town Counsel
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the appointment of Joseph Callanan as the Brookline Town Counsel Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Delegate the Noise Bylaw Waiver Hearing from the Select Board to the Town Administrator at the upcoming US Open Public Forum on March 14, 2022
On motion it was, Voted to delegate the Noise Bylaw Waiver Hearing from the Select Board to the Town Administrator at the upcoming US Open Public Forum on March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to delegate the Noise Bylaw Waiver Hearing from the Select Board to the Town Administrator at the upcoming US Open Public Forum on March 14, 2022. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the noise bylaw waiver request from Callahan Construction for concrete being poured at 5 Washington Street until 8 p.m. on March 2 2022 and March 29, 2022
On motion it was, Voted 0-5 to approve the noise bylaw waiver request from Callahan Construction for concrete being poured at 5 Washington Street until 8 p.m. on March 2 2022 and March 29, 2022. Motion failed Aye: 0
No: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 0-5 to approve the noise bylaw waiver request from Callahan Construction for concrete being poured at 5 Washington Street until 8 p.m. on March 2 2022 and March 29, 2022. Motion failed Aye: 0 Against: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the committee slate for the ARP Submission Review Committee
On motion it was, Voted to approve the committee slate for the ARP Submission Review Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the committee slate for the ARP Submission Review Committee Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the above slate as proposed
On motion it was, Voted to approve the above slate as proposed.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the above slate as proposed. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Harvey Freishtat to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for a term ending 2024
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Harvey Freishtat to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for a term ending 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Harvey Freishtat to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations for a term ending 2024. Voted to appoint Gaurav Sood to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Gaurav Sood to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending 2024
Voted to appoint Gaurav Sood to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending 2024.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Gaurav Sood to the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations For a term ending 2024. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reappoint Peg O'Connell to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024
On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Peg O'Connell to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reappoint Peg O'Connell to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024. Voted to appoint Elizabeth Schlosberg to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026. Voted to appoint Ellen Goodman to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026. Voted to appoint Bonnie Benhayon to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Elizabeth Schlosberg to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026
Voted to appoint Elizabeth Schlosberg to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Elizabeth Schlosberg to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026. Voted to appoint Ellen Goodman to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026. Voted to appoint Bonnie Benhayon to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Ellen Goodman to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026
Voted to appoint Ellen Goodman to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026.
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Ellen Goodman to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2026. Voted to appoint Bonnie Benhayon to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Bonnie Benhayon to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025
Voted to appoint Bonnie Benhayon to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Bonnie Benhayon to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025
Voted to appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Rachel Stewart to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2025 Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024
Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Fran Charnas to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024
Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024
From the minutes
“Voted to appoint Andy Dean to the Commission for the Arts for a term ending 2024 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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